V8Pacer
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I think this is also listed on Hemmings as a auction listing. More pictures on there. Looks like it was in better than most condition before it got a quick restoration.
NOT MINE 1973 Fury I Police Car / Not Mine
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I think this is also listed on Hemmings as a auction listing. More pictures on there. Looks like it was in better than most condition before it got a quick restoration.
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Additional photos and Hemming's link. As @V8Pacer said, it looks to have very good bones but mistakes were made. The Plymouth emblem in the grill being upside down is a glaring mistake.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1973-plymouth-fury-1
This is the only pic I could find of a 73 Sonoma CA Sheriff car from back in the day.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1973-plymouth-fury-1
This is the only pic I could find of a 73 Sonoma CA Sheriff car from back in the day.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1973-plymouth-fury-1
VEHICLE LOCATION
Pittsford, New York
VIN
PK41P3D265020
MILEAGE
102,913
ENGINE
400-cu.in. OHV V-8
TRANSMISSION
TorqueFlite 727 Three-speed automatic
EXTERIOR COLOR
Gray epoxy primer
INTERIOR
Gray vinyl
SELLER
Private
AUCTION TYPE
Reserve
This 1973 Plymouth Fury I was pressed into duty as a Sonoma County California Sheriff's car. The second character in the VIN denotes this as a vehicle that was always intended for police duty. According to the seller, it only spent two years as a police car when it was auctioned and moved to Arizona. From there, the car moved to Tennessee in 2005, and the seller purchased it in 2009. This former cruiser features a 400-cubic-inch V-8 and has been stripped and primed in two coats of PPG epoxy primer, ready to be scuffed and painted by the next owner, whether they choose a black-and-white combination or something less of a law enforcement scheme.
POWERTRAIN
While the “K” in the second VIN position indicates this is an original police package, the fifth VIN position is reserved for the engine. In this case, the “P” indicates that it was originally equipped with this engine, a 400-cu.in., single four-barrel “High Performance” V-8. The seller indicates that, to his knowledge, the engine has never been rebuilt. He replaced the Carter Thermo-Quad carburetor was with an Edelbrock Performer four-barrel carburetor. The seller reports that the car starts with three pumps of the accelerator to set the choke and settles into a calm idle. The engine bay hasn’t been detailed, but unique components like the dual-snorkel air cleaner are present and still finished in its original orange with the original decal.
Behind the 400 V-8 is Chrysler’s beast of a three-speed automatic, a 727 TorqueFlite. The transmission shifts through the gears properly, though the seller indicates it could use some “freshening.” Plymouth offered these police cars with a range of different ratios packed inside the 9-3/4-inch differential, but the seller doesn’t provide any details.
CHASSIS
This car spent most of its life in the western part of the country, and as a result, the underside appears to be in decent shape. There’s surface rust on the floors and components, but nothing remotely approaching rot, according to the seller, who adds that the steering box was recently rebuilt and the front end was aligned to eliminate any wandering. The power steering pump was also replaced and there are no leaks reported with the system. The suspension was lubricated within the last four months, according to the seller, who also comments that the shocks and bushings all appear to be in good condition. In his estimation, the brakes – front discs and rear drums with a vacuum booster – stop the vehicle well with no issues. The seller estimates that the tires are at 50 percent tread life. The blackwall radials are mounted on steel wheels with Plymouth dog dish hub caps.
EXTERIOR
Prior to the seller’s ownership, there was corrosion on the passenger compartment floors due to a windshield leak, and new floor pans were welded over the old. They were then sealed from inside. The inner and outer rocker panels appear to be solid. The seller states that all of the chrome was removed and the body was media blasted before being sprayed with two coats of PPG DP 40LF epoxy primer/sealer. This extends to the door frames, jambs, inner hood and trunk. The door hinges were left unlubricated to avoid any paint issues when the car is finally painted. The glass was intact and the windshield and rear window were removed. The windshield and backlight frames were restored and resealed. The seller notes that the door gaskets are functional, but worn, and that a new trunk gasket comes along with the sale.
INTERIOR
Inside, the original seat upholstery is still in place, but it’s hidden beneath custom sewn seat covers in gray vinyl. The seat covers appear to fit tight and are undamaged. The original seat material is a combination of cloth and vinyl that was damaged by the sun, according to the seller. The dash pad is original to the car and was professionally restored and has no cracks evident. The seller notes that the speedometer requires a new cable to operate properly. The original rubber floor mat has been cleaned and is in very good condition. The door panels are original and undamaged, although the upholstery is wrinkled in spots. There’s some staining on the front driver’s side panel, but all of the armrests appear to be in good condition. It has a new headliner that was professionally installed, as well as a new rear package tray and trunk mat.
DOCUMENTATION
This vehicle will be sold with a clean New York title. The seller will also include the factory service manuals, a new trunk gasket and a spotlight that is not mounted.
If a police car from the 1970s is on your wishlist, a gigantic 1973 Plymouth Fury I could be just the thing you’re looking for. Purchase this car and take it to the next level with whatever livery suits your fancy.
Q: Man... I truly do miss my old C-Body. Had a '70 383 equipped Chrysler Newport that I never should have sold. The 400 is a great mill though, and is the perfect candidate for a stroker kit. I'll be watching this one.
A: The engine runs good and starts well! Never had a problem especially with the Edelbrock carb. It would be even better with a stroker kit installed!
Q: Was the floor damage cut out first of was the new pan just latex over the rotted section ? It’s hard to tell in the pic of what I believe to be the floor repair
A: The floor pans were apparently reproduction ones for a 1973 Fury and were welded over the old pans without cutting the old ones away. They were then sealed inside with seam sealer. The galvanized piece of sheet metal in the undercarriage pic is covering the bottom of the old pan that had more damage apparently when the floors were done. The damage to the floors was limited to the pans. It did not extend to the rockers, transmission hump or firewall as far as I can tell. Floors are structurally sound. I should make clear that the replacement floor pans were installed from the inside of the car over the old floors.
VEHICLE LOCATION
Pittsford, New York
VIN
PK41P3D265020
MILEAGE
102,913
ENGINE
400-cu.in. OHV V-8
TRANSMISSION
TorqueFlite 727 Three-speed automatic
EXTERIOR COLOR
Gray epoxy primer
INTERIOR
Gray vinyl
SELLER
Private
AUCTION TYPE
Reserve
This 1973 Plymouth Fury I was pressed into duty as a Sonoma County California Sheriff's car. The second character in the VIN denotes this as a vehicle that was always intended for police duty. According to the seller, it only spent two years as a police car when it was auctioned and moved to Arizona. From there, the car moved to Tennessee in 2005, and the seller purchased it in 2009. This former cruiser features a 400-cubic-inch V-8 and has been stripped and primed in two coats of PPG epoxy primer, ready to be scuffed and painted by the next owner, whether they choose a black-and-white combination or something less of a law enforcement scheme.
POWERTRAIN
While the “K” in the second VIN position indicates this is an original police package, the fifth VIN position is reserved for the engine. In this case, the “P” indicates that it was originally equipped with this engine, a 400-cu.in., single four-barrel “High Performance” V-8. The seller indicates that, to his knowledge, the engine has never been rebuilt. He replaced the Carter Thermo-Quad carburetor was with an Edelbrock Performer four-barrel carburetor. The seller reports that the car starts with three pumps of the accelerator to set the choke and settles into a calm idle. The engine bay hasn’t been detailed, but unique components like the dual-snorkel air cleaner are present and still finished in its original orange with the original decal.
Behind the 400 V-8 is Chrysler’s beast of a three-speed automatic, a 727 TorqueFlite. The transmission shifts through the gears properly, though the seller indicates it could use some “freshening.” Plymouth offered these police cars with a range of different ratios packed inside the 9-3/4-inch differential, but the seller doesn’t provide any details.
CHASSIS
This car spent most of its life in the western part of the country, and as a result, the underside appears to be in decent shape. There’s surface rust on the floors and components, but nothing remotely approaching rot, according to the seller, who adds that the steering box was recently rebuilt and the front end was aligned to eliminate any wandering. The power steering pump was also replaced and there are no leaks reported with the system. The suspension was lubricated within the last four months, according to the seller, who also comments that the shocks and bushings all appear to be in good condition. In his estimation, the brakes – front discs and rear drums with a vacuum booster – stop the vehicle well with no issues. The seller estimates that the tires are at 50 percent tread life. The blackwall radials are mounted on steel wheels with Plymouth dog dish hub caps.
EXTERIOR
Prior to the seller’s ownership, there was corrosion on the passenger compartment floors due to a windshield leak, and new floor pans were welded over the old. They were then sealed from inside. The inner and outer rocker panels appear to be solid. The seller states that all of the chrome was removed and the body was media blasted before being sprayed with two coats of PPG DP 40LF epoxy primer/sealer. This extends to the door frames, jambs, inner hood and trunk. The door hinges were left unlubricated to avoid any paint issues when the car is finally painted. The glass was intact and the windshield and rear window were removed. The windshield and backlight frames were restored and resealed. The seller notes that the door gaskets are functional, but worn, and that a new trunk gasket comes along with the sale.
INTERIOR
Inside, the original seat upholstery is still in place, but it’s hidden beneath custom sewn seat covers in gray vinyl. The seat covers appear to fit tight and are undamaged. The original seat material is a combination of cloth and vinyl that was damaged by the sun, according to the seller. The dash pad is original to the car and was professionally restored and has no cracks evident. The seller notes that the speedometer requires a new cable to operate properly. The original rubber floor mat has been cleaned and is in very good condition. The door panels are original and undamaged, although the upholstery is wrinkled in spots. There’s some staining on the front driver’s side panel, but all of the armrests appear to be in good condition. It has a new headliner that was professionally installed, as well as a new rear package tray and trunk mat.
DOCUMENTATION
This vehicle will be sold with a clean New York title. The seller will also include the factory service manuals, a new trunk gasket and a spotlight that is not mounted.
If a police car from the 1970s is on your wishlist, a gigantic 1973 Plymouth Fury I could be just the thing you’re looking for. Purchase this car and take it to the next level with whatever livery suits your fancy.
Q: Man... I truly do miss my old C-Body. Had a '70 383 equipped Chrysler Newport that I never should have sold. The 400 is a great mill though, and is the perfect candidate for a stroker kit. I'll be watching this one.
A: The engine runs good and starts well! Never had a problem especially with the Edelbrock carb. It would be even better with a stroker kit installed!
Q: Was the floor damage cut out first of was the new pan just latex over the rotted section ? It’s hard to tell in the pic of what I believe to be the floor repair
A: The floor pans were apparently reproduction ones for a 1973 Fury and were welded over the old pans without cutting the old ones away. They were then sealed inside with seam sealer. The galvanized piece of sheet metal in the undercarriage pic is covering the bottom of the old pan that had more damage apparently when the floors were done. The damage to the floors was limited to the pans. It did not extend to the rockers, transmission hump or firewall as far as I can tell. Floors are structurally sound. I should make clear that the replacement floor pans were installed from the inside of the car over the old floors.
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This cruiser was originally white. There are no repop floor pans for this vehicle that are worth the trouble to weld in. Who welds a patch over the old rusted out metal? Makes a a guy wonder what else was messed up. Engine with 100k in police service is suspect. Speedo cable needs replacement, if it is twisted off, mileage is also suspect. Passenger door panel shows water damage. Color me unimpressed.
Dave
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Rapidtrans777
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Exactly! I found that had been done on my Fury. Seam sealer hides it up top, undercoating hides it from the bottom.
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Old Man with a Hat
Re-rivet VIN Tag, I'd stay far far far away from this one.
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V8Pacer
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For a Police car this Fury is in excellent condition. On the Hemmings auction page there are 3 pictures of this car before it got its amateur restoration in the EXTERIOR picture section. As a typical 1973 Fury III its not worth what hes asking. As a 1973 Fury Police car its a good deal in my opinion. Try to find a Fury police car in better shape for less money. Biggest problem with this car is the amateur restoration.
Its listed as SOLD on Facebook but its still listed on Hemmings.
Its listed as SOLD on Facebook but its still listed on Hemmings.
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Old Man with a Hat
Yea I really wonder what kind of restore was done in this statement in the ad "The windshield and backlight frames were restored and resealed." Pedro seat cover restore or Fred Flintstone floor pan restore?
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Old Man with a Hat
This car was a way better car than this one.
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V8Pacer
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Collector cars have gotten more expensive in the last 8 years. I wouldn't expect to find a 73 Fury Police car in that condition in 2020 for $2000. Maybe that was a low price back then, I don't know?
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V8Pacer
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Didn't sell. Price went up to $4247.00. Now there's a asking price of $5500. Someone offered $4250.
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Old Man with a Hat
Stupid price for stupid car, he listed on Facebook for 5.8k, not much chatter about it over there so marks AD sold and lists on Hemmings. Should take the 4.2k to the bank, being a 400 I think 2.5k bid is about right for all the undo fixing you will have to do.
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Deke
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According to Hemmings, you cannot offer the car for sale anywhere else when you have it with them. I asked about putting my 73 Gran Sedan up, but I'd have to find and delete all the FB pages where I offered the car as well as here....
Deke
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Makes me wonder what I can expect to get for my 73 Grand Sedan Brougham..... Dropped my price to $9,500. Need the funds since I'm out of work.
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