1958 Plymouth Fury

Plymouth existed between 1928 and 2001, as part of the Chrysler Corporation. The brand was launched in 1928 to compete in what was then described as the "low-priced" market segment that was dominated by Chevrolet and Ford. It became a high-volume seller for the automaker until the late 1990s.The ‘Fury’ model began production in 1955, continuing until 1989 in many different forms. Between 1956 and 1958, it was a sub-model of the Belvedere, as a higher trim-level. Just 5,303 Plymouth Fury cars were produced in 1958. They were powered by a 350-cubic-inch V8, producing 300 horsepower and were fitted with a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission. In the movie, 17 different 1958 Plymouth cars were used, however not all were Furys and many were lower-cost models such as Belvederes and Savoys. The Fury is best known for featuring in the 1983 movie “Christine”, based on a novel by Stephen King of the same name.

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To depict Christine on screen, filmmakers used not only the 1958 Plymouth Fury but also the Belvedere and Savoy models, modifying them to resemble the Fury. A total of 24 cars were acquired, with 17 used in the film and the rest for parts.

While not a massive box office hit upon release, Christine has since gained a cult following. The film's unique blend of horror and automotive culture has cemented its place in cinematic history.