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.
The Sixties were awash with muscle cars, and the Barracuda by Plymouth was one of them. Produced between 1964 and 1974 across three generations, it quickly became a drag strip king and a street warrior. Today, a Barracuda might not be top of mind in the classic muscle car stakes, which is why this 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is definitely worth a look. Coming to you in a fetching yellow coat of paint with black performance hood, this car also features the Slap-Stik automatic gear shifter, a 360ci V8 with a dual-pump 4-barrel carb, and more. It’s up for grabs in Nahunta, Georgia right now!
If you wish to drive around in something truly quirky, choose this bright red 1999 Plymouth Prowler as your next ride. Adorned with flame graphics and rocking a retro-modern hot rod stance, the Prowler is, yes, a factory Chrysler product! It’s what happens when automotive engineers and designers are given a free hand to design something truly transcendent of time. Produced between 1997 and 2002, just 11,702 units were made, making this 51,000-mile example from Cape Coral, Florida a definite collector’s item and future classic. Two keys are included in the sale of this V6-powered hot rod.
Plymouth is one of the oldest American automotive brands, with a rich history that can be traced back to 1928. Founded by Walter Chrysler, Plymouth was intended to be Chrysler Corporation’s low-cost brand in a burgeoning American auto market. However, it quickly transcended boundaries, giving us some greats like the Barracuda, Road Runner and more. Sadly, this great brand bid goodbye to us in June 2001. Having said that, you can still find plenty of Plymouth cars for sale from all eras. This particular 1931 Plymouth PA Coupe Street Rod is interesting because it’s one of their earliest efforts, albeit extensively resto-modded into a fine street rod. Up for grabs in Lubbock, this 7,751-mile machine boasts a 327ci V8, a 4-speed autobox, a custom paint job and an uncanny ability to raise eyebrows, turn heads and garner smiles of appreciation. Yes, it’s a car that no-one can find a reason to hate on, basically. Now isn’t that worthy of acquisition?
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