1965 Plymouth Fury III
$23,940
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| Year | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Model | Plymouth Fury III |
| Series | Fury |
| Mileage | 200,000 miles |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | Black |
| Interior colour | Gold |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Condition | Listing details from the car's own Facebook Marketplace listing: Year: 1965; Mileage: 200000; Transmission: Automatic; Exterior Color: Black; Interior Color: Gold; Vehicle Title: CLEAN. |
| Seller | Marketplace seller |
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| Location | Costa Mesa, CA |
About this car
Listed on Facebook Marketplace in Costa Mesa, CA at $23,940. This 1965 Plymouth Fury III is showing 200,000 miles, finished in Black over a Gold interior, with a automatic transmission, offered by a Marketplace seller; the listing was verified live on 2026-11-14.
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1965 Plymouth Fury III Two Door Hardtop | 400 Big Block | Family Owned History
This 1965 Plymouth Fury III has been part of my wife's family for decades, and after 21 years of ownership, I have made the difficult decision to find it a new home.
The car originally came from Idaho, where my wife's family is from. Her father was a mechanic and a lifelong Mopar guy. He owned this Fury himself at one point and built the 400-cubic-inch big-block engine in it today. It still sounds amazing today. The car originally had a 383 V8.
The 400 has less than 5,000 miles on it and was built as a strong, reliable street engine. It has Hi-Po exhaust manifolds and a small RV cam, giving it a great sound and plenty of character while still making it an extremely enjoyable cruiser.
The Fury later went to one of my wife's six brothers and spent quite a bit of time sitting in his garage. I bought it from him in 2005.
At the time, the car was cream colored. What immediately attracted me was its exceptionally straight body and the clean lines of the 1965 Fury. As a designer, I could see what the car could become.
I had it taken apart and refinished in the deep black paint you see today, added NOS 15 x 7 Magnum 500 wheels, polished the chrome, and have loved it ever since. I have included photos showing the Fury when it was still cream colored and during the process of preparing it for the black repaint.
This is a true classic American car, built in an era when American automobiles had their own presence and character. The VIN confirms that this Fury III was assembled at Chrysler's Hamtramck, Michigan, plant.
They don't make cars like this anymore.
For the past 16 years, the Fury has lived with us in Southern California near the coast and has always been garaged. It has not just been something to look at. I have driven it, enjoyed it, and cared for it throughout my ownership. I put only limited miles on it each year, mostly cruising locally, but it has proven incredibly reliable and is truly the ultimate cruiser.
During my ownership, I made several upgrades to make the Fury more enjoyable and practical to drive, including a power disc brake conversion, a Borgeson power steering box conversion, an aluminum radiator, and an aluminum coolant overflow tank.
The deep black exterior, extensive chrome and stainless trim, light and black interior, and NOS Magnum 500 wheels give the car a strong presence while keeping the unmistakable lines of the 1965 Fury as the focus.
I am not representing this as a full restoration or an all-original car. It is a well-loved classic with a long family history that has been driven, maintained, garaged, and enjoyed.
There is a small scratch along the passenger door from backing into a tight garage and scraping the side. I believe much of it may be polishable or buffable, but I would rather disclose it and show it honestly than try to hide it before selling the car.
The reason for selling has nothing to do with the Fury. My wife and I are now empty nesters and are preparing to rent our Southern California home and spend significant time traveling and living outside the United States. Leaving a car like this sitting for extended periods simply does not make sense. This one is hard to let go of.
Our daughters grew up riding in this car, and they are not particularly happy that I am selling it. But given the realities of living in Southern California, giving it to one of them and expecting her to have the space to store, maintain, and care for a classic car while we are away isn't practical.
I would much rather see the Fury go to someone who will drive it, care for it, and continue enjoying it.
You simply don't see many 1965 Fury IIIs on the road anymore. Everywhere I take it, people give it thumbs-ups, ask questions, and offer compliments. It has that presence that only a big American hardtop from this era has.
I have videos of the car starting from cold start, driving and also showing the beautiful body so you can hear the 400 big block for yourself and see what the car looks like going down the road. Photos can show you a lot about a classic car, but hearing and seeing this one in motion is really part of its character. Just direct message me and I will send those to you as I could not upload those here.
I am hoping to find the next caretaker rather than simply the next owner.
Highlights
1965 Plymouth Fury III two-door hardtop
VIN P352301549
American-built at Chrysler's Hamtramck, Michigan assembly plant
Long family history
Owned by me since 2005
Originally equipped with a 383 V8
400 cubic inch Mopar big block V8
Less than 5,000 miles on the engine
Engine built by my father-in-law, a mechanic and lifelong Mopar enthusiast
Hi-Po exhaust manifolds
Small RV cam
Automatic transmission
Power disc brake conversion
Borgeson power steering box conversion
Aluminum radiator
Aluminum coolant overflow tank
NOS 15 x 7 Magnum 500 wheels
BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
Deep black exterior
Extensive chrome and stainless trim
Bench seat interior
Always garaged during my ownership
Southern California car for approximately 16 years and in Idaho 5 years prior to that
Extremely reliable and an excellent cruiser
Photos documenting the car when it was cream colored and during preparation for the black repaint
Running and driving video included
Small cosmetic scratch on passenger door disclosed in photos
California title in hand
Asking $23,940 OBO, no wholesalers.
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