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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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