[{"id": 7793187, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just imagine the difficulty in deciding between this and a 280z for the same money back in 1976.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1643654677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793201, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AMC is in the house! I love it! GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643654794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793242, "authorName": "cabsclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabsclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it, and not far from me for once. I could drive this one home.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643655074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793281, "authorName": "jka73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jka73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking Gremlin, the color combination is actually quite striking to me. Too bad it has the smallest available engine and the automatic on the column (Which I refer to as a \"granny tranny\" as it's the choice of little old ladies everywhere).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643655341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793408, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only think I remember about Gremlins was the advertising - \"Hey, where's the rest of your car toots?\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643655889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793444, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unbelievable condition. Coolest car listed on BaT today!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1643656038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793591, "authorName": "66alfa_gtv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66alfa_gtv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Supercars certainly are an interesting prospect, the same way that having bigly deep pockets is. But, would having either deliver the promise of a fulfilling life the way a Gremlin X could? You WILL be the star of your local cars and coffee. You will be cooler than those richies are in their 3 mil machines.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1643656458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793707, "authorName": "cabsclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabsclassics/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by cabsclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643656855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7793716, "authorName": "cabsclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabsclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let me start the bidding. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643656886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793709, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"An aftermarket storage tray with integrated cup holders is stationed atop the transmission tunnel.\"\n\nStand Down Soldier!", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1643657050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793946, "authorName": "BigSpanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigspanner/", "bidAmount": 1976, "content": "$1,976 bid placed by BigSpanner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643657615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7794211, "authorName": "EVH5150", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evh5150/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019ll\u2026 it\u2019s either the \u201ctorque command\u201d tranny.. or, I forgot to take my meds again.. but this \u201clittle Gremlin\u201d is talking to me\u2026 and I am liking it..!! This is such a cool looking car\u2026!! GLWTA..!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643658555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7794395, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the dream where designers, studio engineers and clay modelers are freestyle thrashing out AMC's new compact in a mad rush, senior management comes in and says,\n\n\"You guys!!\" \n\"Compact!\"\n\"This is supposed to be our new *compact* car!\"\n\n(thwack!) as the Kenosha machete hits the clay...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1643659265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7794369, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great grocery getter. This CEAN MACHINE is a 5 Star find. BAT writer wastes it's type on aftermarket stuff. How about how clean this 45 year old 6 cylinder gem is all around it's proud 70s brown frame. Except for the somewhat large body creases. Oh what the heck. Easy pick of the week for fan favorite American ride... GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1643659351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7794535, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sludgo - stop the search for a Porsche and relive your youth again with this Gremlin or ship it to the Beehive and make her the envy of her retirement community!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1643659643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7794547, "authorName": "YQX78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yqx78/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by YQX78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643659685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7794712, "authorName": "mountainrev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainrev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AMC had the most amazing large-loop pile carpeting in the '70s and early '80s. Always a shade of brown, ranging from tan to baby poop ocher. As if their cars weren't already awesome.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643660239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7794951, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has got to go to Hollywood. Would be perfect in movies. Based on the '70s. It looks flawless. I can just see Charlie's Angels driving it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643660923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7795056, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trusted_one \"...or ship it to the Beehive and make her the envy of her retirement community!\" \n\nWithout A/C envy is unlikely there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643661352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7795154, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon @swartzmd1, you're selling the coolest gas cap ever put on a car and there's no picture of it?\r\n\r\nCan't be too many left like this one", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1643661811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7795188, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply one of the most delightful shapes on four-wheels, can't see one and not smile.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643661928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7795266, "authorName": "BellA101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bella101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pure fun to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643662281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7795321, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If AMCs were as popular when they were being produced as they are today, they probably would still be in business.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1643662484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7795858, "authorName": "XanaduMe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xanadume/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...when you only check out BAT to look at the cool cars but never really buy one, and now something pops up that has you thinking about some choices you might have to make.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643664304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7796108, "authorName": "TR68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_C. Spot on, 100% correct. AMC had a terrible reputation back in the day. There's a reason why they died out long ago. This survivor car is a nice example of what AMC produced. I'm glad at least one of these cars made it to 2022. Hopefully whoever wins this auction can park this Gremlin next to their Pacer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643665244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7796230, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't always drive a shoe, but when I do...I make it a Gremlin.\r\nAt the car show, people will skip the Mustang to gawk at this.\r\nLove it!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643665748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7796405, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Darn, ya beat me to it @trusted_one! ;^)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643666379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797283, "authorName": "Bucky53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bucky53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_C. Actually they are still in business. First bought by Chrysler Corporation to get the Jeep money maker, then that went to Daimler, then that went to Fiat, and finally now they are Stellantis. One of the benefits to the former AMC employees was that they couldn't be fired unless they really screwed up. Dan B, if you are still out there they should have fired you for just being the most pompous man I ever met in a mid management position.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1643669443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797391, "authorName": "TomLU86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomlu86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NewDayDons, not too difficult. A new 280Z MSRP was about double this car's.\n\nThe both had six-cylinders in a row and 4 wheels.\n\nSome one loved this very much, or was very afraid to drive it. Whatever the reason, for car lovers of all stripes, this car belongs here--and is rarer than a Ford GT!\n\nEither way, these Gremlins were common back in the day. They were literally \"small American cars\", with a proper SIX-cylinder engine, priced the same or less as Pintos and Vegas.\n\nFor me, the most interesting tidbit is buried in the window sticker. Final Assembly: Buffalo, NY. Really? I thought it would have been WIsconsin.\n\nVery BAT-worthy!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1643669776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797789, "authorName": "Blueprint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueprint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adding power is very easy on these. Fill it up with premium after midnight and fasten your seatbelt, you\u2019re going to be in for a wild ride.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643670872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797797, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trusted_one: I'd go for this over the Porsche but at my age I'm not sure I could handle all the attention I'd get from the ladies.\r\n\r\n;^)", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1643670907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797956, "authorName": "illloveit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/illloveit/", "bidAmount": 3615, "content": "$3,615 bid placed by illloveit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643672155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7797960, "authorName": "Reavette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reavette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mmm, root beer. I've pulled dents like these with my hot wax puller and a few love taps with a mallet. More horsepower than a Pinto or a Vega and almost as much as a 6 cylinder Camaro.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643672202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797983, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes PLease. WE need a gas cap Pic ...Please ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643672541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798009, "authorName": "UNGN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ungn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Gremlin.\r\nAnother Great AMC you do a little PDR then drive to Kenosha and get a Trophy.\r\n\r\nMy SC360 was Ziebarted and survived Michigan for 10 years completely rust free before I got it. They sprayed the inner fenders under the hood and when I cleaned off all the gunk, the paint on the inner fenders looked brand new.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1643672796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798194, "authorName": "KCH1980", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kch1980/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is also a design leader... it pre-dates the BMW M Coupe by 27 years!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643675047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798206, "authorName": "swartzmd1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swartzmd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gas cap pic coming soon!!! Thanks for all the positive feedback.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643675215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798633, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we get some additional pics of the underside?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643680705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798647, "authorName": "Mikedougherty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedougherty/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Mikedougherty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643680903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7798724, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, can we get cold start and driving videos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643681782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798971, "authorName": "swartzmd1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swartzmd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope to have driving and cold start videos posted tomorrow and additional underside pictures as well. Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643685996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7799120, "authorName": "cidevco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cidevco/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by cidevco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643689226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7799461, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a kid, I remember a purple Gremlin in the Sears lobby waiting to be raffled off. I entered but was too young to drive\u2026 I ended up with a cool Gremlin Tyco slot car instead!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643712907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7799474, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend's mom had one of these, but with the 304 V8. It had been a dealer demonstrator, and was a bit of a sleeper. No \"X\" package, but a rather meek white with blue accents, full wheel covers, and whitewall tires. Also had the Levi's interior and air conditioning. \r\n\r\nThe two things I remember were the engine bay - the V8, huge A/C compressor, and seemingly a mile of vacuum lines to make all the emission controls work. And the fact that after my buddy got his license, the rear tires kept getting worn out. Even in the smog era, a V8 in a car that light would burn rubber all day. And he did.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643714944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7799680, "authorName": "parmaccs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parmaccs/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by parmaccs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643722153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7799864, "authorName": "Jaguarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaguarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the day you could buy a Pinto, Vega, or some other ordinary little economy car, or you could have a Gremlin. Perfectly named with the prefect little logo on the gas cap this car made a statement that you weren't going to follow the Lemmings off the cliff and were going to dance to your own drummer. These outnumbered the Fords and Chevy's in Kenosha and more than one swapped out the little engines and dropped in 305's. Of course most just ended up in the Piggly Wiggy parking lot getting groceries and running errands.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643724709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800192, "authorName": "Mordizzle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mordizzle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83c\udf89 Party on Wayne\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643728815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800314, "authorName": "pilot323", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilot323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just here for the @Sludgo comment ;^))\r\n\r\nCool \"Gremmie\". GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643730238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800360, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, maybe it has so few miles because the original owner decided to drive their 280Z instead.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643730714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800386, "authorName": "Blofish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blofish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The radiator cap is MONEY!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643731000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800466, "authorName": "JACL-cosslett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacl-cosslett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Learned to drive AND drive a stick with a 1972 X with a Hurst 3 on the floor and a V-8. Thing was a rattle-box but fun to drive. Lots of rubber left around town to be sure! Got made fun of in high school for it but wouldn\u2019t trade it for the world. The memories that is\u2026 I\u2019d never want another one, but I sure do smile when I see one!! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643731894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800563, "authorName": "Dr_Zoom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_zoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mmmm, that front bumper!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643733016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800775, "authorName": "swartzmd1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swartzmd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643734989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7801290, "authorName": "swartzmd1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swartzmd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got a few more pics downloaded including the cool fuel cap. Having issues with downloading the videos though. Hopefully we'll get this figured out soon. Meanwhile take a look at my 78 AMC Concord that just went live. Thanks everyone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643739150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7801384, "authorName": "Orphanautos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanautos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow a Gremlin! And what must be the cleanest one on the planet. More rare than the Hurst Rescue vehicles. The ones that were to be equipped with jaws of life? More rare than the dealer installed factory warranted 401 cars? Probably. In 1971 a pinto stickered at $2,200.00, a Vega at $2,100.00. The gremlins cleaned up on the race track. All this from what amounted to a hornet with a bob job. But yes, out on the streets we knew that meant of the American compacts the gremlin was designed to take a V-8. Love these cars. Who doesn\u2019t smile at the gas cap? You won need luck with this auction. I\u2019m sure buyer and seller will be happy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643739932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7802168, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos have been added to the listing.\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643743579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7802547, "authorName": "ajoubert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajoubert/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by ajoubert", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643744760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7805989, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first glinpse at a Gremlin gas cap. Me like! A roadrunner horn will now have to place 2nd. Awe, beep-beep. Awe, toot-toot.\r\n(Disco reference). :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643756620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7806715, "authorName": "SWFFerrari430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swfferrari430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!! My first car! A hand me down. Of course, mine was no where as nice as this one! LOL I took that dang thing airborne and it still wouldn't die! Eventually, I was able to get rid of it and get into a Fox body Mustang. But man, the fun times. My girlfriend at the time drove a Pacer and I drove a Gremlin X - what a pair we were!!! HAHAHAHA\r\nWhat memories this brings back!!! GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643762807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7807816, "authorName": "saleenmagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleenmagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this gremlin doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s ever even been in the rain! Good thing, I\u2019ve heard your not supposed to get them wet !", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1643779614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7808767, "authorName": "CruncherBlock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruncherblock/", "bidAmount": 9995, "content": "$9,995 bid placed by CruncherBlock", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643814368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7808886, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Orphanautos I first read that as \"Hornet with a boob job\" and I guess that describes the front end for '73-'74, too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643815726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7809657, "authorName": "swartzmd1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swartzmd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To clarify, the miles on this little Gremlin are actual. BAT will not disclose this in the listing. I'm sure there is good reasoning behind this. However, when the documentation is there to prove the miles it should be shared with all potential buyers. The documentation is included in the photo section of my listing. All documentation will pass on to the new owner. Thank you", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643822456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7810805, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh for a 401ci 4spd, to make it a real X, nice looking car, in, out. & striping color coordination, considering some of the hideous colors that were available.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643829679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7817651, "authorName": "markj60616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markj60616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In looking for a Gremlin I would to go the opposite from the 401...I would love to find a stock 1970 1/2 with the 199 ci with the 3 speed with the on the column shift which I think was only offered the first year. I don't think I've seen one with this set up in decades. I enjoy the comments and photos of this one especially the delete panel where the A/C outlets would be at the top center of the dash. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643898668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7830558, "authorName": "Blair12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blair12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Dad had a Levi Edition. V8 with 3 pedals....... Cool car, wish it was around today", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644009601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7831028, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My famly used to allegedly work for AMC in Kenosha. I am embarrassed by this offering. I need to crawl under a rock now... :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644011281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835136, "authorName": "swartzmd1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swartzmd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please use the \"Contact Seller\"button to communicate with me personally. My contact information can be provided to you at that time. Thanks everyone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644081715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7842370, "authorName": "mark01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one sweet Gremlin. The fact that it's a low spec Gremlin X with a bench front seat instead of buckets and rubber mats in the cargo area with blackwall tires make this that much cooler. I don't recall seeing any in this color combo back in the day. By that time, brighter colors were all the rage. \r\nI do remember seeing a 1970 1/2 base model with the 199 ci and 3 speed column back in 1976. It was dark green with black interior and a fixed rear window (a hatch was optional on early models). It sat on a small used car lot near my house. I was curious enough to take it for a test drive. The non syncro 3 speed was not a plus but the 199 ran pretty nice. The price of $995. was a little steep at that time, so I passed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644170272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7847626, "authorName": "louieh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louieh/", "bidAmount": 10100, "content": "$10,100 bid placed by louieh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644211400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7847631, "authorName": "pwcarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwcarr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I ask what kind of gas milage it gets, and my post is removed - ps., this is my era. and would love to drive this beute if I can pull 20-22 mpb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644211771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7847857, "authorName": "UNGN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ungn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pwcarr\r\nMost 6 cylinder AMC's will get 20-22 mpg on the highway at the 55-60 mph they were designed to cruise. In the 75mph modern world it is a tough ask for any 70's car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644235452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7847970, "authorName": "EdBabe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edbabe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow, I am just amazed how good this car looks, I had two of them in my youth, both rusted so bad the doors were following off, still a fun car, beat them silly", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644239989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7848074, "authorName": "swartzmd1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swartzmd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK everyone this is the last day. Auction ends at 3:18 today. FYI: Don't know if you are aware of this but back on Jan 9 a 1984 Gremlin with 2,100 miles sold for $30,800 which includes the buyer's fee at the Mecum Auction in Florida. So bid with confindence and thanks to everyone. Good Luck, you won't be disappointed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644241864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7848250, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When compared with high end American vehicles of 1976, it's amazing how many of the lowest end, even mocked vehicles, now fair much better when looking at percentage levels...ie Pinto, Bobcat, Vega, Pacer, and this Gremlin from the spirit of '76.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644244215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7848372, "authorName": "Pavedog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swartzmd1 Yes, that one was a much more desirable color, AC, and in better condition. Good luck with your auction", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644245848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7848768, "authorName": "ymcbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ymcbo/", "bidAmount": 10350, "content": "$10,350 bid placed by ymcbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644250325, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7848829, "authorName": "TXGunner308", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txgunner308/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW...definitely need to follow this auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644250993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7848979, "authorName": "Steeelhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steeelhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pwcarr I had a \u201876 Gremlin X with a 304/4-speed. On the highway, not having fun, it would get 20 mpg easy. I think with a 232, you can count on 20-25 mpg. \r\n\r\nThey are very solid cars, boringly reliable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644252432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7849019, "authorName": "BEager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beager/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by BEager", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644252870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7849165, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GRIM-len.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644254090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7849443, "authorName": "Mexican_Spec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexican_spec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I see a 19676 vehicle I expect it to be white with red and blue stripes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644256773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7849621, "authorName": "Mexican_Spec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexican_spec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1976", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644258235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7849834, "authorName": "Farmer40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farmer40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just found this listing so I hope I'm not too late to pick a nit. The description includes a spoiler in the description. As I recall all Gremmies came with a small lip in there sheet metal above the rear glass. What we have here is a magical device common on wagons of this era that looks like a spoiler but whose purpose was to direct air flow down over the rear glass to keep it clear of rain and dirt. So its purpose is exactly the opposite of a \"spoiler.\" But this is still a great little car!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644259775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7850511, "authorName": "Matthewsgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewsgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what is implied below regarding the FL Mecum auction, perhaps the reserve may be well beyond the current bidding pace? Seller... I love your Gremlin X and the color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644262097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7850545, "authorName": "jka73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jka73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As for the Mecum Auction Gremlin. iirc, it was a gorgeous manual transmission Gremlin X with the larger/option 258 engine and Air conditioning. Hard to compare the two. Apples to Oranges... Or at least different types of apples. GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1644262255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7851468, "authorName": "marswalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marswalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine was the Levis model with 6Cyl 3 speed manual floor shift.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644265428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7851508, "authorName": "FredFlintstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredflintstone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reminds me of my 1972 Gremlin with a 3-speed on the column... it was a darker brown color and was very reliable. Traded it in for a 1976 Hornet Wagon -- > also an awesome car! Kept it for about 10 years and over 150k miles without any major repairs (should have kept it longer).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644265650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7851954, "authorName": "Ishabaka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ishabaka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fear the power of the Gremlin X!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644267636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852191, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Krobsklassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7852195, "authorName": "BEager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beager/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by BEager", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7852200, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent classic car here at a giveaway price, haven't seen one this nice in decades golden opportunity", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852201, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Krobsklassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7852212, "authorName": "mark01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And we're off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852220, "authorName": "BEager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beager/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by BEager", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7852224, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very difficult, almost impossible to find one this nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852246, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m out, I\u2019m also not convinced this number will buy it! Good luck \ud83c\udf7b", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644268818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852249, "authorName": "BEager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beager/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/7/22 for $13,500 to BEager", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268825, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7852253, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of car for the money, $13,000, just doesn't buy much anymore, but $13,000 currently bid, is a marvellous deal for this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644268840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852259, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good deal! Well bought @beager", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644268858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852263, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BEager, you really scored a nice car here for very little money!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644268874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852266, "authorName": "SilverFox10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverfox10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, there you have it!!! Another nice buy on a relatively rare car !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852271, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drive this baby to the country club for valentines day. The look on the valet's face will be worth it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644268896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852282, "authorName": "SilverFox10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverfox10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least the valet won\u2019t be confused by a 3rd pedal!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852288, "authorName": "Hazmat_Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hazmat_dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats winner. Super nice rarely seen car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644268978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7852332, "authorName": "BEager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beager/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many Thanks for the words of encouragement.\r\nI\u2019m really excited. Looks like a Great Car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1644269162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7853166, "authorName": "scribbyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scribbyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just $2,687 in 1976 dollars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644271788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7853251, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Root beer Gremlin and purple are the best! Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644272042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7853567, "authorName": "BEager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beager/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swartzmd1/\r\nswartmd1 If you are getting this post, I need to get to our work IT people. I have not seen a BaT email, hoping the information is caught in our Spam Filter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644273278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7901951, "authorName": "sefb222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sefb222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Gremlin. If there\u2019s another like it out there for sale, I\u2019d love a shot at it for my lady. She\u2019s lusting after these.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644830263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10647784, "authorName": "Nynick68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nynick68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 76 X with 3 speed on the floor and bucket seats...paid $250 for it 1987", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675622248, "type": "comment"}]