Vehicle Description
1983 AMC Eagle Limited Station Wagon 4x4 One of 12,378 Eagle
station wagons made in 1983 Dark Brown exterior with wood paneling
(code OM) and brown interior 258 CID straight six-cylinder engine
with a two-barrel carburetor Three-speed automatic transmission
(code A998) with New Process 119 transfer case Dana 30 and Dana 35
differentials and 3.54 gearing Air-conditioning, power steering,
power brakes, power locks, power windows, cruise control and power
front seats and remote driver?s side mirror Rear defroster, rear
washer and wiper plus front and rear mud flaps Original eight-track
stereo American Motors was truly ahead of its time when it combined
the bodies of its passenger cars with all-wheel-drive running gear,
creating the Eagle. Eagles came in sedans, station wagons and the
hatchback SX/4 models. The AMC Eagle was the first production car
to use an AWD system. This 4x4 example was made in AMC?s Brampton,
Ontario, Canada factory in August 1982. This wagon is one of 12,378
Eagle station wagons made in 1983. Dressed in Dark Brown (code OM),
the wagon?s paint and trim are in overall very good order. The
bodywork is straight and solid, however, there is a blemish at the
driver?s side rear. The rear cargo area is in better-than-average
shape, the chrome bumpers are in very good order and the engine bay
is tidy. This wagon rolls on radial tires, size 215/75R15 at all
four corners, and each tire is mounted on a factory alloy wheel.
The wheels are in good original order while the tires are in very
good condition. Under the hood is AMC?s 258 CID inline six-cylinder
engine with a two-barrel carburetor. Backing this motor is a
version of Chrysler?s TorqueFlite three-speed automatic
transmission (code A998) with a New Process 119 transfer case.
Power is routed through Dana 30 and Dana 35 differentials and a
3.54:1 rear end. The AMC Eagle's central differential behind its
transmission was a single speed (without a low-range option) and
used a viscous fluid coupling for the quiet and smooth transfer of
power to the axle with the greatest traction, on wet or dry
pavement. The central unit consisted of closely spaced, wavy clutch
plates operating in a "honey-like silicone fluid" performing a
"limited-slip function" between the front and rear drives, as well
as under adverse driving conditions sending torque to the axle with
the most traction. Driver convenience features include
air-conditioning, power steering, power brakes, cruise control,
power windows, power locks, power front seats and a remote driver?s
side mirror control. Out back are a rear defroster, a rear window
wiper and washer. Note: A/C compresser engages, but does not blow
cold. We don't have a key to open rear hatch Inside, the brown
interior is in overall very good order. The split front bench and
rear bench seats look comfy while the matching carpet and headliner
are in great shape. The three-spoke steering wheel looks good, as
do the inner door panels and the instrument panel. A floor-mounted
shift and an original AM/FM stereo with eight-track cassette player
complete the interior. The AMC Eagle is a compact four-wheel drive
passenger vehicle manufactured and marketed by American Motors
Corporation (AMC) model years 1980 to 1987 and Chrysler
Corporation, following its acquisition of AMC in 1987, for the 1988
model year. Starting in February 1983, the AMC 150 CID
four-cylinder theoretically replaced the GM Iron Duke 151 CID
four-cylinder in the Eagle as the standard engine, though the
installation rate is unknown. The 258 CID inline six-cylinder was
improved for better performance by increasing the compression ratio
to 9.2 to 1 (from the previous 8.2 to 1), as well as a fuel
feedback system, a knock sensor and the CEC; thus, allowing the
continuing use of regular-grade fuel. The AMC Eagles were the only
four-wheel drive passenger cars produced in the U.S. at the time.
All models featured "passenger-car comfort, plus 4WD security for
all-weather security." Although the description was not in use at
the time, the AMC Eagle is recognized as one of the first crossover
vehicles. Competition to this Eagle in 1983 included Chevrolet?s
Cavalier and Celebrity wagons, Dodge?s Aries wagon, Ford?s Escort
wagon, Honda?s Civic wagon, Mercury?s Lynx wagon, Nissan?s Sentra
wagon, Pontiac?s Sunbird and 6000 wagons, Plymouth?s Reliant wagon
and Toyota?s Corolla wagon. This AMC would make a good third car
for someone, particularly if you need its all-wheel-drive for light
off-road use. Otherwise, this is a prime model for AMC collectors.
Stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to examine it for yourself.
VIN: 2CCCK3873DB703871 This car is currently located at our
facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer
shows 195,350 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and
clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Note: Please see
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of any said vehicle, thank you.