1971 Dodge Demon with a 340 CI Engine & 4 Speed in Citron Yella on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 7-8-21.
We're looking at a 1971 Dodge Demon in Citron Yella Paint. The car comes with the factory 340 CI V8 engine with a 4 speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Karl Ernst. Karl’s had this car since 2015. He shares he always liked this car because it’s rare. This car went through a restoration and looks to be in showroom new condition.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!

[@kmrbsc]

Lou - the little town in Ontario had all kinds of these Demons around (along with Swingers, Chargers and Road Runners) back in the early 70's when I was in High School. Such awesome vehicles! This is just a premier example!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, Happy to read this car brings back memories of those cars in Ontario :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@martinliehs2513]

Unfortunately our northern winters and road salt destroyed these cars in no time.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Ingersoll Ontario???

[@kmrbsc]

@@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 haha - Parry Sound, On

[@craigcontofalsky4387]

I raced 340 Demons and Dusters back when they first came out in 1971. My first new car out of high school! I still have a 71 Demon 340 four speed with 14,200 original miles. Hemi Orange with 2 fender tags! Lots of options.😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, You clearly have a great car. WAS THAT YOU WHO BLEW THE DOORS OFF ME BACK IN THE 70"s? :-) Lou

[@robbyturbo109]

How did you only drive at 14,000 miles?

[@StratBurst92]

My 69 Roadrunner had 18,000 on it when I bought it from my cousin who bought it new in 1969. Was a 383 car, automatic, Once raced a 340 Dart Swinger, I had him out of the hole, but he nearly got me at top end. Those 340s sure could wind.

[@drippinglass]

The 71 Demon is my favorite A body Mopar. Beautiful! 😎👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is your favorite A Body Mopar :-)

[@SA-bq1us]

Twenty years ago a friend of mine advised me to buy these cars at that time these were the best deal to get into entry muscle without breaking the bank

[@loucostabile]

Hi S A, Good advise from a Friend, Lou

[@davethompson3140]

The people in “the know” of Mopar collecting know that 340 engine was one of the best Chrysler made. You can beat the crap out of them and they just keep motoring.

[@SamsterOne]

I like to learn something new every day when it comes to muscle cars and the trip odometer reset button on the dash is a new one to me!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Samster, I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers and I find that to be so much fun with this Channel, Lou

[@tct9mm151]

Gotta lover them old Mopars! The 340 cars were very snarly at the stop lights and were able to show their taillights to many bigger powered machines. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, I agree, these 340's would surprise you. It did me :-) Lou

[@1575murray]

I liked the 340 cars better. The 340 was rated at 275hp but a lot of people thought that rating was on the low side.

[@davidhechler5882]

@@loucostabile I special ordered a 72 Demon 340 from Vietnam. Came home April 72 and picked it up. It was gold leaf metallic with black vinyl roof, black buckets with console and automatic and 3:55 gears. My older Brother was a Ford guy and bragged how he was going to blow me away with his 64 Ford Galaxy with 390 V8. I blew him away with no problem and could take my other Brother's 67 440 GTX off the line, but he killed me once he got going. MOPAR or NO car!!

[@richarddevoe5871]

Oooohh Lou, that is a sweet Demon ! Of all the Mopar instrumentation that dash look has always been my favorite. What a car…

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@Goldencountry63]

Great memory flashback to my older sisters boyfriend who ordered the same color with a six pack but his dad picked it up for him from Mr Norms because he was called up for 'Nam.Luckily he made it back to enjoy his baby before his dad ran it down because he'd grind 'em if he couldn't find them. Your the best Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Maris, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your older Sisters Boyfriends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@keithp115]

I always wanted to own a Duster or a Demon , but my budget only allowed for a 4 door Swinger. Beautiful ride Carl!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, I'm sure your Swinger gets quite a bit of attention today. Happy to read you enjoy this car, Lou

[@garylewis3641]

A really nice rare car, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@andydanko7074]

I rode in a Dart 340 swinger and swear it was the quickest car of that era that I experienced!! So much fun👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Sounds FUN! Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@RustyCar]

Oh what a great Demon! I have always loved those particular taillights. I always thought that the Dusters and Demons were way underrated as far as muscle cars were concerned. Seems like GM & Ford always took center stage. But for me, MOPAR was and is always a favorite! Thanks Lou for a great Sunday treat!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read the details you enjoy about one that is always a favorite of yours :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jsrroadrash3663]

My friend had one back in HS that 340 kicked but. Lots of good memories. Another great car store .

[@loucostabile]

Hi JSR Roadrash, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friend in HS's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tegansmith5856]

The Citron color has to be seen in person, video just can’t capture it An acidic looking yellow green, totally unique from any other yellow or green. I would say it wasn’t popular, based on how long a couple of them sat in my local dealer’s lot. It was such a striking color. The name of the car had some issues, some people didn’t want that name on their car. For a kid who loved fast cars and bright colors, it was a joy to grow up back in the day. It all started for me with my brother’s’68 Coronet R/T 440 auto in white with a maroon interior that he purchased after his safe return from Vietnam. Fast!

[@Round_Slinger]

Reminded me right away of Grabber Green.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tegan Smith, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers 440 car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mikevale3620]

It's funny how cars were almost at their striking best appearance wise in 1971, but it was also a conservative time when the word 'demon' had religious connotations that it might not have today. Thanks Lou and Karl for this Citron blast!

[@troynov1965]

340 is my favorite V8 engine of all time. I had a 70 Dart GT 340 , she ran like a scalded dog. Wish I still had it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi troynov1965, High praise for the engine in this car :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Wow! Another rare one for the channel & it just looks fantastic! Thanks for finding and sharing Karl & one of the original Demons with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

Aside from the very cool and rare cars that are featured on 'My Car Story', what makes M.C.S. one of my favorite channels is the fact that Lou reads and actually responds to the people who comment below. You're a man after my own heart Lou, still totally enamored with cars and totally engaged with his audience. Love your videos, keep 'em coming!

[@loucostabile]

HI Classic Muscle Car Exhaust, Thank you for sharing what you enjoy, and happy to read you're having fun with me on the Channel. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

@@loucostabile You got it! I'll be sure to fully watch them.

[@christinebrunton1489]

Woo hoo!,A Demon 😈👿! I had a72 Demon,it was my first Car ,Miss it!!! I love this Car !!! Mopar Muscle!! My Demon was Hemi Orange!! The trim& Everything matched mine!!! The Demon Logos were Awesome 😎!! A 340 has lots of Snap!!Dual Exhaust!! Mopar wonderful!! This Post made my day ☺️! Much appreciated!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christine, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chriscarson1493]

Really beautiful car. The Demon is another car I want for my collection. Even if it has a 6cyl or 318 I would love to get one.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you Chris soon.

[@specs1616]

Beautiful car Carl! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this one with you specs. You're welcome.

[@GMCTIM]

My wife's bro had a demon when we met, 340, 4 speed, 456 rearend, man that thing was fun !! Those where the days !! 😁👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brother In Laws car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@anthonyangeli256]

Back in '72 I had a '70 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. Lime green ,black stripes, hood scoops. Torque Flight auto on the column. Bench seat so my gf could sit close to me while smoking those tires! Had those exact wheels too. Damn: I loved that car!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ricks.8563]

That 'button' on the dash is the tripometer. You turn it to reset it to zero. I believe it only came with the Rallye dash. Nice video Lou, thank you for what you do.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick S., Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the button. My pleasure sharing this video with you, and I appreciate you sharing you like what I do :-) Lou

[@patcurrie9888]

Just like my 72 Gold Duster I inherited. Grill, color, hood scoops, bucket seats and tail lights only differences. The headliner should be plastic (never fail). I washed my liner to get all the nicotine off. Both parents smoked like chimneys'. Both long gone. Thanks again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read this one reminds you of your car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@D64-g8l]

Absolutely gorgeous Demon. Beautiful color on this classic for sure. Sounds great. Dusters are my favorite but really liking this Demon. Thanks for sharing !

[@loucostabile]

Hi D64, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Koexistence13]

The starter didn't sound like the classic one I remember sadly but whata a beauty. Thanks for posting!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Koexistence13, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@rogerdinelle8067]

Nice car, had a 1974 duster,good looking cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@1955mouse]

the last of the best! thanx lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi T. C. (you changed your name again) Glad to read you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@1955mouse]

@@loucostabile hi lou, yes, changed it for the last time! lol (couldn't make up my mind) keep the classics coming! love 'em all thanx

[@tippey2011]

That Demon is really a beautiful unit Lou! Love the color and the stripes. Sounded healthy and looked like a brand new car. Do not see too many of these Demons from back then. Just an overall fun car Lou. Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you appreciate seeing one in this condition :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@andrewromano3105]

Awesome Lou you know how to flex your muscles with these muscle cars

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

I had a Buddy that had a 70 or 71 Duster Sport 340 4 speed, SHOCKING PINK in color.....really fast and drew way TOO much attention Lou......great video...THANKS

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Looks and sounds healthy a great car back in the day

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this one, Lou

[@alanboas810]

I don't have a real one like Carl but I do have a photo of a '71 Dodge Dart Demon 340 that exact color, hanging on my master bedroom wall as part of a car calendar. The calendar is outdated but I don't care. I've owned 4 Darts but no Demons. Two of them were 340's. You really show some nice cars!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alan, Happy to read you have a nice photo of this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the selection, Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

I always liked Dusters and Demons. This is the best example i've ever seen. btw, Nice story, Lou. 340s were screamers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read this one is the "best example you've ever seen". :-) Lou

[@jasonkrause6778]

Absolutely Stunning !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, High praise :-) Lou

[@edb.3313]

Very nice Lou and thanks for this great share. LTD!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@zach_diecast_mansur]

Absolutely beautiful. MOPAR or NOCAR!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@JeffKing310]

Another beauty Lou! Very cool Demon. Love it! Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you "Love it!". My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Buffrt66]

The mystery button resets the trip o meter. Much better interior than the Duster.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Thank for sharing, Lou

[@patcurrie9888]

Only difference, cluster was squared, and most had no buckets. I had a 72 hand me down.

[@Buffrt66]

@@patcurrie9888 Actually the dash cluster in this car is pretty much the same as a 69 Barracuda.

[@jameswagoner3309]

Awesomeness incarnate...

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@plymouthduster225]

I originally wanted a Dodge Demon as a teenager but I came across my Duster and just couldn't pass it up. Maybe someday I can find a Demon to add to the collection. Might be hard though, you never see them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, Hope you find the right one for you, Lou

[@michaelnotigan7796]

5:39--Looks like a spark plug boot or wire arcing...... I'm of that age that when Demon is mentioned, I think of this Duster cousin and not the Challenger. What a beautiful Mopar and a killer exhaust note, which is a hallmark of all those factory high compression 340's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing what you noticed and for your thoughts, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Guess you didn't know what you were getting into that day you took on the speed Demon! LOL! After hearing how Karl's Demon revs, I believe it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, I was way over my head racing that Demon that day, Lou

[@quincee3376]

Sweet!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@billmagorian490]

The car is so clean it looks like the chrome and interior have been redone. Lou off video did the owner share what he has done to the car since he purchased it or was it this good when he bought it? Another great find!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, You're right this car is clean, and that's what caught my attention to share with you. He shared it's restored, however I did not get more details then that. Glad you enjoy this find, Lou

[@hansgruber650]

Very nice, my buddy in high school bought a new one in plum crazy with a 727. BTW I had three cars in the invitational there one being the bank robber 66 Hemi Belvedere my brother and I owned.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hans, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Buddy's car. Clearly you've been around some fun cars too, Lou

[@willie714]

Its the perfect size engine for the size of the car

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

MOPARS always start up so easily, even the Hemi's.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@JoeFilardi]

nice car

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bobnewman8978]

That button you were asking about is to reset the trip meter.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 😀

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jefffleming4766]

Yes,, Yes,, and Yes !!!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Lou you would’ve done better if that Galaxie had a 351W or better yet a 351M( modified), those Cleveland’s sounded mean but that was all. I had a Tbird that had a 351M in it and my brother had a Ford van that he had a Cleveland put in it, and the Cleveland had a little more stuff put into it, like cam, valve job, etc etc., but anyways we took both the Tbird and Van out to a straight country road that we knew, and lined them up and went for it, well I walked all over him with the Tbird and 351M. Go look at Ratrod Bobs channel, he just put together a old Ratrod pickup with a 351M in it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, Sounds like you had a fun time, Lou

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@loucostabile - Haha, right on Lou!

[@JohnSample-h6n]

Is the 340 badges on the scoops OEM or an add-on?

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, This one looks so correct, my guess is OEM. If someone with more knowledge wants to add, please feel free. Lou

[@JohnSample-h6n]

@@loucostabile Thank you Lou. Saw another clip of a 340 Demon with the same scoops and the owner commented on no emblems or chrome front lip on the as opposed to the 340 Duster models. Was on older woman in the neighboring town that had a 340 Duster that was purple with the large 340 Wedge decal on a matte black hood. I really miss those days.

[@keeff8195]

two mopars in a row.nice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi keeff, Stay tuned, I have this ones Big Brother next :-) Lou

[@zenoslayer9618]

Had same car but in butterscotch 73to76 great car lost in divorce

[@loucostabile]

Hi zenoslayer, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@johnsimpson5406]

Beautiful Demon 340. I am somewhat taken aback by the fact that the owner does not know that the button to the the right of the head light switch is the tripodometer reset button and that the owner thinks that it's the windshield washer button, which it definitely is NOT!!! It's obvious from the view of the far right of the instrument panel where the windshield wiper switch is that this is a manual washer system, since the wiper switch doesn't have the typical instructional lettering "push to wash" on it or the panel molding, which if my files and file photos are correct and I am pretty damn sure they are, this is NOT the ELECTRIC WASHER SYSTEM, which I believe could be ordered as an option, and didn't become standard equipment until the following year due to federal government regulations. If you pay attention to the views of the driver side floor, on the left side of the view you can see the high/low beam switch, a little silver button, and about 4 inches above and slightly to its right you can see a faint circle in the darkness, and that is a rubber bulb which you pressed with your left foot in order to spray windshield washer fluid onto the windshield. ALL A bodys (Darts, Swingers, Valiants, Scamps {A body Scamps}, and of course Barracudas {first and second generations} ),used this manual system. Of course since the Demon and the Duster were A body platforms they too used this manual system unless they were upgraded to the electric washer system. I am scared as hell that the owner apparently doesn't know where his windshield washer system is initiated, and not surprised that Lou doesn't know either, because while he seems to like cars, his interviews suck, he never seems to know the features that need to be pointed out that are unique to the car, and inspite of repeated interviews about the same models and brands over and over at different venues, he neither learns anything about the same models about which he has reported, nor does he retain anything gleaned from previous reports whether on the net or on the T.V. show. If he had perhaps the interviews wouldn't be as bad as they are. He is definitely not prime time material. One thing additionally as regards the instrument panel in the Demon at least the bean counters and marketing departments were able to make a great decision on utilizing the instrument panel from the second generation Barracudas for the A body Dusters and Demons. Good choice Mother Mopar!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@joesmo4919]

😁👍😎

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@patbateman6729]

Does owner wanna sell?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, I'm not aware of this car being for sale. Here are the cars I am aware of are for sale, Lou www.mycarstorywithlou.com/cars-for-sale/

[@pierredecine1936]

Only Mopar I like more is a '70 AAR Cuda - " I only drive it to Car Shows " - what a confused human - Cars are for driving, not hiding away !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pierre, Like this one :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHLRdmNmqa-hmdk

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Never understand these Demon and Duster 340s.....

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Scalihoo]

Thats a MINT example, would love to own this one

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-)

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Another perfect Mopar here! Really cool and so clean Demon. I love the tough hoods of A-bodies and the "machine gun" scoops!

[@loucostabile]

"Another perfect Mopar here!" Well said.

[@jamesmay5810]

Lou, you always present the best videos. Thanks for the lift this morning.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read this video brings a "lift" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Funsho97]

Ahhh, the original Dodge Demon!!! This one checks all the boxes, color, engine, 4 speed manual, just an overall great car. I like how they had a little playful fun with the "Demon" name with the little devil on there and not all scary dark like the latest demonic entity from Dodge. Great car Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to share this one with you. Glad to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Lou

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I was thinking the same. This demin is fun. The new one isn't. It's evil and i wouldn't want one of those if someone offered it to me for free. Kind of like Mets tickets.

[@Red-rl1xx]

Nice! I've got a model of this! Same color, too!

[@loucostabile]

How cool is that!

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

I got the Hotwheel same color!

[@motorTranz]

Wow😍 What a beauty 😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

[@chrispappas3750]

The Screamon Demon! Thanks for the vid, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, "The Screamon Demon!" I like that :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@russelladams6432]

Very nice Demon. That color just screams at you. They were suprisingly fast for what they were as you know from your story of your Galaxee. :) Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, You're right, you're going to notice this color for sure. They are pretty fast too. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@AELITACHANTAL]

Hi Lou, how are you doing? Thank you for another great video! This car is really cool and looks so clean! I just imaging how the owner of the car using the microscope was blowing away all invisible to the human eye dust particle from his COVID-friendly sterile yellow beauty! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, I'm good when I'm around cars. You're right, the Care Taker has one clean machine :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@quincee3376]

Is that considered Matte Black? I thought Matte was dull not glossy?

[@loucostabile]

You're right, matte is flat.

[@oldtown6240]

Never "too nice" to drive.

[@loucostabile]

I like driving them too :-)

[@robbyturbo109]

Hey Lou loved your demon story reminds me when I had my 81 vet and I got spanked by a grand sport I just thought it was a Buick with a sticker package on it 😂 Who’da thunk

[@loucostabile]

Hey Robby, Ahhh that 81 Vette....I did not like getting spanked.....but it happened. Yet, makes a fun story later :-) Lou

[@skeetersaurus6249]

I had a couple of friends in high school that had Dodge Demons...both had the 'Demon' (pitchfork) fender decal...but I don't remember either of them having the '340' on either the fender or the rear valence...though both were 340 cars with their original engine. I guess you could option up a 'Demon' without the 340 badging? I do know that the reason they didn't have a tach, was that it was (unbelievably) AN OPTION (on a car that otherwise, came stock with full Rally Gauges). The tach was like a $140 option, which very few took. Most were also automatics with buckets and center console...and of 71 or 72, you wanted the 71 model, as it was quite a bit higher compression (not sure if they came with W2 heads stock, or not). I could take a Demon with the 340, but it wasn't like I half-tracked them, or anything (I had a 70-1/2 AAR Cuda with a 340 Six Pack, M22 transmission, 8-3/4" 3.91:1). They were SOLID 13-second cars, no matter what ANY 'car magazine' said.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Skeeter Saurus, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends in High Schools cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

WOW, I would have this car in this color ALL DAY!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-)

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, What a gorgeous colour combination & the black outs & the black vinyl roof really makes this Demon. I saw a 1970 Duster yesterday at the shipping company, someone imported one in from the states, beautiful body lines these coupes. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, Happy to read you enjoy this colour combination, and fun seeing one local, NICE! Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Lou, loved the citronella yella demon ! Karl's got a great looking ( and sounding ) Dodge demon ! Years ago, I wanted to buy one of these used from the Ford dealer in town, but my dad talked me out of it ! The guy that owned it lived down the street from me, and I heard it going past a lot. He had it hopped up with mild cam, headers, aluminium intake & nice carb. One of those times I shouldn't have listened to my dad... never got the car ,but still think about it once in a while ! Thanks Lou & Karl for a great car story !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car down the street :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@georgemattar1182]

A high school classmate had a blue one in 1973. He drove it every day. 4 speed. Kept it 100 percent OEM. A rare thing back then. Usual great job Lou. Will you be at Corvettes at Carlisle?

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Happy to read this one brings back memories of the High School Classmate with the blue one. No plan to be at the Covettes at Carlisle show. Thank you for the compliment on this video, Lou

[@StratBurst92]

In the 70s my buddy had a 71 Demon 340 in brown metallic while I had a 69 Roadrunner in blue.

[@loucostabile]

Hi StratBurst92, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chuckhaugan4970]

My brother's was brown with a black top. I was nine or ten when he brought it home, in the mid 70's My Dad didn't approve, since he was on the hook for half the cost of insurance. It was scary fast stock, but after he was done, it was terrifying. I wouldn't even accept a ride to hockey practice. I'd rather drag the bag, that was as big as I, down the sidewalks than ride in that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gene978]

My Best Friend in High school had the 340 4 Spd Duster. and first car I drove over 100mph with poly belt tires. The Sound these 4bbl carbs on the 340 was sweet.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Best Friend in High Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@cmoore7700]

Lou I was at a car show yesterday in Allentown, Pennsylvania and saw a Dart Demon Hang 10. Now this one. Great weekend. Thank you sir!

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Moore, The more the merrier :-) Sounds like you're at a fun car show. You're welcome, Lou

[@davethompson3140]

Look at all those options on that fender tag! I bet the options were 35-50% the price of the car! Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Thanks for sharing the details you see. You're welcome, Lou

[@domvalero4290]

Mais um Dodge maravilhoso que eu não conhecia da minha marca favorita de carros .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dom, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@sabba_dabba8649]

I love to see these things kick butt on the drag strip.

[@loucostabile]

That's a fun idea :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Very clean restoration too!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the work to restore this car :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Love the color on this Demon!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@anonymousjames546]

Any upcoming 1940s car videos coming soon on your channel?

[@loucostabile]

You'll have to stay tuned to see :-) I do like to mix it up.