Can’t Imagine trying to sell one of these back in the day…, As long as no major mech needs, it’s a lot of fun for 4K, If I was close enough to inspect, I’d write a check.
the door hinges which he replaced twice, the heavy door wore them out. Muscle Truck: 409-Powered 1960 Chevrolet El Camino! eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',106,'0','0'])); I wish that the news got better as we opened the hood, but unfortunately, it doesn’t. I look at those bumpers, they seem fine to me and when I check all the marks on my costly Maxima, which does not have them, I kind of wish they were an option. Odometer shows 92,203 and is believed to be original miles. The carpet in the load area is looking pretty tired, and there are a few plastic trim pieces around the interior that have decided to raise the white flag and surrender to the UV rays. For sure it has power windows, power door locks.
This power is sent to the rear wheels via a 3-speed automatic transmission. Comfortable peppy for its time and dependable. Controversial? Perfect Patina: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II.
eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',106,'0','0'])); Our 31K mile example’s listing has a confusing opening as the seller states they have owned the car for five-plus years but purchased it in 2000. We drove it in July 79. The finish has held up quite well and there is no sign of crash damage, weather degradation or any of the other mayhem that can, and usually has, affected a 41-year-old vehicle. What’s not to love about an AMC Pacer that was factory equipped with a V8? I was so relieved a couple of years later when I got orders to go back to Germany. I prefer the later grill and hood. We’ve got amazing prices on 1979 Pacer Cooling & Heating and Brakes, Steering & Suspension parts. Here is a photo from the same angle showing it outside so you can see the whole thing. Calendar year production was 1975 through 1979.
eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-box-3','ezslot_0',103,'0','0'])); The AMC Pacer Station Wagon was introduced 2-years after its Hatchback sibling, and while it maintained the wide-body stance, the rear styling was somewhat more conservative than the Hatchback. It is located in Lucerne Valley, California, and is listed for sale here on eBay. The station wagon version, like our subject car, was in production between 1977 and 1979 and added an additional 5 inches to the coupe’s overall length. One day it was brought in on a tow truck. Considering where the car has spent its life, the interior of the Pacer is surprisingly good. Was he as nice in real life as he appeared to be in public? It can all be made to look tidy once again, but there are some items that will not be able to be restored, and replacements will need to be found. Of course the idea was to make it look more traditional, and therefore more appealing to mainstream buyers, but I would never own a wagon if I could have a hatchback. Neither VIN seems like a real VIN. https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Packin%27_Pacer. Burgundy with the Indian Cloth seats. There is also rust on the bottoms of the quarters on both sides. !., Couple of weeks ago Barn Finds said they had members looking for specific cars, Pacer wagon was one of them, so member, here you go…. Cheesy looking ’70s fake wood is in accented places on the dash and instrument panel, and yes, the original radio is where it should be. The seller is asking $4,000 and they’re open to trades. As a former Pacer hatchback owner, I think the styling of the wagon along with the raised grille on the later models destroyed a lot of the uniqueness of the Pacer’s styling. Or subscribe without commenting. Great motor although the commenter before me disagrees. From here, things do deteriorate markedly. AMC used nylon hinge bushings in all of their 1970s and 1980s small cars. It is worth considering that this lack of activity will potentially mean that a lot of rubber seals and gaskets have now had plenty of time to dry out and crack, so there will probably be a few that will require replacement. What’s not to like about a Pacer, and then it’s a wagon with woodgrain, it has power windows and locks and – drumroll, please – it’s sporting a V8! ?” controversy…. I loved that car and drove it proudly…but hardly anyone would ride with me!!! The opening photo shows the brand new tires mounted on the turbine wheels but the color-matched wheel covers also come with the car.
Absolutely! The dashboard was pushed way ahead, kind of making a room of the front part of the car, the window sills were low; you got in one and wanted to see the world, and you could. That means that it will almost certainly need some work to get it running and reliable before it is ready to hit the road again.
It was the middle of winter before used the deicer on the back window. So many sellers assume that if the upholstery is not cloth, then it must be leather.
I just passed on one without the fake wood trim, in like condition for $995. I have to say that I’m also curious about the overspray that can be seen on the tires, and would like to know what the story is with that. You have come to the right place if you need new or replacement parts for your 1979 Pacer. Pacer power is courtesy of AMC’s tried and true, optional 4.2 liter, in-line six-cylinder engine, developing 100 net HP. A separate brochure was published at reveal to detail the Pacer’s attributes as well as its positive comparatives to its perceived competition. The thing has a bumper to bumper warranty, but I guess that was only in effect when the service manager felt like it. There’s a ringing endorsement! This would B the model 4 me (waggy, a six). “and yes, the original radio is where it should be”. There is some minor rust visible on the lower quarter panel on the passenger side, but the rest of the car is about as clean as you would expect from an Arizona vehicle. I was going to Georgia from Oregon and had not opted for A/C.
Would like to still have it today. Had a 77 DL Sedan with the 258 2v Rally Wheels A/C, it was a nice ride. A Jeep 4.0 engine would wake this thing up.
Body is solid but all the interior was baked, including the wiring. This eye-catcher can be found here on craigslist in Fredonia, Wisconsin. Pacers and especially Pacer wagons are fairly hot right now so this is a great project.
Or subscribe without commenting. Speaking of the coupe, that would be a no-go for me, but this wagon? It seems quite rare to see those options on an AMC.
or so, I found a new black paint on black vinyl ’78 AMC Concord D/L w/auto trans & a 258 6 cyl & w/rear defrost w/a sticker price of $4999.99 & I bought it for $4675. If it was a ratty one , maybe , but to a clean one like this ?
eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',106,'0','0'])); They say that it had been sitting for around 30 years after the original owner passed away and the gas tank needs to be cleaned out and the floorboards were repaired due to rust, so it’s far from perfect. I’m beginning to hate the on-line mrkt place. GLWTS!!
The seats, door trims, and the headliner all look quite good.