Sam Jeffus's 1973 Duster 340
My Mopar roots go back to the late ’70s, when I was given a 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury as my very first car. The Fury had a 383 Commando motor, and could easily smoke the rear tires thanks to the excessive power the car possessed.
After 3 years of burnouts & daily driving, I parted company with the Sport Fury, and drifted over to GM, where I spent 20 years restoring, showing, and racing several Chevys and a Pontiac.
Still, I never forgot about my Sport Fury and knew one day I’d come back to Mopars. That day finally arrives last year when I traded titles for this ‘73 Duster 340. In the short time since acquiring this car, it has become the best Muscle Car I have ever owned.
The Duster came from Columbus, Ohio, where it had spent its entire life since it was driven off of the Dealership’s lot as a new car! It was purchased new at Westland Chrysler/Plymouth on November 2, 1972 for $3,676.92 as listed on the original Bill of Sale and other dealership papers that came with the car.
The Duster has the HP 340 engine, with upgrades in cam, intake, stall converter, carb, headers, manual valve body 727, and is backed up with a 4.10 gear set.
Since recently joining CMPT, I am looking forward to showing, cruising, and racing with the Club! I really am looking forward to helping out with the 4th straight TMCCC trophy!
Sam Jeffus