It’s not that I like Fords or even Model T’s. I wanted a flatbed Model TT since finding one in a barn when I was a kid. the neighbor bought a new T-bird in 1956, … that sort of thing. But this stuff is always a matter of personal preference, and most people go for what is nostalgic to their own life … Dad had a 59 Olds, …. The 58 Plymouth is a sleek and slippery design for its day, especially when you throw it up against the competition. Yeah, they are cool in their own right, but after you see 100’s of the same car, the lesser-seen cars start to have more appeal. I started my 50’s car interest at GM, but got bored. Given the tradtionally smaller market share that Mopar has held, and the way car people tend to be brand loyal to what they are familiar with, it is no wonder so many people like Chevys and Fords and are unfamiliar with others like Mopars and Studebakers. Comparing the two is like comparing monkeys to sombreros. Where Mopar cut deep into GM’s market share was with the lean and crisp lines of the Forward Look. I’m not sure if I’d be comfortable owning this car or not, how about you? The bumper sticker says “Watch out for me…I am Pure Evil.

You certainly don’t see distinct styling like this in new cars anymore. This car features the fins and jet-age styling that was so popular during this era. The transmission is a push-button Torqueflite automatic and the car also features power steering and brakes, which is a nice addition. The engine is a small block wedge V8 topped with an Offenhauser intake and dual 4bbl carburetors. The dash-mounted rearview mirror is a pretty unique feature. The red and white theme carries into the interior and you can see this car is immaculate. I won’t spoil it, but beginning on the assembly line, the car menaces nearly everyone it comes in contact with. If you haven’t seen the movie, it is a must-watch for car enthusiasts. This is the iconic shot that fans of the movie Christine know! The menacing front end of the car is shown in a ghostly silhouette on the movie poster. With a pre-auction estimate of $400,000 to $500,000, the bidding stalled at $275,000 and as far as we know a deal wasn’t made. It was Lot F156 and can be found here on. You could have purchased the car last Friday, January, 10th at the Mecum Kissimmee, Florida auction. It’s the actual car! Apparently the car was raffled off after production wrapped and while it’s a little unclear where it went from there, it was recently part of the Ron Pratte collection. We’ve featured a few “Christine-ish” cars here on Barn Finds over the years, but this one is the real-deal…Not a replica. Directed by horror master John Carpenter, the 1983 movie was based on a book written by Stephen King. The 1958 Plymouth Fury was the star of the cult classic Christine. There are a handful of iconic movie cars that are instantly recognizable, although perhaps none are more creepy than this one.

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