Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller cars_442
The short-lived Duster was available between 1970 and 1976, and despite the production years suggesting a disappointing performance, this isn't the case.
The Duster was a hit, with the carmaker producing over 217,000 units during the first year on the market alone. Eventually, Plymouth built more than 1.3 million Dusters in just six years on the market.
The Duster had almost everything customers wanted, including decent engines, a reduced weight, and a very compelling starting price. The Duster could be had for just $2,172 if customers ordered the base model, while the more popular 340 was available for $2,547.
A 1972 Duster made its way to eBay earlier this week, looking for a new home after spending decades on the side of the road. The car comes with a mysterious history, as seller cars_442 claims the car is a barn find.
In theory, it looks like this Duster was recovered from a barn but is now sitting in what looks to be a junkyard, surrounded by other classics, also abandoned for years. The Duster presumably fixes the original blue paint, though I wouldn't be surprised if this is no longer the finish that came with the car when it rolled off the assembly lines.
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out the car comes in a rough shape. The lack of information doesn't provide us with a closer look at the metal's condition, but it's safe to assume the floors and the trunk pan are already wrecked by rust. The body looks good, exhibiting occasional rust problems. It's far from becoming a rust bucket but requires urgent repairs due to many years of sitting.
The interior looks exactly like you'd expect it to look on an abandoned car. The seats are wrecked, but everything in the cabin appears to still be there. The dash isn't cut, which could be a sign that the Duster did not serve as a donor for other projects.
The engine bay comes with information that's almost impossible to decrypt without an in-person inspection. The Duster rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine, and while I'm sure many people would walk away due to the lazy engine choice, I'm certain the mill no longer starts and runs. As a result, you can go for a restomod and install a more powerful V8 – a 340 would fit the project like a glove if you already have the engine around.
The selling price isn't surprising. The seller posted the car on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction so the highest bidder could take it home when the digital fight ends. The current top offer is $500, and I don't expect it to increase too much, considering the car's overall shape. The auction winner will have to drive their trailer to Olney, Illinois.
The Duster had almost everything customers wanted, including decent engines, a reduced weight, and a very compelling starting price. The Duster could be had for just $2,172 if customers ordered the base model, while the more popular 340 was available for $2,547.
A 1972 Duster made its way to eBay earlier this week, looking for a new home after spending decades on the side of the road. The car comes with a mysterious history, as seller cars_442 claims the car is a barn find.
In theory, it looks like this Duster was recovered from a barn but is now sitting in what looks to be a junkyard, surrounded by other classics, also abandoned for years. The Duster presumably fixes the original blue paint, though I wouldn't be surprised if this is no longer the finish that came with the car when it rolled off the assembly lines.
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out the car comes in a rough shape. The lack of information doesn't provide us with a closer look at the metal's condition, but it's safe to assume the floors and the trunk pan are already wrecked by rust. The body looks good, exhibiting occasional rust problems. It's far from becoming a rust bucket but requires urgent repairs due to many years of sitting.
The interior looks exactly like you'd expect it to look on an abandoned car. The seats are wrecked, but everything in the cabin appears to still be there. The dash isn't cut, which could be a sign that the Duster did not serve as a donor for other projects.
The engine bay comes with information that's almost impossible to decrypt without an in-person inspection. The Duster rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine, and while I'm sure many people would walk away due to the lazy engine choice, I'm certain the mill no longer starts and runs. As a result, you can go for a restomod and install a more powerful V8 – a 340 would fit the project like a glove if you already have the engine around.
The selling price isn't surprising. The seller posted the car on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction so the highest bidder could take it home when the digital fight ends. The current top offer is $500, and I don't expect it to increase too much, considering the car's overall shape. The auction winner will have to drive their trailer to Olney, Illinois.
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