Here in the Northeast, it’s increasingly rare that you see a project-grade version of any vintage car that’s actually worth taking on due to the prevalence of rust. That’s why this rare 1972 Dodge Dart Demon with a Hemi Orange paint job, 340 under the hood, and supposedly manageable rust repair is such an intriguing find given its location in Lowell, Massachusetts, which is the kind of place I always assumed good cars go to die. The seller is including a boatload of spare and replacement parts needed for its total revival, and given how mean it still looks here on craigslist, I hope the next owner makes it roadworthy soon. The asking price is $11,500.

The Demon effectively replaced the Swinger as the Dart’s performance model, combining a variety of cosmetic and mechanical upgrades to set the model apart from lesser trim lines. Black-out grill treatments, hood scoops, rally wheels, special decals, and of course, the 340 all helped to set the Demon apart. Looking at this example here, it seems as if the Demon has retained many of those original details that made it a more appealing choice than a base model with a slant six. Though you could get a four-speed manual, this Demon is equipped with an optional automatic transmission. Hard to tell exactly what happened here beyond being some unfinished bodywork, which may or may not have been done to a professional level.

The interior is dirty but complete, aside from the holes poking through the floor. It’s never good to see daylight in the floorboards, but this looks like a manageable repair – and the seller is including new “….floor pans , trunk pan, drop-offs, rear quarter repair panels and more.” The factory paint job gets even more appealing when you factor in the interior color scheme, as orange over white is pretty hard to beat. Aside from the floors being weak, the seller notes that there’s an area on the “left rear frame rail” that will need some attention but that seems to be the only major concern provided here.

Spare parts are typically seen as a potential sweetener for a deal like this, and while I always tell myself to hoard them and try to squeeze out a few more bucks, it’s hard to resist having the option to clear out the garage of unwanted spare parts in one shot. The list of extra parts acquired by the seller shows a long-term commitment to getting this Dart back on the road, including re-chromed bumpers,  a new gas tank, dual scoops, snorkel scoop, rear glass, extra hoods, fenders, doors, trunk, and more. Though we don’t have the clearest picture of how bad the rust is, this rare Dart Demon 340 still seems intact enough that it will almost certainly be restored.