Small-Block or Big-Block, That is the Question: 1971 Dodge Demon Race Car
As the year comes to a close and 2018 inches closer and closer, my thoughts turn to what cars I want to build up next year. Sure, I have cars that I alfready own that are ahead of everything else in terms of future automotive builds, but I do keep a close eye out for cars that pique my interest. This 1971 Dodge Demon race car caught my eye when I saw it online, especially since it was originally a Demon 340 but ran a 426 Hemi when it drag raced. Find it here on Craigslist in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, with an asking price of $2,500. Though today's Dodge Demon is essentially a street-legal race car based off of the Dodge Challenger Hellcat, in 1971 the Dodge Demon was the kissing cousin to the Plymouth Duster. Essentially a rebadged Duster with minor differences, the Demon, much like the Duster, was only available as a two-door hardtop. While Dodge offered trim packages like the Sizzler as an insurance-friendly appearance package, ...