The 1965 model year marked the debut of the fourth-generation Fury, and this time, Chrysler had very ambitious plans. The company used the C-body platform, planning to use the full-size Fury to target the industry leaders, including the Impala.
The Sport Fury, which served as the highest trim for this model year, was a Chevrolet Impala Super Sport alternative, with Plymouth offering the car as a hardtop coupe and a convertible.
Plymouth used an engine strategy that proved successful in Impala’s case. The company offered a wide array of engine choices, starting with the lazy 225 six-cylinder unit and ending with the almighty 426 producing 425 horsepower.
The carmaker produced approximately 330,000 Furys for this model year, and most used the mid-range engines, such as the 318, the 361, and the 383.
The Plymouth Sport Fury you can see here is a barn find that rolled off the assembly lines with a 383 under the hood. The same engine is still in the car, and while it starts and runs, it needs a carburetor for the complete setup.
The photos are worth a million words, showing that the Sport Fury survived the test of time with flying colors. The rust isn’t a problem, though buyers should still inspect the undersides, including the floors and the trunk pan.
The owner, who posted the Sport Fury on Craigslist a few days ago, doesn’t share any specifics on the long tenure in the barn. However, judging from the photos, the vehicle did not face high humidity levels, so the metal comes in great shape.
The car looks ready for a full restoration, and the seller explains you’re not getting only the car but also a huge collection of extra parts, including bumpers, doors, chrome trim, and many others. They claim they have “a full truckload of rare hard-to-find parts,” so this Sport Fury has almost everything it needs to get back to the road in tip-top shape.
It still needs a full respray, as the original pain already shows age. We’re only getting a very limited look at the interior, but the seats exhibit minor damage, including a few rips on the driver’s seat. The dashboard doesn’t look cut, but buyers should still check out everything in an in-person inspection.
A big-block Sport Fury could easily become a head-turning machine with the right restoration project, and this project checks most boxes for a candidate that can return to factory specifications. The owner will let the car go to buyers willing to pay $9,200, but other offers would also be considered. The vehicle is parked close to Seattle, and you’ll need a trailer to take it home, given the powertrain isn’t in tip-top shape.