INTRODUCTION: Beauty and a beast! Few muscle cars capture the raw
attitude and street presence quite like this one. Painted of the
most desired colors from the muscle car era, the exterior speaks
for itself. It's powered by a reliable Mopar Performance 360 Magnum
crate engine that produces 380 horsepower. And of course the
four-speed manual is a blast to throw around. This is the kind of
car that turns heads and delivers a memorable driving experience
every time you slide behind the wheel!
EXTERIOR: The exterior is absolutely stunning! The body is clean,
straight, and fits beautifully with no signs of rust or damage. The
color is called "In Violet Metallic" which is the exact same as
"Plum Crazy Purple". The paint itself has excellent depth and
sparkle. The metallic is laid out evenly, and the clear coat is
polished to a smooth, glossy finish. It's fully dressed with 340
side stripes, the strobe stripe running across the dual scoop hood,
and a rear Go-Wing spoiler that completes its performance look. The
vinyl top appears brand new, the windshield has been replaced, and
the moldings are all in excellent shape. The bumpers have been
rechromed, the grille presents very well, and the dual chrome
mirrors, door handles, and gas cap all look fresh. Out back, the
Duster 340 decals adorn the towel panel like a cherry on top of an
ice cream sundae. New weatherstrips were installed, and it sits
with a picture perfect aggressive stance. It's rolling on 15-inch
rally wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires with extra meat
in the rear for that ideal look.
INTERIOR: The muscle car attitude continues inside! Grab the Hurst
4-speed shifter with one hand and the Tuff Grip steering wheel with
the other, you instantly know this Duster means business. The
interior has been very nicely restored throughout. The carpet looks
fresh and is protected by Duster embroidered floor mats. The seats
were not only reupholstered but also recushioned, giving them a
comfortable, firm feel. The door panels and armrests are in
excellent condition. The dash pad has been replaced, the metal trim
has a smooth finish, and the instrument panel is clean and well
detailed. The Am radio has actually been rebuilt with FM internals
and sounds great from the 6x9 speakers in back. It also features a
Sport Comp tachometer mounted on the cowl with a shift light on the
column, along with oil pressure and temperature gauges neatly
mounted below the dash. The headliner has been replaced, and
overall the interior is exceptionally tidy and clean. Even the
glove box liner has been replaced, showing the attention to detail
throughout this car.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: These Mopar Performance crate engines are known
for their turn key reliability and abundant horsepower. This
particular 360 cubic inch V8 generates a more than adequate 380
horsepower and 410 ft lbs of torque. It includes a roller cam,
double roller timing set, swirl port heads, M1 intake, cast
aluminum valve covers and an electronic ignition. It has been
finished off with the recommended 750 Holley carb and a set of
Hooker headers. The squirters and horns are hooked up plus the
battery is properly secured. Some upgrades include a nice big
aluminum radiator and Mopar electronic ignition. The underside of
the hood, fenderwells, and firewall are all neatly painted slick
and glossy just like the exterior.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The underside of the trunk lid and inside the
jamb are both painted to the same quality as the exterior. The
weatherstrip was replaced and a reproduction jack sticker was
added. Inside is a vinyl mat to protect the solid and rust free
body colored painted panels.
UNDERSIDE: It has a very clean, honest appearance. The steering,
suspension, and brake systems have all been gone through,
inspected, and are functioning properly. It's upgraded with KYB gas
shocks along with welded-in frame connectors running front to back,
helping reduce body twist and adding rigidity- especially important
with a 4-speed. The fuel tank has been replaced, and it features a
great sounding custom dual exhaust system with a crossover pipe and
Flowmaster mufflers that give it a deep muscle car tone. Looking up
at the engine, everything is clean and tidy and there's a heavy
duty scatter shield, rebuilt 4-speed trans and a dual friction
clutch. Out back is the desirable 8 3/4 rear end equipped with 3.55
Sure Grip gears, it was completely rebuilt. The floors appear to be
very solid and still retain their factory undercoating. The
underside has also been lightly detailed with a dusting of black
paint, giving it a clean presentation.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every
vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected,
test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for
sale.
CONCLUSION: From the color to the aggressive stance to its powerful
drivetrain, this Duster will sweep you off your feet. Whether
you're looking for a show worthy cruiser or a weekend street
machine, she was made to impress whether sitting in your garage or
mashing the gas pedal on the open road!
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815-385-3644 (9-5 Central)
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3.55 Sure Grip
Bucket seats
Tuff Grip wheel
Remote mirror
Extra gauges
Shift light
Tachometer
Hood scoops
Side stripes
Decals
Rear spoiler
Rally wheels
Dual mirrors
Rallye wheels
Radial tires
Vinyl top
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