1972 Plymouth Duster 'Mopar Missile'

1972 Plymouth Duster in Parenthood, Movie, 1989

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Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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CougarTim ◊ 2016-06-03 00:20	The 'Mopar Missile' started as a 1972 Plymouth Duster (later updated to look like a 1973): Allpar wrote A top-flight team of engineers and racing professionals created the Mopar Missile, a Chrysler-sponsored Pro Stock Plymouth Duster. The car came to life in 1972 and campaigned at major drag strips around the country, winning 11 out of 14 major NHRA events in 1973. When Chrysler cut back on its racing program in 1974, the Mopar Missile was transferred to driver Don Carlton along with the test cars in progress and parts; Stewart Pomeroy of Tampa, Florida bought the car from Don Carlton, and later sold it. The Mopar Missile spent some years in Don Garlits’ museum before returning to active racing. Don Garlits is a Florida native, consistent with this movie's filming locations. http://www.allpar.com/racing/missile/missile.html

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◊ 2016-06-03 00:20

The 'Mopar Missile' started as a 1972 Plymouth Duster (later updated to look like a 1973):

Allpar wrote A top-flight team of engineers and racing professionals created the Mopar Missile, a Chrysler-sponsored Pro Stock Plymouth Duster. The car came to life in 1972 and campaigned at major drag strips around the country, winning 11 out of 14 major NHRA events in 1973.

When Chrysler cut back on its racing program in 1974, the Mopar Missile was transferred to driver Don Carlton along with the test cars in progress and parts; Stewart Pomeroy of Tampa, Florida bought the car from Don Carlton, and later sold it. The Mopar Missile spent some years in Don Garlits’ museum before returning to active racing.

Don Garlits is a Florida native, consistent with this movie's filming locations.

http://www.allpar.com/racing/missile/missile.html

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1972 Plymouth Duster 'Mopar Missile'

1972 Plymouth Duster in Parenthood, Movie, 1989

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