This unrestored, original 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 shows 37,827 actual miles and still wears its factory coat of TX9 Formal Black. The original, numbers matching 340 Engine and 727 Automatic Transmission are also present and accounted for. This Duster is documented by not one, but two broadcast sheets. The sheets and the original fender tag confirm that this car is factory as a black with white tail panel stripe. The codes call out the high performance 340 4bbl with manual steering, power brakes with front discs, the optimal combination for road handling and control.
The interior is stock appearing and factory original with only a couple of nods to modernity. The R11 Music Master AM radio was set aside in favor of a Bluetooth equipped AM/FM head unit and near rear speakers. The original rear speaker tray and radio are included in the sale. The rear Mopar shocks were also replaced in the late 1970's with radial tire friendly units. The V5X rub strips were also substituted out in favor of V6W White Longitude Sports Stripes. The car retains its original TX9 paint.
In addition to multiple broadcast sheets the car's history is chronicled by a complete book of history dating back to the first owner; includes the original sales order and receipts. Unlike many "barn finds" or "survivors", this unrestored original 340 Duster runs, drives, and everything works.
Decoding of Fender Tag: Bottom to Top, Left to Right
Code Description
E55 340-4 Barrel 69-73
D34 TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
VS29
V = Plymouth Duster
S = Special
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
H2B
H = 340 240HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL
2 = 1972
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
396152 Sequence Number '396152'
TX9 Paint Code: Black / Black Velvet
C6X9 Trim Grade/Style/Color
C = Comfort Grade
6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats
X9 = Black
TX9 Upper Door Frame: Black / Black Velvet
419 Date Built: 4 / 19 / 1972
240036 Order Number: 240036
TX9 Roof Type OR Color: Black / Black Velvet
U Built to Specifications for USA Order
B51 Power Assisted Brakes
C56 Bucket Seats 1972 up
M21 Roof Drip Rail Moldings
N23 Electronic Ignition 72 only
N41 Dual Exhaust w/o Tips
N42 Chrome Dual Exhaust Tips
R11 Music Master Radio AM
V5X Black - Moldings - Protective Insert Body Side
V8W Transverse Stripe - White
EN2 End of Codes Assembly Line 2
