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22/02/2021 11:47 am
This brochure assured me immediately that this wasn't just an ordinary diecast model, nor was it just an ordinary car. It was a replica of the "legendary and lethal" 1958 Plymouth Fury from the Stephen King novel and movie. And she had a name, "CHRISTINE".
But this car was much more than just a car...much more! There was a scary story behind her past. Libertyville teenager Arnie Cunningham first liked the car for its beautiful lines and styling and the deep red paint. Somehow he knew that having this car would be his way out of obscurity and it could take him to the good life. He had no idea that having this car was entering him in to a world of evil. People in Libertyville started dying on the streets, and soon the dark nature of his '58 Plymouth was the reason. The mission of this car was MURDER!
Now I'll be honest, I personally was enamored immediately by this model, but not because of the story and lore behind it, but rather because it was a '58 Plymouth Fury in (what I thought) is a beautiful color and I wanted it on my shelves. And to this day, that is how I look at the car. It's just an ordinary replica of a "Forward Look" Plymouth, and of all the Plymouths crafted by both Danbury and Franklin Mint, I like this RED one the best.
SO A QUESTION (and please also take the poll above), did you buy this classic PLYMOUTH FURY because it was a classic Plymouth Fury or did you buy it because of the movie tie-in and what that represented?
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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22/02/2021 2:07 pm
Something to note. The only thing that really is different from "Christine" is the license plate, COB 24. Other than that, if one didn't know of the movie reference, it's just a great model of a '58 Plymouth Fury.
For those interested though, here are a few facts about "Christine". In order to provide enough Plymouth Fury's for the many stunts in the movie, the production studio put out a nationwide search, with resulted in the filmmakers buying 23 vintage cars at a cost of $500,000. Production for the movie began in April 1983 and immediately since the cars appearance, this unique, terrifying, and murder touted movie has enjoyed a cult status both in America and abroad.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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22/02/2021 2:28 pm
I got it for both reasons. I'm glad it doesn't have the blacked-out windows and looks like a regular '58 Belvedere. My Christine, which I got new-in-box about four years ago, sits next to the Buckskin Beige Fury in my display case. I treat her with the utmost respect. Christine wasn't evil. Her intentions were actually good. She was merely helping Arnie protect himself from those rotten bullies. OK, so the two of them got a little carried away. Big deal. The movie is on my "must see" every Halloween. I take Christine out of the case to watch it with me. I believe there are two or three surviving cars used in the movie.
Topic starter
22/02/2021 5:10 pm
@al_dorado, I notice in your display case you have the 56 Chrysler 300 in Red. I too, have it along with the Black one as well. I'd always wished that Danbury Mint would have also given us the White version. Since the car only came in those three colors would have been nice to have the trio.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
22/02/2021 5:22 pm
I got it because it was a '58 Plymouth, but I can't bring myself to call it a "Fury" as that model was available only in Buckskin Beige. Not DM's fault, that lies with Stephen King!
I have since sold mine, I'm happy with DM's beige Fury and yellow Belvedere. I also have the turquoise FM '58 Belvedere. I also had, but sold, the FM '58 blue convertible...to YOU, George!
Great topic!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
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22/02/2021 6:40 pm
I got it because it was a '58 Plymouth, but I can't bring myself to call it a "Fury" as that model was available only in Buckskin Beige. Not DM's fault, that lies with Stephen King!
I have since sold mine, I'm happy with DM's beige Fury and yellow Belvedere. I also have the turquoise FM '58 Belvedere. I also had, but sold, the FM '58 blue convertible...to YOU, George!
Great topic!
And I love that '58 convertible Barry! Thank you!
I'm wondering though, was it Stephen King's fault that "Christine" was called a "Fury" or was it Danbury Mint's? It's been a long time since I watched the movie, but I'm not recalling that it was referred to in the movie as "Fury". Does anyone remember?
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
22/02/2021 6:56 pm
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
Topic starter
22/02/2021 7:28 pm
It's Mr. King's fault. He called it a Fury in the book.
Thank you. I never read the book.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
23/02/2021 12:48 pm
I bought it for both reasons. Christine is never referred to as a Fury in the movie, but it's obvious it's a Belvedere by it's trim and interior.
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