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

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  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell36652 ай бұрын

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

  • @moparnut6286
    @moparnut62862 ай бұрын

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

  • @davemoore9959
    @davemoore99592 ай бұрын

    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

    @4spdragtop

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @briantate401
    @briantate4012 ай бұрын

    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

  • @kjkiely4101
    @kjkiely4101Ай бұрын

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

  • @capricetony
    @capricetony2 ай бұрын

    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

    @joedepoto

    25 күн бұрын

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

  • @jimklees1309
    @jimklees13092 ай бұрын

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

  • @PecanRanch
    @PecanRanch2 ай бұрын

    That is a gem

  • @christopher5585
    @christopher55852 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @donhathaway3234
    @donhathaway3234Ай бұрын

    O way that’s the original ballast resistor! 😁

  • @r.hill.2369
    @r.hill.23692 ай бұрын

    Love the level of originality. What a find!

  • @bobgrim9605
    @bobgrim9605Ай бұрын

    duster side stripe was a Twister feature only

  • @will7its
    @will7its2 ай бұрын

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

  • @dirtlump
    @dirtlump2 ай бұрын

    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
    @wiliamkirkpatrick15322 ай бұрын

    Fuel line does not appear to be original.

  • @scotttracey3748
    @scotttracey37482 ай бұрын

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

  • @harryjohnson8605
    @harryjohnson86052 ай бұрын

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

  • @Lakeman3211
    @Lakeman32112 ай бұрын

    And the original battery is still working!

  • @ronwade2206
    @ronwade22062 ай бұрын

    😅🎉😂 whee!

  • @christopher5361
    @christopher53612 ай бұрын

    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

    @pauldecker3218

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @gregorylyon1004
    @gregorylyon10042 ай бұрын

    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.