1958 Plymouth Fury
C-body · Fury was a separate high-performance model, not a trim of Sa... · Christine's car — the most famous horror icon in automotive history
Collectible
Production & Overview
Total Production
5,303
Original MSRP
$2,866
Assembly Plants
Detroit, MI · Los Angeles, CA
Wheelbase
118 inches
Body Styles
2-Door Hardtop
Curb Weight
3,510 lbs
Available Engines
Golden Commando 318ci — V8
Dual 4-barrel Fury-exclusive engine. Only engine available in 1958 Fury.
290 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: Any non-matching reduces value — only 5,303 made. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
Verify Buckskin Beige paint — only color the 1958 Fury was made in
Check gold anodized trim — unique to Fury and extremely difficult to restore
Verify Golden Commando dual-4-barrel engine
Check fender tag for correct codes
Inspect unibody for rust — full-size late-50s Chrysler products rust significantly
Check floor pans, frame rails, and trunk area
Verify correct gold and white interior
Inspect all chrome and exterior trim for correctness
Check for Christine-era film car history — many were damaged or destroyed for the movie
Road test TorqueFlite for smooth operation
Known Problem Areas
Rust throughout unibody structure
Gold anodized trim deterioration — irreplaceable
Floor pan and trunk rust
Incorrect paint color — non-Beige cars are NOT Furys
Golden Commando engine failures from age
Chrome trim pitting and loss
Film car damage — Christine production used and destroyed many examples
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
Numbers-matching Golden Commando
Original Buckskin Beige with intact gold anodized trim
Correct original interior
Documented ownership history
No film car modification history
↓ Decreases Value
Incorrect paint (non-Beige)
Missing gold anodized trim
Heavy structural rust
Christine film car damage
Non-matching engine
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Extremely High
Parts Availability
Very Poor — Fury-specific trim is nearly impossible to source
Driver Quality Cost
$40,000 – $80,000
Show Quality Cost
$100,000 – $200,000
Key Suppliers
Galen Govier (records) · Specialty Chrysler restorers · Custom fabricators for trim
Pop Culture & Legacy
The car from Stephen King's Christine (1983 film) — arguably the most famous fictional car in horror history
The Christine connection has made this model enormously searched and desirable
Appearing in a John Carpenter film = permanent pop culture immortality
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