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73 Space Duster 26k 225 Auto Cal. Desert Rust Free 2nd Owner on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:26000 Color: White /
 Green
Location:

Vashon, Washington, United States

Vashon, Washington, United States
Body Type:2 DOOR HARDTOP
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:225 6 CYL. AUTOMATIC
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
VIN: VL29C38481914 Year: 1973
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Plymouth
Model: Duster
Trim: SPACE DUSTER
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: REAR
Mileage: 26,000
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: NONE
Interior Color: Green
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I bought this from the estate of the original owner who lived in the desert climate of San Bernardino County, California. 


She drove it very few miles. It still has original muffler and shocks, seat doesn't sag, so mileage seems realistic. Runs 
flawlessly, even with Cal smog equipment hooked up. Trans is perfect, suspension and body tight. Drum brakes are 
OK but not modern in any way. AC is intact and compressor turns over, but needs refill of refrigerant, which is the now 
rare Freon.

The repaint is mediocre, but the body is very straight except for small signs of body work on right rear quarter panel. 
There is no evident damage seen from the inside of the trunk. Underbody is absolutely perfect, no snow in the desert. 
Glass is fine except a slight arc of wear from one wiper, since replaced. All systems work except stock radio. Floor
pans under carpet are pristine.

I recently drove this a few hundred miles just for fun; got 24 MPG. Car is slow but  amazingly smooth. The 225 
is a legendary engine for durability; it uses no oil or coolant. What it needs for more zip is milling the head to raise 
the compressionfrom a really low 7.6:1, and a switch to the 2bbl carb used on later models. That requires a different 
manifold. The Torqueflite tranny can handle any amount of horsepower, and is flawless. So putting a V-8 in there is 
very straightforward.

I will have the 15" Rallye wheels for sale separately, unless Buy It Now is used. You can price the wheels with trim 
rings at Wheels Vintique--at a grand they aren't cheap. Tires are Goodyears in great shape. The base Duster has  
a 4" stud pattern; to put on modern wheels the axles have to be changed. That would also be a good time to put on 
front disc brakes. This car has the smallest rear axle (7.25)so a V-8 would also require the larger Mopar axle, which 
is cheap and plentiful.

If I kept it, I'd paint it, do the disc brakes, wheels and axles, and maybe gussy up the six--it really is a pleasant little 
motor. But a 360 V-8 would be ideal. Consider this car as the foundation for your own personal choices. Any money 
you put in would certainly come back to you. I would mention that Haggerty appraises this car at $7800. My reserve is
way less!

Car is on Vashon Island WA, near Seattle. I might drive it to you if it's not a zillion miles away.

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