Vehicle Description
1984 AMC Eagle Station Wagon
Innovation in automotive engineering has brought us some
interesting creations over the years. One car company broke ground
in the 1980s with a unique family sedan (and wagon) equipped with a
4x4 drivetrain to deliver passenger-car comfort, better fuel
economy than trucks or sport utility vehicles, and all-weather
capability. One such oddball creation was the "lifted"
four-wheel-drive sedan and station wagon called the Eagle. It's a
car that's hard to miss, if not a little awkward on the eyes.
Directly from the "And now for something completely different"
category, and up for consignment, a 1984 AMC Eagle Station Wagon.
Riding high and 4x4, this low mileage edition is poised to take on
the outback or your local trail up the hill. It can carry all the
gear necessary to stay for a while once you get there. All
straight, rust free, steel, 4 doors, a rear wagon compartment, and
the 4x4, she's a fine example of AMC ingenuity to create a new
niche.
Exterior
Two tone Slate Blue top and Midnight Blue for the bottom paint is
in very nice condition. These two paint colors are delineated by
some pinstriping, chrome trimmings for the sides and a band of
chrome which surrounds the entire car, even on the bumpers, with a
small shiny band. A roof rack which is also chromed is atop, and
all glass surrounds are trimmed nicely. A back gate allows easy
access to the storage compartment on this wagon, and deep dish
trimmed star shaped wheels are wrapped by thin whites all
around.
Interior
The mid 80's were just great for interesting patterns and the
interior of this car does not disappoint. Light broadcloth material
with a dark blue grid pattern which forms small squares makes up
the inserts to the front buckets and folding rear bench. Smooth
blue vinyl for the bolsters, and these seats float in a sea of blue
thick pie carpeting which remains clean and stain free. The
original wood applique dash houses the square gauge cluster, radio,
temp controls, vents, and glovebox in front of the passenger. Some
blue vinyl tops the dash and provides a band that runs below the
applique, still maintaining the square and rectangle design motif
of the time period.
Drivetrain
The "from the factory" 258ci inline 6-cylinder engine sports a
single 2-barrel carb on top, and a Torqueflite 3-speed automatic to
push power rearward, (and forward when in 4 wheel drive) to a rear
axle with 2.50 gears. Overall the engine bay is unrestored and has
plenty of patina and some surface rust. The consignor states that
the carburetor was rebuilt, a new fuel pump was added and a tune up
was done to the engine.
Undercarriage
Some more surface rust is noted on the usual suspects (suspension,
rear pumpkin, driveshaft, and brake drum coverings), but all rust
free for the unibody construction of welded rockers and floorpans
to create the structurally sound foundation. Power disc brakes are
on front, and power drums are on the back, and a newer shiny
exhaust is seen. We also note that the brakes have been gone over
along with the lines be replaced as well as the suspension being
fully gone over. No worries here!
Drive-Ability
Our test track does not have any mountains to climb so we could not
fully test the 4x4 capabilities, however interestingly enough when
comparing it to some late model Jeeps we have in house, the ground
clearance is comparable. A quick starter, and smooth runner, with
all functions working as they should.
A wonderfully preserved exterior and interior, original owners
manual, original sales invoice, an original engine and bay it sits
within, and some extra carrying cargo space, all 4x4 and a nimble
wagon format. Quite the concept, it just did not catch on, although
given some of the current SUV setups, they definitely harken back
to this concept, so how far off was AMC really!!??
VIN DECODE
2CCCK3854EB721523
2-Canada
C-American Motors Canada
C-Multi Purpose Vehicle
C-4.2L I6
K-3 Speed Automatic
3-Eagle 4wd
8-Station Wagon
5-Deluxe/Manual Belts
4-Check Digit
E-1984
B-Brampton, Ontario Assy Plant
721523-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
