Vehicle Description
A good Mopar is always the best muscle car for the money. The rare
production numbers and unique touches always make them a hit today.
It gets even better on a 1972 Plymouth Duster that was born a high
performance 340 machine, and today now benefits from a Six Pack and
a four-speed to really let it live up to its performance
appearance.
The Duster had one of the most aggressive A-body designs, and the
glossy red just highlights all the angles perfectly. If you missed
the curves on the shine of the paint, then the full-length
factory-correct stripe package will help guide you across the
"kicked-up" rear fenders. Those callouts on the rear are correct;
this one was born a top-of-the line Duster package with the big
motor for the little car. So that black composite hood feels like
its earned, too. And while we'll get to the engine in a moment,
right now, this about appreciating the quality, care, and
restoration of a car that many let go too far before the car
community really started appreciating them again. So out of the
15,681 big engine Dusters produced in '72, it might be a while
before you find one again where the panels are so straight or the
chrome bumpers have such a mirror shine.
The white side stripes and black hood were actually just a preview
for the interior. There's just something about high-back white
bucket seats in Mopars that just seem to represent their era the
best. The matching rear seats and door panels look great, but this
one is also set up for real use. After all, the contrasting black
not only looks great, but it's in high-traffic areas like on the
top of the door where you rest your arm, or on the carpet that
holds your dusty shoes. But what you'll love the most is the
three-spoke steering wheel that gives you a clear view of the
heat/defrost controls and all the gauges (including the newer
Mallory oil pressure readout.) And of course, the Hurst shifter
will always get your blood pumping from the moment you right hand
grabs it.
The biggest bang for the buck was stuffing a large 340 cubic-inch
V8 into a lightweight car like the Duster. If you've never driven
one of these potent small blocks, you're in for a treat. Thanks to
triple two-barrel carbs of the famous Six Pack, it makes the most
spectacular intake wail, and the hit of torque is quite unlike any
other small block you've driven. A motor this special deserves to
be shown off, that's why it looks terrific under the hood with the
red painted engine bay coordinating with the huge air topper and
bold V8 block. Plus, the Mopar valve covers and radiator add some
nice darkness to the sea of red. You'll love getting this one out
on the road, because the four-speed manual transmission give you
complete control over the V8's powerband and really lets the dual
exhaust roar. Plus, with front disc brakes and BF Goodrich T/As on
the iconic Rallye wheels, you stay connected to the blacktop.
This is one of this iconic and rare muscle Mopars that's great for
show and go. So you don't want to let it slip by. Call now!!
