EXHIBIT 99.1



DATE:  May 3, 2007

CONTACT:
Ellen Gonda / Christina Stenson
Brunswick Group
(212) 333-3810


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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        DURA AUTOMOTIVE EVALUATES STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES FOR ATWOOD GROUP

                Company explores growth and divestiture options

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2007--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (OTC: DRRAQ),
today announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its Atwood
Mobile Products division, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana. DURA has engaged
Miller Buckfire as its exclusive financial advisor in connection with the
strategic evaluation, including solicitation of interest from prospective
acquirers of Atwood Mobile Products, Inc. In consultation with its financial
advisor, DURA will consider whether a sale or a growth strategy would maximize
Atwood's financial contribution to the company.

With 2006 sales of approximately $330 million, Atwood offers a broad range of
products to the recreation vehicle (RV), specialty vehicle and manufactured
housing markets. The division's products encompass windows and doors, specialty
glass, hardware appliances and electronics. Founded in 1909, Atwood was acquired
by automotive supplier Excel Industries, which was then acquired by DURA in
1999.

"Atwood enjoys leading market positions in each of its product categories based
on a reputation for product innovation, quality manufacturing and superior
customer service," said Larry Denton, DURA's chairman and chief executive
officer. "While the group is profitable and growing, we believe it is in the
best interests of our shareholders, customers and employees to conduct a full
review of strategic alternatives with respect to Atwood, including evaluation of
further growth alternatives and divestiture options."

Atwood provides the most extensive product line of any supplier to the
recreation vehicle industry, with more than 90 percent of the recreation
vehicles on the road today using Atwood products. The RV industry has
experienced consistent historical growth, with RV ownership currently at record
levels. Industry trends point toward significant future growth due to favorable
population demographics and increasing purchase interest.

On October 30, 2006, DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., and its domestic and
Canadian affiliates filed voluntary petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Delaware. The company and its domestic and Canadian affiliates continue to
operate their businesses as Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession.





About Miller Buckfire
Miller Buckfire is a leading independent investment bank providing strategic and
financial advisory services focusing on complex restructuring transactions,
mergers and acquisitions, and equity and debt financing. The firm was formed in
July 2002 when the financial restructuring group at Dresdner Kleinwort
Wasserstein spun off as an independent entity. Miller Buckfire's professionals
have successfully restructured more than $180 billion in debt, advised on M&A
transactions valued at over $14 billion and advised on financings involving over
$29 billion. The firm is based in New York. Additional information about Miller
Buckfire can be found at www.millerbuckfire.com.

About Atwood Mobile Products, Inc.
Atwood is a leading designer and manufacturer of a broad range of window, glass,
aluminum, appliance and electronic products for recreation vehicles (RVs),
specialty vehicles, manufactured housing and associated niche markets. Atwood's
core products include windows, doors, specialty glass products, water heaters,
furnaces, ranges, electronic control systems, converters and seating systems
designed to meet specific customer demands. Atwood provides its comprehensive
product line to a diverse set of customers including market leaders Thor
Industries, Fleetwood, Jayco, Gulfstream, Winnebago, Freightliner and Leer.
Recognized as a leading supplier to the RV, specialty vehicle and manufactured
housing industries, Atwood markets its products under its well-recognized
Atwood, Creation, Kemberly, Wedgewood, Spec-Temp, DURALeg and Levelegs brands.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Atwood has approximately 1,900 employees.

About DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., is a leading independent designer and
manufacturer of driver control systems, seating control systems, glass systems,
engineered assemblies, structural door modules and exterior trim systems for the
global automotive industry. The company is also a leading supplier of similar
products to the recreation vehicle (RV) and specialty vehicle industries. DURA
markets its automotive products to every North American, Asian and European
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and many leading Tier 1 automotive
suppliers. DURA is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich. Information about
DURA and its products is available on the Internet at www.duraauto.com.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release, as well as other statements made by DURA may contain
forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that reflect, when made, the company's
current views with respect to current events and financial performance. Such
forward-looking statements are and will be, as the case may be, subject to many
risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the company's operations and
business environment which may cause the actual results of the company to be
materially different from any future results, express or implied, by such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited
to, the following: (i) the ability of the company to continue as a going
concern; (ii) the ability of the company to operate pursuant to the terms of the
debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing facility; (iii) the company's ability to
obtain court approval with respect to motions in the chapter 11 proceeding
prosecuted by it from time to time; (iv) the ability of the company to develop,
prosecute, confirm and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with
respect to the Chapter 11 cases; (iv) risks associated with third parties
seeking and obtaining court approval to terminate or shorten the exclusivity
period for the company to propose and confirm one or more plans of
reorganization, for the appointment of a chapter 11 trustee or to convert the
cases to chapter 7 cases; (v) the ability of the company to obtain and maintain
normal terms with vendors and service providers; (vi) the company's ability to
maintain contracts that are critical to its operations; (vii) the potential
adverse impact of the Chapter 11 cases on the company's liquidity or results of
operations; (viii) the ability of the company to execute its business plans, and
strategy, including the operational restructuring initially announced in
February 2006, and to do so in a timely fashion; (ix) the ability of the





company to attract, motivate and/or retain key executives and associates; (x)
the ability of the company to avoid or continue to operate during a strike, or
partial work stoppage or slow down by any of its unionized employees; (x)
general economic or business conditions affecting the automotive industry (which
is dependent on consumer spending), either nationally or regionally, being less
favorable than expected; and (xi) increased competition in the automotive
components supply market. Other risk factors are listed from time to time in the
company's United States Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including,
but not limited to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2005. DURA disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events and/or otherwise. Similarly, these and other factors, including the terms
of any reorganization plan ultimately confirmed, can affect the value of the
company's various pre-petition liabilities, common stock and/or other equity
securities. Additionally, no assurance can be given as to what values, if any,
will be ascribed in the bankruptcy proceedings to each of these constituencies.
A plan of reorganization could result in holders of DURA's common stock
receiving no distribution on account of their interest and cancellation of their
interests. Under certain conditions specified in the Bankruptcy Code, a plan of
reorganization may be confirmed notwithstanding its rejection by an impaired
class of creditors or equity holders and notwithstanding the fact that equity
holders do not receive or retain property on account of their equity interests
under the plan. In light of the foregoing, the company considers the value of
the common stock to be highly speculative and cautions equity holders that the
stock may ultimately be determined to have no value. Accordingly, the company
urges that appropriate caution be exercised with respect to existing and future
investments in DURA's common stock or other equity interests or any claims
relating to pre-petition liabilities.

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