Photo: Craigslist
The VIP was born out of Plymouth's desire to launch a more luxurious Fury, so the car came with exquisite upgrades like a plush interior, woodgrain trim, and large VIP emblems to show the world it's not a typical Fury.
The car was fitted with a 318 engine as standard, though it could also be ordered with more powerful engines.
The example in these photos is part of the first-year VIP, sporting a 383 V8 in running shape. Here's everything you need to know about what looks to be an excellent candidate for a complete restoration.
The vehicle has been parked for 16 years, with the owners explaining on Craigslist that the Fury has been sitting in a barn. The family liquidation includes everything in the barn, and the Plymouth Fury VIP needs a new home, not necessarily to turn it into a daily driver but to start and complete a full restoration.
The photos are worth a million words, so it doesn't make sense to discuss the VIP's condition. It's a solid example with no rust – it's a sign the vehicle has been sitting in proper conditions, so the metal damage didn't have the time to invade the undercarriage. The owner says you won't find a single spot of rust, so the metal is as solid as possible.
The interior has apparently received a refresh to "original specs." The investment reached $2,500 to make the cabin feel like new, so you can consider it a restoration jumpstart if you plan to give this car a complete overhaul.
The red color on the body is likely original, though it's impossible to tell this without inspecting everything in person. However, you must first remove the thick layer of barn dust before inspecting the finish, but it doesn't look like you'll find too much to complain about.
It's unclear if the car is complete, but the instrument cluster is still available – so if you check out the interior photo and see it missing, the owner says you'll find it in the car when taking the VIP home.
While no figures are available, it's believed Plymouth produced approximately 2,300 units of the VIP in the first year on the market. All came in a 2-door hardtop configuration.
The pricing isn't surprising, and if you want to take this VIP home, it'll cost you $12K. The owner says you can find it in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but despite the working engine and the overall solid shape, it's probably safe to assume you'll have to take it home on a trailer. Other offers could also be considered, so contact the owner to discuss additional details and ask more questions (for example, you should ask them how original the car continues to be today, as an all-original example would make for a fantastic restoration candidate).
The example in these photos is part of the first-year VIP, sporting a 383 V8 in running shape. Here's everything you need to know about what looks to be an excellent candidate for a complete restoration.
The vehicle has been parked for 16 years, with the owners explaining on Craigslist that the Fury has been sitting in a barn. The family liquidation includes everything in the barn, and the Plymouth Fury VIP needs a new home, not necessarily to turn it into a daily driver but to start and complete a full restoration.
The photos are worth a million words, so it doesn't make sense to discuss the VIP's condition. It's a solid example with no rust – it's a sign the vehicle has been sitting in proper conditions, so the metal damage didn't have the time to invade the undercarriage. The owner says you won't find a single spot of rust, so the metal is as solid as possible.
The interior has apparently received a refresh to "original specs." The investment reached $2,500 to make the cabin feel like new, so you can consider it a restoration jumpstart if you plan to give this car a complete overhaul.
The red color on the body is likely original, though it's impossible to tell this without inspecting everything in person. However, you must first remove the thick layer of barn dust before inspecting the finish, but it doesn't look like you'll find too much to complain about.
It's unclear if the car is complete, but the instrument cluster is still available – so if you check out the interior photo and see it missing, the owner says you'll find it in the car when taking the VIP home.
While no figures are available, it's believed Plymouth produced approximately 2,300 units of the VIP in the first year on the market. All came in a 2-door hardtop configuration.
The pricing isn't surprising, and if you want to take this VIP home, it'll cost you $12K. The owner says you can find it in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but despite the working engine and the overall solid shape, it's probably safe to assume you'll have to take it home on a trailer. Other offers could also be considered, so contact the owner to discuss additional details and ask more questions (for example, you should ask them how original the car continues to be today, as an all-original example would make for a fantastic restoration candidate).
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