Possible Survivor: 1964 Plymouth Fury
When I think of “Mopar Mania”. I usually apply it to ChryCo’s late sixties/early seventies cars like the ‘Cuda, Challenger, Super Bee, Charger, Road Runner, etc. But what about their predecessors, cars like today’s find, courtesy of T.J., a 1964 Plymouth Fury? Well, some of those have some impressive chops too but, is this Fury one of those exalted ones? Let’s examine and we’ll find out. Located in Levittown, Pennsylvania, this stylish Mopar hardtop is available, here on craigslist for $15,900.
Many auto enthusiasts know the story of the full-size Plymouth and Dodge downsizing and how it supposedly came about as the result of an auto executive social gathering and an overheard, misunderstood competitive nugget. Maybe it’s true and maybe not, I really don’t know. The reality, however, is that while Chevrolet and Ford’s full-size cars maintained a 119″ wheelbase from ’62 to ’64’ Plymouth and Dodge elected to go with a full-size stretch that was closer to that of an intermediate while utilizing a 116″ wheelbase. A course correction for ’65 put the ChryCo siblings back on track with their competitors but there’s no denying that Plymouth did a nice stying job for ’64. Of note is the almost triangular two-door hardtop C-pillar that was new that year and would continue on with the Satellite and Belvedere lines in ’65. Plymouth came in fourth place in the ’64 domestic auto production race with over a half million copies of which the Fury accounted for about 150K units.
Our subject car, being a Fury, is a notch below a Sport Fury, but ahead of the Belvidere and Savoy trim lines. The seller tells us that it’s original and unmolested with a mileage count of only 60K. The finish, chrome, and stainless trim look fine, there’s no indication of rust or crash damage, and the underside images present a sound-looking structure. Back to that originality thing, the wheels are clearly Rallye pieces from a later era but they do the trick and spruce up this Plymouth’s exterior bearing a bit.
The bench seat interior is clean, original, and unremarkable and the vinyl upholstery is in a shade known as “copper”, one you likely haven’t encountered in modern times. The carpet appears to have understandably, seen better days, but the headliner is good to go. All-in-all, the environment needs no attention.
A Polysphere 230 gross HP, 318 CI V8 engine provides the giddyup and the seller claims, “Runs drives stops but the Carb probably needs rebuild but runs good after you pour some gas down carb“. The engine shows as being unmodified. A TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission, now in its final year of push-button activation, handles the gear-changing chores.
OK, so this Plymouth isn’t one of ChryCo’s more thunderous performers but it’s existentially a worthwhile subject and the seller suggests, “getting hard to find this nice“. With that thought in mind, let’s talk price; at $15,900, what’s your thought, priced right or not quite?
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Comments
I think it looks worth it going by the photos. Nice car…..
That interior looks like
Ick..redo I. Black an U
would have a nice cruiser
even with the 318..I’m a
super B guy..an those R/T
coronet R awesome as I’ve
owned both in the 68 category
Awesome!!!!! In my younger years around 1989 I bought a 64 Sport Fury had 383 with Torker intake and Holley 750, that thing was…….impressive. wish I still had photos, it was orange ish/red, and I hand rubbed the fill paint back to its original shine, that was a lot of car, wax-on – wax-off. LOL I Was 19 at the time, and sorry to say, the car didn’t see another owner. However, the powertrain found it’s way into a 73 ‘Cuda 340 that was missing it’s engine and transmission. Yummy
11.5 when it was in N.H.
It’s a very nice Plymouth for $11,700. Body very clean looking. The engine ok. It’s not the 426 wedge or Hemi. But the Poly 318 is not bad. They made a nice 4bbl intake system and put dual exhaust it will run real good! And it won’t give you much trouble. I would change the single master to a dual master set up. Then go to car cruise and have fun. Good luck to the next owner. 🐻🇺🇸
I absolutely love it. I had 3 different 1964 Plymouth’s back in the sixties.
The first one was an ex State Police car, 383 two door post, then a red 1964 Fury 383 AT, and finally another red 1964 Sport Fury with the 426 wedge, 4 speed.
This is a steal at the price listed. If ONLY it was a 383 with the push button transmission I would buy it myself.
My huge issue is that I just moved into a condo.
This car sure brings back some fond memories of the sixties. Someone is getting a special vehicle and I’m envious!
An excellent post!
Just my oponion!
Fair price if it’s original
The wheels are not stock on this, but the ’64 “full size” Plymouth was a very handsome car. In ’65 the Fury got bigger while the Belvedere kept this body style.
I kinda like the wheels on this car. I have the same ones on my 71 challenger. I know they’re not correct but they look good.
IDK…. Never cared for Exner’s last gasp styling of Chrysler Corp cars between 1961/2 until Engel’s influence, starting in 1965.
But, if someone likes this period of Chrysler products, then it looks like a nice survivor.
I think the 1964 Plymouth Fury is the nicest looking of the 3 B-body years. It is a 2 Dr so that’s nice. Not really a survivor with the 70’s Era rally wheels, but they look nice.
The 318 Poly A engine is pretty much bullet proof as is the Torque-Flight transmission. As for getting a 4-barrel intake for it, good luck with that. No-one is producing a four barrel intake for that engine, you’re going to have to scrounge for it and be prepared to pay through the nose for it. The factory did produce a 4-barrel version, even a 2-4 barrel version, but those are rare, if someone has it, I’ll guarantee you that they know what it’s worth. Also, good luck finding an overhaul kit for that carburetor, although I understand that there is a Chinese knock-off replacement that is OK. That’s an option.
$15,900 doesn’t seem to be out of line for this vehicle so if it interests you, go for it. You probably won’t find a better, more solid sample anywhere, unless you pay a far higher toll to get it.
I suppose a 1964 Plymouth being my first car at age 18 attributes to my fascination with Plymouth’s?
In reality, a 1964 Chevy SS beats them all hands down.
Some Chrysler products during this era were as wierd and ugly as it gets. Their styling, torsion bar front suspension that you could turn a bolt to raise or lower the height, AT with a clutch, lug nuts with left hand threads on one side to mention a few.
But, I still like them!
Just my final thoughts!
Your have your opinion and millions of Dodge and Plymouth owners have theirs. The ’64 big body was the ugliest of the 62-64 chevies. The ‘1962 2 door was the baddest of them all. So far not one of the people posting here have owned any of the 62-65 MOPARS that ruled the tracks. I’ve owned 4 or 5 and never gave another brand a second thought. And more so at the track.
Mopars in the sixties and early seventies are all relevant IMO all four car companies had great stuff. When I turned sixteen in 1975 everything went to crap domestically I turned to imports.
WOW !!
Now only $11,500.
that was the price in N,H,
One can’t feature a car like this without mentioning how they changed everything for Plymouth in racing. Naturally, everyone is familiar with the Kings #43, but NASCAR used them extensively, before the hemi was banned in ’65. I think USAC used hemis a bit longer, anyone? Previously, Plymouths were the butt of all jokes, unusual styling relegated to corny TV police shows( Car 54) or back row beaters of no merit. The ’64 Plymouth changed everything. Dodge seemed to go the flamboyant route, while Plymouth owners were a bit more reserved, but had reason to be proud, Plymouth was the hottest stick out there,,,for a while. Nice car.
I’ve always liked the 1964-65 Plymouth, especially the C pillar. The copper colored interior speaks to me as well. The seller states that the pictured wheels and tires aren’t included in the sale but they have the original wheels and covers. You don’t see many of these today as opposed to the same year Chevies and Fords. It’s certainly more affordable than a Chevy or Ford in equivalent condition. Those are two selling points IMO. I think someone will be getting a very nice ride. The seller says that they are fairly firm on the ask and it seems like the price is reasonable if it is as nice as it appears in the pictures. I’m more or less relegated to window shopping nowadays but that’s just one of the reasons why I subscribe to BF. Nice write up,Jim. GLWTS.
I know it’s no 69 charger but it is a running drivable 60’s mopar, something that can actually be called a “car”, not a few hundred pounds of rust that someone’s calling a 69 charger. This is worth the asking price IMO.
Very good looking 64 Fury. 65 Changed for the worse,Too big of family car. 1964 Torqeflite transmission is the last of the very tough, push start transmissions due to its internal dual pump system. In the 60s my Dad pushed started his 62 Dart 440. Drop it in 1st at 15 to 20mph and it starts. I had a 62 and 64 Sport Fury, 62 had a 318/ 4bl and 64 had the 383/ 4bl. I may get into this vehicle. This one looks like it is in great shape!
My 64fury was the same as this except blue inside and out. It only had 74000. Nothing fancy, just ps and auto and radio. I upgraded to power brakes and 1st time I used them I had black skid marks up to the stop light light. The manual brakes it came with were a heavy push. Learned really quick about the application pressure of power
brakes. 19 years old then. It was my 2nd Plymouth. Loved it.
I had a 64 Dodge Polara 500 Hardtop in high-school back in 1970. It was my first car and I loved it! Same engine and transmission and I got a trophy racing it my first two times out! I was hooked on Mopars and drag racing from that point on. I raced multiple 340 Demons and Dusters and held National Records with them in Super Stock AHRA classes back in the 70s. I think the asking price is very fair and could easily exceed $18K. Wait till spring or summer to sell it. Winter is the worst time to sell any vehicle. The next owner won’t be sorry. Drop a 383 or 440 in it.
383 or 440 is exactly what I would do also.
Leave the transmission, push buttons just as they are!
Best setup ever.
Just my oponion!
@Ffred,
If you read my post from the beginning to the end, I said that I had owned three different 1964 Plymouth’s alone.
I also had a Red, 1969 Road Runner, 2 door hardtop that was beautiful.
So, I do know how the Plymouth’s and Dodges ruled during this era when it came to speed and reliability!
The 1962 Chevy was more awesome looking than the 1964, much more!
I was simply comparing a 1964 Plymouth to a 1964 Chevy SS during that era?
Even the 1963 looked better than the 1964. I had a black 1963 Chevy SS.
The Chevies still seemed to be the most popular vehicle, regardless of our preference?
I believe our thoughts are aligned, so I don’t understand how these comments got sideways?
Just my oponion!
Love the 63 &63 fury’s: great looking car. I bought a 63 sport fury in 1969 for $360 CDN with 383 and pushbutton automatic.. Blew the 383 a bit later, and put in a 440 super commando (375hp)… OMG, at 17, I am lucky to still be alive after that and the ones that followed, wish I still had it and the succession of muscle cars (Mopar and GM) that followed that one<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>.
Great car here, somebody will be a lucky guy
So it doesn’t have a big block…still a nice looking car for cruising on Woodward, obviously far nicer than that derelict Charger listed earlier. But alas, it’s another alleged low-mileage car that doesn’t have paperwork to back up the mileage claim.
Anybody remember Sox and Martin??
not in that car, 64s were mercurys
No issues getting a carb kit at all. I stock all three in my local warehouse. All you need to know is if the carb’s a Carter, Holley or Stromberg. Under $30.00
So long as you’re rebuilding that carb, Ron, you may as well change the fuel pump & tune it up. You stock all that, too.