1976 Plymouth Duster Feather review from North America
"Buy it cheap, good mechanics, general construction is awful"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Frame cracked in half so I had to weld it up.
Low oil pressure at idle, needs oil pump.
Generally poor construction.
General comments?
Bought this car for $20 after it had been sitting behind a barn since 1987.
Threw in a battery, gas down the carb, and it fired right up.
Whole body is rotted to hell. But it was a foot in the ground for 20 years.
Really gets the looks, fun car. Interesting to drive with no power steering or power brakes.
$20 well spent cause it gets and unbeleivable 31 mpg.
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| Ol' Reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1976 |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.7L Slant Six Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 197000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 199000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2007 |