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1969 was an important year for the Fury, as Plymouth launched a new generation, obviously with styling refinements and changes in the engine department.
The fifth-generation Fury was available (though not from the first model year) as a 2-door hardtop, a 2-door convertible, a 4-door sedan, a 4-door hardtop, and a 4-door station wagon. Plymouth refined the lineup with every new model year, so for example, the Sport Fury lineup received a 4-door hardtop in 1970.
The engine offering started with the same six-cylinder as before. The 225 straight-six was in charge of delivering a calm ride to the supermarket, so people who wanted a more thrilling experience had to go with a V8. The Sport Fury was available as standard with a 318, though Plymouth later introduced more powerful units, including a 440 with 390 horsepower.
The Sport Fury that made its way to Craigslist earlier this week was born with the standard engine under the hood. The owner doesn't provide many specifics, but I believe the same unit is still in the car, as the Sport Fury looks all-original and unmolested. It's just a guess, though, so if you're interested in this barn-find example, you must check it out in person.
The listing is as mysterious as it could be, as the seller only reveals that the car was parked in the barn after the passing of a family member. This happened in 1990, so the Sport Fury has been sitting for 33 years. Nobody has touched it since then, so don't be surprised if the engine no longer starts. It's unclear if it turns over by hand, but a good mechanic should be able to figure this out in a matter of minutes.
It's hard to tell if this Sport Fury requires major repairs, but the owner says the body is in good condition, except for the right front panel, which exhibits visible damage.
The odometer indicates 85,000 miles (136,000 km); chances are it's the original mileage, as the factory engine is still in the car.
Unfortunately, the listing doesn't answer some very critical questions. Most restorers are certainly interested in whether the car is still complete, especially as the vehicle has been sitting for three decades. At the same time, it's unclear if this Sport Fury exhibits major rust problems. Decades of sitting typically translate to wrecked floors and trunk pans, so if you're interested in buying the car, you should put it on a lift and inspect the undersides.
If you believe this Sport Fury is worth a second life, you must pay $7,000 to take it home. It's parked in Richland, close to Oregon, and you must bring your trailer, considering the car isn't road-worthy.
The engine offering started with the same six-cylinder as before. The 225 straight-six was in charge of delivering a calm ride to the supermarket, so people who wanted a more thrilling experience had to go with a V8. The Sport Fury was available as standard with a 318, though Plymouth later introduced more powerful units, including a 440 with 390 horsepower.
The Sport Fury that made its way to Craigslist earlier this week was born with the standard engine under the hood. The owner doesn't provide many specifics, but I believe the same unit is still in the car, as the Sport Fury looks all-original and unmolested. It's just a guess, though, so if you're interested in this barn-find example, you must check it out in person.
The listing is as mysterious as it could be, as the seller only reveals that the car was parked in the barn after the passing of a family member. This happened in 1990, so the Sport Fury has been sitting for 33 years. Nobody has touched it since then, so don't be surprised if the engine no longer starts. It's unclear if it turns over by hand, but a good mechanic should be able to figure this out in a matter of minutes.
It's hard to tell if this Sport Fury requires major repairs, but the owner says the body is in good condition, except for the right front panel, which exhibits visible damage.
The odometer indicates 85,000 miles (136,000 km); chances are it's the original mileage, as the factory engine is still in the car.
Unfortunately, the listing doesn't answer some very critical questions. Most restorers are certainly interested in whether the car is still complete, especially as the vehicle has been sitting for three decades. At the same time, it's unclear if this Sport Fury exhibits major rust problems. Decades of sitting typically translate to wrecked floors and trunk pans, so if you're interested in buying the car, you should put it on a lift and inspect the undersides.
If you believe this Sport Fury is worth a second life, you must pay $7,000 to take it home. It's parked in Richland, close to Oregon, and you must bring your trailer, considering the car isn't road-worthy.
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