BY 1971, the high-compression good times of the muscle car era were over. The industry was moving toward more efficient engines, but enthusiasts didn’t give up their super cars cold-turkey. For a couple more years, muscle cars continued to be offered, but they were simply less muscular.
The 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 was a great example. With bright color options, heavy-duty drivetrain components and a stirring four-speed transmission, it looked and sounded the part, even if its peppy small-block didn’t quite measure up to its big-inch Wedge brethren.
For the record, it was rated
