Plymouth Fury 1956 Limited Edition Extra 1976 (Limited Edition Extra S.) [Paperback]

R.M. Clarke (Author)

Book Description

Series: Limited Edition Extra S. | Publication Date: February 23, 2002

This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions and long-term tests.

Models covered include:
• Fury I
• Fury II
• Fury III
• GT
• VIP
• Gran Coupe
• Sedan
• Convertible
• Wagon

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Brooklands Books (February 23, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855205874
• ISBN-13: 978-1855205871
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,856,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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What is most notable about the Plymouth marque is it's gradual decline, from the class leader in the late 1950s, to it's "also ran" status by the late 1970s. It is always interesting to read auto magazine articles from the past, as one gets a sense of what the car was like in it's time. It seems the Fury went from being a vehicle that was far ahead in engineering (in the 50s and early 60s) as compared contemporary Fords and Chevrolets to one that could not hold a candle to either of those brands by the late 1970s.
This book also re prints some British road tests; it is always interesting to note what the Brits thought of any "Yank Tank". In the Fury tests, they were generally impressed with the roominess, ride comfort and effortless cruising, while less than impressed with the relatively poor braking performance and heavy petrol consumption.