1962 Plymouth Fury Hardtop 413 Max Wedge Tribute

Description

The 1962 Plymouth Fury Hardtop marked a pivotal moment in American automotive history, especially in the evolution of muscle cars. Built on Chrysler’s new B-body platform, the Fury was lighter and more agile than its predecessors and its competition. Midway through the model year, Plymouth introduced the Super Stock 413 Max Wedge package, transforming the Fury into a drag strip weapon. This high-performance variant featured a 413 cubic inch V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors, producing up to 420 horsepower, depending on compression ratio.

Though overshadowed by the 1964 Pontiac GTO in popular lore, the Fury Max Wedge arguably launched the muscle car era two years earlier. It was designed for competition, with features like “Ram’s Horn” exhaust manifolds, cross-ram intake, and Chrysler’s indestructible TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission, which gave it a clear edge on the drag strip.

These cars were dominant in the early days of NHRA competition, laying the foundation for Mopar’s storied drag racing heritage. In 1962, just 57 Fury Super Stock Hardtops were produced, making them exceptionally rare and highly collectible today. This 1962 Plymouth Fury Hardtop captures the spirit of those legendary Max Wedge racers—reimagined for the street, yet true to its racing roots.

Highlights

• Powered by a 440 cu-in V8, stroked to 493 cu-in with:

  • Pro Systems Holley four-barrel carburetor

  • Edelbrock Super Victor 2891 intake manifold

  • Edelbrock Super Victor aluminum heads

  • Milodon oil pan

  • Electric water pump

  • Runs on 93 octane pump gasoline

• TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission with:

  • B&M shifter

  • 3500 rpm stall convertor

  • Reverse shift valve body

• Competition roll cage

• Kirkey competition driver’s seat and harness

• Weld Racing front wheels with Mickey Thompson tires

• Bead-lock rear wheels with Hoosier slicks

• The chassis number (3325109257) decodes as:

  • 3 – Plymouth 8-cylinder (V-200, Fury)

  • 3 – V-200 or Fury series

  • 2 – Model Year 1962

  • 5 – Los Angeles, California, Assembly Plant

  • 109257 – Production Sequence

Features

• Fiberglass hood with Super Stock scoop

• Aluminum radiator

• Electric fuel pump

• Jaz Products fuel cell

• Trunk-mounted battery

• Competition gauges and switches with shift light

• Calvert Racing adjustable front and rear shocks

Known Imperfections

• Average paint with minor chips and spider webbing

• Original glass with minor pitting

Included

• Many receipts

Ownership History

The consignor of this 1962 Plymouth Fury Hardtop 413 Max Wedge Tribute has owned it since 2009. He states, “The car can be street legal with exhaust and tires. All lights and turn signals work.”

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com