Rare 1962 Plymouth Sport Fury Will Auction in October
A rare Max Wedge convertible discovered in a salvage yard will be sold to the highest bidder in Richmond.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Car Culture
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Joe Jordan will sell his restored 1962 Plymouth Sport Fury Max Wedge convertible at a no-reserve auction in Richmond this October. This specific vehicle is one of only two known remaining examples from the original production run of 13 units.
Why it matters
The vehicle represents a significant moment in Chrysler history when executives aggressively downsized models to compete with rumored Chevrolet changes. The resulting lighter weight and shortened wheelbase provided a performance edge that defined the era of drag-ready factory muscle cars.
Plymouth produced just 298 cars with the Max Wedge engine for the 1962 model year. The car features a 3.91:1 Sure Grip rear end and had an original delivered price of $4,235.50.
The players
Joe Jordan
He is the current owner of the 1962 Plymouth Sport Fury who discovered the vehicle in a Montana salvage yard.
Donald L. Long
He was the original purchaser of the vehicle when it was first sold.
The details
Joe Jordan discovered the vehicle in a Montana salvage yard in 1995 and performed a full restoration using date-coded factory components. The car features unique engineering adaptations, including a relocated voltage regulator and the removal of under-hood bracing, that were essential for the Max Wedge performance package.
Timeline
The Plymouth Sport Fury was originally produced in 1962.
The car raced weekly during the summer of 1962 and remained undefeated.
Joe Jordan discovered the vehicle in a salvage yard in 1995.
The vehicle was showcased at a national exhibition in 2022.
The auction for the vehicle will take place in Richmond in October 2026.
Roadmap
This vehicle illustrates the intense performance arms race that defined Detroit manufacturing during the early 1960s. It marks a period where automakers prioritized power-to-weight ratios to secure drag racing dominance before the eventual consolidation of the muscle car market.
Prospective bidders in Richmond should prepare for a highly competitive auction environment given the extreme rarity of this surviving model. Interested parties should note that the auction will be conducted at no reserve, meaning the final hammer price will be determined solely by market demand.
The takeaway
Collectors interested in historically significant muscle cars should research the documented provenance of factory-modified components before entering high-stakes auctions. Understanding how factory performance packages were engineered can significantly alter the valuation of rare period vehicles.
Further reading
Explore more unique restoration stories in the Car Culture section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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