I have long admired AMC because it marched to the beat of a different drummer when the question of styling was considered. Cars like the Matador and Pacer continue to divide opinions decades after the last cars rolled off… more»
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Sienna Orange Survivor: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
Is there a better color for a 1974 AMC Gremlin X than Sienna Orange? I think not. Even with 59,000 miles, this is the nicest Gremlin that I’ve seen and the seller has provided some of the best all-around… more»
401 V8 Swap: 1972 AMC Gremlin
The Gremlin was the 1970s subcompact that American Motors created by lopping off some of the length of the compact Hornet. It was a bit quirky, but that didn’t seem to matter as more than 670,000 of them were… more»
Keep The Original Engine? 1976 AMC Gremlin
The seller refers to this 1976 AMC Gremlin as a pretty high-option car, and that doesn’t include all of the go-fast accessories, which may or may not actually make this Gremlin go any faster, but it sure makes it… more»
Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1977 AMC Gremlin
The AMC Gremlin was a quirky subcompact with a quirky name. It was in production from 1970 to 1978 and American Motors sold 671,000 copies throughout the decade. Under the skin, it was a Hornet with 12 inches removed… more»
350-Chevy Equipped: 1974 AMC Gremlin
When surfing the net, I rarely pass up an opportunity to check out a ten-worst-cars-of-all-time list, a controversial subject many auto authors seem to enjoy writing about. While I typically agree with some of their opinions, a car that… more»
Original Paint: 1976 AMC Gremlin Three-Speed
It’s Gremlin week here on Barn Finds, just what a lot of us in dreary winter country need to brighten up these overwhelming overcast skies that go on day after day after day after day after day. After day…. more»
Lots Of Flare: 1973 AMC Gremlin
Appearing to be wearing AMC Eagle fender flares on the rear wheels and an unusual paint scheme on the driver’s door above the handle, this 1973 AMC Gremlin has a unique look, to say the least. Not to mention,… more»
Concept Or Custom? 1974 AMC Gremlin Convertible
American Motors rolled out the Gremlin in 1970 as a counterattack to the onslaught of small imports. And the new subcompacts from Chevy and Ford. It was based on the Hornet compact with 12 inches removed from the wheelbase… more»
Tidy Little Runner: 1972 AMC Gremlin
Daily driver or restoration? That’s the query that goes with this 1972 AMC Gremlin, for sale on craigslist and brought to us courtesy of expert tipster Mitchell G. The car is sitting at an asking price of $9500, and… more»
401 V8 One Owner! 1972 AMC Gremlin 4-Speed
The Gremlin was AMC’s answer to the flood of subcompact cars that had arrived from abroad by 1970. Rather than develop another new car, they took a foot out of the wheelbase of a Hornet and chopped the rear… more»
Needs Interior Work: 1973 AMC Gremlin X 3-Speed
“Driving fun teams up with solid economy in this sporty sub-compact. That’s why Gremlin leaves a lasting impression wherever it is seen and driven – and that’s just about everywhere.” Or so says a 1973 AMC brochure. This 1973… more»
Running V8! 1973 AMC Gremlin X
Billed as “the first American-built import,” American Motors Corporation’s Gremlin competed against the likes of the Ford Pinto and the Chevrolet Vega. This 1973 AMC Gremlin X in Frankfort, Illinois features one option that never graced a factory Pinto… more»
Nicest One Left? 1974 AMC Gremlin X
When the subcompact car challenge was launched by U.S. automakers in 1970, there were three new contenders: the Chevy Vega, Ford Pinto, and the AMC Gremlin. The first two were all-new cars, while the latter was a rework of… more»