In 1970, Plymouth introduced the sporty Duster, a fastback version of the Valiant compact. It quickly began to sell well, including the Duster 340, a performance model. In 1971, Plymouth added the Twister option, which gave the car the look of a Duster 340, but with a Slant Six or 318 cubic inch V8. We may have seen this Twister before (2022), but more details appear to have surfaced in the meantime. Still located in Corvallis, Oregon, this Duster is available here on craigslist for $10,500. Thanks for a little Déjà vu, Barn Finder Barney!
Parked side by side, the Duster Twister and 340 looked about the same. Like the use of twin scoops on the hood. Both cars had stripes, though the 340 advertised what was under the hood while the Twister did not. When we first saw this Plymouth, it had flat tires and was covered with dirt and dust. While some work has been put into the car in the interim, the seller may have added some dollars to the asking price.
This is a matching numbers machine with an automatic transmission. It has Duster bucket seats and has been sitting in a barn since 1989. The vehicle once wore Hemi Orange paint, though some kind of bronze was applied later. The seller says it runs nicely and will drive around the neighborhood, though the photos provided say otherwise. There’s a short in the fuse box that the seller has temporarily done a workaround on.
Other work includes an oil change, new brakes, and a new fuel tank. Enough to get it relocated to another spot from where the photos were apparently taken. We’re told the car has almost no rust, so restoring the body may not be a hardship. The vinyl top is torn, and the interior will need an extreme makeover. The car may not have sold three years ago. Is it more appealing now in 2026?
I’m slightly confused; the pictures from 2022 and the current ones appear to be the same!? It’s still covered with dust/dirt; did I miss something? GLWTS!!