This is the brownest car we’ve seen in a while, which makes it among the best cars we’ve seen recently.
This is a claimed very low mileage (73K) car, and the condition backs up the claim. While it’s not perfect, the seller correctly claims this as a survivor. One would hate to refurbish this car and lose its originality (or its stripes).
While this is a 1981 model, many aspects of it make it obvious that the car was designed and engineered in the 70s. Eagle Wagon fans will recognize the period AMC styling, as well as the 4.2 liter, inline six cylinder AMC used in pretty much every car it made at this time.
The only two pieces of bad news here are the fact that this isn’t the super-cool SX/4 all-wheel drive hatchback and the lack of a clutch pedal. Still, this was never meant to be a track toy, so this oddity can get away with a slushbox.
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$1,222.00 with 13 bids, reserve not met and 9 days to go
The profile here is pure 70s/early 80s AMC and the stripes are absolutely awesome.
Classic hatchback rear bears some resemblance to a Pinto.
The interior is just as brown as the exterior.
Upholstery seems to be in great shape.
As a hatch, this has some real utility value, though there’s a clear reminder here of the days of spares that weren’t well hidden. Note the split, folding seats.
Here’s the ubiquitous-in-AMCs 4.2 liter, inline six.
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1981 AMC Spirit DL 2 door Hatchback with 73000 original miles. A two owner car. Both owners were in the same family. A well taken care of car. Was obviously a garaged vehicle. Runs and drives great. This car can definitely be driven home. Has Factory AC, AM/FM radio/ digital clock/ that all work. Has 95% of its original paint. No rust thru that I can see. A very solid car. Interior is in good shape. There is some fading in the back hatch area. Has original carpet that is in great shape. Has original AMC floor mats. It is a 6 cyl engine (258 cu. in.) Starts and runs great. Has factory wheel covers. Has power disc brakes. This is a fine example of early eighties AMC engineering. The AC works good. The cruise control does not work. The passenger wiper does not work. Everything else works fine. I will answer any and all questions you might have. Call 515-480-3891