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.
One of the Sport Compacts from the Seventies, the Plymouth Duster was produced between 1970 and 1976, as a stylish two-door coupe with a compact footprint and naturally, V8 power on offer. However, the potential of this car was somewhat stymied by the onset of the Malaise Era, and the Duster would go the way of the dodo, being replaced by the Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare combo. Today, we have a 1973 Plymouth Duster for sale from Lafayette, Tennessee, with just under 78,000 miles to its name. This originally 340ci car has received a previously rebuilt engine with a little more displacement for some extra fun.
Plymouth made some fantastic vehicles in the ’60s and '70s, capitalizing on the muscle car craze with tenacity. The Duster was one of their compact car offerings, a two-door coupe variant of their Valiant nameplate. Produced between 1969 and 1976, it offered a range of in-line six and V8 powerplants. This meant that buyers could opt for fuel economy or sheer performance. Up for sale today is a fully restored 1973 Plymouth Duster with a rebuilt V8, and all maintenance is reportedly up to date. So, if you’re searching for a great American classic car to add to your collection or start building a collection with, this car is an ideal candidate either way.
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.
Automakers don’t do silly things anymore. Like, say, create a muscle car and name it after a beloved cartoon character. Or spend a significant sum of money to buy the naming rights from the intellectual property holder of said character. Or spend even more money after that to develop a horn that sounds just like that character’s jaunty cry. That’s what Plymouth did in the Sixties, with the Road Runner. They paid Warner Brothers US$50,000 to license their Road Runner character’s name and likeness. Then, they spent a further $10,000 to develop a horn that said “Beep Beep” just like the character did on screen. Was it a success? You bet! In fact, if not for the Malaise Era’s impending arrival and renewed focus on fuel economy and emissions, the Road Runner might have run a little bit longer than 1980. Today, we have a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner for sale from Jacksonville, Florida. With a nice 383ci V8, an automatic gearbox and an aftermarket head unit from Pioneer, this 42,228-mile machine is a fine catch for a savvy collector of American classics – or someone who wants to start a collection.
Plymouth may no longer be around, but this storied American auto brand that was under Chrysler’s umbrella will perhaps be best remembered for their Road Runner muscle car. It may seem comical, naming a muscle car after a cartoon character – the Road Runner from the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote cartoons by Warner Brothers. It might seem even more comical that Plymouth paid $50,000 to Warner Brothers to license the name for the car. And it might seem ridiculous that they spent an extra $10,000 merely to develop a horn that made the signature “Beep Beep” sound of the Road Runner from the cartoons. Remember, all this was in Sixties money, so you can do some calculations and see how much was actually spent by Plymouth to get this iconic muscle car as right as possible. Today, Road Runners are highly desirable, so we’re glad that one has come our way. This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner hails from Pittsburgh and has got a 383ci V8 engine under its hood. If you’d like to catch this bird, give us a call or shoot us a DM right now – don’t call the coyote who clearly needs some coaching.
Beep Beep! Move over, it’s the Road Runner! Named after the lovable Warner Brothers character from the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons, Plymouth reportedly paid $50,000 to Warner Brothers for the right to use the Road Runner name and likeness. They spent a further $10,000 on development of a signature “Beep Beep” horn as well! Needless to say, the Road Runner was a massive success and remains one of America’s most loved muscle cars to this day. Now, we have a chance for one lucky enthusiast to get their hands on a massively upgraded 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Restomod from Milford, Pennsylvania. With its 440ci V8, Tremec TK500 5-speed manual transmission and Holley Six Pack Tri-Power system, this is one speedy car!
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