For Sale: 1959 Plymouth Fury in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1959 Plymouth Fury 2 Door Hardtop

"Plymouth's 1959 cars were stylish and once again quite new, based upon the 1957-1958 body shells, albeit with a reskin. In a bid to win, the newly top of the top line Sport Fury finally added a drop top version to the fold. In fact, the new Sport Fury still had the 318ci V8, (now with 260 hp), standard, front swivel bucket seats, and a larger optional, (carburetor only), 361ci Golden Commando V8 of 305 hp but with more torque." Hagerty.com

For consignment, a 1959 Plymouth Fury 2 door hardtop showing 75,730 miles, but the true miles are unknown. There's no getting around it, whenever we have a red 50's Fury on our showroom floor, everyone comments about a certain movie car which has made the model iconic beyond it's incredible period styling and 50's era attributes. Like orange Dodge Chargers, it has also made them desirable.

Exterior
Who knows how many gallons of Flame Red paint into covering this enormous car and its enormous fins, but likely a lot! Also, because '59 is still in the 50's, two tone was still a thing so Iceberg White colors the roof and the side trim detail with polished borders that bisect the slab red panels. In profile, it's nothing short of a monstrous jet with a pillarless fuselage, sloping rear window, and high rooster tail fins. The front fenders conform to the shape of the dual headlights, dipping in the middle creating a body line that flows back to the side mirrors while the eggcrate grille runs the width of the car over a robust chrome bumper and all is in excellent condition. 14-inch wheels are dressed with bold wheel coverings and wrapped in 75 series white wall tires. Imperfections include some uneven filler on the rockers and lower panels.

Interior
What's black and white and red all over? This Fury, of course, with its iconic 50's sandwiching of black, gray, and white vinyl, beginning on the door panels and continuing with houndstooth inserts on the black vinyl split bench and rear bench seats. We note some seam separation on the uppers and other than that, all seats are in fantastic shape. Wishbone shaped spokes line the steering wheel leading to the gray dash, a combination of painted metal and stitched vinyl framing with a space age instrument cluster flanked by two columns of push button controls for gears and vents with some dressy aluminum plating behind it. On the mid panel, an AM radio and clock reside along with the glove box retraining the jewel like design that runs side to side. Black loop carpet on the floor, a light colored headliner above showing some marks, and an unlined trunk holding the fender skirts complete our tour of the interior, which shows wisps of patina but is show worthy as it stands.

Drivetrain
The engine is not quite ready for show as it presents in driver quality. It's the 318ci Poly V8 putting out 230 horsepower with a 2-barrel carburetor. Behind it is a TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission sending power way back to the rear axle with 2.93 gearing.

Undercarriage
Driver quality here as well with typical surface rust, a few red drops on the transmission pan, and some notable rust on inner panels and body braces, along with several previous repairs. Meanwhile, the dual exhaust runs through stock style mufflers and exits through straight, chrome pipes out back. Drum brakes are front and rear and suspension consists of torsion bar up front and leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
The 318 comes to life not on its own, but with a pump of the gas and a turn of the key. It carries this big car onto the tarmac after we push the D button and the car rolls merrily along where we point it. It idles smoothly and tracks straight and we note a few things not working along the way. That includes the clock, radio, horn, and reverse lights. All other functions operate as intended. 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.

This is an intersectional car. It appeals to anyone who loves iconic and a bit over the top 50's styling. People who appreciate the aeronautical influence on cars will love the Fury. Of course, devotees to a particular horror film will immediately relate with this cherry hued Plymouth. Even without Hollywood's influence, the 50's Furys are dramatic cars that will surely turn heads wherever they are seen, even if that's just sitting in your garage.

M266106683

M-1959
2-Plymouth V8
6-Fury
6-Detroit, MI Assy Plant
106683-Sequential Unit Number

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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