This Plymouth Duster got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1973 Plymouth Duster is finished in Rallye Red over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 225ci slant-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The car features a vinyl roof and Gold Duster graphics, the Spacemaker package with a folding rear seat, an AM radio, and power steering and brakes. The car was built in Hamtramck, Michigan and originally delivered to Cooper Motors in Hayward, California, and it was acquired by the seller out of Ohio in 2017. Subsequent work included refinishing the wheels and replacing the ignition components and tires. This Duster is now offered at no reserve a window sticker, a set of hubcaps, and a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Duster

The body is finished in Rallye Red and features Gold Duster graphics and a black vinyl roof. The seller states that the car was damaged in a parking-lot incident in 1993 that necessitated repairs on the left-rear quarter panel, and noted flaws include scratches, dings, and fading on portions of the finish as depicted in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Duster

Steel wheels were refinished in black by the seller and are fitted with BFGoodrich white-letter tires. A set of removed hubcaps are included in the sale. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is performed by power-assisted drums at all four corners.

No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Duster

The interior features vinyl split-back bench seat with pleated inserts and adjustable headrests and accompanied by a matching dashboard, carpet, and trim treatments. The car is equipped with the Space Duster package, which adds a fold-down rear bench, and equipment includes an AM radio, pop-out rear quarter windows, and lap belts. Tears are visible on the front and rear seats as viewed in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Duster

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a woodgrain instrument cluster housing a 120-mph speedometer, a display with warning lights, and gauges for voltage, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer indicates 97k miles, though true mileage is unknown. The windshield wipers are inoperative according to the seller.

No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Duster

The 225ci RG slant-six is equipped with a single barrel carburetor, and power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. According to the seller, the battery cables and spark plugs were replaced in 2021.

No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Duster

Additional photos showing the suspension, chassis, and driveline, as well as underbody corrosion are presented in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Duster

The window sticker lists factory specifications and options along with a total price of $3,248.05. Additional items accompanying the car include manufacturer’s literature and period photos of the car.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $10,900 by DrBigBearPhD
Auction Ended November 14, 2021 at 2:17PM PT
Bids 36
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Seller: scottgvt
Location: Cygnet, Ohio 43413
Listing Details
  • Chassis: VL29C3B467826
  • 97k Indicated Miles, TMU
  • 225ci Inline-Six
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Rallye Red w/ Black Vinyl Roof
  • Black Vinyl Upholstery
  • Gold Duster Graphics
  • Spacemaker Folding Rear Seat
  • Power Steering and Brakes
  • AM Radio
  • Window Sticker
  • Set of Removed Hubcaps
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #59556