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’.
Meanwhile, Ronaldinho recently pulled up to Venice Beach in a bright pink lowrider.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
