1972 Duster Benchmark unrestored vehicle sold for $75k + auction fees

The Wise validation number 0224-3474 pertains to the registration of a 1972 Plymouth Duster, which is classified as an unrestored Benchmark vehicle. This automobile holds the distinction of being the 336,166th entry in our global vehicle registry. #classic #mmcdetroit #mopar #classiccars #detroit #americanmuscle #plymouth

[@johncornell3665]

You dont see something like this very often. Thanks for presenting

[@moparnut6286]

Can't wait for more reference info on the A body's.

[@davemoore9959]

Very correct car. However, a few things need to be pointed out. According to the fender tag this vehicle was built stripe delete. V88 denotes rear transverse stripe delete. V68 denotes side stripe delete. Those 340 call outs are 73 only. I believe the plug wires are NOS date code correct not assembly line. This particular car was born with black sidewall E-70 14's code T77 and would be found at bottom of build sheet. Also of note is the heater blower motor which was painted black on a smooth motor casing which led to the paint falling off very shortly after vehicle delivery due to very poor adhesion. Traces of this black paint can be found in crevices at end of motor. Nice to see the painted coolant bypass hose still intact, the blue anodized ECU signifying built in rev limiter for manual cars. Automatics got the gold anodized unit. One can only wonder if the idle stop solenoid continues to function since they were notorious for the plunger sticking after just a few months. This device was installed to combat engine run on or "dieseling" after engine was shutoff by allowing the primary butterflies to close completely. The "25" decal on power brake booster is often mistaken as the last 2 digits of the booster. It is actually the last 2 digits of the master cylinder. One other area to note is the "welded" washer center face of K frame which can be found on every 72 Duster340 which told workers it was to be a "340" K-frame due to the standard sway bar brackets. Thanks for posting Dave!

[@4spdragtop]

Thanks for chiming in Dave! Appreciate your knowledge. Very cool car!

[@jimklees1309]

It's worth what someone will pay for it in the end.👍

[@capricetony]

Love to know the history on this one, my first car was a 1972 Duster 318 in Winchester Gray, only color rarer than that was black.

[@joedepoto]

And my car GF3 Amber Sherwood Metallic is the most common!😮

[@kjkiely4101]

Excellent- I noticed this doesn’t have the cowl to fender braces like I asked you about. Interesting!

[@briantate401]

Dont find them like this every day some never see one in a life time and yes please more A bodys i wouldnt take all the money in the world for the few im blessed with calling mine thanks for showing this one

[@PecanRanch]

That is a gem

[@donhathaway3234]

O way that’s the original ballast resistor! 😁

[@christopher5585]

I love Mopar A Bodies, but $83k ? The new owner will not get anything close to what he paid for it when he wants to sell. The fact that this 340 Duster has been garage stored and unabused for 50+ years is the main reason for it's high price.

[@r.hill.2369]

Love the level of originality. What a find!

[@bobgrim9605]

duster side stripe was a Twister feature only

[@will7its]

Could use some video of the whole car....otherwise very nice

[@dirtlump]

I own a 1969 Charger R/T SE / X9 Black /V1X / V88 in very similar unrestored fine original condition on a B23 '68 build date, and I have enjoyed the learning curve I've gained following along with your video authentications. Suffice to say.... thus far all I've been able to find not original on mine is the Alternator dates from later in 1969 ? so probably changed early on, albeit, still with the original 'circle' rear brg in place. Curious as to the usage of the term 'benchmark' example added to survivor ? and wondering at what percentage of originality that applies, but guessing 100% ?

[@wiliamkirkpatrick1532]

Fuel line does not appear to be original.

[@scotttracey3748]

Not worth $75K dollars. Maybe $25 k that's all it's worth.

[@harryjohnson8605]

Amazing. So many of these Duster were Saturday night disaster. Junk yard scrap.

[@ronwade2206]

😅🎉😂 whee!

[@Lakeman3211]

And the original battery is still working!

[@christopher5361]

Cool car but a 21K mile Chrysler product is basically a 3 year-old hamster. They used the bare minimum amount of metal and plastic to hold them together. You better be careful opening both doors of a convertible at the same time.

[@pauldecker3218]

I guess I should worry that my 69 Barracuda will fall apart.

[@gregorylyon1004]

Not worth $75K dollars. That car is a torsion bar front end car. This car didn't cost $5K dollars brand new. What a rip off.