1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible

Robert writes: My 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible has a long family history.

Back in 1963, my dad ordered this car from the Plymouth dealer he worked at in Jellico TN. My mother also worked at the dealership and after a few years, the got married. They had this car before me. This Mopar was our main car for years. My mom drove my sister and I to school and all the other places that great moms take their kids.

My dad sold the Plymouth to his grandfather for a few months but traded a 1963 Chrysler Imperial to get the Plymouth back. My dad drove it to work most of the time. I received it in 1982.

The Plymouth has a 20 year old paint and interior job but the drive line is done. My plans are to install a new Legendary interior and repaint the car.

1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible interior front

1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible, interior rear

Specs:
Engine: 440 mega block, 528 cid, Wiseco 10.6 comp pistons 4.5 bore,4.15 crank, Eagle rods, ported aluminum heads TTI headers and 3 inch exhaust, x-pipe, comp roller hydraulic cam, roller rockers, 6bbl.

Transmission: Turbo Action valve body, conv and parts.

Rear end: 3.55 clutch SureGrip

1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible engine

1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible driver side

When its hot outside, I have to use a bottle of 104 octane boost because the compression ratio is close to the limit with the cam combination. The motor has about 195 psi cranking compression for a good idle and plenty of zip!

1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible rear

I am 42 now a I cant see parting with this Plymouth, ever.

Thanks Robert!

The sharp Sport Fury is certainly a keeper!

Gary H.

August 26, 2006

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