Photo: eBay seller sandmansmotorsports
If you’re looking for a solid Plymouth Fury that can easily serve as a daily driver with only minor fixes, the one we have here certainly sounds like it’s up for the job.
Still, while everything seems to indicate this Fury is quite a time capsule, there are several tidbits that could make some people raise an eyebrow when reading the listing published by eBay seller sandmansmotorsports. Let’s start with the essential information.
Despite being advertised as a “1964 Plymouth Fury Sport,” the VIN code suggests this isn’t the Sport trim but the standard Fury version. That’s not necessarily a problem, though the Sport Fury trim package did come with several welcome extras that would have made it even more special after all these years.
But what sets this model aside from the rest of the crowd is its mileage, as the odometer indicates just a little over 16,000 miles (25,750 km). And the low mileage certainly makes sense, as the seller says the car has spent most of its time in a barn in Texas.
On the other hand, the engine putting the wheels in motion is said to be a 400ci (6.6-liter) V8 unit with aluminum cylinder heads, and thanks to a 727 transmission, the powertrain promises “a turbo feeling,” as the seller puts it.
But there’s just one problem. The engine isn’t original, as the 1964 Fury wasn’t available with a 400 V8. The engine choices for the 1964 model year included the 225ci (3.7-liter) straight-six and several V8s ranging from 318ci (5.2-liter) to 426ci (7.0-liter). No 400, though, so the odometer might indicate the mileage of the new engine installed under the hood.
Other than that, the Fury looks solid, with just a little rust here and there, but the trunk doesn’t seem to require any patching. The interior also appears to be in good shape.
At the end of the day, this Fury is worth checking out, but additional information would definitely come in handy, especially regarding the engine. At the time of writing, the top bid is $18,300 with two days left until the auction comes to an end.
Despite being advertised as a “1964 Plymouth Fury Sport,” the VIN code suggests this isn’t the Sport trim but the standard Fury version. That’s not necessarily a problem, though the Sport Fury trim package did come with several welcome extras that would have made it even more special after all these years.
But what sets this model aside from the rest of the crowd is its mileage, as the odometer indicates just a little over 16,000 miles (25,750 km). And the low mileage certainly makes sense, as the seller says the car has spent most of its time in a barn in Texas.
On the other hand, the engine putting the wheels in motion is said to be a 400ci (6.6-liter) V8 unit with aluminum cylinder heads, and thanks to a 727 transmission, the powertrain promises “a turbo feeling,” as the seller puts it.
But there’s just one problem. The engine isn’t original, as the 1964 Fury wasn’t available with a 400 V8. The engine choices for the 1964 model year included the 225ci (3.7-liter) straight-six and several V8s ranging from 318ci (5.2-liter) to 426ci (7.0-liter). No 400, though, so the odometer might indicate the mileage of the new engine installed under the hood.
Other than that, the Fury looks solid, with just a little rust here and there, but the trunk doesn’t seem to require any patching. The interior also appears to be in good shape.
At the end of the day, this Fury is worth checking out, but additional information would definitely come in handy, especially regarding the engine. At the time of writing, the top bid is $18,300 with two days left until the auction comes to an end.
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