Vehicle Description
Take a look at this 1974 Plymouth Duster! Now, this is something we
don't see too often, especially with this Duster's dual-snorkel
hood! This Duster is unique for a couple of reasons, another being
that all power options work, including air conditioning and the
factory AM radio! The Duster's 1974 model year, of which this car
is an example, was to be the Duster's best selling year. Based on
the base Plymouth Valiant, the Duster was intended to present a
sporty styling to attract customers more than the bland Valiant
could. It definitely worked! Plymouth sold over 280,000 Dusters for
the 1974 model year. This Duster is powered by the largest engine
offered for 1974, a 360 C.I. V8 that breathes through a 4-barrel
carburetor. That power gets to the rear wheels through a 3-speed
column-shifted automatic transmission that provides great
acceleration. The golden paint shines beautifully over a
laser-straight body, accenting this car's factory "Gold Duster"
decals. The interior is in great shape and comes with some
incredibly comfortable tan bench seats. This golden Duster comes
equipped with a functional dual-snorkel hood, a working AM radio,
power steering, power front disc brakes, a rear spoiler, a
tachometer, working A/C, and a great-sounding dual exhaust system.
The car rides on some great-looking Cragar SS wheels on top of some
Cooper Cobra Radial GT RWL tires. This Duster runs and drives even
better than it looks, and is sure to look "Golden" in anyone's
driveway!
VIN and Fender Tag decode as follows:
VIN-
Body Type: V = Plymouth Valiant / Duster
Price Class: L = Low
Body Type: 29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
Engine: G = 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
Year: 4 = 1974
Sequence Number: 170002 = 70002nd Vehicle Built
FENDER TAG-
E44: 318-2 Barrel
D34 TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
VL29:
V = Plymouth Valiant / Duster
L = Low
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
G4G:
G = 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
4 = 1974
G = St. Louis, MO, USA
170002: Sequence Number '170002'
D2Y3:
Trim Grade/Style/Color
D = Deluxe
2 = Vinyl Bench
Y3 = Light Gold
000: Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
C11: Date Built: 12 / 11 / 1973
458021: Order Number: 458021
V4Y: Roof Type OR Color: Unknown At This Time
U: Built to Specifications for USA Order
A64: Unknown At This Time
B41: Front Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power
G52: Unknown At This Time
H51: Single Air /w Heater
J25: 3 Speed Variable Wipers
J52: Inside Hood Release
L31: Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
W21: 14"chrome wheels
R11: Music Master Radio AM
V8W: Transverse Stripe - White
V9W: White Bumblebee Stripe
26: 26 in. Radiator
END: End of Codes
