Editor’s Note – Sometimes we accidentally feature the same car twice. Since each author has a different take on this Fury, we thought we would go ahead and run both.

It’s always nice to find a full-size convertible that’s not a Ford or Chevrolet. Not that there’s anything wrong with those, they just outnumbered their Plymouth competition to such a large extent that Plymouth’s Fury III ragtop, such as this Eagle, Idaho resident don’t surface too often. Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of images included in this listing but there are enough to make a not-too-detailed assessment. Anyway, Big Red is available, here on eBay for a current bid of $4,150 with seven bids tendered so far.

I’d put this convertible in the “rare” category as there were only 4,100 Fury III convertibles assembled in ’69 along with another 1,500 Sport Fury rag-tops – one of the reasons these aren’t encountered often these days! The Big Three, GM, Ford, and Chrysler covered much of the domestic market in ’69, particularly with their entry-level participants, Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth, respectively. The problem is that Plymouth only managed a fourth-place finish in the ’69 production race with Pontiac occupying slot number three. While Plymouth churned out a respectable 751K units that year, it was a far cry from number one Chevrolet’s position of 2M – again, one of the reasons why 54 years on, ’69 Chevies are still commonly found and Plymouths aren’t.

This example is claimed to be a California car and boy, it still looks pretty good – it must have been well stored. The seller mentions minor rust spots but the two images included don’t reveal any problems other than maybe a partially faded finish. The chrome is fair and all of the stainless trim is intact. Can’t tell you anything about the folding top – I’m assuming there is one and that would be a question to ask.

Big Mo comes about thanks to a 440 CI V8 engine which may or may not be original. A 375 HP variant was available, and if I had this car’s VIN, I could decode it but alas, I don’t. Anyway, the Chrysler “RB” motor has been “completely redone” with a Sniper throttle body fuel injection system. The seller adds, “Also has new front suspension and steering, rebuilt transmission (TorqueFlite three-speed automatic)”. No word is offered regarding driving and operating characteristics but I have to imagine that the forward motivation is significant.

How about that interior – dazzle or checked door and upholstery panels? The carpet is said to be new and a custom dash (gauges?) are in place. The steering wheel looks like an optional wood wheel from a late sixties Chevy and I think that dash pad is pretty well split. The seller adds, “You can pick your color and interior” which makes me think the next owner won’t be impressed with either and will want a change – maybe so. This is an A/C-equipped convertible.

I like big domestic convertibles and I’m always pleased to find one from ChryCo for the reasons that I listed above. In this case, the big hopped-up 440 mill just adds to its allure, wouldn’t you agree?