1976 Plymouth Trail Duster Sport

Description

Before the term SUV was coined in the early 1970s, the multi-purpose vehicle market offered limited options with the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Bronco, and a smattering of Jeeps. Chrysler, watching from a distance, treaded a new path to enter the MPV market introducing their own line of full-size off-roaders - the Dodge Ramcharger AW100 and the Plymouth Trail Duster PW100. These two off-roaders were based on their half-ton pickup, the Dodge W100 and the Plymouth PW100 four-wheel drive. These Mopars differed from the segment-leading Blazer - the Mopar came standard with a collapsible soft top, with a hard top being optional. Given the utility of the trucks, many have been lost to the sands of time, leaving highly original examples, like this Plymouth Trail Duster, as a true rarity on the road today. 

Highlights

• Displaying only 19,459 miles at the time of listing

• Finished in Light Gold and White over a Tan vinyl interior

• Powered by a 318 cu-in V8 with a dual-barrel carburetor rated at 150 horsepower mated to the optional Torqueflite automatic transmission

• Four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case

• Optional removable hardtop

• Rides on its original Goodyear Tracker A/T 10-15LT-B raised white letter tires

• Sports Package includes:

  • Sports medallions

  • Simulated wood grain vinyl applique

  • Bright taillight bezels

  • Bright hubcaps

  • Deluxe front bucket seats

  • Lockable floor console with removable styrofoam cooler

• A highly original example, still retaining its original stickers on the valve cover

Features

• Power steering

• Power front disc brakes

• 3.55:1 axle ratio

• Electronic ignition

• Air conditioning

• Pneumatic assist for lifting the rear tailgate glass

• White spoke steel wheels

• Manual windows

• AM radio

• Door-mounted map pockets

• Simulated woodgrain interior trim

• Three-passenger rear bench seat

• Chrome bumpers

• Rear hitch

• Pivoting vent windows

Known Imperfections

• Minor dent on the passenger front fender

• Minor paint chips

• Minor dent in the hard top on the driver's side, mid-way down the edge

• Small imperfection on the passenger side of the hood in the corner

Included

• Copies of Old Cars and Vintage Truck magazines where this Plymouth was featured on the cover

• Original, unused spare wheel

• Jack

• Spare set of keys

Ownership History

This 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster Sport was initially sold at Sankey Motor Company of Delta, Colorado, and was retained by the original owner until 2017, when the current owner acquired it in the same small town it has been since new. 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $750. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.