Jun 10, 2023  •  For Sale  •  11 Comments

Matching Numbers: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

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The mid-size muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was quickly followed by a similar (but smaller) push in the 1970s in the compact market segment. For example, Chevy had the Nova SS 350 (and 396) which led to the Plymouth Duster 340 in 1970. That’s when Chrysler introduced the Duster as a fastback version of the Valiant (which was joined by the Dodge Demon and Demon 340). The seller’s car looks as though it could be an older restoration or perhaps even a survivor as the powertrain has numbers that match. A tip from Mitchell G., this Mopar is in Rutherford, New Jersey, and is available here on craigslist for $20,000.

Introduced in 1968, the Chrysler small-block 340 cubic inch V8 was an ideal performance engine for a smaller and lighter automobile like the Duster. Yet, between then and 1973, the engine found its way into 217,000 vehicles, including Chrysler’s pony cars and some mid-sizes. 1970 would be the pinnacle for the 340, installed in more than 56,000 cars. As for the 1972 Duster 340, more than 15,000 were sold.

We’re not told much about the seller’s car other than it’s a nice driver with an automatic transmission. Only four photos are provided and one of them shows it on the back of a trailer. So perhaps this was a recent barn find that’s quickly looking for a new home. The body and paint look nice, although there is some chipping below the windshield.

The interior looks good, but the painted metal on the door panels may be getting worn. And the vehicle would present a lot better if the interior had been vacuumed before the posting of pictures. Whatever shortcoming there may be (and that’s just an assumption), the fact is that it runs well with its original engine and transmission at 100,000 miles.

Comments

  1. Big Bear 🇺🇸
    Jun 10, 2023 at 6:30pm

    4 pictures!!! Really!!! And asking $20,000 for a Duster with 100,000! Wow the seller must think people are gullible. No pictures of the engine compartment Vin or fender tag!! Is this a scam? Buyer beware!! 🐻🇺🇸

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  2. StanMember
    Jun 10, 2023 at 7:24pm

    Good eye from the bear ⚠️ 🐻

    Like 11
  3. Zen
    Jun 10, 2023 at 10:14pm

    Not a serious seller if there’s only 4 pictures.

    Like 11
  4. Henry DavisMember
    Jun 11, 2023 at 10:14am

    If it had 4spd, buckets and factory AC like the one I bought new in 1970 I’d give $30K for it in a heartbeat! (Not the “Heartbeat of America!”)

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  5. mike england
    Jun 11, 2023 at 3:25pm

    i would love to own one again to give to my dad

    Like 1
  6. Ffred
    Jun 11, 2023 at 10:02pm

    There were several 1970 and 1971’s that sold at auction Saturday. They were 340/ 4 speed cars. The black on black sold for 3750! I bought a ’68 Formula S

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    • gary
      Jun 15, 2023 at 4:26pm

      what auction?

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      • Ffred
        Jun 26, 2023 at 9:36am

        Soneff Garage in Denver

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  7. Big Loop
    Jun 12, 2023 at 7:37am

    Liberty Liberty Liberty… Liberty

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    • TRACY NEIL
      Jun 12, 2023 at 7:11pm

      Which auction were you talking about sir?? I need to check it out, please let me know,,,

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  8. PRA4SNW
    Jun 14, 2023 at 10:29am

    gone.

    Like 0

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