The slant six came out in the Valiant in 1960. Also Ward Cleaver started out driving a Ford Fairlane in their first house. When they moved, Plymouths were featured.
This car is so unique. I hated these cars when I was a young boy back in the 60's. I'm 66 now and I would love to buy this car but it's not the time. Beautifully Strange!
Mopar designs from early 60`s where unique in the industry and Fury`s got a flat style in deck lid and fenders/hood lines, greatest visibility of any 59/62 era`s cars. Good to have some spares, specially those front A arms ball joints, but I`m nor sure if are they upper or lower. Here, at Bogotà Colombia, we used to sell those ball joints from the 1973/1976 A bodies and the F/M Aspen/Volare from 1976 /1980 as well, are quite the same according to a Moog`s chassis and parts catalogue issue from 80`s as I can recall. I did notice also the Electronic ignition from Mopar, because the Ignition module attached to a right inner fender. Good to see something like that still on the road, featuring a 225 Slant Six, what a such special unit.
We had a 1960 belvedere hardtop, first year of slant 6. "30-D economy six " decal on the valve cover, meaning 30 degree slant. we had a 59 Savoy with flathead 6. This was in 1971. Slant six valves always loose and ticking, didnt hurt them a bit. Fins were out of style in 1960, but it looked better with the fins than the 61 without. Always loved the sweeping roofline.
Amazing how a color makes a huge difference to the look of a car. People down the road had a 61 Belvedere all red, well kept but always looked ugly, red on red on red. 90's was brought by a local striped and restored painted white below the belt line & red, hood, roof, trunk. It just screamed "atomic 60's, Thunderbird's, Capt Scarlet sci fi" brought out the shape, detailing & chrome. That Teal with blue is classy (pin stripes bit over kill but each to their own)
You mentioned these are not seen often. Actually they weren’t seen a whole lot when they were new. While the competitors Fordand Chevrolet were in the first year of a very tasteful restyle, Plymouth styling was poorly received,. Chrysler made the situation for Plymouth worse by deciding to compete with itself in the Low Price Three segment with the Dodge Dart. On TV the 61 Plymouth ( a plain Jane Savoy) appeared in the situation comedy called Car 54 Where Are You as a police car. This was ironically appropriate because a larger than usual percentage of sales was to fleet buyers who didn’t care what they looked like.
I have a 61 Fury (a replica of "Car 54"). All the cars used for the show were painted red and the show was filmed in black & white. (unable to post pics for some reason).
Almost ugly ! And in 1963 I bought a Sport Fury…..loved it ! Thx👍🏻. I do not remember seeing a steering wheel like this 1961….a sport fury with a six cylinder….unheard of ! 👍🏻
This car is 100% beautiful, back when cars had artful design. You would need a BIG garage, I'd get rid of the Ratfink and pinstripes, imagine this beautiful machine with a stroked Mopar small block. You would have to dress appropriately drive this thing...think Mad Men style.
It's true, they weren't the most well loved designs around at the time but that's A-OK by me. I luv 'em along with just about any of the early 60's Mopars.
My oldest brother gave me a 1961 two-door hardtop Belvedere maybe blue with a white roof the both of us rebuilt the motor in it at 80,000 miles I had it for about four months in the throwout bearing went out in the clutch and I had to stick it down the backyard so my father could fix it and we had a great big hurricane came through the Aryan creek behind the house flooded the car and ruined that car but while I had a chance to drive for five months I really enjoyed that car I wouldn’t mind having another one I’m now almost 75 years old find memories of my first carThanks to my brother
Man, those were ugly and this one is a reminder of that. With a six cylinder no less. The pinstriping only made it worse. It is unique ! The speedometer cluster reminds me of Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars!
It's been too customized. These cars were beautiful enough stock. It looks like somebody got bored and overdid it. Lose the pinstriping, that godawful blue metallic paint and the custom chrome wheels and the bizarre taillights!
How did a design like this even get approved?! But 1959- 61 cars famously were goofy looking, Chrysler products especially. And then top it off with underpowered engine for that car--and add A/C. Ugly and slow. Amazing.
The slant six came out in the Valiant in 1960. Also Ward Cleaver started out driving a Ford Fairlane in their first house. When they moved, Plymouths were featured.
I was just getting ready to mention the "Wardmobile".
My first car was a 1961 Plymouth. A plain one with a three on the tree. So I love these cars
Friend of mine drove his Mom's '64 Dart with the push-button transmission control. Snazzy!
This car is so unique. I hated these cars when I was a young boy back in the 60's. I'm 66 now and I would love to buy this car but it's not the time. Beautifully Strange!
It simply is NOT a "Unique Classic Cars" video without background noise. Nice Car!
Great car. Everything except for the pinstripes.
Those cars were sharp. I don't understand why people didn't like em.
Mopar designs from early 60`s where unique in the industry and Fury`s got a flat style in deck lid and fenders/hood lines, greatest visibility of any 59/62 era`s cars. Good to have some spares, specially those front A arms ball joints, but I`m nor sure if are they upper or lower. Here, at Bogotà Colombia, we used to sell those ball joints from the 1973/1976 A bodies and the F/M Aspen/Volare from 1976 /1980 as well, are quite the same according to a Moog`s chassis and parts catalogue issue from 80`s as I can recall. I did notice also the Electronic ignition from Mopar, because the Ignition module attached to a right inner fender. Good to see something like that still on the road, featuring a 225 Slant Six, what a such special unit.
Don't know why, but when I look at this (awesome) car, I think of the Jetson Mobile from the Jetson's cartoon. 😆
Awesome Fury. Steering wheel is an optional one and incorrect taillight lenses. Speedometer called a Ribbon style.
Great colors. I love it.
I love it!!
Thanks for posting friend.
This would be the only one at the car shows 😊
Very Rare , Slant Six ! Normally Came with a 318 V8 !
Now that is art! Pinstripes hideous. Wonder how difficult to remove them, and they infected the engine bay too.
We had a 1960 belvedere hardtop, first year of slant 6. "30-D economy six " decal on the valve cover, meaning 30 degree slant. we had a 59 Savoy with flathead 6. This was in 1971. Slant six valves always loose and ticking, didnt hurt them a bit. Fins were out of style in 1960, but it looked better with the fins than the 61 without. Always loved the sweeping roofline.
Amazing how a color makes a huge difference to the look of a car. People down the road had a 61 Belvedere all red, well kept but always looked ugly, red on red on red. 90's was brought by a local striped and restored painted white below the belt line & red, hood, roof, trunk. It just screamed "atomic 60's, Thunderbird's, Capt Scarlet sci fi" brought out the shape, detailing & chrome. That Teal with blue is classy (pin stripes bit over kill but each to their own)
I was thinking about this on Leave it to Beaver. Even has Jukebox Drive. My Mom had a Plymouth Wagon when we were kids. She had Jukebox Drive in it.
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Good name for the model. The car looks pissed off 😂
You mentioned these are not seen often. Actually they weren’t seen a whole lot when they were new. While the competitors Fordand Chevrolet were in the first year of a very tasteful restyle, Plymouth styling was poorly received,. Chrysler made the situation for Plymouth worse by deciding to compete with itself in the Low Price Three segment with the Dodge Dart. On TV the 61 Plymouth ( a plain Jane Savoy) appeared in the situation comedy called Car 54 Where Are You as a police car. This was ironically appropriate because a larger than usual percentage of sales was to fleet buyers who didn’t care what they looked like.
THE FRONT END FACE LOOKS LIKE A 4 EYED OWL 🦉
1960 was the first year of the slant six, and not just in the Valiant ..
Ugly car but in a good way. Ugly cars are always a hit at car shows. Too bad about the pin striping.
I have a 61 Fury (a replica of "Car 54"). All the cars used for the show were painted red and the show was filmed in black & white. (unable to post pics for some reason).
Well. It's freakin' beautiful in all it's ugliness. I would drive it with pleasure. Flash Gordan stuff.
Reminds me of the Plymouth 4-door driven by Dana Andrews and Jeane Craine in Hot Rods to Hell. 😀
Almost ugly ! And in 1963 I bought a Sport Fury…..loved it ! Thx👍🏻. I do not remember seeing a steering wheel like this 1961….a sport fury with a six cylinder….unheard of ! 👍🏻
Beauty in reverse. The styling is so godawful that it actually ends up working.
I really like the color combo. It is unique but the colors could of been factory.
woooooo a slant 6 in that beast............must have done 0 to 60 in 30 seconds. I like the mint green but the pin stripes spoils it.
This car is 100% beautiful, back when cars had artful design. You would need a BIG garage, I'd get rid of the Ratfink and pinstripes, imagine this beautiful machine with a stroked Mopar small block. You would have to dress appropriately drive this thing...think Mad Men style.
I thought the heater controls on a '61 Fury were push-button.
Well a 6 cyl in line unbeateable and smoth easy to maintain and tune the 6 cyl in line is uniqie classic, and powerfull 😊😊😊😊😊😊
It's true, they weren't the most well loved designs around at the time but that's A-OK by me. I luv 'em along with just about any of the early 60's Mopars.
Is there a price or is this an auction item?
This one has sold, check our our current inventory here: www.uniqueclassiccars.com/
THIS IS THE UGLIEST PLYMOUTH EVER MADE ! AND, I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED PLYMOUTHS ! MY FIRST CAR WAS A 33 PLYMOUTH 4 DR. IN 1954, PAID $ 65.00 !
If you call these magnificent cars ugly, you have No taste, sorry. These are just beautiful
Make a great home for a 440 Super Magnum crate motor.
My oldest brother gave me a 1961 two-door hardtop Belvedere maybe blue with a white roof the both of us rebuilt the motor in it at 80,000 miles I had it for about four months in the throwout bearing went out in the clutch and I had to stick it down the backyard so my father could fix it and we had a great big hurricane came through the Aryan creek behind the house flooded the car and ruined that car but while I had a chance to drive for five months I really enjoyed that car I wouldn’t mind having another one I’m now almost 75 years old find memories of my first carThanks to my brother
Good card what a shame the brand was discontinued ❤😂.
Pinstriping looks ridiculous as it always does. Beautiful car.
Great car, terrible pin stripes
To bad they didn’t keep it factory original. I’m not a fan of the obnoxious pin stripe .
Man, those were ugly and this one is a reminder of that. With a six cylinder no less. The pinstriping only made it worse. It is unique ! The speedometer cluster reminds me of Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars!
Shame they did that to it
It's been too customized. These cars were beautiful enough stock. It looks like somebody got bored and overdid it. Lose the pinstriping, that godawful blue metallic paint and the custom chrome wheels and the bizarre taillights!
Hemi swap...
Cars amazing,,don't like the wheels or pin stripe,,
How did a design like this even get approved?! But 1959- 61 cars famously were goofy looking, Chrysler products especially. And then top it off with underpowered engine for that car--and add A/C. Ugly and slow. Amazing.
You must be talking about yourself?🤔🧐🤨🙄😝🤪
Ugly then. Ugly now. My father had a '61 wagon. Good runner. But just damn ugly.
I was 16 when this car hit the streets I thought it was ugly then and I still think it's ugly
Old people's car 😂
Designed by a blind person
He got fired after this one. He damn near bankrupted the company 😂
You can't buy or learn taste and Style, so I don't try to teach you. These Cars are mid century beauties.
so ugly its cool, i have a 61 corvette