What happened after man bought stolen Dodge Demon 170 with destroyed chassis for $20,000
- This car enthusiast bought a stolen Dodge Demon 170 for $20,000
- It had a wrecked chassis but its drivetrain was intact
- After reusing it using Hellcat parts, they painted it a striking shade
Published on Oct 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 11, 2024 at 5:42 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This car enthusiast and content creator bought a stolen Dodge Demon 170 with a wrecked chassis for $20,000.
As the thieves were caught before they could strip it, the sale included the drivetrain and the classic car only has 61 miles (98km) on its odometer.
The plan was to rebuild it using another theft recovery Hellcat chassis.
Plus – they also painted it in a very striking shade of pink.
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The stolen Dodge Demon 170
The chop shop got the best of the chassis of the OG Dodge Demon 170.
Thankfully they were caught in the act before they could get the drivetrain too.
Now ScrapLifeLee plans to rebuild a classic.
First, they sourced a new chassis for $6,500 that had minimal damage meaning they could eventually register the car again and use it on the road.
However, the Hellcat chassis wasn’t the only part required.
The project also needed numerous other parts to complete it – including a hood.
In fact, the team assembled the body with new doors, bumpers, and fender flares, ensuring each part was aligned and functioning to perfection.
The final touches
While restoring it is one thing, the final touch of painting it in a shade labeled ‘Panther Pink’ really gave it a new look.
The online reaction was hugely in favor of the makeover.
“Pink is the perfect color for that car,” said one.
“Damn. Woulda never guessed you’d paint it pink but great choice,” said a second.
“The panther pink, I was skeptical at first, but now, I think it looks amazing in that color,” a third agreed.
On a similar theme – or color scheme – Jay Leno checked out this outrageous ‘Pink Panthermobile’.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
