Hemmings Top 32 Cars to Restore

[DSTR 340]

I just thought that other members might find this interesting. Hemmings came out with a list of the 32 best cars to restore. It was nice to see an A-body recognized along with many other obvious Mopars.


http://www.hemmings.com/hcc/stories/2010/06/01/hmn_feature2.html
Plymouth Duster -- 1970-'73
If you love Mopars but can't afford a 'Cuda, Charger, Challenger or similar muscle-type model, here's the next best thing. Dusters are easy to work on, supported by numerous specialists and parts suppliers, and because they were mass-produced in big numbers, they are easy to find, with many well-used examples being offered for sale everywhere. Prices, however, are starting to climb, as fans get pushed out of the higher priced segment of the Mopar hobby, so Dusters (and Demons) are seen as the next-best thing. The 340 model is the most desirable, but expect to find mostly 318 V-8 cars for sale.

 

[OneOfMany]

"Chevrolet Nova -- 1968-'70
This model Nova is the Duster equivalent for Chevy fans."

Nice lol..

Grant

 

[HemiEd]

Plymouth Barracuda 1967-'69
Although reproduction body panels aren't as readily available as they are for the 1970-'74 E-body Barracuda, more and more parts are being reproduced each year. Factory-correct interiors are now available, along with other trim items, making restoration of these good-looking pony cars a bit easier than before.

All mechanical parts are available, including a long list of aftermarket performance parts. Prices on project cars still hover in the $3,000 to $6,000 range, depending on body style. The fastback body seems to be the most desirable, and with E-body values beyond the reach of young enthusiasts, these Barracudas make a fine alternative.

 

[mopardrt]

he said expect to find 318 v8 model dusters for sale hahah try slant sixes with a few v8s

 

[340plot]

man, after reading that, it makes me feel alot better about the level of work i am doing to my numbers matching 73 340- 4 speed duster!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RustyRatRod]

he said expect to find 318 v8 model dusters for sale hahah try slant sixes with a few v8s

Yeah really. People are wishin for 318 cars. They ain't out there much.

 

[Asktoro]

I'm personally kind of annoyed, every time i decide to try to hunt a car it suddenly becomes popular. Remember back when stacy davis did that cougar? Yeah..... low end muscle car and all of sudden it got popular lucky this was after i bought one.... now i want a duster or demon because cudas and the like is ridiculously priced due to barret jackson air heads... now im starting to see car magazines hype up dusters and demons... car craft already has one, mr.norm did one.... next thing you know some sonofabitch is gonna get a huge head thinking his mass produced car is a gold mine and try to get 20k for it when it needs everything...... exaggration but you get my point. ******* hollywood and car builders

 

[ValerianMagnum]

72-74 challengers and cudas are wort to restore ...and any Dart sport 73-76 or duster 73-76 is good too .. it doesnt stop in 1973 or so .. i dont agree with that , my car is a 76 and its extremely rare compared to a 73-74 dart sport or duster 318 ...

 

[78kitcar]

72-74 challengers and cudas are wort to restore ...and any Dart sport 73-76 or duster 73-76 is good too .. it doesnt stop in 1973 or so .. i dont agree with that , my car is a 76 and its extremely rare compared to a 73-74 dart sport or duster 318 ...

I agree with everything you say.......BUT remember rare DOES NOT MEAN DESIREABLE!. For example i have a 78 volare kitcar only 247 cars ever produced i have 1 of 33 know to exist(per galin) it is one of the rarest cars chrysler ever made but would only bring 12 to 14k on a good day.

 

[ValerianMagnum]

BUT remember rare DOES NOT MEAN DESIREABLE.. true .. but i dont like when they put a side the 74 and up dusters or dart sport .. 20 years ago dusters and demon where nothing ... but now a demon 340 or a duster 340 is a big thing , i bought a dart sport and 2 73 and up dusters .. and trust me i loved them as hell .. i dont listen to these comparaisons .. i have myself a 74 cuda , and i prefer my duster even if its a BAD year ( stupid thing ) my 2 cents ...

 

[jefcharger]

Due to this thread, I think I will hold on a little longer to my 318 Duster..lol
I bought the car because the resto of my 69 Charger was taking 'a little' more time than expected...But over the years I have began to appreciate the car as much as the charger and even got married in it last year, so I don't think I will ever sell it....