1973 Plymouth Fury
In 1973, yet another cosmetic change was introduced, and the Fury began to look even larger. The 360 (enlarged 318) was brought in, replacing earlier performance engines. The word "Plymouth" appeared in the center of the rear bumper. 1974 brought a new C-body to Chrysler, and the Fury moved to the massive but redesigned platform.
Although extensively restyled the previous year, the standard size Fury received a new hood, grille, bumper and fender caps. For the first time in five years, hidden headlights were not an option. Each quad light had its own bright bezel in a body color panel. To add some character to the much plainer front end, a prominent wide arrow-shaped raised center section was stamped into the hood. The taillights were changed to vertical elongated teardrop-shaped units arising out of the bumper corners. A rectangular backup light resided in the upper center of a massive chromed bumper.
Front vent windows were back--on four-door sedans only--as an extra-cost option. New on the option list was a security alarm system. Steel beams were now installed in the doors for side-impact safety, and Federally mandated bumpers were used.
As in 1972, the Fury was a V8-only series. The 318 was standard on all models except the Sport Suburban in which the 360 was standard. Other engines available were the 400 2 barrel and 440 4 barrel.
The Fury I was limited to a single four-door sedan. Fury II had only the sedan and the Suburban wagon. The largest line was the Fury III with the sedan, hardtop coupe and sedan, and two and three-seat Custom Suburban wagons. The Gran Fury came as a hardtop coupe and sedan as well as two Sport Suburbans. The Fury Special was a striking mid-year trim package.
In 1973 and perhaps before and after, there was apparently an “Aspen” package, mainly a hood ornament, powder-blue color, decal set, and trunk rack. More information on this would be appreciated. |
