The 1972 Dodge Demon 340 is a standout, albeit sometimes overlooked, American muscle car, embodying Dodge’s pursuit of affordable performance and rebellious styling in the early 1970s. Here's a quick look at its background;
Origins of the Dodge Demon:
The Dodge Demon was introduced in 1971 as part of Dodge’s lineup of compact muscle cars, built on the A-body platform shared with the Dodge Dart. It was designed to compete in the affordable, entry-level-performance car market, offering a lightweight body paired with powerful engines. Positioned as the performance version of the Dart, the Demon was targeted at younger buyers who wanted the excitement of a muscle car without the high price tag.
The Demon’s most famous variant was the Demon 340, powered by the potent 340-cubic-inch V8 engine. This version quickly gained a reputation for being a budget-friendly but high-performance muscle car, delivering impressive speed and handling in a compact, aggressive package.
Current Ownership / Details for Consignment Sale:
This 1972 Dodge Demon 340 showing only 62k miles on the odometer is a family-owned example purchased new at the 1972 Los Angeles Auto Show by Grandad, moved to Arizona for a bit then back to Cali. The current owner, Grandson, brought the car to PA in March of 2024 where it immediately went into storage until now.
340-cid / 4-bbl / 4-speed on the floor
Factory A/C
Power Steering / Power Front Disc Brakes
Factory AM Radio
Matching Cooper Cobra tires dated 2020
Hi-Back Bucket Seats
Rear Vent Windows
Car Cover
Full Size Spare (Bias-Ply)
Know issues;
Paint, decal, and chrome trim flaws on the LR fender were due to a tow strap mishap. No damage to the metal.
Some bubbling of the vinyl top near the top of the windshield
Small hole in the tire basket of the trunk
This Demon fires right up with no smoke or odd noises (aside from the distinctive Mopar starter whine). Shifts smoothly through all 4 gears and Reverse activates a handy dash indicator light to inform the driver of the gear. All gauges and dash controls work as they should and the factory A/C blows cold. Power Steering is smooth as butter with the Idler Arm just replaced ensuring tight responsiveness and straight-line driving with no pull. A few bolt-on modifications including the wheels and valve covers would make it easy to go back to the factory spec.
Trim Tag Decoding;
1972 Dodge Demon Build Codes
LM29:
Dodge Dart,Demon
Medium
2 Door Sports Hardtop
H2B: 340 240HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL
1972
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
192597: Sequence number
E55: 340 cid 4 barrel V8 275hp
D21: 4 Speed Manual Transmission
GB5: Bright Blue Metallic (Dodge)
F6XW: Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black/White
TX9: Black Diamond (Dodge) Int. Door Frames
A11: Build Date: October 11
242449: Order number
V1W: Full Vinyl Top, White
U: USA Specifications
A88: Interior Decor Group
B51: Power Brakes
C56: Bucket Seats
G15: Tinted Windshield
G36: OS Dual Racing Mirrors
J52: Inside Hood Release
J54: Sport Hood
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M25: Wide sill moldings
M43: Grille Trim Moldings
N23: Electronic Ignition System
N41: Dual Exhaust
N42: Chrome Exhaust Tips
N95: Emissions Control
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V21: Performance Hood Treatment
V6W: Longitudinal Stripes, White
V8W: Tranverse Stripes, White
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