Vehicle Description
A restored 1972 Plymouth Duster with a 375+ hp V8 and A/C interior
would easily be worth the affordable price alone. But then when you
see that this is a special Gold Duster, with lots of nice upgrades,
then you realize you've discovered one of the best deals in classic
Mopars.
This golden coupe truly is precious metal. After all, you don't get
to see too many Chrysler A-bodies from this era anymore, and it's
even more rare to see them restored to this standard. As a true
Gold Duster, it has been treated to a respray of the original shade
of Gold Leaf. And making sure this modern clearcoat has the best
canvas possible there has been special attention paid to making
this hardtop look like one of the best cars to ever come out of
Chrysler's Hamtramck plant. But more than just great sheetmetal,
the attraction also is in the details. This features the correct
gold canopy vinyl roof, factory wheel covers, and the mirror-like
bumpers have the great form-fitting appearance that came before
federal regulations. All of this makes for a gold-standard classic
that had you hooked even before you find out what other driver
friendly upgrades are included.
When you open the door, the tan interior can be deceptively well
upgraded. If that sounds odd, just take a look at the seats. The
original bench was converted to comfortable front buckets with a
center console in-between. But it might be hard to notice this
upgrade at first, because the materials and pattern follow closely
to what came from the factory. Still, we all know they never has
conveniences like cup holders in '72. Another great hidden upgrade
is the air conditioning is now running modem R134a, and the
controls are concealed in the glovebox. In fact, the most
noticeable modern upgrade will be the AM/FM/CD stereo. But as you
slip behind the wheel, it's a pure classic car experience. You get
the factory three-spoke steering wheel w/power steering, and beyond
that, the original style dashboard offers a surprisingly complete
array of gauges.
One look at the engine bay, and you can tell the original slant-six
has been given a major upgrade. When you lift the hood you will see
some serious Mopar power. It's a 360 cubic-inch V8 that was fully
rebuilt at Kings Speed Shop in 2007. It includes a .30 over kit,
balanced and blueprinted bottom end, Mopar performance intake,
four-barrel carburetor, and plenty more. The full package is rated
at 378 horsepower. Making sure this enhanced V8 package gets all
its power reliable to the ground is a stout A904 Torqueflite
three-speed automatic that was rebuilt at the same time as the
motor, and this feeds the strong Yukon gear in the rear end. Also,
take some time to look at the undercarriage photos. Not only will
you see a very clean car, but also you'll spot upgrades like new
bushings, new bearings, a thick sway bar, and front disc
brakes.
This coupe already has an impressive story to tell. But you'll love
it even more considering it comes with all the right docs, like the
factory buildsheet, original warranty card, owner's manual, build
receipts, and restoration photos. Affordable and amazing classics
like this don't come around too often, and they never stay
available long, so you might not get a second chance at this one.
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