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Volume V, <strong>Issue</strong> 4 April 1, 2010<br />
A hand assembled foreign exotic with the heart of a <strong>Mopar</strong>, this 1958 Facel Vega FV4 (lot 946.1) is powered by a Chrysler 300C-spec 392 Hemi. That<br />
means dual quads, solid lifters, adjustable rocker arms and 375 hp. Only 68 of these potent hybrids were built; this one sold for $71,500.<br />
The VIN begins with the number 3 so we know for sure this ’63 Plymouth<br />
Sport Fury convertible was born with a V8 (Slant Six VIN starts with a 2).<br />
But has it always been a <strong>Max</strong> Wedge car? The answer comes in the<br />
seller’s written description which states in part; “Now equipped with a 426<br />
CID/425 HP <strong>Max</strong> Wedge V8…” Yep, lot 953 is a clone and the $38,500<br />
sale price reflects that fact.<br />
Dodging the Bullet - Page 18 of 20 - <strong>Mopar</strong><strong>Max</strong>.com<br />
The transplanted Stage II <strong>Max</strong>ie features correct 4-bolt heads and valve<br />
covers, fuel lines, exhaust manifolds and air cleaners. But remember, much<br />
of these goodies are easily obtained as modern reproductions. The singlepot<br />
master cylinder is a nice touch, though the engine wiring harness<br />
routing is wrong. Instead of running between the passenger side valve<br />
cover and intake manifold, it should be routed along the inner fender wall.<br />
That said, it’s a well done replica of a super rare drop top <strong>Max</strong> wedge<br />
Plymouth.
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