MUNCLE MIKES · CASTING GUIDE
The DemonThe black roof is only part of the identification
The Demon’s overhanging black roof gives the little hot rod its character. The same body later appeared as Prowler, and some of those later cars still carry The Demon name underneath. Read the finish and base construction together.
The early show-car version
The Demon was made in Hong Kong for 1970–71, drawing its shape from the Li’l Coffin show car. It has blue glazing, white or dark interiors and a flat-black roof. The capped rear wheels are larger than the fronts.
The base uses a hook and one fastening point. A single visible rivet is therefore not evidence that a second one was removed.
Prowler can still say The Demon underneath
The 1973 enamel Prowler omits the black roof treatment. Early examples retain The Demon base name; later ones say Prowler. The revised underside has protective details around the wheels.
That makes the inscription a starting point rather than a complete release identification. Compare the paint, roof and underside before assigning a loose car to 1970.
Give the roof supports a close look
A level side photograph shows the roof profile and supports. Check for bends, cracks and glue before judging the black paint. Hold the body rather than lifting the car by the overhang.
Inspect the exposed engine and the edges of the wheel openings too. Replaced interior parts, refinishing and ordinary chips should be recorded separately.
The Red Baron guide covers another early show-car design with exposed mechanical detail.
