Numbers Matching 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

1972 Plymouth Duster 340

VIN: VS29H2B253492
For sale: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
This is a numbers matching, 340 - Auto, 1972 Plymouth Duster 340. This is a great unrestored mostly unmolested survivor. I bought this car 14 years ago and it has sit in my shop and has been driven very little, I had the intention of restoring the car but as with most of us time has been short. This would be an extremely easy restoration since there is no body damage and the only rust on it is surface rust and absolutely no rust through, I have went over this car with a magnet and it will stick to every panel and place you could think of that there would be rust or bondo. This is not a perfect car since it has 45 years of scratches dings and paint fade. If you are looking to restore, this is a great candidate, if you are looking for an original this would also be a great candidate but it does have patina. I will list below some of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly that I can see.
THE GOOD
Solid panels, no rust through, numbers matching drivetrain, nice interior and carpet, bucket seats with console, runs and drives good, power steering, Sure grip differential, High Impact FY1 Lemon Twist color, original jack still with car. I am guessing it has a fairly new vinyl top or a very good original, I will assume the former.
THE BAD
I believe the engine has been rebuilt at one time because it is the wrong color, its painted hemi orange but its original color is Chrysler Industrial Blue, it has blue paint on the oil pan and under the orange. The breather is a 1970/1971 breather pan with the original 1972 lid, 1972 should be a single snorkel breather. The bucket seats and console are not original to the car, it should be a bench seat car and the original column shift steering column is still in the car but the console shifter is complete and functions normally the bucket seats and console however are appropriate for the car.
THE UGLY
45 years of scratches, dings, and paint fade. The bumpers are not straight. The dash pad has a crack in it. There is surface rust in places but no rust through. The windshield washer tank is broken. The fan shroud is cracked, the carburetor and alternator have been replaced with rebuilt ones. A previous owner installed an aftermarket stereo and cut the dash and package shelf to install it.
I have included a photo of the fender tag, and from the online fender tag decoder the details of the original factory options are as follows:
VS29: Plymouth Valiant, Duster - Special 2 Door Sports HardtopH2B: 340 240HP (net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL1972 Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA253492: Sequence numberE55: 340 cid 4 barrel V8 275hpD34: Light Duty Automatic TransmissionFY1: Lemon Twist Exterior ColorD2X9: Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bench Seat, BlackTX9: Black Diamond Int. Door FramesC02: Build Date: December 02566890: Order numberV1X: Full Vinyl Top, BlackU: USA SpecificationsG37: OS Dual Racing MirrorsM21: Roof drip rail moldingsM25: Wide sill moldingsN23: Electronic Ignitions SystemN41: Dual ExhaustN42: Chrome Exhaust TipsR11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)V6X: Longitudinal Stripes, BlackV8X: Transverse Stripes, BlackEN2: End of Sales Codes EN2: End of Sales Codes
This is a numbers matching car with door VIN decal, rad support, transmission, and engine all having the 253492 stamp. This car is also equipped with the Chrysler 8 ¾ inch rear end with 3.23 gears and Sure Grip.
TERMS OF SALE
This is a used car and obviously has no warranty stated or implied, as-is, Buyer is responsible for arranging and paying for shipping, a Non-Refundable $1000 Deposit (cash, money order, certified bank check or bank wire only) is due within 48 hours of winning bid Pay-Pal would be fastest. Buyer must contact me within 24 hours of winning bid (501-229-4690) or the sale is void and car will be re-sold. Final Payment (cash or bank wire only... any bank checks MUST clear before vehicle is released). All bank/certified checks take time to clear the bank, so cash or bank wire transfers would be quickest. Vehicle pick-up is due within two weeks of deposit unless we come to a different agreement. If the vehicle is not picked-up within designated time unless we agree differently the sale will be voided and you will forfeit your deposit. If you or your representative would like to view the car I will be happy to accommodate. If you would like to know more about the car please feel free to call me and we can talk about it. This is a wonderful can and would be very easy to restore but it is not perfect and I have tried to be as honest and forthcoming about its good and bad qualities and there is a possibility I have missed something so please come look or call for more information. I reserve the right to end the auction early.
PAYMENT OPTIONSI will accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order - Cash (in person) - Bank Transfer Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges and arrangements are the buyer's responsibility.