Learn more about the fuselage cars and the 1972-73 Dodge Monaco!
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@mopartony7953 Жыл бұрын
73 Monaco and Imperials were the only Fusies that did not have front end styling ruined. Monacos look amazing. Impossible to find today as are most 69-73 C-body.
@antera77 Жыл бұрын
More accurately, 1973 saw the Plymouth Fury ruined. A freakish, blank-stare zombie look, replacing the glorious, swoopy hidden headlights in loop bumper of the 1972. All the others were unhurt or improved -- especially the 1973 Chrysler. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ2thnmYlK11oJI
@DTD110865 Жыл бұрын
I certainly agree with you regarding the Monaco's and Imperials. Although I don't think the '73 Fury was that bad looking, I've never been much of a fan of the '73 Chryslers.
@ohioalphornmusicalsawman2474 Жыл бұрын
@@DTD110865 I used to have a '73 Fury III 4 door hardtop. Thought it was a great looking car
@UberLummox Жыл бұрын
@@ohioalphornmusicalsawman2474 Yeah, they're great looking in my book. The last good looking Plym. Plain Jane Fury I Police Pkg. cars look downright amazing.
@SAT0SHI.NAKAM0T0 Жыл бұрын
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@christopherkraft1327 Жыл бұрын
The 72 - 73 Monaco was very attractive, the hidden headlights always do it for me!! My favorite fuselage Mopar is the 70 - 70 Chrysler 300 coupe!! Beautiful!!! 👍👍
@markwilliams5606 Жыл бұрын
Had a 70 Dodge Monaco 440-727 Transmission. Great Car. Old Mopar Man. Detroit Muscle 🇺🇸🏁
@chriscadillac8448 Жыл бұрын
Great choice. This was always my favorite of the Monaco series. I remember loving this design as a kid. 😃
@petestaint8312 Жыл бұрын
My girlfriend's parents had a '71 Polara. Awesome car! This was in the early '80s.
@Bbbbad724 Жыл бұрын
Oh dude have you seen a 66? That was a grand car!
@Bbbbad724 Жыл бұрын
Those V-twin AC compressors on R-12 You put a meat thermometer in the outlet and they were at 33-35 degrees!
@petestaint8312 Жыл бұрын
@@Bbbbad724 Holy crap! That cold?
@petestaint8312 Жыл бұрын
@@Bbbbad724 awesome car! The '67 Polara was too. Loved the cat's eyes tail lights.
@jamesandrew5205 Жыл бұрын
I love the sound of an old molar starting.
@shiftintohigh5564 Жыл бұрын
Yump, yump.....thus whay we call the yump yump cars. Was told they were heavy duty starters, made more noise.
@ohnoohyeah3205 Жыл бұрын
Noice! My first car in 1996 was a 1974 Monaco. Black 2 door. Neighbor gave it to me. He used to tow his boat with it.
@steves9905 Жыл бұрын
A '72 is on my bucket list...have always loved that masculine front end with the hidden headlights and the full width taillight. They look, and were, real roadworthy...the basic architecture underpinned the most fully formed cop cars of all time. Actually, '72 is, IMHO, peak style for all American manufacturers...all had winners
@cadillacjack1293 Жыл бұрын
My parents had a 2 door 1972 Dodge Monaco Red with White vinyl top and White interior. A very nice looking car.
@klwthe3rd Жыл бұрын
The hidden headlamps on these cars make them for me. Next to the R-body which were much later, these are my 2nd favorite Chrysler cars. 1972-72 Dodge Monaco Brougham 2 door coupe with a vinyl top and all the trimming is such a beautiful car to behold.
@davefuelling7955 Жыл бұрын
I am in possession of a 1973 Dodge Polara Custom. I have been looking into converting it to a throttle body fuel injection as it does have the 400 cid 2 bbl engine and Affordable Fuel Injection does make a kit for this engine that comes with a replacement distributor that has crankshaft position sensor built into it. The only things needed to be added are fuel pump and O2 sensor, which are part of the kit.
@jefffixesit60 Жыл бұрын
My driver's education car was a beautiful blue metallic '73 Plymouth Fury sedan with a 318. I've always had a soft spot for fuselage era Mopars, thanks for showing these things
@obxguy1 Жыл бұрын
Had a Dodge Royal Monaco, blue body with white vinyl roof. but can’t remember the year. Loved it!!!!
@slicksnewonenow Жыл бұрын
Mopar always had interesting design features, especially after the early Fifties. I have to say that I personally think that the 1961 Plymouth and Dodge cars were absolutely incredible sculpture. Especially that Dart with the weird reverse tailfins 👀
@cruiser6260 Жыл бұрын
Yes everyone complains about cars all looking the same, but then don't buy the different designs
@ameliaroberts3945 Жыл бұрын
I lived in South Africa and they built Dodge cars there in right hand drive style, but they rebaged them as Chrysler 383. My dad had one, a 1970 with a 383 2 barrel carb. These beautiful cars made it that I also had to have one and in the 90's I owned a 1969 Plymouth Valiant also rebadged Valiant Regal. These were the good old days. Now I live in the UK. Thanks for the video.
@davidcaple6305 Жыл бұрын
I lucked out and stumbled on a 73 monaco 4 dr hardtop.. I absolutely love it.. gramps had about every c body chrysler and more.. 58 coronet, 61 windsor.. but a loved the 70 fury, 73 new yorker the ones i can remember.. thats probably why i couldnt let monaco go.. was almost a derby car.. very sad many of them ended up there
@douglasfroom1449 Жыл бұрын
Always loved the look of these Dodges
@jimcabezola3051 Жыл бұрын
I always liked the fuselage cars. My faves were the Plymouths, because they were cleaner-styled and less gaudy than the Dodges and Chryslers. My favourite fuselage was the Plymouth Suburban station wagon.
@67marlins Жыл бұрын
The 1972 Plymouth with hidden headlights is a good example backing up your point, I think.
@DTD110865 Жыл бұрын
@@67marlins Plymouth Fury's had hideaway headlights in 1970, 1971, and 1972, but the '72s are still the best.
@FrankPalmer Жыл бұрын
Wonderful channel! Your knowledge, presentation and obvious passion for this era of automobile is much appreciated. Always looking forward to more. A highlight for me was the interview series with Bob Lutz. Thanks for hard work you put into this.
@johnolson1501 Жыл бұрын
I have always love cars from the 1970s. I thought they has some of the coolest designs
@loveisall5520 Жыл бұрын
Like the DeSoto in the late fifties and early sixties, by the time these bodies came out it was a tough choice to buy a Monaco over a Newport/Newport Custom. When Chrysler replaced the Windsor with the cheaper Newport it hit Dodge right where it needed the sales. Good for Chrysler, bad for Dodge. Great video as usual!
@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын
If my memories from 50 years ago are accurate, I would agree that the Newport seemed to sell in larger numbers.
@loveisall5520 Жыл бұрын
@@rightlanehog3151 If you look at the progression from, say, 1955 to 1975, the Chrysler brand moved further down-market progressively, first shutting out DeSoto's place and then, with the Newport and the disastrous 1962 'little' Dodge forcing the 880 on the market. By the fine 1965 series of cars, the Dodge was really not competing with the other medium-sized cars so much as trying to keep sales from the lower priced Chryslers. By the fuselage years, the New Yorker was overpriced for what it was then offering.
@JazzzRockFuzion Жыл бұрын
Very astute point!
@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын
@@loveisall5520 I have asked Adam to provide annual sales figures for Monaco, Fury and Newport to further illuminate the matter. Assuming dealers in those days were Plymouth-Chrysler and Dodge-Chrysler, it is easy to understand why astute, full-size sedan shoppers would end up driving home in with a Newport. 😉
@UberLummox Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the Newport Royal. I had a red '72 coupe. Really good looking car.
@peterdaniel66 Жыл бұрын
good god that 1961 polaras back end was stunningly gorgeous.
@rocega2005 Жыл бұрын
Love the 72. My father bought one new, and I was 7 years old at the time. It was a striking two door in yellow with black vinyl top and interior. He kept it for only two years. I don’t remember much about the interior though. Wish I could find one, but my efforts during years have been in vain.
@peterf4552 Жыл бұрын
Those hidden headlights and the front end treatment remind me a bit of the early Toronados.
@AJ67901 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I bought a nice '72 Monaco back in about 1991. Very handsome front and rear design.
@ohioalphornmusicalsawman2474 Жыл бұрын
Owned a '73 Fury III hardtop sedan with the 360 2 barrel back in the 90's as a daily driver. It was a strong runner with excellent torque, and a very smooth and comfortable car to drive. Easy to work on, always carried a couple spare ballast resistors in the glove box, as they would go suddenly. 15 mpg highway, but gas was cheap back then, and the Fury was far more fun than the average old car from the 80's
@brianbeswick3646 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather owned a 1973 Dodge Polara 4 door hard top with brown exterior and gold interior. I always loved that car as a boy. He only kept his cars five years and traded. So in 1978 he traded his 1973 for a brand new down sized Dodge Monaco.
@kevinkeswick1243 Жыл бұрын
An interesting car but I can see why it was not a big seller for the time. In 1972 the full-size GM cars all had the fuselage look as well and with it the very pronounced tumblehome in the greenhouse area. Yes, the '72 GMs were a refresh of the '71's but the 71's had the same beautiful greenhouse design = GM was more advanced in '71 than Chrysler. My dad had a 1972 Chevy Impala 2-door fastback and I remember the experience of sitting in that car with the massive expanse of curved glass wrapping above your head as being like in a fishbowl. Aside from the greenhouse treatment the overall design - from the side profile, fenders, front and rear fascia etc. was so much better on GM cars than Chrysler cars of that era and of course on the interior GM was hands down the winner! I'm not sure which of the big three can take credit for the fuselage look. The 1969 Cadillac Eldorado's greenhouse featured pronounced tumblehome. When I look at a 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS I can see a fuselage look with advanced tumblehome for the time. I'm not sure why Chrysler gets credit for this styling advancement.
@andrewb4860 Жыл бұрын
Have to heartily agree with the assessment of the styling of the 72-73 Monaco - particularly when contrasted to awkward front end treatment of its stablemate, the '72 Polara .
@paulmaul2186 Жыл бұрын
I always like these. But I haven't seen one in years, even at car shows. The last one I saw was a green two door rotting away somewhere in Ontario's tobacco country.
@johnz8210 Жыл бұрын
I always liked the fuselage cars. A neighbor had a 70 or 71 Chrysler 300, all black, in mint condition, with some cool wheels. It was just awesome. I had a 70 Sport Suburban with the 383. Great car, ran excellent. It was a little noisy inside, but not bad. Gas mileage was decent with it ,too, relatively. And yes, carry a spare ballast resistor. I still have the 70 383 engine - I put it in my 79 Dodge Power Wagon. Finding a bellhousing to mate that to the NP 4 speed trans, and a correct flywheel was difficult, even in the 80's.
@tommyva3753 Жыл бұрын
My Dad purchase the 1973 Dodge Polara Custom Spring Special new when I turned 16. I told him on the way home from the dealer that I was going to buy it from him. 15 months later, the car had 120,000 miles on it and I bought the car for $1.000.00. It looked and drove like it just came off of the showroom floor. It was a 4-door hardtop. Dark silver metallic paint with a black vinyl top and red inserts on the door moldings. It had the deluxe wheel covers with red center inserts. The interior had split back bench seats with the center arm rest in white vinyl with red/white/black plaid cloth inserts and red piping. The carpet was deep cut pile black. I loved the 360 in it, it would pass anything but a gas station. I never saw another one with this color combination.
@Sedan57Chevy Жыл бұрын
Chrysler nailed the C-Body with the Fuselage styling. The early years (and a few of the later ones) were excellent! The 300s, Imperials, and 72 Fury are my favorites, but there's are magnificent as well.
@jezof9048 Жыл бұрын
Adam I can’t agree with you more about the Fuselage era in Mopar. The interior treatment was great and I do enjoy them so much. Your channel has inspired me to start collecting cars and possibly start a Channel of my own.
@JrGoonior Жыл бұрын
My grandparents had a 72 Polara, my grandma bought it brand new while my grandpa was out of the country working for Westinghouse (he wasn't happy about it). I found out when I was older it had a 360 2bbl in it, my grandpa had a trailer hitch added and they used it to tow a 5000lb FreeSpirit camper behind it. Wasn't exactly ideal because of the highway gear AND no extra cooling. He kept burning up the trans in it and eventually bought an early 70's Suburban to tow with. I don't know what happened to the Polara, I was probably only 7 or 8 when they got rid of it.
@jetsons101 Жыл бұрын
Another enjoyable watch from Rare Classic Cars. My favorite Fuselage car has to be a 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition........
@MikeSmith-ks4yg Жыл бұрын
This brand and the Chryslers were good sellers during my youth in Fredericton New Brunswick .The local dealer Elm City Chrysler brought in cars with amazing colors . these were great looking cars.
@GreyRockOne Жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE the Fuselage Chrysler's. A loaded 73 Monaco is tops, followed in order by the 72 Monaco, 72 Fury, 73 Fury, (best tail lights) 72/73 Imperial. Not ruling out the rest but these are my top favs. I find it odd though that only the Fury's did not offer cornering lights like the Doge and Chrysler's. The 69-71 Sport Fury had enhanced front side marker lights available but nut true cornering lights. just my observation.
@hectorortega9131 Жыл бұрын
No disrepect man, but i use your videos to fall sleep, they work really good for me, thank you.
@sking2173 Жыл бұрын
Every Ortega I ever knew was weak in the head. Apparently, you’re no exception …
@hectorortega9131 Жыл бұрын
@@sking2173 Yes, and so i sleep so well at night. 👍
@timothykeith1367 Жыл бұрын
I knew someone who had a '73 Monaco wagon - it was pretty cool. Would be a nice find today.
@davewallace8219 Жыл бұрын
front end of the early 70s Monaco w hidden headlights...wow!
@paulhare662 Жыл бұрын
Interesting that your inset photo (3:26) is a 71 Catalina. In 1978 there was a 71 Catalina and a 72 Monaco in our driveway. I was given the Monaco with a wrecked front end, a 3/4 clip and a quart of paint later, my sister had her first car. Her 16th birthday present. Red with black interior and black viynl top, 440.
@lonkraus3425 Жыл бұрын
Man besides the Canadian cars you've featured I thought I knew every American car design known to a kid taking notice of cars but for the life of me I don't recall these dodge Monaco's at all! I remember the Polaras from same years but can hardly believe I've never seen these hideaway headlight dodges whatsoever! Looking at the 72 rear it's very reminiscent of slightly earlier lesabre's and the 73s rear looks a lot like fomoco's of same period. I was wondering when you were going to feature Polaras but you finally came very close! On another note I saw a 1 owner 66 toronado deluxe on marketplace with 47k and was going to send u link but when I went to find it again it disappeared. Was listed for 20k and was thinking 15k might take it. Had no vinyl roof and was maroon which I think is one of best colors for these cars. Was located in San Diego so like all the cars I buy here is rust free. One of the best things about living in southern California!
@edwardlewandowski Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed your well researched presentation.
@donk499 Жыл бұрын
I agree, these were always nice cars, great running gear, nice looking, and good handling
@kroge007 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. The Monaco was really good looking especially the front end.
@mikeske9777 Жыл бұрын
One the biggest issues was these cars were on sale right as the first oil embargo was started. Then the recession of the early 19070's also had a effect
@waynejohnson1304 Жыл бұрын
The styling was great but, most people were turned off though by the overly stiff ride as compared to what G.M. and Ford were offering. I can't even begin to stress how important that was at the time. While Ford and G.M. were having the "ride comfort war" in the early 1970s, Chrysler continued with the same stiff suspensions. The transmissions on these cars may have been reliable BUT, they were not as smooth shifting as were those transmissions found on G.M. and Ford products of the same years. There was a definite jerkiness to them through the gears.
@ilikewaffles._ Жыл бұрын
I wanted one since my dad had one as a kid but I found a polara of the same year and have been pretty happy
@votingcitizen Жыл бұрын
Weird lower side crease just drifting up and fading away in the back door. Those hidden headlights make the front end look alot like are rear end. Nifty.
@gene978 Жыл бұрын
I love this style on the wagons with the rally wheels. Hidden Headlamps. I agree whole heartedly on that driver cockpit. Really cheap looking and across the board.
@bensonsspeedshop1191 Жыл бұрын
I had a '72 Monaco 4dr that I gave $90 for at tow lot auction. We put over 10k miles on it! Sold the 360 out of it for $300, $250 for the trans and made $180 across the scales for the body! I miss that car!
@ThePrissy11 Жыл бұрын
That’s one bigga front end!
@hynestimothy411 Жыл бұрын
Oh that starter, after all these years I still remember starting my Chrysler products and don’t forget the cheap door slam
@eddstarr2185 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree Adam. The 72-73 Dodge Monaco was a beautiful car and I saw very few of them on the streets of my hometown. The overwhelming number of 1972 Chrysler New Yorkers around town made me wonder if the monthly payment math worked against Dodge, but in favor of Chrysler.
@stevej85588 ай бұрын
I agree with you on your preference for these models as their styling was exceptional. However, the '64 - '66 Monaco's are a close second. Their interiors are just fantastic with the center console and gauge to the sculpted rear bucket seats. The '72-'73 Monaco simply can't touch those mid-60's model interiors. Thanks for sharing this!
@HypocriticYT Жыл бұрын
These weren’t even on our radar as teenagers with GM’s , Fords and muscle cars. These were the old guys cars!
@commandertopgun Жыл бұрын
I love this channel, you bring the best, biggest, sexiest American classic cars ever, awesome,great video & content,thank you
@hammanhamman5002 Жыл бұрын
I have a 72 Dodge Monaco with the 400 motor. It has 72,000 miles. Original paint and vinyl top, it has been garage kept since it was new. Still a beautiful car. Thank you for the informative video.
@terry3193 Жыл бұрын
Great video Adam. Thanks for reminding us of that era of the Monaco’s. I always liked those. My parents had a very handsome ‘72 Monaco wagon that was a bright red with the “wood” on the upper shell. I can recall always catching a glimpse of it as I thought it was beautiful.
@AntonisHLАй бұрын
Indeed, the 72 Monaco Wagon was very beautiful.
@robertcarly4186 Жыл бұрын
My Dad traded in a 66' or 67' Lincoln Continental that had electrical problems that couldn't be resolved and my Dad bought a 68' Imperial that was an olive green with a black vinyl top and olive leather interior. I liked that car, but my own tastes were for Ford or GM.
@tomtheplummer7322 Жыл бұрын
I really like the 58, 59 Plymouth’s, Dodges and Chryslers. Fins, baby.
@red.5475 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous.
@alanstrong55 Жыл бұрын
It had some fine features.
@JClark-34695 Жыл бұрын
While I agree that the fuselage bodies are very attractive, the '74-'78 C-bodies certainly drove nicer. Better handling, better visibility, quieter ride. From the typical full-size buyer's viewpoint, I think the last generation of C-bodies were the best.
@sira.scottascot8865 Жыл бұрын
Always have loved these cars. The '72 in that green... That's just a classic look. Green paisley interior... Really sharp.
@KoldingDenmark Жыл бұрын
02:01 I drove one of those in 1981 in Denmark. It was impressive. To my knowledge it still exists.
@mcy1122 Жыл бұрын
Adam, you continue to impress with these videos. Balanced and knowledgeable, you also include pictures of cars and car parts that track the narrative.
@desertmodern7638 Жыл бұрын
These caught my eye in 1972 with the handsome front end and more balanced sideview proportions imparted by an ample wheelbase that the Plymouth lacked.
@Paul1958R Жыл бұрын
To me the most beautiful fuselage car was the 69-71 300. Dad had a 69 300 coupe 440 back in the day. BTW did you you see the mint 87 Fifth Avenue on Nicks Garage (Friday live).
@scottymoondogjakubin4766 Жыл бұрын
When i was much younger i should have bought stock in ballast resistor's !
@j.sayler6330 Жыл бұрын
You should do a detailed video on the 1974-75 Imperials, and the subsequent 1975-78 Chrysler New Yorkers. I admire these, but I'd like to hear your insights on their quality, since as the model years went by, they didn't get the best ratings from Consumer Reports.
@rentalproperties7484 Жыл бұрын
I'm an occasional fan of your channel. I work in the industry for an OEM and have owned dozens of similar and original cars. In fact, I recognize all your test roads. I do enjoy your deep-dives into very interesting and under-explored territory. That said... C redibility among those-who-know would be better served to drop the troupes about ballast resistors and (oddly enough, spark plugs and wires?) It's almost like you need a few seconds of extra material to meet some magic algorithm. I can only imagine this troupe lives on because it's an easy and inexpensive part for shade trees to try. I suspect that often some other part (like a coil) becomes intermittent with heat and swapping the BR gives just enough time to cool it down. As I mentioned, I've literally owned dozens of these cars in 35 years of driving and have only failed one! Incidentally, that was after a collision that I suspect microcracked the porcelain! But perhaps I don't fire the parts cannon or seek internet wisdom. A simple test light or jumper wire diagnoses the BR in 30 seconds. Think about it logically... If these were really the issue the everybody's Uncle Gummy seems to think they are, after about 5 years after using them in the 50s, Chrysler wouldn't have been selling a dozen cars, let alone dominating police fleets through the late 70s. So take a page from LA's favorite honorary policeman... Just the facts. Don't toss in nonsense about spark plug wires (pretty much an industry commodity part) just to fill time. I want to link these videos without having to make apologies. Otherwise, great channel.
@RareClassicCars Жыл бұрын
I can only say I’ve had them fail multiple times, always in wet weather. And, I know many former Chrysler mechanics who are all now 70-85 years old who had the same issues with them. Perhaps I’ll interview them one day.
@rwg520 Жыл бұрын
I think the '72 Monaco front end treatment is VERY similar to the '69 Mercury Marquis treatment in many ways; the extended Lincolnesque front fenders, the hidden headlights which are half in the body and half in the baby grille which wraps around the fenders, and finally the loop lower bumper enclosing another grille. The Marquis does is better I think.
@williammaceri8244 Жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, again thanks for your excellent review of the 72 Monaco. It was a very beautiful Fuelsage era Chrysler product. Dodge seemed to always take the styling a few steps further to the line, but for me it always worked. I have sorta a love hate relationship with the early full-size Dodges. I very much liked the look but in the early 70s, the California Highway Patrol used Dodge Polaras as their Highway cruisers. I was a new young, heavy footed teenager at the time that had to make a point of learning all the Dodge grills and headlight configurations in a quick glance through the rear view mirror. Luckily those Polaras were pretty easy to spot, even at night. So while I admired the styling, spotting one could mean trouble. It was the Dodge I loved to hate. Same was true for the 68 - 69 Plymouth Belvederes. L.A.P.D. used those as cruisers on the streets of L.A. as I'm sure other cities across the country did at the time, which of course a tribute to how good the Chrysler Corporation cars were in that era. Nevertheless, that Monaco is a real beauty. I particularly liked the Monaco and Town and Country wagons. They were great looking and real work horses. A lot of them were used as tow vehicles, hauling travel trailers and boats to vacation spits. My dad used our 69 300 to haul our trailer. Thanks again Adam, it seems you always know the right cars to review to churn up our emotions of our favorite cars.
@RareClassicCars Жыл бұрын
Thx!
@andrewinaustintx Жыл бұрын
The 1972 Dodge Monaco is a great looker from an era that was starting show the effects of cost cutting. My personal full-sized favorite dates back 5 years, to the 1967 Chrysler 300. As opposed to the seventies era, the 65 to 67 full sized were were crafted from metal.
@jonmoore8995 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Adam to feature these Monacos, they are sharp looking design, and the 440 equipped models are impressive, Cops used these.
@petestaint8312 Жыл бұрын
U always highlight my favorite cars. 👍 thanks for posting.
@iREALmedia Жыл бұрын
1972 the greatest year of all time. Anyone born in that year is special and cool.
@davewallace8219 Жыл бұрын
it's as if exner new....that some...of his designs...would be...rejected in the short run...by consumers... but years later...would be sought after...and applauded by critics...it like looking at an alco. p.a. diesel...just georgous!
@bigjoe330 Жыл бұрын
More beautiful fuselages. I agree that these Monacos were unique and elegant designs.🇺🇸👍
@curtcollett2893 Жыл бұрын
My parents had a 73 Fury III hard top root beer brown with ivory vinyl top. Beautiful car with awesome front and rear styling.
@geodot595 Жыл бұрын
my 72 monoco 4dr. one of my best. 360 moved it right along, big comfortable seats. only bad thing was lean burn.
@bonifaciofuentes9583 Жыл бұрын
I got a 73 Doge Mónaco 2 door is a such beautiful car
@HejBro Жыл бұрын
Just beauty cars, thanks for video:)
@treborretsnom6186 Жыл бұрын
My first car 73 Monaco, 360...
@rickhumphries39413 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this Adam. I really have come to like these 69-73 mopar fuselage , especially the Monaco and Polara,would like to purchase but as you said in previous post very hard to find
@jannik4783 Жыл бұрын
Great Video! If you like the fuselage cars you should check out Boats by the River which is a C body fuselage only meet here in Germany. This year about 70 cars participated and drove thru the narrow raods of the Moselle Valley. It was gorgeous!
@walterbatman79499 ай бұрын
My uncle had the 72 2 door I remember the raspy key in the ignition buzzer awesome car I think it had the 383 or 440
@Richard4point6 Жыл бұрын
My dad, a Mopar man, always preferred Newports to Dodge's offering.
@shiftintohigh5564 Жыл бұрын
62 Chrysler products were downsized to mid sized based on some golf club conversation that mislead Chrysler execs. They flopped big time. Nice looking but smaller. They reversed that action the next year. I agree, these 72/73s are nice looking. Great review here.👍👍😎🇺🇸
@mikeske9777 Жыл бұрын
Actually they restyled the 1963's to make them appear wider and longer but they were the same basic car. My father had a 1963 Plymouth Belvedere wagon and it was almost a exact copy of my uncles 1962 Belvedere wagon.
@shiftintohigh5564 Жыл бұрын
@@mikeske9777 Yes, think your right about that. Took them a while to correct and go full size again. 64 Dodge 880 was really a Chrysler full size. I was told in Detroit, that mis step in communication was the reason they banished corp people from talking with completive make corp employees. Anything other than exchanging pleasantries was grounds for termination.
@sking2173 Жыл бұрын
The power trains of those 70’s era MOPARS were stout. The engines, from the slant-6 to the RB’s, were among the best on the industry. And their in-house automatics were simple, but durable. They had a lot going for them …
@georgewilson1184 Жыл бұрын
I always had the urge to become a Taxi driver when ever I drove a Plymouth or Dodge
@timpriddy349 Жыл бұрын
had a tx9 72'....(4 door hardtop like puctured)..triple black....paisley style cloth?.....good running 360....body had whiskey dings and hit a tree when the master cylinder went out.....only paid 400 for it in 96......super hard car to find......would love a coupe
@billyjoejimbob56 Жыл бұрын
Adam: Thanks for another fine chapter. I have read and heard that the "Fuselage" era was originally intended to run four model years, not five... like the '65-'66 and refreshed '67-'68 generation that preceeded it. The '71 large mopars were virtually a carryover of the '70 cars, the product of tight finances, thus delaying the intended '71-'72 refresh to what we know as the '72-'73 cars. This also explains the awkward bandaid appearance of the big bumperguards needed to comply with the 5 mph bumper mandate. Its MY '74 large cars show that Chrysler was working overtime to follow the look and proportions of GM's all new large cars launched for MY '71, and that Chrysler could integrate attractive 5 mph bumpers, given enough time and money. Their arrival a year late and a month before the 1973 Arab oil embargo was about the worst timing that could befall the 3rd place member of Detroit's Big Three. Any evidence to support this?
@29madmangaud29 Жыл бұрын
Adam, I love your KNOWLEDEGE,
@martinliehs2513 Жыл бұрын
Great follow up to the R-body video that you did a few weeks ago. My parents had a 1970 Monaco 500 hardtop coupe with the 383 V-8. I have a weak spot for the loop bumpers of the early fuselage cars.
@michaelbrown5601 Жыл бұрын
Love these fuselage cars for their reserved styling. What’s interesting is the front and rear facades of the ‘72 could easily swap ends with minimal alteration. Don’t mind it at all ☺️
@davidthompson62 Жыл бұрын
Most of these met there fate at the crusher in the late 80’s early 90’s. They are sort of hard to find, if your looking for one.
@WhittyPics Жыл бұрын
They looked good
@GoettingRx Жыл бұрын
Grandpa had a 73 Monaco. Beautiful car. Also very naughty car.