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My good friend and I own a 1974 Plymouth Fury which was one of two purchased in 1974 by the Wilmington Police Department here in Delaware. Both were originally assigned to the detectives division and were not marked for patrol. But after numerous accidents one of the 1974’s was marked for patrol use in mid 1974. This vehicle was discovered in New Jersey and returned to Delaware where it was restored in 2004 by numerous members of the Delaware Antique Police Car Association. Since 2013 myself (Mike) and good friend Mike both started an extensive overall of the vehicle in my garage bringing it to a period correct state, with much information on equipment coming from retired members of the Wilmington Police Department. The vehicle is now equipped with all original emergency lighting, radios and sirens. Also in 2013 I overhauled the 360 V8 and it was returned to original condition. I'm hoping with the help from many of you I can find the appropriate place for many of the factory decals that are missing and I hope you can help me locate some interior trim pieces which have been beaten due to harsh police use as well as heat and just overall normal wear since 1974. I'm also in desperate need of a license plate light assembly which is broken and currently taped in place.
I also maintain a 1973 Plymouth Fury I which is a retired Montana State Police vehicle and is only equipped with a 3 speed trans and that great 440 4bbl. The vehicle was originally painted and restored by Trooper Ron Williams as a Delaware State Police Alcohol Safety Patrol car. Ironically, Trooper Williams was killed by a drunk driver prior to finishing his car. In the finished photos below showing the car in white and royal blue the number on the roof of the 73 was his badge number. Along with the new paint the car was restored to the original condition of a Delaware State Police Vehicle with the normal paint scheme and with all appropriate emergency lighting. Original factory paint codes were used to restore the car since they came to Delaware already painted at the factory. The 1973 is now a museum car and unfortunately will never be driven again.
I also maintain a 1973 Plymouth Fury I which is a retired Montana State Police vehicle and is only equipped with a 3 speed trans and that great 440 4bbl. The vehicle was originally painted and restored by Trooper Ron Williams as a Delaware State Police Alcohol Safety Patrol car. Ironically, Trooper Williams was killed by a drunk driver prior to finishing his car. In the finished photos below showing the car in white and royal blue the number on the roof of the 73 was his badge number. Along with the new paint the car was restored to the original condition of a Delaware State Police Vehicle with the normal paint scheme and with all appropriate emergency lighting. Original factory paint codes were used to restore the car since they came to Delaware already painted at the factory. The 1973 is now a museum car and unfortunately will never be driven again.
