Welcome Basilisk to FCBO!

[Basilisk]

New member from St. Paul, MN. I've always wanted a muscle car (closest I've come so far is a 75 Monte) and am investigating a Plymouth Fury currently for sale so I'm doing a little research.

Location: St Paul, MN

 

[Basilisk]

Hi all,

new member here from the Twin Cities and looking forward to enjoying the forums.

Long story short I've always wanted a muscle car and am finally in a place where it's, at least kinda, sane to pursue (money wise, garage space wise etc). My dream would be a Roadrunner but that also comes with a price tag that I'm not quite willing to jump into at this point.

So I've been keeping an eye on Craigslist and other places for other Mopar models that might make sense as a fun driver/street car and that I could improve over time. I'm not looking for a massive rebuild project especially since this is something where I'll be doing plenty of learning as I go (I thankfully have several friends with a lot of experience). I recently came across a 68 Fury that caught my eye (https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/c...290135167.html) especially since it has the 440 and lands around my budget guidelines. I'd love to hear thoughts about price or overall feedback though I realize it's tough without really seeing it in person.

I dig the look of it though I'm guessing that paint scheme wasn't factory (haven't seen anything like it in other pictures/brochures etc). I don't much care about "factory correct" to be honest, was more curious than anything.

Thanks all!

 

[65sporty]

Welcome from the Mitten, now about the car, doesn't look too bad from the pic's. The post style is not my favorite but to each their own. What's important is how it runs, drives, trans shifts, etc. Looks like the owner took the what if approach to the build, E-body billboards, B-body bumble bee strip, B or E body console. Not sure if I would pay the asking price. I guess it depends on how it looks in person. Hope it helps, good luck with your search

 

[Basilisk]

Awesome, thanks for the input. I've never really considered a Fury before so that's helpful. I knew at least some of the paint schemes etc weren't "correct" but it's interesting how much of a grab bag of different schemes it is. I felt the price was a bit optimistic but not insanely out of the realm of reality.

 

[polara71]

 

[live4theking]

Welcome. It is certainly a different paint scheme.

A little good hearted negotiating should be able to bring the price down some.

 

[66sptfry]

Welcome

 

[detmatt]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[Fratzog]

Welcome. Interesting Fury you have in your sights. Looks like some shade tree work has been done on it. Be sure to give it a thorough in person inspection before starting negotiations. Be sure to report back here with your findings. Thanks.