Test Drive 1970 Plymouth Fury
*Be patient. I figured I'd edit it down using the KZread editor, but that's such a buggy turd that I gave up.
I purchased this car from the original family in Oakland, California back in 2004. It had about 24,000 miles at that time; I drove it back to Michigan on an epic road trip. I've added about 22,000 more in 13 years of summer daily driving. I'd originally thought about swapping in 440 but this little 318-2bbl runs so well that I just couldn't do it. And to be honest, the car has no problems keeping up with traffic or cruising for hours on the freeway.
What you're seeing is mostly original paint. The car had a vinyl top but when that finally got too ratty a few years back; I removed it and painted the steel black. There have been some minor touch ups on the white paint and I gave the non-undercoated floorpans a spray-can detail to keep them clean. There are a few dings/dents that I've tried to show in the photos, but I'd sooner live with them than ruin the originality. The (bucket seat) interior is also original with a repair done to the top of the back seat (sun damage).
The chrome/die-cast are in great shape. The worst rust comes in the form of "stains" on the back of the stupid moisture-trapping mat the factory installed (which I keep rolled up) in the trunk. A/C was blowing cold, but the charge is only enough to engage the compressor and show bubbles in the sight glass... Your choice to switch to 134a or keep it R-12. It has a headlight delay that keeps them on for 90 seconds after your turn them off. The headlight doors open, but must be closed manually... I never looked into why.
AM radio works well. So do all the gauges, including the fuel gauge which reads all the way to full. The clock is right twice each day. I just put on a new set of front disc pads; the rotors looked like new. Includes the nice C-body road wheels, and I'll throw in the OEM hubcaps. All lights work, including the cool hood-mounted turn signals. Last year I pulled out the interior to deep clean it all, I took photos while they were removed.
That's about all I can think of. This car is a great cruiser and I think it's one of the best looking 4drs ever made. I'd never sell it except... New projects and no space; the bane of every car-lover. Hell, someday when I've got a bigger garage I'd love to buy it back. I'm going to Craigslist it for a while, then it's off to eBay and probably Europe. I've got more photos + video (go to the place where YOU watch videos on the TUBE and search "Test Drive 1970 Plymouth Fury"). Email me, I don't want calls at 3AM or offers to "help me sell".
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I had a 72 , got from the $99 section of the local chepo car lot back in 1986 It was a bit underpowered with the 318 , but was indestructable . I wish i still had it
When you bought a car back then you were actually buying a quality item!
@willythewave
Ай бұрын
Actually they were rust bucket gas hogs. Mopars were never known for quality. They would rust out within a few years.
My dad had one of these when I was 6 years old. Don't know what engine it had, but it was probably the base V8. Good for hauling my Mom and us 4 kids. Instrument panel was exactly the same except ours didn't have a clock. I used to grab onto the headrest posts and imitate the Spindrift pilots from Land Of The Giants.
I was 15 years old this was my first car. I loved that car and the color was Green exterior and the interior was pine green with a 383 magnum 4 barrel carburetor. The name of my car was the beast or the mafia pickup because of how big the trunk was to put bodies .
1970's car. . . AM radio. . ."Disco Inferno". . . .priceless!
What a beautiful car!!!! It looks elegant in white. Just love it. Thanks for the video.
Nice car. I actually like the 70-71s better than the 69s. I think the stylists cleaned up both the frt and rear of the car quite nicely. My 'dream boat' is a 70 300.
@chriscain4014
4 жыл бұрын
That is a boat alright
My cousin Tony, my other cousin Tony and my cousin Vinny…we could hide a lotta bodies in that trunk. It’s a beast!
This was my first car when I was 16. Bringing back the memories man! We had the 4 door sedan in Deep Burnt Orange Poly, black interior, bench seat, the 318 and the dog dish hubcaps. I could fit 8 friends comfortably😂 though i did manage 10 or 11 of us a few times.
@bradparris99
2 жыл бұрын
I'm right there with you as this was my first car in 1974, it had been my grandfather's. I was the odd kid back then that wore the lap and shoulder belts. Did you ever wear the belts in yours?
@Ihitthings3
2 жыл бұрын
@@bradparris99 just the lap belt… sometimes.
@bradparris99
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ihitthings3 At least three lap belt sometimes was more than most people back then. Even though I wore both the lap and shoulder belts back then, none of my friends in the car with me hardly ever wore anything but the lap belt.
My Dad was always fixing that car. Bought it new in 1970. 318 Engine
@gcgar1951
5 жыл бұрын
Mine had a '69 Sport Fury. I don't remember him working on it very much, but then, I just drove it once and awhile. 383 2bbl, white, green painted roof, green interior. It was replaced with a '72 Dodge MONACO Brougham, 2dr, 440 + 4, met. brown. I wish I had either one today.
Beautiful C!
Beautiful car !!!
My dad bought the same car only dark green with the black top back in late 1969 and kept it until 1973 when he traded it in for a BMW when he became a BMW sales manager. Brings back nice memories.
I want that hideaway grill ❤
My dad had '69... red w/white top... Loved that car
Beauty incarnate.
Mopar C-body's from '69-'73 are my favorite, my Nephew just gave me a '72 Plymouth Fury 3, former police pursuit car, 440, 727, 8.75 rear, etc;!!! I have 15×7 cop car wheels for it, what's the largest 60's series tire could I put on the front of it??? The rear of the Fury looks rsther healthy!!! MOPAR OR NO CAR
@davidkeeton6716
4 жыл бұрын
I had G60x15 on the front of my 70 Fury 1 and L60x15 rear back in the bias ply days, so around 235 60 in front and 255 60 in the rear.
@davidkeeton6716
4 жыл бұрын
Put some good gas shocks on it and front and rear Addco sway bars, you will be amazed at how well it handles even with the weight of a 440 in it. Fairly neutral, but with a 440 you have plenty there to roll into it if the front end starts to plow, just bring the rear end around and that brings the front end back into adhesion. Trust me I pushed my 70 Fury 1 police pursuit hard.
I like the 4 doors more than 2 doors, just looks more proportional, in my opinion 😊.
Beautiful car with inadequate signal indicators (typical of most cars of the day, that is.) But a Beautiful looking car nonetheless. You can't beat these land yachts for presence. Down with the windows and UP with the Led Zeppelin.
I owned one of these. Mine was a two door in blue. I sold it to a buddy for $100 but he never paid me. I had to go and repo it back from him. Back then it was a very undesirable car. My how things change.
A Fury is gonna b my next ride. Should come a bit easier because I liked the sedan style from 69 all the way to 1978.. this one here is sweet. The hidden headlights rock. Is it crazy of me to think this looks way cooler than your typical Mustang or Camaro? Nah..
Real Nice !!!
Nice Carmine!! I'm the same guy as on FCBO
Wow!
That is a nice car. If it were mine i would install dual exhaust electronic ignition a shift kit and drive the hell out of it
I didn't know they made the Sport Fury in a 4 door. Nice.
Beautiful car.
where are the hood mounted engine displacement badges? these were mounted beside the hood mounted turn signal indicators - my dad’s ‘70 Sport Suburban wagon had a 383 2 barrel with these badges on the hood
@rentalproperties7484
Жыл бұрын
Engine call outs were only for 383 and 440 models. This car had a 318.
@727100bear
Жыл бұрын
@@rentalproperties7484 thanks for the info - never knew that but when I think about it I don’t remember ever seeing a 318 badge - our wagon had the hood mounted turn signals - if you look closely the lenses have an arrow pointing in the appropriate direction embossed into the lens
I have 71 grand fury . 4 door hide away head lights .
Very good
had a teal green car it was indestructible, 318
Is a 1968 plymouth fury 3. That's 90% complet worth buy for 2500$ ????
Just kinda bummed about how silent it is.
318 OR 360???
@GreyRockOne
5 жыл бұрын
That's the 318, 360 was an option from 71 on
I know that neighborhood!
I blinked and these went from junk you could buy for $500 to $10,000 classics. Still a poor man road runner they seem to have much upward momentum
An to think that this Furry weights about the same as a new Ford Escape and about 1200lbs less then a Tesla Model S.
@Carkshark
4 жыл бұрын
The car is mostly vacant space. The size fools folks into thinking it's heavier than it is.
@davidkeeton6716
4 жыл бұрын
I think a tad over 4000 with a small block like this. You know a Challenger weighed about 3800 with a big block, if I remember correctly.
@kyboy5
3 жыл бұрын
Add the modern computers and sound deading equipment you got a 7000lb car, there is a reason they don't make big cars anymore
Im amazed that these cars are uniitzed bodies and no full frame .
I.just.brought.home..a.66.sport.fury.3.this.weekend.2.door..440..buckets..needs.a.little..t.l.c