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1972 Plymouth Duster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 10, 2026.

$50,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $46,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Plymouth Valiant, Duster and Scamp
Generation
Valiant, Duster and Scamp (1960 to 1976)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
VS29H2B456524
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 56 comparable sales, 19% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,000 to $38,500
Median$22,000
Sales behind it56Likely

From 56 sales of the Plymouth Valiant, Duster and Scamp (1960 to 1976) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,000 and $38,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
416-Powered 1972 Plymouth Duster 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 14, 2025$31,750
360-Powered 1972 Plymouth DusterBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$22,250
1972 PLYMOUTH DUSTER CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$19,000
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$55,000
Fuel-Injected, 383-Powered 1971 Plymouth Duster 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 24, 2026$52,000
1972 Plymouth Duster 340Mecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$43,000
1971 Plymouth DusterMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$65,000
1972 Plymouth Duster 340Mecum, March 21, 2026MecumMarch 21, 2026$38,000