GOLD DUSTER first year??
The Plymouth Gold Duster was new for the 1972 model year. Gold Duster was a trim and appearance package on the base Duster model (VL). The highlight of the package was the, also new for 1972, canopy vinyl top. The vinyl top was free as part of the package. In addition to the canopy vinyl top, the Gold Duster also included drip rail moldings, gold rear deck stripe, available gold body side stripe, Deluxe wheel covers with whitewall tires on 14"x5.5" wheels, carpeting, vinyl interior trim, and "Gold Duster" decals on the front fenders. The package sales code was A64. The following picture shows a reprint of the 1972 Gold Duster announcement ad with additional details.