The first introduction of a fastback A-body to the Dodge model line occurred for 1971. The Demon 340 was offered for only two model years until being rebadged as the Dart Sport. This example from 1972 marked the final iteration of that name in Dodge’s lineup until the supercharged release of 2018, and it represents a prime example of the breed. However, more importantly, this is a car that sold new on July 7, 1972, via the legendary Grand Spaulding Dodge franchise in Chicago, run by the late “Mr. Norm” Kraus, still considered one of Chrysler’s top performance car dealers of all time. This Dodge has the special GS dealership stickers installed, and it has very sound provenance to attest to this. The original paperwork has been retained in the dealer jacket, and it includes the original Dart order form, bill of sale, GS original dealer shipping notice, factory window sticker, MSO document, sales receipts and an assembly line broadcast sheet that was found later inside the car. Showing 76,000 original miles, the Demon features a 340 underneath the scooped hood that was perhaps the best power-to-weight package in the Dodge lineup that year, having a dual-snorkel air cleaner with engine callout pie pan, electronic ignition and correct blue engine paint. The dual exhaust exits under-bumper via chrome exhaust tips, while the powerplant is backed here by the 3-speed TorqueFlite transmission and 8.75 differential. This car, which was depicted in High Performance Mopar magazine back in a 1996 issue on Grand Spaulding Dodge Demons, is covered in show-quality GY8 Tawny Gold Metallic paint with hood blackout, twin scoops, side stripes and a vinyl top. Black also dresses up the interior, which features bucket seats, a center console, shifter with wood-grain knob, power steering, power disc brakes, an AM radio, aftermarket Sun tach and a Tuff steering wheel. The exterior is easily identified by the vertical tail lamps lens treatment, Demon 340 emblems and the grille with horizontal center trim. This car rides on Rallye wheels with new E70 Goodyear Polyglas tires installed as well. The Demon was a budget muscle car with visual appeal, and it’s not commonly seen today; this one, first bought from Mr. Norm, is a stellar example.
