1971 Dodge Demon for sale $69,900

It doesnt take long for car guys to put two and two together. Chrysler may have intended their compact fleet to be inexpensive grocery getters but thanks to their smaller proportions and relatively light weight the hot rodding possibilities just couldnt be ignored. Sold through Chicagos legendary Grand Spaulding Dodge this national award winning GSS is believed to be the only 1971 Demon optioned with blue black and plaid aesthetics. The car is also a true H-code A-Body that retains an original 340/3-speed drivetrain. And its fully documented from its original broadcast sheet and dealership paperwork all the way to a binder of restoration photos that were snapped during its 2004 restoration. If youre looking for an incredible piece of MoPar muscle thats way cooler than habitual B-Bodies and way more accessible than overhyped E-Bodies heres your next classic!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Like all Mr. Norms specials the Demon GSS combined skilled dyno tuning and extra performance goodies with a top-notch platform to maximize performance. Much cleaner than when it originally rolled out of Grand Spauldings legendary showroom this surly Dodge has been transformed into a take-no-prisoners show stopper that according to its seller claimed First Place A-Body at the 2004 All-Chrysler Nationals. You wont be staying under the radar with the cars slick Bright Blue Metallic 2-stage which along with a correct hood and correct MoPar war paint highlights all-original sheetmetal. Those visuals are detailed by new bumpers polished trim a correct roof and colorful callouts. And overall this fully sorted Demon is a virtually flawless representation of timeless Detroit muscle.

ENGINE

When are two letters insufficient? GS says it all right? Gran Sport Grand Sport however you want to pontificate if youre going to add a third letter it better mean something. And when Mr. Norms tacked on an S they were sure to highlight the fact that they juiced a lightweight compact car into a pavement-rippling torque monster. Check this GSSs glossy engine bay and youll find an original LA V8 that hangs a familiar 2780930 casting number opposite a September 23rd 1970 casting date and matching partial VIN. At the top of the Hemi Orange mill a trio of correct Holley 2-barrels guides wind from a correct Ford-style air cleaner in to a 1970-model Edelbrock intake. At the sides of that intake painted valve covers cap factory heads and clean cast iron exhaust manifolds. At the back of those heads a traditional points distributor sequences spark through requisite Chrysler Electronic Suppression cables. A correctly tagged radiator circulates water through pliable hoses and old school squeeze clamps. And overall this Dodges clean engine bay is a nice combination of form and function from its Chrysler voltage regulator and reproduction MoPar battery all the way to its Chrysler washer tank and tight MoPar fuel filter.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Take one look under this slick A-Body and youll find a fully sorted chassis thats adequately equipped to back the cars aggressive appearance. An original Borg Warner T85 3-speed authenticated by a matching partial VIN twists a proven 8.75-inch rear end thats fitted with correct 3.91 gears. That smooth drivetrain feeds a heavy duty front torsion bar and rear leaf suspension