Plymouth Fury Convertible 1960, Estados Unidos

Plymouth Fury Convertible 1960, Estados Unidos
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An outstanding, beautifully restored example

Model PP1/2-H. 230 bhp, 317.6 cu. in. OHV V-8 engine, three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission, torsion bar independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 118.0 in.

The first Plymouth Fury was a specialty coupe, a high-powered hardtop introduced in 1956. Only one color was available, white, set off by a full-length gold anodized aluminum accent panel. Its 303-cubic inch V-8 had four-barrel carburetion and developed 240 brake horsepower. While nearly 4,500 were built, they have a very low survival rate, making the truly exceptional cars, such as this one, even more increasingly rare. The white-and-gold motif was kept through 1957 and ’58, the latter available with a Golden Commando 350 dual quad engine making 305 brake horsepower.

Having firmly established the Fury name, Plymouth then began to spread it out. For 1959, it was applied to an entire series of sedans, while “Sport Fury” was sequestered for a sport coupe and a convertible, both with the gold side spear but with a wider range of colors. In the watershed year of 1960, when all of the Chrysler Corporation went to unitary bodies, Fury became fully integrated, now the top series offering four different body styles with no special trim among them.

An excellent example of Plymouth’s sole convertible, this car has the attractive two-tone paint scheme unique to the 1960 models. The body is painted in Plum Red, which contrasts nicely with the Oyster White of the reveal panel ahead of the front wheels. Chrome fender skirts nestle into the bright trim that flows from the rear wheel cutouts, and additional highlights are provided by Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels with spinner caps and whitewall tires.

The body contours and paint on this car are exceptional, and the brightwork is equally impressive, appearing virtually flawless. A white vinyl convertible top reprises the hue of the front fender coves, and a white boot cover contrasts well with the red and white vinyl upholstery. The seats, in turn, have period correct insets of black patterned cloth, and red carpet covers the floor.

Although part of Plymouth’s top-line Fury series, this car is powered by the mainstream 318-cubic inch V-8. It is equipped with a Torqueflite automatic transmission, dual exhaust, a 60/40 seat, dual side-mount mirrors, power steering, windshield washers, a day/night mirror, a power top, and an AM radio.

Plymouth built 7,080 convertibles in 1960, fewer than its higher-priced sibling, Dodge. The popularity of the style was fading, to the point that Chrysler sold only 2,271 and Imperial but 618. DeSoto didn’t offer a convertible at all. This outstanding Plymouth Fury Convertible is an excellent example of a vanishing breed that will only continue to increase in desirability and value in the coming years.