This 1972 Plymouth Duster has been lovingly restored over several years, and while the car now presents beautifully, a sad circumstance occurred along the way. The story goes that the Mopar enthusiast who began this project passed away before the restoration was completed, but thankfully, the seller stepped in and finished what was started, and I’m guessing the late owner would be very pleased with how this one eventually turned out. Located in Northwood, New Hampshire, this 1972 Plymouth Duster can be found here on eBay, where the high bid of $10,079 still hasn’t met the reserve.
The seller reports that this undertaking went on for many years, with the visionary initially selecting the nicest Duster he could find as the base. It’s never revealed what color this one began life as, but I believe that’s now Chrysler FJ6 green paint the sheet metal is wearing, one of the High Impact offerings known as Sassy Grass for Plymouths. This hue works great here, and it’s also favorable that the seller indicates only a few rust repairs were required. The black stripes complement the bright paint nicely, and the hood scoops add a menacing appearance to the front view.
It’s also unknown what size engine originally powered this Duster, but it was removed and replaced with a 1970 date-code 340 small block, which the seller says is running great. Things in the bay look orderly and ready to perform, and out back is a limited-slip rear end, though no word on what gear ratio was chosen. Other than it being an automatic, there aren’t any specific details regarding the transmission either, but hopefully it’s been serviced and is in good working order.
The interior isn’t as sporty as the exterior, with a front bench seat and a column shifter instead of buckets and a console. However, most of the inside components appear to be in good condition and probably satisfactory, unless you’re seeking something beyond just a decent driver. A low-cost improvement here would be adding a new carpet and some cool floor mats, which could greatly improve the appearance in here and likely be finished in an afternoon. I’m glad this 1972 Plymouth Duster found a new owner to take over, and I feel this one turned out rather nicely. What do you think?
This car looks good on the outside, (the interior presentation could be better) but, unfortunately, there appear to be some rust issues underneath. The quality of the undercarriage photos mandate an in person inspection before purchase. GLWTA!! :-)
It’s got some crust and rust down low, and I think the car was originally blue.