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1966 Plymouth Fury Vip Coupe on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:61500 Color: Turbine Bronze Metallic /
 Black
Location:

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:U/K
Engine:5.2L 318Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: PS23E62243644 Year: 1966
Interior Color: Black
Make: Plymouth
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Fury
Trim: VIP
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 61,500
Options: 8 track player
Sub Model: VIP
Exterior Color: Turbine Bronze Metallic
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Thanks for taking a look at my 1966 Plymouth Fury VIP coupe! The VIP, which stood for "Very Important Plymouth," was an upscale model offered by Plymouth to appeal to business executives and other movers and shakers of the era. Upgrades to the base Fury included special VIP interior fabric, wood trimmed seats and interior accents, and special exterior molding with fake wood inserts. Most VIPs sold were sedans from what I can tell, making this a pretty rare bird indeed


My '66 is a clean, straight, rust-free Southern car, and a mostly original example of this model. The only thing missing is a single Pentastar logo on the lower front fender. All lettering, trim, badging and molding is intact and present on the car. The car features a 318 (5.2L) "Poly" engine with a 1 bbl economy carb and a 727 Torqueflite transmission. As far as I know, both are original to the car. The mileage shown is just below 61,500, and I was told this was original mileage, although I can't document that. I purchased the car a couple years ago from a vintage car consignment dealership, and I was told that the person who consigned the car bought it from the original owner. I also found an ad on the internet on my own from a few years back advertising the car as a one-owner, original mileage car back when it had 59K on the clock. When I bought it, the car had around 60K, and it has only been driven on weekends in good weather since I purchased it.

The car has a recent repaint in the original color, which is Turbine Bronze Metallic. This is the same color as Jay Leno's turbine car, and looks fantastic in my opinion! The quality of the paint is very good overall, and I always keep the car covered when not in use. There are a few imperfections of course, and a couple very small rust bubbles on the lower fenders and door sills. I have included a photo of one spot near the back window that I have attempted to touch up. On the front left fender, the area below the molding has been resprayed poorly. Not sure what happened, and I never even noticed the area until after I purchased the car. The color matches well enough, but the paint is very flat with a lot of dirt and other imperfections. Definitely something I would have attended to if I was not selling the vehicle.

The interior is very presentable as well, but not all original. The seats have been sourced from a different car, as the original VIP interior fabric is very hard to locate these days. They are in good shape, with just a small tear in the driver's seatback. The back seat is perfect. The door cards are original VIP, but there is a blemish on the passenger side. The car has also had its dash pad removed, although the dash has been painted and the holes plugged. Again, something I never noticed until I took the car home! The headliner is perfect as well. Most of the VIPs had a gray headliner, regardless of interior color. 

The steering wheel is cracked and has been recovered. There are numerous cracks in the plastic on the horn button, and on all the gauges (speedometer, gas etc.). The car features a (mostly) working underdash 8-track, and a compass just like my grandpa used to have in his Fury! The original AM radio works as well. The 8-track plays through aftermarket speakers on the back shelf. The gas gauge, temp gauge and voltage all display properly. Speedometer works fine. Turn signals and all light function externally, including the hood mounted signals. However, the directional arrows do not light up on the dashboard, but the clicker works. Heater core started leaking, and has been disabled. Fan blows well but the temperature sliders are stiff. All dash lights still work. 

Car smokes a little when started; runs well after that. The car does not overheat and runs cool even in the summer. Recent engine upgrades include an aluminum radiator, new points, distributor, coil, master cylinder. brake line, plus hoses, belts etc. The 318 will not win any races, but the car will cruise at 70 on the freeway all day without any effort. Tires are recent as well.

I'm only listing the car because I am in-between jobs, and I no longer have a garage to store the car in. Looking to sell this to someone with the resources to care for it, since this is a very special car that I have really enjoyed owning. I can't remember a time when I didn't get a thumbs-up, or get involved in a lengthy conversation about the car when I have had the car out in public. Although it isn't perfect, it is a very presentable, mostly original survivor that has been a pleasure to own. The car has never let me down, and I'm sure it will treat you well if you take care of her.

The car is located in Winston-Salem, NC. I encourage you to come and take a look at the car, or send a message if you have any questions. I will require a $500 non-refundable deposit via PayPal within 24 hours of the end of the auction, and the balance to be paid via cash, money order or cashier's check within one week of purchase. You will be responsible for arranging transportation for the vehicle. If you are flying in, the closest airport is in Greensboro (GSO). I would be happy to meet you there with the car, but cannot make any predictions on how far a 46-year-old car will travel before needing service on a long road trip. But I'm sure you will have a great adventure if you try!

Thanks again for taking a look at my car. Please let me know if you have any questions, and good luck bidding!


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