Comments on: Low Mileage Survivor! 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon

By: Mark P

Mark P — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:56:23 +0000

Wow what a nice car. In the early 80s there were seven AMCs in the drive way of my parents and aunts duplex at any given time. I’d like to have this but it’s too nice to drive in New England year round. It would be destroyed by the salt and brine used in winter.

By: Michelle Rand

Michelle Rand — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:19:36 +0000

In reply to Frank Chantry.

Totally agree that now that it’s been around 40 years, the looks have grown on me. I think that’s because today’s cars – with precious few exceptions – are so bland that almost anything that’s different becomes more attractive only because it’s different.

By: Greg B

Greg B — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:15:37 +0000

The AC works good and blows cold by the way. I put a new NOS front windshield in it and also found and put in new NOS wiper blades. I tuned it up and added new plug wires, spark plugs, and a new carburetor. I kept all the original parts though. I fell short not doing a good interior detail but it’s still very nice.

Greg (seller)
208-412-9744

Boise, Idaho

I have videos I can text serious buyers.

By: Driveinstile

Driveinstile — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:14:11 +0000

It is a nice really nice example. And there arent that many in ad nice of condition as this one.
I agree with Robert. Before he wrote that I was thinking of the GM ignition switch and steering column and Chrysler transmissions etc. ( not sure what trans is in these) And they did indeed make it all work.
Hope it goes to a good home and gets taken care of the way it has all these years.

By: Frank Chantry

Frank Chantry — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:13:44 +0000

The more time passes, the less odd this car looks. Compared to a modern crossover, well… Put a modern driveline in this with all-wheel drive, like an Eagle, you might look at it differently.

By: Michelle Rand

Michelle Rand — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:11:03 +0000

In reply to Greg B.

No problem. It’s a wonderful example and I hope it finds an appreciative home.

By: Greg B

Greg B — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:08:06 +0000

In reply to Richard.

Boise, Idaho. I’m the current owner who has it for sale.

Greg
(208) 412-9744

Thank you Michelle for the outstanding write up, and Steve for finding it to have it shared here!

By: Robert Proulx

Robert Proulx — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:06:52 +0000

This one’s a beauty. The carpeting needs a good cleaning but the car is 43 years old afterall. Love the engine bay its super sano. Lucky it dont got a/c where would you put it. ;). . always loved amc for the fact its made up of Ford, GM and Chrysler parts and AMC made them all work together. Hope it fonds a nice home.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:43:15 +0000

Where is it?

By: Nevada1/2rack

Nevada1/2rack — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:34:45 +0000

Ah, the eclectic AMC Pacer, revered by….someone somewhere we’re told. You’re right, Michelle, the wagon does look a little better than the sedan but then the sedan is a profoundly strange design, though not as ugly as a, say…
Let me get back to you on that. There have been attempts to improve its salability as in this episode of Wheeler Dealers- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNMq4_iFpc

But, as has been pointed out before, someone somewhere liked it enough to initially buy it-whether anyone else shares the vision is another matter.

As an aside, the failed engineering designs that you and your team write about that address the issues of the subject machine is a big plus IMHO-thank you.