1963 Plymouth Sportfury Arctic White Convertible

Among early Mopar muscle cars, this 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible is unquestionably rare. According to Galen Govier documentation, it’s one of only 35 Sport Fury Convertibles ordered for the year with the 426 Max Wedge engine — and of them, it’s also one of a mere 15 ordered with a manual transmission. There are only 169 miles on its rotisserie-type restoration and, according to the selling dealer, the car is in “very nice show quality.” Documentation includes a copy of the original Chrysler IBM card outlining its options and it was reportedly featured in magazines including Muscle Car Review and Mopar Action. 

• The engine is a correctly detailed and genuine 426 Max Wedge, dated Nov. 30, 1962.
• With 11.1:1 compression, the 426-cu.in. OHV V8 was rated at 415 horsepower.
• According to the seller, the engine in this car has correct date-coded Carter AFB carburetors.
• The engine reportedly starts and runs well, with no smoke. It idles well after a brief warm-up.
• The exhaust system has cut-outs for drag racing.
• Backing the Max Wedge engine is a T-85 heavy-duty three-speed manual transmission.
• It reportedly shifts “great” through all the gears, using the correct factory shifter.
• The exterior is said to be in “great condition,” with no evidence of rust or repairs.
• The Ermine White paintwork is reportedly very good, with “no mentionable blemishes.”
• All the glass and seals are also said to be very good, and the power top operates normally.
• The restored vinyl-trimmed interior is also said to be in “excellent” condition, with virtually no wear.
• Correct-appearing reproduction upholstery and carpet were used.
• All the interior trim elements were also restored and/or re-plated.
• Additionally, the gauges work as well as the heater and the radio in an older 8-track stereo.
• The suspension, steering, and braking systems were rebuilt during the restoration.
• Per the seller, the shocks and bushings are in “great shape” and the brakes feel “nice and firm.”
• Similarly, the restored manual steering box is said to deliver firm performance.
• The stock steel wheels with restored wheel covers are paired with reproduction bias-ply tires.

• Galen Govier documentation is included.
• A copy of the factory IBM card, showing options, comes with the car.

• There are no known needs.

• This 1963 Sport Fury Convertible is a rare, original 426 Max Wedge car.
• It is one of only 15 produced with the Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible was one of a handful produced with the 426 Max Wedge engine. It has only 169 miles on its correct-appearing restoration and is said to be in “show condition.”