1968 Plymouth Fury III

[fantastic]

Good evening folks,

On my way to get some coffee in the town over this morning I spotted a Plymouth Fury. I had to get a better look at it! On our way back we pulled into this business & walked in to ask about it. Both the husband & wife were very pleasant & didn't mind us taking a few pictures of it upon my request to do so.

Quick story: I used to own a 1968 Fury II (not III) & when talking to the gentlemen he pointed out some of the differences. It had a factory trash bag & tissue holder on the ceiling (how cool is that!). Signal indicators on the front left & right fenders. I noticed it had vinyl seats which my II came with cloth seats only. He mentioned "I couldn't pass it up" after spotting it for sale down in Tennessee. Apparently, he too had a Fury for his first vehicle & still has it.

The wheels aren't factory of course but the 20" wheels really set this thing in motion.

I remember mine & the trouble at tire shops with the lug nuts going the opposite direction (Lefty Tighty, Righty Loosey). Still I think there are members here that can appreciate an old piece of iron in this condition. What a great example!

Here's the pics...

 

[demarpaint]

A nice land yacht.

 

[Zee09]

My neighbor always bought them....
Kool.....

 

[JeffKeryk]

What a pretty car! Showroom condition. White is the color for those Plymouths. I still lust after the 1st Road Runners!

 

[HemiBenny]

Nice!

The only thing I don't like are the huge wheels with those rubber-band tires. Appropriately sized steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps would be perfect for me. But kudos to them for keeping her on the road.

 

[Kira]

Since 1968 was the first year for the Roadrunner, it would be extremely cool to have one to compare that Fury III with.
I always thought the Fury III was maxed out...so the Roadrunner would've been built on that.

I can't agree with "land yacht"....it's a respect thing. ....I suffer from Contact MOPAR Fever.
Those 20" wheels make me barf, as most 20" wheels do.
And straighten that rear bumper (pics 3+4)

 

[skyactiv]

It's as big as a whale and it's about to set sail!

 

[CKN]

They don't make them like that anymore! And there are PLENTY of good reasons why.

 

[hemitom]

Since 1968 was the first year for the Roadrunner, it would be extremely cool to have one to compare that Fury III with.
I always thought the Fury III was maxed out...so the Roadrunner would've been built on that.

I can't agree with "land yacht"....it's a respect thing. ....I suffer from Contact MOPAR Fever.
Those 20" wheels make me barf, as most 20" wheels do.
And straighten that rear bumper (pics 3+4)

YA I can live with the bumper ! but those wheels have to go.

 

[jims5600]

Nice score! At one time I owned one that was a light blue,was I nice rider

 

[CleanSump]

I see a cop in my rear view mirror.

 

[fantastic]

My neighbor always bought them....
Kool.....

I know they may not have the luster for some as they probably seen a million of these "back in the day" but for us younger cats getting our hands on this machine was better than walking & they were already thinned out by then. We got ours in the like 1998 or so. Dad paid $1000 for it, older bro had it, then to me. I remember having to flip down the license plate everytime to fill it up.

 

[fantastic]

Nice!

The only thing I don't like are the huge wheels with those rubber-band tires. Appropriately sized steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps would be perfect for me. But kudos to them for keeping her on the road.

The owner, probably a few years younger, & myself are at the age when big wheels hit the market. I'm sure it stuck in our minds forever. To be fair to this nice couple they bought it with those wheels already on it. I think it looks awesome personally but I understand big wheels aren't for everyone.

 

[CleanSump]

Big wheels belong on toy cars and pimpmobiles.

 

[fantastic]

Big wheels belong on toy cars and pimpmobiles.

What do you like about it?

 

[fantastic]

Nice score! At one time I owned one that was a light blue,was I nice rider

That's awesome to hear! You remember the year? 4 door? I,II, or III? I don't claim to know all of the differences though.

 

[JeffKeryk]

'69 RR. Meep-Meep! Make mine a white 4 speed 383 with poverty caps.. This one's a 426, though.

 

[CleanSump]

What do you like about it?

I like the car, just not a fan of big wheels on older cars. They look unbalanced, stand out too much.
I even like mid '60s Galaxy 500s.

 

[fantastic]

'69 RR. Meep-Meep! Make mine a white 4 speed 383 with poverty caps.. This one's a 426, though.

Ever since I had a hot wheels "Richard Petty version" Road Runner I've been sold. I know a guy that has one that's been in storage for MANY years. He doesn't sell anything! Yes, it has the original wing too. I'd love to have your recommended combo too though. Would combo 4 speed transmission be on the column or?

 

[JeffKeryk]

I like the car, just not a fan of big wheels on older cars. They look unbalanced, stand out too much.

My '68 Corvette looks horrible with the original size tires. Here's the 255x50/16. Sits just about right.