Reunited after 36 years 71 Demon 340

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Phill Benson

Phill Benson

71 Demon W2 340 4 spd roll back top Citron Yellow
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After 36 years I was able to purchase my old 71 Demon 340 that I purchased of the original owner. Needs quite a bit of electrical and mechanical work as well as interior but it’s finally home again.It is a factory roll back top car looking for front corner piece in pics.

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That's awesome.

A machine shop should be able to make you one. Pricey but looks easily doable.
 
Wow. Very cool V3 code!

Did you know where it ended up or did you have to track it down?
 
With all the cool, skilled people on this site, I KNOW it'll get done, somehow. I'd like to hear the whole story, if you have the time and patience to tell us all. I bet many other FABO members would enjoy this fable, too.
 
Phill Benson said:
After 36 years I was able to purchase my old 71 Demon 340 that I purchased of the original owner. Needs quite a bit of electrical and mechanical work as well as interior but it’s finally home again.It is a factory roll back top car looking for front corner piece in pics.

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"Another Cinderella story"- BM I remember a posting here on FABO about this car a few years ago. Nice score. Good things come to those who wait.
 
Nice car with some cool options.
That sun roof is rare, I haven't actually seen one in person....
Enjoy the build, and like a lot of other people, I would love to hear more stories and the background of this car....
 
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Wow. Very cool V3 code!

Did you know where it ended up or did you have to track it down?
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I purchased off the original owner in 1977 who I worked with at Alpha Beta grocery store in Los Gatos Ca. I’m still in contact with him as well. I sold it in 1985 to neighbor friend and tried to buy it back when I could locate him couple times over the next 15 years. I lost contact but new he still had the car fast forward to March of 2022 another friend from the neighborhood who grew up with us is a local Fireman he ran a call and it was the current owner of Demon that I had sold it to in 1985. He mentioned he wanted to sell it and the rest is history.I asked the original owner why he ordered the sunroof he said he wanted a metal sunroof but it showed up with the roll back he was not happy. The car was built 3/22/71 delivered 4/20/71 so reorder was not an option so he keep the car.He really enjoyed the large top as time went on.Yes V3X car from the factory No fable car hear just a real deal V3X….
 
Phill Benson said:
I purchased off the original owner in 1977 who I worked with at Alpha Beta grocery store in Los Gatos Ca. I’m still in contact with him as well. I sold it in 1985 to neighbor friend and tried to buy it back when I could locate him couple times over the next 15 years. I lost contact but new he still had the car fast forward to March of 2022 another friend from the neighborhood who grew up with us is a local Fireman he ran a call and it was the current owner of Demon that I had sold it to in 1985. He mentioned he wanted to sell it and the rest is history.I asked the original owner why he ordered the sunroof he said he wanted a metal sunroof but it showed up with the roll back he was not happy. The car was built 3/22/71 delivered 4/20/71 so reorder was not an option so he keep the car.He really enjoyed the large top as time went on.Yes V3X car from the factory No fable car hear just a real deal V3X….
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I love this. That car was meant to be yours for sure. I think most people that have taken to the hotrod lifestyle have that 1 special vehicle that they wished they'd never let go. You're fortunate enough to get yours back. Which gives the story closure. This brightened my day. Thank you for sharing
 
Just Send It said:
I love this. That car was meant to be yours for sure. I think most people that have taken to the hotrod lifestyle have that 1 special vehicle that they wished they'd never let go. You're fortunate enough to get yours back. Which gives the story closure. This brightened my day. Thank you for sharing
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Yes the one car I wish I never sold had it through High school built the 340 in 1980 with W2 econo heads 4 speed 391 posi. We drove it everywhere so happy to have it back . The original owner is coming over today with his son to take a look. Thanks
 
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