The Plymouth Fury

The 1960 models from Chrysler incorporated the vision of the company’s legendary design chief Virgil Exner known as the “Forward Look.” Since the early 1950s, Exner had created exhilarating show cars that incorporated both classic design and modern jet-aircraft themes, giving Chrysler’s production vehicles a distinctive, dramatic look. Chrome was used sparingly to accent the long, clean lines of the car. Unibody construction and torsion-bar suspension gave a smoother ride and better cornering capability, especially useful for the higher-powered variants. The 383 came in two states of tune, with the “cross ram” manifold option offered up to 330 hp. The Fury also offered unique features such as swivel bucket seats and the futuristic “Aero” steering wheel, which was a large, squared-off multipiece design that gave the Fury the look of a true show car.

This Car

In 1960, this Plymouth Fury convertible was completed at the St. Louis factory and shipped to the Perdue Plymouth dealership in Sunnyvale, California. Little is known about the car’s early history. In 1995 it was discovered not far from its original home, in very complete, solid condition, but needing a full restoration. While decoding the build sheet, it was discovered that this Fury was an extremely rare car that had been ordered with the “SonoRamic Commando” engine with cross-ram induction – only about 25 cars were ever fitted with this engine. Mopar expert Bob Hayden undertook an exacting restoration that was completed in 2006. It is currently finished in the original combination of Plum Red Metallic and Oyster White paint with a complementing red-and-white interior, and is fitted with chrome wire wheels. All the work was done with great attention to detail throughout, giving the bodywork, interior and trim a stunning appearance. The engine was taken to Chrysler specialist George Riehl, who discovered that at some time the engine had been replaced with a Chrysler unit, so a correct Plymouth 383 block was sourced to create the most authentic example possible. This beautiful Fury is complete with a period California black plate, Chrysler Historical Society build sheet and extensive restoration paperwork. In recent years it has won a number of awards at smaller shows, a testament to its overall quality and presentation. Since completion it has been lovingly maintained and is said to run without fault. For the collector who wants a definitive example of the large American convertibles of that era with an innovative, powerful engine, it is hard to imagine a better choice than this 1960 Fury. The new owner will have a unique and highly sought-after automobile, ready to impress the most discerning audience wherever it is shown.

1960 Plymouth Fury

Chassis No. 3307125011

• A Rare And Desirable 1960s Mopar Luxury Convertible
• Exacting Restoration By Mopar Expert Bob Hayden
• Extremely Rare SonoRamic Commando Engine Option 1 of 25
• Factory Color Combination

• 383 Cubic Inch OHV V-8 Engine
• Dual 4-Barrel Carburetors With Cross-Ram Induction
• 330 BHP At 5,000 RPM
• 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
• 4-Wheel Drum Brakes
• Torsion-Bar Front Suspension Live Rear Axle With Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
• Live Rear Axle With Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs