Vehicle Description
1968 Plymouth Fury III Sport Suburban Station Wagon
"Plymouth yet again delivered in the full size series line up with
the Fury and VIP. Standard features include a 318ci V8 or 225ci 6
cylinder engine and the Plymouth Fury I was the lowest priced among
the Fury II, Fury III, Sport Fury and VIP. Seventeen different
exterior colors are available in the Fury III while the inside is
coated in rich fabric and vinyl with color keyed carpeting.
Additional options included air conditioning, front disc brakes,
textured vinyl roof and an 8 track tape player." Thxoldride.com
For consignment, a 1968 Plymouth Fury III Sport Suburban station
wagon with a title verified 142,617 actual miles. This car is a
four time AACA HOPF, (Historical Preservation of Original
Features), winner and one of just 9,954 nine passenger Fury III
station wagons produced in 1968. This is a piece of rolling
Americana and let's get the number one question answered up front.
Yes, there is a rear facing third row!
Exterior
Gloriously 60's in every way, the long panels are of course adorned
with woodgrain applique framed by single stage Matador Red rolling
on red 14-inch steel wheels with Plymouth hubcaps. The Fury looks a
little furious with the stacked headlights and narrow grille, a
squared grimace at the head of a long car, 217 inches in all, with
an extended overhang past the rear axle. A flat roofline parallels
the shoulder line and between them, glass on glass, a giant
greenhouse out from which we watched the world go by, (you know,
before iPhones!). The back of the car is a clinic in right angles
and a big picture window which would become an entertainment screen
for those behind you. The tail lights are integrated into the
aluminum bar across the back, low on the body, are fantastic.
Imperfections include some scratches, surface rust on the wheels,
and just general overall patina that frankly, we wouldn't
touch!
Interior
Like Plymouth cars of the time, grommet accented vinyl door panels
with various stitched designs cover the doors and yes, there are
ashtrays on the rear door armrests which double as gum wrapper
receptacles depending on the age of your passengers. It's crank
windows for everyone, and one door is missing a knob. Red vinyl
accented with dark side stripes covers the bench seat and our
grommets continue to dress things up while a big armrest is center
positioned for sharing. The second row bench is no frills but
shares the same material and design and also in nice condition and
plastic mats that run the expanse of the floor and over the center
hump cover the front and second row floor. The back facing third
row is a bit narrow and lower, providing ample legroom to end up in
a more reclining position and who didn't sit on their knees in
front of the rear window making faces at followers? Up front, it's
wonderful patina that colors the steering wheel and the instrument
cluster cove with a square speedometer to 120 mph, and a number of
toggle switches and vent controls on the ribbed metal panel. The
standard AM radio is in dash central and maroon loop carpet covers
the floor and shows some age, but the long, red perforated
headliner is in remarkable condition.
Drivetrain
Driver conditions prevail under the hood where the 318ci V8 looks
small in the cavernous bay topped by a 2-barrel carburetor and
mated to a New Process 3-speed manual, (on the tree), sending power
all the way back to the 8� inch rear with 3.23 gears. Drum brakes
are found front and rear. The bay presents as if you drove this car
from 1968 and didn't bother detailing it. And that was the
norm!
Undercarriage
Amazingly, no invasive rust is to be found. Plenty of surface stuff
as expected and some residual oil on the transmission pan and rear
differential along with some grease build up around the knuckles
are noted. The single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler
before finding its end in a steel pipe. Suspension consists of
torsion bars up front and leaf springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
As a child of the 60's and 70's, the front seat seemed a mile away,
and yet here were are in 2025 sitting at the helm and rolling this
floaty wagon over the tarmac which is does like a long tank as the
318 pulls the 4,125 pound behemoth around. The wagon tracks
straight and provides limitless visibility which you'll need since
there's only one side mirror! We note the clock doesn't work, the
parking brake will need adjustment, and we're told the gas tank
seeps when full. Beyond those things, all functional items on board
work! 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.
Yes, the rides were long and boring at times. "Are we there yet" is
the most common phrase to emanate from the back seats. But we also
had time to stare out the window and use something that modern
electronics often take away from kids, imagination. Maybe we were a
bird, an astronaut, or a race car driver. From the windows of
wagons like this, millions of kids dreamed during the day and slept
through the night. And moms and dads proudly drove on to
Disneyland, Yosemite, Williamsburg, or just about anywhere we
wanted to go. This classic is so much more than just another car
from 1968!
PM46F8F157738
P-Plymouth Fury
M-Medium Price Class
46-9 Passenger Station Wagon
F-318ci 230hp 2bbl V8
8-1968
F-Newark, DE Assy Plant
157738-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
CAR:Plymouth Fury III 9 Passenger Station Wagon
ENGINE:318ci 2bbl V8
TRANSMISSION:3-Speed Manual Column Shift
TIRES:Unknown tire code
MODEL YEAR:1968
BUILD DATE:October 31.
AXLE:3.23 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR:Vinyl Bench Seats. Red Interior.
PAINT:Red
OTHER:Red Upper Door Frame Color.
MOLDINGS:
43:Unknown Option
ABC OPTIONS:
R1:AM Radio
abc OPTIONS:
u1:Sold Car When Built
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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