002 AMC Gremlin X (1974) GHR 371 N
AMC Gremlin X (1970-78) Engine 303.8 cu in (4983cc)AMC304 V8
Production 671,475
Registration Number GHR 371 N (Wiltshire)
AMC SET
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The AMC Gremlin (also American Motors Gremlin, is a sub compact available only as a two door, designed by Dick Teague and Bob Nixon. Using a shortened Hornet platform and bodywork with a pronounced kammback tail, the Gremlin was classified as an economy car and competed with the Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto, as well as imported cars including the Volkswagen Beetle and Toyota Corolla. The Gremlin reached a total production of 671,475 over a single generation. It was superseded by a restyled and revised variant, the AMC Spirit from 1979 to 1983. Teague's idea of using the pony car Javelin resulted in the AMX-GT concept, first shown at the New York International Auto Show in April 1968 the model did not go into production but laid the foundation of the Gremlin. Instead, Bob Nixon, AMC's future Chief of Design, designed the new subcompact based on the automaker's Hornet model, a compact car. The design reduced the wheelbase from 108 to 96 inches and overall length from 179 to 161 in making the Gremlin just two inches longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
The Gremlin was introduced on 1st April 1970 vailable as a "base" two-passenger version with no rear seat and a fixed rear window, at a suggested retail price of $1,879, and as a four-seat hatchback with an opening rear window, at $1,959. The upright design of the tail, which enlarged interior space, was aerodynamically efficient and in design terms ahead of its time.
The Gremlin debuted in April 1970 with AMC's 199 cu in (3.3 L) I6, a seven main bearing design which produced 128 hp as the standard model, with AMC's 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 - producing 145 hp (108 kW; 147 PS) - as an option. For the 1971 model year the "X" appearance/equipment trim package was introduced as a $300 option on the 4-passenger model, it included body side tape stripes, body color front fascia, slotted road wheels with D70x14 Goodyear Polyglas tires, blackout grille insert, bucket seats, and "X" decals. The previously optional 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 engine became standard in 1971, and a longer stroked 258 cu in (4.2 L) version became the option. One of the changes for 1972 was the optional introduction of a 304 cu in (5.0 L) V8 engine. It was "the muscle car formula of stuffing a big motor in a small car." The base two-seater model was discontinued For 1973 all American cars had to have the strengthened low impact bumpers able to withstand a 5mph bump.The X package received a new tape-striping pattern that kicked up over the Gremlin's rear-wheel flares.
For 1974 there was deeper front facia giving the car a longer appearance. A larger front bumper was mounted on self-restoring telescoping gas and oil cylinders.The rear fascia was modified slightly to blend with the design changes. The Gremlin X stripe pattern was given a "hockey stick" look for 1974: the stripes followed the window line as it tapered aft, and swept up now to include four diagonal lines on the wide C-pillar
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Shot 01.07.2018 at the American Car Show, Tatton Park, Manchester Ref 135-002
002 AMC Gremlin X (1974) GHR 371 N
AMC Gremlin X (1970-78) Engine 303.8 cu in (4983cc)AMC304 V8
Production 671,475
Registration Number GHR 371 N (Wiltshire)
AMC SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623635539471...
The AMC Gremlin (also American Motors Gremlin, is a sub compact available only as a two door, designed by Dick Teague and Bob Nixon. Using a shortened Hornet platform and bodywork with a pronounced kammback tail, the Gremlin was classified as an economy car and competed with the Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto, as well as imported cars including the Volkswagen Beetle and Toyota Corolla. The Gremlin reached a total production of 671,475 over a single generation. It was superseded by a restyled and revised variant, the AMC Spirit from 1979 to 1983. Teague's idea of using the pony car Javelin resulted in the AMX-GT concept, first shown at the New York International Auto Show in April 1968 the model did not go into production but laid the foundation of the Gremlin. Instead, Bob Nixon, AMC's future Chief of Design, designed the new subcompact based on the automaker's Hornet model, a compact car. The design reduced the wheelbase from 108 to 96 inches and overall length from 179 to 161 in making the Gremlin just two inches longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
The Gremlin was introduced on 1st April 1970 vailable as a "base" two-passenger version with no rear seat and a fixed rear window, at a suggested retail price of $1,879, and as a four-seat hatchback with an opening rear window, at $1,959. The upright design of the tail, which enlarged interior space, was aerodynamically efficient and in design terms ahead of its time.
The Gremlin debuted in April 1970 with AMC's 199 cu in (3.3 L) I6, a seven main bearing design which produced 128 hp as the standard model, with AMC's 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 - producing 145 hp (108 kW; 147 PS) - as an option. For the 1971 model year the "X" appearance/equipment trim package was introduced as a $300 option on the 4-passenger model, it included body side tape stripes, body color front fascia, slotted road wheels with D70x14 Goodyear Polyglas tires, blackout grille insert, bucket seats, and "X" decals. The previously optional 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 engine became standard in 1971, and a longer stroked 258 cu in (4.2 L) version became the option. One of the changes for 1972 was the optional introduction of a 304 cu in (5.0 L) V8 engine. It was "the muscle car formula of stuffing a big motor in a small car." The base two-seater model was discontinued For 1973 all American cars had to have the strengthened low impact bumpers able to withstand a 5mph bump.The X package received a new tape-striping pattern that kicked up over the Gremlin's rear-wheel flares.
For 1974 there was deeper front facia giving the car a longer appearance. A larger front bumper was mounted on self-restoring telescoping gas and oil cylinders.The rear fascia was modified slightly to blend with the design changes. The Gremlin X stripe pattern was given a "hockey stick" look for 1974: the stripes followed the window line as it tapered aft, and swept up now to include four diagonal lines on the wide C-pillar
Diolch yn fawr am 66,092,066 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel
Thank you 66,092,066 amazing views, enjoy and stay safe
Shot 01.07.2018 at the American Car Show, Tatton Park, Manchester Ref 135-002