Before the Challenger-based Demon rolled out with 840 horsepower from a supercharged V8 engine, Chrysler introduced the Viper-inspired Demon concept at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show. Even longer before that, we had the Dart Demon offered for the 1971 and 1972 model years.
A replacement for the Swinger 340 performance model, the Demon 340 we’ll cover today is properly collectible for three reasons. First of all, it’s a Mr. Norm GSS sold through Chicago’s legendary Grand Spaulding Dodge.
Chassis number 222933 also happens to be a low-mileage car that has benefited from a ground-up restoration. Currently showing just 18,509 miles (29,787 kilometers) on the clock, the A-body coupe is believed to be the only blue-black-and-plaid 1971 Dart Demon 340 GSS ever produced.
Offered by RK Motors Charlotte of North Carolina, the period-correct survivor packs the original LA V8, three-speed manual transmission, 8.75-inch rear axle with 3.91 gears, 10-inch drum brakes all around, and heavy-duty suspension. It also comes with a plaid-and-black interior with cloth and vinyl appointments, 14-inch Rallye wheels, and a vinyl roof over the original metal. Listed at $69,900, the compact-sized muscle car is thoroughly documented by restoration photos, the broadcast sheet, dealer order form, shipping notice, and bill of sale.
Cooler than B-bodies and more accessible than E-bodies, the Demon in the following video is a show-stopping brawler that claimed First Place A-body at the 2004 All-Chrysler Nationals. Refinished in the correct Bright Blue Metallic two-stage paint, this HEMI-engined machine packs three Holley two-barrel carbs, a Ford-style air cleaner, and an Edelbrock intake.
Finished in the correct shade of orange, the 5.6-liter V8 develops 300 horsepower and 340 pound-feet (461 Nm) of torque at the very least. Inspired by the 340 Six Pack of the Challenger T/A and AAR Cuda, this engine was underrated because that’s what Mopar did back in those days.
Now riding on BFGoodrich Radial T/A rubber, this ultra-rare piece of Mopar history is certain to bring a smile to your face whenever you hop into the driver’s seat. You can also expect the value to go up in the long run because any Mopar fan knows what Mr. Norm means for the community.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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