1974 AMC Gremlin X

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced in 1970 as a subcompact automobile, the AMC Gremlin was a bold, innovative response to an American automobile industry in a state of crisis. A bevy of economical imports catapulted the Gremlin to market while reduced gasoline supplies made it a sales success, with nearly 700,000 produced over a single generation between 1970 and 1978. Today the Gremlin is a pop-culture classic with its quirky two-door body style appearing as villian J. Curby Gremlin in Cars 2, and even in an episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee featuring Jon Stewart.

The epitome of a fun and outgoing vehicle, this 1974 Gremlin features the Gremlin ”X” Package and benefits from a restoration in a bright color with upgrades to the engine, brakes, air conditioning, and stereo system. Combining style with economy, AMCs marketing division clearly loved the car, humorously advertising the new Gremlin as “The first American-built import.”

Highlights

• Professionally restored by Classic Collision and Restoration of Bryan, Texas

• Originally Sienna Orange, this Gremlin has been refinished in Hemi Orange Pearlcoat

• Rarely seen, well-kept original interior

• BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires installed during the 2018 restoration with just over 600 miles traveled on them since then

• Rebuilt 304 cu-in (5.0 L) V8 engine

• Chrysler-designed TorqueFlite automatic transmission

• The consignor notes that upgrades during restoration include:

  • Power disc brakes

  • Vintage Air

  • Holley Sniper fuel injection

  • Kicker audio with a vintage-looking dash unit

• Gremlin “X” Package:

  • Hockey Stick side decal stripes

  • Painted back panel

  • Engine liter decal

  • Slot style wheels

  • D70 x 14 blackwall tires

  • Space saver tire with regular wheel

  • Custom interior with bucket seats

  • “Extra Quiet” insulation package

  • Cargo area insulation and carpeting

  • Sports steering wheel

  • Interior appointment package

  • Special front grille “X” identification

• Please note that while the five-digit odometer displays just over 600 miles since the completion of the restoration, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Roof rack

• Push-button rear liftgate

• Soft-plastic control knobs with international symbols

• Noise-reducing ventless side windows

• Fold down rear seat

• Carpeted throughout

• Front ashtray

• Weather-Eye heating system

• Single unit-body construction

• Front sway bar (V8 version only)

• Fuel filters in the gas tank and carburetor line

• 16.2 cubic feet of luggage space

• 21 gallon fuel tank

Known Imperfections

• While the Holley Sniper fuel injection system says the system is charging properly, the dash alternator warning light in the dash is malfunctioning

• The rear hatch lock works intermittently

Included

• Miscellaneous parts, as pictured

• Parts catalog

• Owner’s manual

• Brochures

• Service manuals

• Thumb drive containing all of the restoration history, including photos and invoices documenting the work completed by Classic Collision and Restoration of Bryan, Texas

Ownership History

The current owner of the 1974 Gremlin purchased it in November 2014, from a dealer in Texas.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here.