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1972 Plymouth Duster 340

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 14, 2026.

$47,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $43,000, 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
Automatic
Chassis
VS29H2B298151
Condition
Excellent (2)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, 12% 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
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
1972 Plymouth Duster 340Mecum, March 21, 2026MecumMarch 21, 2026$38,000
1972 Plymouth DusterMecum, July 11, 2025MecumJuly 11, 2025$19,000
1972 Plymouth Duster 340Mecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$20,000
Modified 1973 Plymouth Duster 340Bring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$11,000
1973 Plymouth DusterMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$22,000
1973 Plymouth Valiant Scamp V8Bring a Trailer, May 12, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 12, 2026$15,125