72 Duster - What's it worth and best place to sell - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

My father-in-law has a 72 Duster that his mom bought brand new in 1971. She drove it for about 2 years then she started to have some troubles so the car didn't get driven much after that. The car has seen 2 winters and has always always been kept in the garage. It's no hot rod, but the car is solid solid solid. I few spots of rust that will clean up with a wire wheel, and that is it. Still has the original Bias Ply Goodyear tires. Paint is good but isn't the greatest color. 318 / torqueflight automatic. It's a grandma car, but because it has such a solid body it would be a great start for anybody wanting to restore or make a toy out of it.

(IMG:http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/StanIROCZ/Duster/DSC02923.jpg)

more pictures here: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/StanIROCZ/Duster/

It hasn't been driven since 1990 and currently does not run. While in high school the brother-in-law decided he wanted to "fix it up" and chopped the brake lines, fuel lines, and exhaust. I don't think it would take much to get it running. I tried once, but ran out of time and never took another crack at it. I guess I don't think the seller would mind it not running that much since he would probably want to drop his own driveline in it. IMO, the solid chassis would be the most attractive part of this car.

The current economic condititions have hit the in-laws pretty hard here and they would like to sell it. I offered to use my internet skills to help.

Just wondering how much this car might be worth and suggestions on the best way to market the car and sell it. A Duster isn't exactly cream of the crop but I was wondering if I open this up to a national market (such as ebay) if I might attract more $$ from the builders. Fixing rust takes lots of time or costs lots of money. This car does not have that. I'm afraid the local market might not be the best for selling this because Detroit has been hit esp hard for the past couple years.

Just looking for other thoughts / experiences...

This post has been edited by StanIROCZ: Nov 3 2008, 02:18 AM

StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Nov 3 2008, 01:24 AM Post #1
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	My father-in-law has a 72 Duster that his mom bought brand new in 1971. She drove it for about 2 years then she started to have some troubles so the car didn't get driven much after that. The car has seen 2 winters and has always always been kept in the garage. It's no hot rod, but the car is solid solid solid. I few spots of rust that will clean up with a wire wheel, and that is it. Still has the original Bias Ply Goodyear tires. Paint is good but isn't the greatest color. 318 / torqueflight automatic. It's a grandma car, but because it has such a solid body it would be a great start for anybody wanting to restore or make a toy out of it. (IMG:http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/StanIROCZ/Duster/DSC02923.jpg) more pictures here: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/StanIROCZ/Duster/ It hasn't been driven since 1990 and currently does not run. While in high school the brother-in-law decided he wanted to "fix it up" and chopped the brake lines, fuel lines, and exhaust. I don't think it would take much to get it running. I tried once, but ran out of time and never took another crack at it. I guess I don't think the seller would mind it not running that much since he would probably want to drop his own driveline in it. IMO, the solid chassis would be the most attractive part of this car. The current economic condititions have hit the in-laws pretty hard here and they would like to sell it. I offered to use my internet skills to help. Just wondering how much this car might be worth and suggestions on the best way to market the car and sell it. A Duster isn't exactly cream of the crop but I was wondering if I open this up to a national market (such as ebay) if I might attract more $$ from the builders. Fixing rust takes lots of time or costs lots of money. This car does not have that. I'm afraid the local market might not be the best for selling this because Detroit has been hit esp hard for the past couple years. Just looking for other thoughts / experiences... This post has been edited by StanIROCZ: Nov 3 2008, 02:18 AM

rpoz-29 View Member Profile	Nov 4 2008, 12:51 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22	I'm no Mopar guy, but I know what I would do. First, I would get it running. Change all the fluids, fix the brakes, take a look at the AC even. I've always had trouble trying to sell cars that don't run. I have no idea what it would be worth, but I've seen stock Chevy Vegas bringing $3500-$5000. I might even try to find a set of rally wheels and a set of raised white letter tires for it. Something that makes it look a little sporty, while keeping the car itself all stock. And find all the documentation you can, and advertise that you still have the original tires. Good luck.