About Jesse Moser Expertise I specialize in the Plymouth Duster from 1970 to 1973, allthough 1974 through 1976 Dusters are nearly identical. 340s, Twisters, Feather Dusters (the cars!), whatever "A" body Duster you have, I can probably give you some info.
Experience I own a 1973 Duster with the Twister options package. I've been searching for information on this specific car since 1995 and have acquired much general and specific knowledge in the process.
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Question I own an original 1976 Plymouth Duster with a factory hi perf (e-58) optioned 360. I've been told by a few people that this car is "rare" because of the 360. I know 76 Had a low Production number due to the introduction of the volare/aspen. Do you know just how many 360 dusters where built?
Answer Corey, sorry it took so long to reply to you, I thought I had sent you one reply already. What you know is right, 76 Dusters are already rare because they were being replaced. The only numbers I have, which are the best I have come across, only give total 1976 Duster production, which was 34,681. In 1974, 1.141% of the Dusters produced were 360s. For 1975, that number was 1.183%. If we apply that to 1976 production numbers, that's about 400 cars produced for the 76 model year with 360 CID engines. Again, I could be close, or I could be very wrong, but it gives you an idea of some kind. Sorry I can't give you a better idea, but after about 1972, nobody really seems to care. I have yet to find a breakdown for 73 production beyond the 340s. The information is simply not available. I do encourage you to keep looking, though. You might look up a man by the name of Galen Govier. He makes his living decoding VIN numbers, fender tags, and looking over restored vehicles for certification. he does charge a fair bit of money, but if you really need to know, it could be worthwhile.
I hope I have given you at least some direction. Good Luck and Mopar to ya!
