The great thing about automotive enthusiasts, as a group, is that they often have hidden talents that ‘normal’ people don’t possess, including the ability to turn their gasoline-fueled visions into reality. A gearhead can look at a car and… more»
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Dec 18, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Import Fighter! 1970 AMC Gremlin
Chevy and Ford got into the subcompact game in 1971 with all-new cars, the Vega and Pinto, respectively. Chrysler went the route of rebadging imports from Europe and Japan. AMC, with its limited resources, went a different direction. They… more»
Nov 3, 2021 • For Sale • 47 Comments
No Reserve 1972 AMC Gremlin X 304 V8
Update 11/3/21 – This sweet Gremlin has been relisted here on eBay with a $1 starting bid and no reserve. That’s more like it! Thanks go to Larry D for the tip! From 10/27/21 – I’ve had the privilege… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Movie Star Car: 1975 AMC Gremlin
AMC didn’t have deep pockets, so when the imported sub-compacts started to pick up sales steam in the late 1960s, what were they to do? AMC responded by taking its new Hornet and removing 12 inches from the mid-section… more»
Jul 28, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Go-Kart Fun! 1975 AMC Gremlin by Rupp
Rupp Industries was a manufacturer of go-karts, minibikes, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles between 1959-78. One of the hallmarks of Rupp products was their bright red coloring. Sometimes they would license the likenesses of other vehicles, which would include… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • Classifieds • 28 Comments
Levi’s Edition: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
This is a Levi Edition 1974 AMC Gremlin X. AMC is not longer around but Levi jeans and apparel are. While rough, the car is still recognizable and is said to run and drive. AMC built this edition of… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
X Package? 1974 AMC Gremlin
1974 was something of a transition year for the AMC Gremlin, which was in its fifth year of production. The Arab Oil Embargo kicked off in October 1973, just as the 1974 model year was beginning, which increased the… more»
Apr 11, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cheap 4X4: 1974 AMC Gremlin
If you find yourself with a lot of spare time on your hands, you’ll find a surprising number of 1970s AMC Gremlins online that have been converted from 2WD to 4WD. Which was before AMC got together with Jeep… more»
Feb 6, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Collection of Cars in California
Most collectors lean toward one brand of car, style or vintage. In this case, the seller offers a little bit of several things. Two are AMC products, two are kits car and one is a VW Beetle, the nicest… more»
Nov 4, 2020 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Would You Repaint This 1970 AMC Gremlin?
If AMC’s aim with the Gremlin was to create a car that would get people talking, it would have to be classed as an unqualified success. If they aimed to develop a vehicle that would blend seamlessly into the… more»
Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fix and Drive? 1975 AMC Gremlin
For 1970, AMC re-invented its approach to compact cars by replacing the rather staid American with the new Hornet. As an encore and a shot at the sub-compact imports, too, the Gremlin followed a few months later. The Gremlin… more»
Aug 23, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Hot Rod 1974 AMC Gremlin!
If you’re hanging out with a bunch of gearheads and mention the AMC Gremlin, the typical reaction will be laughter. Because of their strange name and looks, these cars were unfairly maligned from the get-go. They weren’t bad cars… more»
Aug 22, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Final Year: 1978 AMC Gremlin
Earlier this week, we reviewed the first year (1970) yellow AMC Gremlin and today we take a look at the final year of production. The main difference between the two models is the bigger engines available in 1978. The… more»
Aug 21, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Groovy Interior: 1970 AMC Gremlin Levi Edition
It is rare that I start a review with a picture of the interior but this 1970 AMC Gremlin has the optional Levi Complete interior. The car is listed here on eBay with 2 days remaining and the winning… more»
Jul 22, 2020 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Garage Kept: 1971 AMC Gremlin
AMC made almost 700,000 Gremlins and a lot of them seem to be showing up here on Barn Finds lately, which is a good thing in my world. They’re always interesting, even project cars. This original California car, a… more»
Jun 29, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Desert Classic: 1971 AMC Gremlin
I can’t see this one lasting too long, as in being for sale too long. It’s certainly lasted a long time, 49 years so far with no end in sight. This 1971 AMC Gremlin can be found here on… more»
