At the end of the 1960s, Plymouth was looking for a way to attract more youthful buyers to its Valiant line of compact cars. The solution was to add a fastback variant to the mix in 1970 with its… more»
Duster
May 11, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Stored 36 Years: 1971 Plymouth Duster Barn Find
During the latter half of the 1960s, the Plymouth Valiant was a decent seller for Plymouth. But it was boring in appearance as a sedan, so they rectified that by creating a fastback in 1970 called the Duster. The… more»
May 3, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Real H-Code: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
With the sporty 2-Door body, it’s easy to forget that the Plymouth Duster was actually based on the Valiant, and while it was primarily aimed towards buyers looking for an affordable and economical car there were some engine options… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Major Price Drop: 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster
UPDATE 04/03/2023: It is not unusual to see a classic reappear on our desks at Barn Finds when a seller is unsuccessful with their first listing. This generally occurs within weeks, although this 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster is an… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Upscale Trim Package: 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster
I remember seeing Dusters all over the place in our town when I was growing up in the seventies, and it wasn’t unusual to spot its Dodge counterpart, the Demon, running around our streets either. My sister had a… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1973 Plymouth Duster
There are various reasons why a person will purchase a particular car. They can range from practical to aspiration, but it is less common that they will hand over the cash simply because they like the paint color. That… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Driving Project: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Apart from some minor touch-ups, this 1972 Plymouth Duster is an original and unmolested survivor. It is a prime candidate for a restoration, although it could serve equally well as the foundations for a custom build. Its rust issues… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Barn Find Twister: 1971 Plymouth Duster
The Duster was a popular variant of the Plymouth Valiant compact. From 1970 to 1976, it was a fastback coupe that had its own sheet metal from the windshield back. The performance version was the Duster 340, but for… more»
Sep 20, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Weekend V8 Project: 1971 Plymouth Duster
When Ford introduced the Maverick in 1969, they had something that Plymouth did not: an inexpensive, sporty fastback. But that was quickly corrected with the debut of the Duster in 1970. From the cowl forward, it was a Valiant,… more»
Sep 8, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable Project: 1975 Plymouth Duster
One of the great battles facing some enthusiasts is locating an appropriate candidate for a project build. Often, sellers can prove optimistic with their sale price and are unwilling to consider alternatives. That isn’t the case with this 1975… more»
Jun 1, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Slant-Six Mopar: 1973 Plymouth Duster
One word that most people wouldn’t use in the 1960s to describe the Plymouth Valiant was “sporty.” So, Chrysler set out to change that by developing the Duster for 1970, a fastback coupe that was all-new from the windshield… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1971 Plymouth Duster
While there is something appealing about taking a classic car and cutting away acres of rusty metal to produce a rust-free body, some enthusiasts find the prospect overwhelming. That’s where vehicles like this 1971 Plymouth Duster fit into the… more»
May 28, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Collection of Hot 1960s Vintage Mopars!
If you’ve been wanting to get hold of a 1960s Plymouth or Dodge to drive or work on, the seller has not one but five of them for sale in Whitesboro, New York. They cover the 1962-64 period (except… more»
Apr 27, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Built 360: 1973 Plymouth Duster
While originality is always a desirable attribute for a classic car, sometimes we need to find a vehicle that isn’t standard but offers an enjoyable driving experience designed to plaster a smile on our faces. That is the opportunity… more»
Apr 17, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
360 V8 Muscle! 1972 Plymouth Duster
The Duster was created in 1970 to draw more youthful buyers into the Plymouth fold. That included a budget-minded muscle car, the Duster 340 with a small-block V8 of that engine displacement. The seller’s 1972 edition looks like one… more»
Apr 12, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked 38 Years: 1971 Plymouth Duster
In 1970, Chrysler was looking to add some showroom excitement to its Valiant compact which was attracting mostly older buyers. Enter the Duster with a new body from the windshield back, providing a sporty fastback look to an economy… more»
