For auction, a 1968 Plymouth Fury III 4 door hardtop showing 8,038
miles, but the true miles are unknown. Quite a bit of rust on this
barn find condition car, which is otherwise original and retains a
318ci V8 under the hood that runs. Though the car moves, it does
not have brakes.
Exterior
There are shades of greatness here as the car must have been a
gleaming example delivered to a new owner in 1968, wearing Ember
Gold Poly on its long panels. Emblematic 60's design includes right
angles at every corner and upright features at both ends including
a nicely designed grille between stacked headlights, and
rectangular tail lights that are as much part of the center panel
as the ornamental aluminum. Unique wheel covers are all in place,
weathered quite a bit but you have a matching set! The black vinyl
top that once capped this beauty is tattered, toasty and torn from
exposure and the body and trim have some issues too. The paint
shows lots of patina and the body has a good bit of rust, or
missing lengths of metal altogether. What Derek from Vice Grip
Garage would call "weight saving" and a lot of it is from the
bottom up although there are top surfaces that are rusted
through.
Interior
Overall, the four black vinyl door panels are in decent shape,
especially the back two which remain fully intact. We can't say the
same about the front split bench and the rear bench, both of which
must have been amazing back in the day but are now mere remnants of
their former glory. The steering wheel and wildly unique instrument
cluster and dash show some age but it seems to be all there
including an AM radio, while the dash pad itself tells the story of
long days in the sun. The gray carpet also shows age and the
perforated headliner above is in standout condition compared to the
rest of the interior. As you would expect, the trunk has rust,
along with some spare parts.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the compact 318ci V8 with a single 2-barrel
carburetor in barn find condition. It was rated at 230 horsepower
and is backed by an A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission
that routes power to the 8 3/4" rear and we're heading down to see
if it's still intact! The car is equipped with power brakes and
power steering.
Undercarriage
The differential is still intact but much of the underside is not.
We said the car rusted from the bottom up and it didn't bypass the
underside as panels and frame show a good bit of invasive rust.
Components include power drum brakes at all four wheels and a
single exhaust through a stock style muffler and we're happy to
report the exhaust is in good shape! Suspension includes torsion
bars up front and leaf springs in back.
Drive-Ability
The car runs and moves but has no brakes. The 215/75R14 tires have
a late 2013 date code.
Here you have a running 318 and some usable parts we can only
assume are now rare as you don't find many Fury III's around
anymore. They've either been restored to the hilt or returned to
the earth. This one is not ready to give up the ghost and might be
willing to be an organ donor!
Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license
number AY-000243-L
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