Vehicle Description
This 1973 AMC Gremlin X already is a distinctive looking classic
that has been given a nice upgraded V8. But when you add in TV star
power, then this might just be the coolest affordable Gremlin you
can get your hands on right now.
Deep down we all love the look of AMC's Gremlin. This unique style
came from the company's need for a subcompact car, but they didn't
have the money for a new platform. So they took a larger Hornet and
cut against the grain. It gives this car a very dramatic appearance
with a long hood and reverse rear deck that was distinctive when
new, and now it has matured into a truly iconic shape. From a
functional side, it meant a small car that did not feel at all
compact on the road. But this example has been specially restored
to show you that not all Gremlins live the sedate suburban life. It
starts with a professional respray of the correct Pewter Silver
paint. Plus, we all love the body-colored front, aggressive black
side trim, and blacked-out rear panel that comes from the Gremlin X
package. And this one even has great chrome and correct 14-inch
wheels with American Motors tagging in the center cap. And if
you're wondering where you have seen this car before, you must be a
fan of All Girls Garage on Velocity. It's well documented on the TV
show, so it's a star car and you really know what kind of work went
into it.
Inside is an attractive black interior that has been given all the
right maintenance. In fact, the bucket seats have been nicely
reupholstered, and the new carpet is quite plush. You slip behind a
sporty three-spoke factory steering wheel, and gaze at a full gauge
panel. AMC had some of the most stylistic readouts of the day, and
it only gets better in the machined aluminum dash panel. And just
to make sure you stay as cool as you look in this AMC, there are
provisions for air conditioning.
Open the hood for a bit of a surprise. The largest V8 you could get
from the factory was the 304 cubic-inch unit. And while this still
carries the badging for that motor, there is a secret in that
bright blue block. It is AMC's larger 360ci motor, and it has even
been topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor for added power.
So this Gremlin is really a demon, and the growl of the dual
exhaust let's everyone know it, too. But more than just powerful,
this is a great cruising classic with features like the three-speed
automatic transmission, power steering, front disc brakes, and the
assurance of running cool with an aluminum radiator w/electric
fan.
Complete with the original windows sticker, this is a complete and
interesting classic that will always turn heads. But what's really
amazing is that this upgraded Gremlin is at a darling of a price.
Call today!!!