Description
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1957 PLYMOUTH FURY – COLLECTOR ITEM REPORT
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[ IDENTIFICATION & TYPE ]
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• Make / Model: 1957 Plymouth Fury “Franklin Mint”
• Year: 1957
• Car Type: Classic Cars
[ STATUS & METRICS ]
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• Condition: Used (Previously owned / registered)
• Vehicle Title: Clean
• Mileage: 1,957 (Matching the production year)
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[ IMPORTANT LISTING NOTE ]
The inclusion of “Franklin Mint” in the manufacturer field strongly
indicates that this listing is for a premium, highly detailed scale
diecast model replica, rather than a full-sized driveable vehicle.
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1957 PLYMOUTH FURY – REAL VEHICLE PROVENANCE REPORT
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[ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION & HISTORY ]
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• Model: 1957 Plymouth Fury (Nicknamed “Charlie”)
• Type: Genuine Full-Sized Classic Car (Not just the toy model)
• Status: Highly preserved, running, and driving survivor car
• Significance: The EXACT car used by Franklin Mint in 1993 to design and
replicate their famous 1:24 scale diecast model.
[ MECHANICALS & PERFORMANCE ]
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• Condition: Runs, drives, and stops very well for 1957 technology.
• Engine Bay: Undetailed/dirty from driving, but in solid shape.
Carburetors could use a clean up.
• Steering: Equipped with functioning factory power steering.
[ INTERIOR & ELECTRICAL ]
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• Restoration: Interior completely redone in the 1980s.
• Condition: Excellent headliner and seats in phenomenal shape.
• Features: Original steering wheel (has some minor, normal cracks).
Gauges, lights, and spartan horns work properly.
• Upgrades: Added FM tuner for phone playback, floor mats, console,
and a removable double-stick taped handbrake signal.
[ BODY & EXTERIOR ]
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• Trim/Chrome: All pot metal and hubcaps are in phenomenal shape.
• Additions: Custom re-plated bumper grill guard worth ~$1,400.
• Body Work: Not perfect; has a few minor dings/beauty marks.
• Included: A set of brand-new, unpainted fender skirts.
Original 1:24 Franklin Mint model with paperwork.
[ SALE & INSPECTION DETAILS ]
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• Location: Stored near St. Louis (Seller offers airport pickup or FaceTime).
• Exclusion: Seller is keeping the “Charlie” license plate and tissue box.
The original plate will be reinstalled on the vehicle.
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