Vehicle Description
1959 Plymouth Fury Hardtop
The "Forward Look" body for Plymouth in 1959 had been restyled in a
rather flamboyant fashion, and the front end of the car was bold
and featured a lattice work grille that was full width, quad
headlights and a large bumper with a lower valance panel that had
the look of a scooped jet intake. On the rear, the "stabilizing"
fins were modified from the previous years with a new longer,
sweeping size and thinner shape, slightly canted outward. The tail
lights were moved down and used built in back up lights, cleaning
up the rear and providing a look of width and lowness."
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For consignment, a 1959 Plymouth Fury hardtop showing 79,863 miles
which cannot be verified to be actual as the title reads mileage
exempt. Plymouth touted some of the new features which included a
swivel front seat, push button transmission, and distinctive
ornamentation. This one has been garage kept and not driven in rain
for at least the past ten years.
Exterior
As if the design is not eye-catching enough, this one is dressed in
Aqua Mist and surely a few gallons of paint were needed to hit
every edge with bright, standout results. A white insert between
bold polished trim travels the length of the car to augment the
aqua sea and although Plymouth referred to this car as low, there's
still plenty of real estate above this center trim feature. The
front edge points sharply forward, creating a sculpted brow over
what Plymouth called "floating headlights," then the straight
shoulder line runs all the way to the back window where it is met
by a rising fin that takes off like Evel Knievel at the Snake River
Canyon, then turns 90 degrees downward, like Evel, in a bladed
vertical rear edge. The rear fascia is a conglomeration of curved
panels, protruding oval tail light housing, and an enveloping
massive rear bumper. The rear decklid is accented by a pair of
canted antennae and the huge curved rear window creates an interior
greenhouse. The paint and metalwork, wheel covers and glass, are
all in fantastic condition with one spot of bubbling down low noted
as the only imperfection on the exterior.
Interior
Highland Green provides a contrast to the aqua and begins on the
door panels where a swoop of white hovers over a silver insert and
shows a bit of unevenness but is clean and intact. The green front
bucket seats are adorned with dark green patterns of uniquely
stitched patterns and are in great shape with just some separation
where the lower and upper come together. The back bench is vast and
green and a center ribbon of dark green matches the armrests. A
visual cacophony greets you in the steering wheel with dark green
plastic, translucent plastic that was likely clear, now colored and
cracking with age, and a horn ring with decorative bullet accents.
The space age dash is a sight to behold, based in formed aqua
framing, the speedometer panel is reminiscent of Robot from Lost In
Space and flanked by two rows of long push buttons that control the
transmission on the left and the climate controls on the right,
backed by a textured metal panel. To the right, a padded dash cover
is above the AM radio, a clock, and the glove box and it's all in
very good condition. Green loop carpet covers the floor and a
fantastically complex white headliner adds yet more to the ornate
interior. The massive trunk is cleanly covered with a gray mat and
gray cover over the spare.
Drivetrain
Under the big hood, a 318ci V8, clean, and rated at 230 horsepower.
A 2-barrel carburetor feeds the red block and a Torqueflite 3-speed
automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels and 2.93
gears. Power drum brakes are front and rear. The bay is clean and
presentable for show and display.
Undercarriage
Overall relatively clean underneath with minor surface rust, oil
present on the pan, transmission, rear differential and some
surrounding parts. Oil sling near the back of the transmission is
apparent. The dual exhaust intersect a pair of MagnaFlow mufflers
on their way to exiting out back via chrome tips. Torsion bar
suspension is used up front, and leaf springs are out back.
Drive-Ability
Long and low was the direction of design as the 50's transitioned
to the 60's and this '59 exemplifies that, but it's still a massive
automobile. There's lots of metal surrounding us as we roll the
Fury onto the tarmac, enjoying the clear view of its F15 like tail.
She floats over the surface and the 318 provides adequate power and
the car tracks and stops well. We note the radio is not working,
nor is the speedometer and odometer. All other functions work as
they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
Here's 17 feet of pure rocket styled beauty. Six and half feet
wide. Dramatic is an understatement. Plymouth exclaimed, "It's a
light-hearted, youthful car, a fresh new look in automobiles.". It
was in many ways, regarded as ground breaking and unique and is
unquestionably one of the iconic classics of the late 50's. Here's
one is great shape, a great color, and ready to grace the garage of
the next owner. Swivel over to the phone and talk to one of our Car
Specialists today!
M264106395
M-1959
2-Plymouth V8
6-Fury
4-Los Angeles, CA Assy Plant
106395-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
AC 1-Ac Conditioning & Heater
M2-V8
HED 0729-July 29th
NO 8752-Sequence Number
MODEL MP2H-1959 Plymouth V8 Fury
BT 262-2 Door Fury Hardtop
PT EE-Mint Green
TR 322-Highland Green, Aqua Mist
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is not included in the advertised price.
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