AMC Gremlin.... 1970 | Travis Chumley

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The American Motor Company made the Gremlin between 1970 and 1978, distinctive and recognisable with this short, chopped-off rear end, similarly proportioned to the Pacer. Gremlin was intended to compete with small car imports in America like the Volkswagen Beetle and the new, compact 1974 Golf. The Pacer was a two-door compact car produced at the same time, between 1975-1980, just 5 years, Pacer celebrates 50 years this year in 2025. Pacer was made famous in the film Wayne's World so it might b