VIN:
VL29C4B424383
1974 Model Year Plymouth Duster
The first names that pops into mind when thinking about the American brand Plymouth are the Barracuda or the Road Runner. It’s even possible that some of you haven’t even heard of the Plymouth Duster before, as it went under the radar for most car aficionados. Although its siblings overshadowed it, this stunning car will make you fall in love the more you learn about it. What many won’t know is that the Plymouth Duster was named after a Warner Bros character (Tasmanian Devil), much like the Plymouth Road Runner. This 1974 Plymouth Duster is welcomed to our inventory from Florida and falls far from its factory roots. This is a good thing, since it now houses a new engine, which is more powerful than those originally offered by the Duster lineup.
Seeing an unblemished old timer like this is always eye-candy. Sporting a Battleship Gray exterior topped with a new Vinyl roof, this 1974 Plymouth Duster shows subtle hints that its more capable than a typical showcase classic car. The black twin hood scoops demands attention while the new wheels shod with new tires doesn’t exactly say it’s meant to be driven elegantly. If you move on to the side profile, you can discover the staggered wheel layout featuring Ohtsu FP7000 rubber at front and meatier ET Street Mickey Thompson tires at the back. Besides, if you peek under the car the Tubular QA1 control arms installed to the front end awaits to confirm that this Duster can perform on a racetrack too. The interior is the final piece of the puzzle. It feature black leather seats that can accompany four adults. However, you can’t miss the sporty attributes including the three-spoke steering wheel, large RPM gauge installed in the middle and the gearshift that reportedly mated to a full manual valve body. For us, what takes the spotlight is the toggle ignition switch on the dash that’s coupled with the big start button.
Popping the hood of this 1974 Plymouth Duster reveals its new 440ci V8 engine. According to the seller, this engine also have seen a new transmission, which is the full manual valve body that we mentioned earlier. It allows quicker shift timing and the ability to run higher line pressures. Although we are unsure of the exact horsepower of this 1974 Plymouth Duster, the manufacturer states that the 440ci V8 Chrysler engine has a peak output of 390bhp.
Do you want a muscle car experience in a compact car body? That’s what Plymouth aimed to provide, with the Duster. Made between 1969 and 1976, the Duster was their two-door coupe in the compact car segment. However, Plymouth still endowed it with V8s of varying capacities, ensuring that buyers didn’t get the typically pedestrian performance that came with compact cars. If you’re interested in getting your hands on a Duster, check out this 1970 Plymouth Duster Restomod that’s for sale right now. The car has been completely restored and rocks some neat modern features.
The Plymouth Duster is a compact car that spanned the 1970-1976 period. Plymouth may not have known at the time, but the compact yet sporty Duster was great for the Malaise Era since it was a smaller and lighter car, hence less affected by the strangled power outputs caused by the draconian emissions controls that came into force. That's why you'll be well-served by adding this 1974 Plymouth Duster to your collection. With a mere 40,200 miles, you can tell that it's a low-mileage, lightly-used example. It also comes with some interesting stickers on the dashboard, harking back to the Seventies and providing a further sense of nostalgia for days gone by.
Presenting a rarity not frequently encountered in our collection or cruising the local streets: the Plymouth Duster. This unique model shares an appealing allure akin to its celebrated Plymouth kin, captivating vintage car aficionados with its distinctive charm. Echoing the familial lineage of the Road Runner, the Duster similarly enjoys a whimsical affiliation with Warner Bros.' Tasmanian Devil. This 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 distinguishes itself with a freshly built engine and numerous updated parts, setting it apart from its original factory condition. Nestled in South Carolina, it eagerly awaits a new custodian to embark on the next chapter of its revitalized existence.
Do you want a muscle car experience in a compact car body? That’s what Plymouth aimed to provide, with the Duster. Made between 1969 and 1976, the Duster was their two-door coupe in the compact car segment. However, Plymouth still endowed it with V8s of varying capacities, ensuring that buyers didn’t get the typically pedestrian performance that came with compact cars. If you’re interested in getting your hands on a Duster, check out this 1970 Plymouth Duster Restomod that’s for sale right now. The car has been completely restored and rocks some neat modern features.
Beep, Beep! Named after the famous Road Runner character from the Warner Bros cartoons, Plymouth reportedly paid them $50,000 to use the name on their iconic Road Runner muscle car of the Sixties and Seventies. They are said to have spent a further $10,000 developing a “Beep Beep” style horn for the car! Either way, the Road Runner was in all aspects, as swift as the cartoon character, Packing beefy engines beneath its long hood, this was one of the most powerful and potent muscle cars around. If that’s your kind of adrenaline rush, you’d do well to pick up this fully-restored 1969 Plymouth Road Runner that currently resides in our inventory. The car’s got just 1,495 miles showing on its odometer since restoration, and comes with some neat upgrades too.
The seller is offering a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, a numbers-matching example powered by a 383ci V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. This classic muscle car is reported to feature rear-wheel drive and maintains its stock exhaust system, emphasizing its original configuration. The vehicle has been repainted in a vibrant Limelight Green finish approximately four years ago and includes front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. According to the seller, this Road Runner is equipped with newer tires and a recently installed battery, making it a well-maintained example of this iconic model.
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