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LOT 170

1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Max Wedge Convertible Chassis no. 3431121867

Sold for US$72,800 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 170

Offered from the Golden State Muscle Car Collection
1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Max Wedge Convertible

1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Max Wedge Convertible
Chassis no. 3431121867


426cid OHV 'Max Wedge' V8 Engine
Dual 4-Barrel Carburetors, Crossram Intake
415bhp
3-Speed Floor-Shift Manual Transmission
Front Independent Torsion Bar Suspension, Rear Live Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Reported to be '1 of 1' specs and colors
*Meticulously restored to factory specifications
*Presented in Ermine White over White and Red upholstery
*Multiple concours award winner
*Featured in multiple publications including Mopar Action and Muscle Car Review
*Reportedly raced in period, running 12.40 at 117mph in the quarter mile
*A rare highly optioned car with super-stock power



THE CAR OFFERED

Undoubtedly a contender for 'coolest sleeper' of the Golden State Muscle Car Collection, this fantastic 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible is a wholly unique Mopar. The Sport Fury was Plymouth's top-line offering, and for most buyers, the 383ci V8 provided ample thrust, but a few buyers looking for more knew to check the box for the all-conquering 426 Max Wedge.

The buyer of this 1963 Sport Fury wanted it all, optioning the convertible body with luxury appointments and the race-derived 426 Max Wedge Super Stock, Crossram intake, and 3-speed manual transmission providing the grunt. Finished in Ermine White over red and white upholstery, this is believed to be a '1 of 1' car in this combination of body style, color, and drivetrain.

As its name implies, the 426 Max Wedge Super Stock was developed for the NHRA Super Stock drag racing class. Normally, anyone wanting to go racing specified the big 426 in a stripped-out Savoy of Fury hardtop, so this loaded convertible with Super Stock underpinnings represents an incredible, one-off opportunity.

To handle all that power, this Sport Fury is fitted from new with an 8 ¾" heavy duty rear axle with limited slip differential and 3.91 gears. The rear suspension is beefed up for drag racing, with torque-boxed springs and heavy-duty shock absorbers. It proved quite effective, as the previous owner reported the car ran 12.40 second quarter-mile times at 117 miles per hour – not too shabby for a 3,300-pound luxury convertible!

The previous owner noted that this car was restored to its original specs according to the broadcast sheet, and the project was done at considerable expense. It was subsequently featured in numerous magazine articles and features, the most recent being "Muscle Car Review" in October 2009. As part of the Golden State Muscle Car Collection, this unique and fascinating Plymouth has been very well preserved and remains in excellent condition. Its sale represents a one-off opportunity to acquire a fascinating piece of Mopar – and Super Stock – history.

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