I picked up my first AMC the other day for $595. It's a one-owner 1982 Concord DL 258 auto with more options than I though existed back then. Suprisingly all the power options still work. It has 227k, but it runs alright and it's pretty solid. The car could use some work and has a weird smell to it, but if I keep it for a while hopefully I'll track down a lower mileage motor and tranny, and perhaps a Jeep 4.0 HO head to swap on. Supposedly the head swap adds about 40 hp and 15-18% increase in fuel economy. Definitely worth it! Oh, and if I ever sell this car I'm keeping the wheels. Now if I can just fix my drivers door so I don't have to get in from the passenger side, I'm all set.
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my grandpa used to have a few of those rotting around his farm, but he's gotten rid of all the scrap cars
1988 323 Station Wagon - KLG4 swapped
1988 323 GT - B6T Powered
2008 Ford Escape - Rollover Survivor
1990 Festiva - First Ever Completed KLZE swap (SOLD)
If no one from the future stops you from doing it, how bad of a decision can it really be?
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We had a Hornet Sportabout when I was a "tween." Then I drove it a lot when I got my license in 1976. I think it lasted until around 1982 or so. The body was sagging a bit--or was it just the doors?
I liked the way they looked!
Once in a while I see an Eagle 4wd around here.
Karl'93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
'91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
'92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
'93GL "Luxstiva," '94 B6 engine & ATX; needs overhauled
'89L "Muttstiva," now a storage bin, future trailer project
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Around here it's easier to find birds with 3 legs than it is to find an AMC anything. The salt ate them years ago.Festiva: Because even my dog can build a Honda.
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'90 L. B8ME/Kia Rio 5 speed. Rio/Aspire suspension swap. :-D
'81 Mustang. Inline 6, Automatic.
'95 Eagle Summit Wagon. 4G64 Powered.
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It's an AMC Eagle right? I love those cars! Wasn't there a two door model also? I used to think they were so cool! But then again, we were riding around in a turd brown Chevette. LOL
I'd still add one to my collection of cars! I liked the idea that it was a 4x4 wagon! Talk about being an nastalgic crossover vehicle!Last edited by Britstiva; 11-06-2009, 05:53 PM.www.cardomain.com/id/jermnc77
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Guy I used to work with, he retired, had one and it had every option and was in great shape. He still has it and lives pretty close to me.....I would drive one."FLTG4LIFE" @FINALLEVEL , "PBH"
89L Silver EFI auto
91GL Green Auto DD
There ain't no rest for the wicked
until we close our eyes for good.
I will sleep when I die!
I'm a little hunk of tin, nobody knows what shape I'm in. I've got four wheels and a running board, I'm not a Chevy, I'M A FORD!
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Originally posted by Britstiva View PostIt's an AMC Eagle right? I love those cars! Wasn't there a two door model also?
Basically an AMC Spirit with a 4x4 drivetrainFestiva: Because even my dog can build a Honda.
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'90 L. B8ME/Kia Rio 5 speed. Rio/Aspire suspension swap. :-D
'81 Mustang. Inline 6, Automatic.
'95 Eagle Summit Wagon. 4G64 Powered.
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Originally posted by Britstiva View PostIt's an AMC Eagle right?
Originally posted by FestivaFan View PostAround here it's easier to find birds with 3 legs than it is to find an AMC anything. The salt ate them years ago.Last edited by garylau; 11-07-2009, 09:31 PM.1992 Subaru Legacy
1988 Chevy Caprice Classic
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They began with the Hornet and Gremlin designs around 1970, then became the Eagle and Spirit, then had 4WD versions offered.
Karl'93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
'91L "AquaMutt" my '91L; B6 swap/5 speed & Aspire brakes, DD/work car
'92L "Twinstiva" 5sp, salvage titled, waiting for repairs...
'93GL "Luxstiva," '94 B6 engine & ATX; needs overhauled
'89L "Muttstiva," now a storage bin, future trailer project
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I had a '74 Gremlin, with the 304 V-8. Fast little thing. But if you wanted to stop, 4-wheel drum brakes!! Sticking my head out the window and blowing would have stopped the car better.
AMC was FAR ahead of the times with the Eagle 4x4. In modern SUV's, most of the traction is sent to the rear wheels until the fronts need it. AMC invented that type of system.
Marty McFly's GF's father owned an Eagle wagon. (for all you Back to the Future fans!)
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