Vehicle Description
The pro-touring scene has gotten so big that it's starting to
create its own divisions. One side builds comfortable cars that
look great but aren't that track-worthy. The other side forsakes
comfort for an obsession with pulling 1g on the skid pad. There's
nothing wrong with either mindset, but cars like this national
award-winning Duster are reminders that you don't necessarily have
to choose a side. At home on the road or the track, this
magazine-featured Plymouth is a 6-figure build that plants 392
cubic inches of 3G Hemi in front of a tough Tremec 6-speed and
roster of world class mechanicals. And best of all, it's a
completely livable cruiser which features paint and bodywork
that'll leave most show cars quivering in their silicone-laced
radials. If you're ready for an incredible pro-tourer with
absolutely no asterisks, gimmicks or excuses, get to know this boss
MoPar!
IT'S LIKE B5 BLUE, BUT BETTER
The beneficiary of a $254K rotisserie restoration, this awesome
coupe is a strong example of just how good Plymouth's compact
Duster can look. That 2,000-hour nut-and-bolt rebuild was conducted
by Ken Maisano and the pros at Mascar Classics - yes, the same
outfit that's been featured countless times on Overhaulin'. Mascar
began by stripping the car bare and refinishing the solid fuselage
in custom Medium Blue Metallic 2-stage that does an enhanced
impression of Chrysler's legendary B5 Blue. And today, this Duster
rolls as a revered collection of well-aligned panels and ridged
character lines that presents a better-than-factory appearance.
The Duster, Chrysler's sporty competitor for the Chevy Nova and
Ford Maverick, resulted from the Plymouth division's desire to use
allotted 1970 restyling money for something more exciting than
their usual 2 and 4-door Valiants. And with its spirited paint,
sporty profile and aggressive call-outs, this 1971 model is
definitely not your grandma's grocery getter! At the front of the
car, a textured grille centers clear parking lamps between modern
headlights and a smoothed and tucked bumper. Above that grille, a
pinned hood seats Matte Black paint around a stylized, dual-snorkel
scoop. Behind that bonnet, a Matte Black cowl, shaved of both
wipers, founds scratch-free glass under straight stainless trim. At
the sides of that cowl, bold stripes split stylish "DUSTER" and
"340" decals between factory door handles, dual sport mirrors and a
flush fuel filler. And at the back of those stripes, two more
stripes incorporate a cool "DUSTER 340" call-out between clean
taillights, snug exhaust, and a second smoothed and tucked
bumper.
392 CUBIC INCHES OF HEMI POWER
Chrysler's third generation Hemi has never been defined by white
noise and empty promises. Straight from the factory, the company's
stalwart 5.7 liter makes an impressive 375 horsepower. And with the
help of SRT, and a substantial bump in displacement, the mill's
performance is exponentially improved. Sourced as a complete
package from Bouchillon Performance Engineering, this Duster's hot
SRT 392 utilizes a revised block, aluminum heads and sequential
multi-port fuel injection to twist a stout 475 horsepower into 470
lb./ft. of tire-spinning torque! Visually, the car's engine
compartment comes together just as well as its muscular exterior.
Mascar's install is exceptionally clean, with custom Medium Blue
Metallic paint coating smoothed inner fenders and a hand-fabricated
firewall. The big engine is presented in a factory shroud, which
perfectly complements technical details like custom hardlines, a
deep-sump oil pan and a custom air tube that's coned with a K&N
filter. Cooling is provided by a custom Mattson's radiator, which
wears matched puller fans. Spent gases are whisked away by coated
TTI headers. And, best of all, this is a Hemi that'll fire up in
any weather, drive thousands of miles before anyone needs to turn
its bolts, and probably lay waste to any old school muscle car
that's brave enough to make a charge.
PRO-TOURING RESTO-MOD
Shine a light under this Plymouth, and a pristine undercarriage
reveals a fully restored chassis that centers fresh, undercoated
floors on a roster of top-notch components. Behind the Hemi, a
tough hydraulic clutch engages a Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed that's
wedged between a hand-fabricated tunnel and a hand-fabricated
brace. That stalwart transmission, sourced from American
Powertrain, twists a stalwart Ford 9-inch, sourced from Currie,
that's finished with 3.73 gears and an Eaton Detroit Truetrac
differential. That drivetrain pushes a custom 4-link rear-clip,
which centers a thick sway bar between double-adjustable Viking
coil-over-shocks. Opposite that clip, a Reilly Motorsports
AlterKtion front-half centers a second sway bar on two more
double-adjustable Viking coil-overs. Turns come courtesy of Flaming
River power rack-and-pinion steering. Braking is equally class,
with ABS Power Brake assist squeezing 4 and 6-piston Wilwood
calipers around 13-inch drilled and slotted rotors. The
aforementioned headers dump spent gases in to stainless,
Mandrel-bent pipes, which center a 2.5-inch crossover in front of
throaty Magnaflow mufflers. A sturdy set of US Car Tool subframe
connectors have been integrated into the car's floors to ensure the
engine doesn't outlive its shell. Detail items, like a steel
scattershield, a Metco driveshaft loop and a custom Rick's fuel
tank, elevate that shell far beyond simple turntable fodder. And
everything rolls on custom-size Hot Rods by Boyd wheels, which
twist 225/50ZR17 front, and 285/40ZR18 rear, Continental Extreme
Contact radials.
IT'S TRADITIONAL, BUT BETTER
Pop the doors and you'll find a carefully customized interior
that's essentially a much-improved take on Chrysler's proven
factory hardware. Front and center, SCAT Procar buckets stretch
tight leather over Katzkin DegreeZ heating and cooling. Opposite
those seats, a leather-wrapped dash seals a faux carbon fiber inlay
around striking Speedhut telemetry and controls for the car's
Vintage Air climate system. At the base of that dash, a custom
console founds a short Pistol Grip Shifter in front of a
Bluetooth-compatible JL Audio receiver that pumps Hertz speakers, a
Hertz amp and a JL Audio subwoofer. At the base of that island,
rich Mercedes carpet floats color-keyed floor mats toward
leather-wrapped door panels, which center Charger armrests in front
of Nu Relics power windows. Those windows terminate at a ritzy
Porsche headliner. The driver maintains control through a
customized Tuff Wheel, which laps a tilting Ididit column. And the
passengers stash gear in a custom-upholstered trunk.
AWARDS & FEATURES
Featured on the cover of the April 2017 edition of Muscle Car
Review
Featured on the cover of the May 2017 edition of Car Craft
Scored 994 out of 1,000 points at the 2016 Muscle Car and Corvette
Nationals
- Awarded Platinum Pick Judges Choice in the Plymouth Modified
class
- Awarded Gold honors in the Street Stock/Modified class
Awarded Best Modified 1967-1974 at the 23rd Annual Orange Plaza Car
Show
Awarded Best Muscle Car at the 2017 Panther Classic Car Show
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCESSORIES
An original Broadcast Sheet
The car's original Fender Tag and Door Decal
Restoration photos
A stack of restoration receipts
A stack of component literature
A Build Book that includes a breakdown of the restoration's
expense
A copy of the car's Muscle Ca...for more information please contact
the seller.
