[{"id": 3994595, "authorName": "TomLU86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomlu86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks great! This car led a good life, the buyer will be very happy\r\n\r\nAnd it has the 258 six!\r\n\r\nGLTWA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1577736420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994611, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A BaT auction alum. It is always fun to see cars come back as time goes by. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577736551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994661, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Herb Tarlek, your car is ready\"\r\n\r\nLove it!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1577737031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994676, "authorName": "wish-I-had-kept-it", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wish-i-had-kept-it/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I miss those days when all the cars didn't look the same...", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1577737188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994688, "authorName": "Doretyjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doretyjohn/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Doretyjohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577737316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3994719, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do both sets of plates come with if you were given the Gremlin X plates as well. and 77 Grmln\r\n@acc123", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577737681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994746, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember the last Maverick? He who laughs last...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1577737923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994752, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car back in the day was a Gremlin... Three on the floor + super wide gear ratio. That was some good driving...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577737951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994758, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ask the Man who Knows. That this isn't a Premium Listing amazes me.\r\n\r\n;^)", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1577737996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994768, "authorName": "DSCOTT676", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dscott676/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by DSCOTT676", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577738086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3994787, "authorName": "Zed330ti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zed330ti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coke white interior and the X package! This belongs in the premium listings if the Citroen does. This could be a new high watermark for the Pacer/Gremlin society.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1577738263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994817, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That glove box lining is readily available after market. I just replaced mine on my '67 Plymouth with an upgraded one which is sturdier than the old cardboard. Paid a bit more ($35.00), for it but it looks great and fits like a \"glove\". :)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1577738411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994856, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dad not happy with his gift?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1577738709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994864, "authorName": "Weasel_Atty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weasel_atty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan - Herb was famously a Chrysler man. Preferably with rich Corinthian leather. As for me, I'm holding out for a Levi's Gremlin.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1577738800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994902, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The base model now included carpeting, as well as rocker panel and wheel lip moldings. The \"Custom\" model was available with a list price of $2,998. The X package returned as a $189 option\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577739093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3994908, "authorName": "Gotopless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gotopless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the IMS BEARING been replaced?? \n\nPARTY ON WAYNE!!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1577739204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995102, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never anything wrong with the Gremlin...Better looking then most new cars of today.Only model better is the V8 one.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1577740874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995148, "authorName": "buickboy63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buickboy63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First a 20K Pinto than a 20K Maverick, now a Gremlin. This qualifies as a Hat Trick! Maybe a Mustang ll or a Pacer next.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1577741261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995203, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GOTOPLESS ... Made the comment of the day in my book", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577741646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995240, "authorName": "lewisfoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewisfoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After all these years I still marvel at the gumption it took from the folks at AMC to actually name a vehicle Gremlin.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1577742039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995280, "authorName": "Chebby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chebby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having lived through the malaise era, I'll wager the factory rating of a 1977 engine was around 110 hp, not 150. My 1975 Duster with the \"big\" slant six was 95 or 101, something pathetic for how thirsty it was. The rebuild on this car has hopefully increased its power and driveability.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577742293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995367, "authorName": "tmctguer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmctguer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I remember the ad correctly, the Gremlin has the smallest turning radius of any car in the US. My friend and I used that feature often in our high schools years throwing eggs out of his Gremlin\u2019s windows at other cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577743157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995447, "authorName": "needabiggerhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needabiggerhouse/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by needabiggerhouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577743791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3995590, "authorName": "russell1st", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russell1st/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 1974 Gremlin. It was actually one of the most dependable cars I ever owned. Mine was a base model automatic, but this brings back great memories. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1577745209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995656, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whats the significance of the Q77 on the drivers door post? Rental car maybe?\r\nMight be able to make some money by buying this and renting it out on TURO", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577746635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995662, "authorName": "CaptainMyCaptain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainmycaptain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to the latest in a recent long line of BaT forgotten classics sure to elicit a solid string of swarthy comments. Isn\u2019t that what draws us all in?\n\nLet me preface this with saying that I wholeheartedly admire the car and (like @lewisfoto) am amazed at the cajones displayed by AMC as they attempted to compete with the Mighty General, the Big Blue Oval and the Creator of Corinthian Leather for survival. Necessity can be a real Mother.\n\nThat said . . . my Top Ten Thoughts inspired by this Gremilin X::\n\n10. \u201cThis was purchased as a gift for his father.\u201d Counseling would have been cheaper.\n\n9. With 20/20 hindsight, given the choice of this Gremlin and a Mustang II in 1977, give me the Gremlin. I can\u2019t believe I just said that.\n\n8. From twenty feet, I\u2019d swear Coke had attempted to break into the automotive business in 1977. And it fizzled. (See what I did there, @PDXBryan ?)\n\n7. Would saying, \u201cI own the nicest Gremlin on the planet\u201d be anything like claiming to have the best recipe for grilling Sam\u2019s Club hot dogs you have ever tasted?\n\n6. If this car was a cartoon (a REAL cartoon), would it be better placed in \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d or \u201cSouthpark\u201d?\n\n5. How is it that this much red and white can still make you blue?\n\n4. Is there any chance that this car makes the new owner of the 66 mile Maverick wish he had waited a week longer?\n\n3. What is the closest contemporary equivalent to this car? Only the Fiat 500 comes to mind. (And thankfully, the Fiat 500 has never come to mind before.). (And hopefully never will again.)\n\n2. So the last owner (or his dad) only drove it for 320 miles before passing the torch (or should I say firecracker)? Do we file that under \u201cToo much of a good thing\u201d?\n\n1. If a girl you knew in high school drove one of these but in Metallic Blue with the optional Levi\u2019s interior, saw you walking home from school, and offered you a ride home, would you have told your friends the next day, \u201cYeah, I got into her Levi\u2019s and took it all the way home?\u201d Hopefully not, but it was 1977, after all.\n\nMay this start off 2020 by breaking hearts and records. Not in that order.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1577746820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995693, "authorName": "Bobo_Dupree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobo_dupree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being personally very familiar with AMC products of the seventies and eighties, I think they were/are great. Most died the death of cheap and unloved cars, but the basic structures and components are very stout. The aesthetics are, of course, a personal choice, but I find them very attractive in an 8-Track fashion. Some may have had different experiences, but I also found that cool members of the opposite sex found them very alluring. Make of that what you will.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1577747410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995697, "authorName": "tuohy924", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuohy924/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice car...looks like a house key comes with it (key ring)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577747534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995708, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Said it before, but the best gas cap EVER when it was visible. And I've always loved this shape because it's kinda ridiculous, no? Or no. Have some bourbon. Squint real hard. Almost like a Grantura.\r\n\r\nI'll see myself out", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1577747832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995764, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone!\r\n\r\nI certainly wasn't in the market for a Gremlin when this hit BaT last year (is anyone ever really \"in the market\" for a Gremlin??) but it led to the very best type of impulse buy.\r\nMy dad's first car in the late 70s was an archetypal Gremlin rust bucket with a rotted floorpan, no reverse gear and dubious tires.\u00a0 He bought it during his undergrad on a shoestring budget (he was the first in his family to ever go to college) and continued to drive it for many years as he made his way through medical school.\u00a0 His Gremlin is the stuff of legend in our family - classic \"uphill both ways\" stories about dodging puddles to avoid getting wet feet, pushing the car backwards out of gas stations, and piloting it through treacherous Canadian snowstorms.\u00a0 He also met my mom during the Gremlin years - she has her own touching stories about the pride with which he drove and cared for his Gremlin \"as if it were a Porsche.\"\r\n\r\nFlash forward 40 years and he's now a successful Canadian surgeon with a winter home in Florida. I'm living in NYC and am a bit of a car nut and BaT enthusiast.\u00a0 When this car popped up on BaT last year, a month before our annual Thanksgiving family gathering in Florida, a plan emerged.\u00a0 I decided to buy the car, transport it from NYC to Florida, and give my parents one hell of a Thanksgiving surprise.\r\n\r\nI won the auction but it went RNM, so BaT connected me with the seller to negotiate.\u00a0 We agreed on a price and arranged for him to transport the car to NYC.\u00a0 He is an amazing, salt-of-the-earth guy who worked on the Gremlin for many years as a passion project.\u00a0 He walked me through the painstaking process he went through to disassemble and restore the car, all of which is documented with a thick stack of photos.\u00a0 He also provided the invoice, window sticker, brochure and other materials from the original owner.\u00a0 I was stunned when he arrived with the car - it looks brand new and must be one of the cleanest Gremlins in the country (look at that engine bay and undercarriage!).\u00a0\u00a0\r\n\r\nI kept the car in NYC for a few weeks and had a blast driving it around Manhattan - people were literally running out into the streets to take photos, yell \"GREMLIN!!!\" and give thumbs-up.\u00a0 The car generates more smiles per mile than any exotic or classic I've ever driven.\u00a0 I then arranged transport to Florida, flew down, picked it up, and rolled into my parents' driveway to deliver the greatest surprise I've ever been a part of.\u00a0\u00a0\r\n\r\nA year later, the car is universally loved by my parents and everyone in their neighborhood but practical concerns are edging in - my parents need to reclaim their garage space (which I didn't really consider in the heat of the buying moment!) and my dad has taken a new executive role and isn't spending as much time down south.\u00a0 From my perspective, it's mission accomplished - my dad and mom got to relive their glory days and get a laugh with all of our family and friends, we've all had a blast driving the car around NYC and Fort Myers, and I got a chance to experience a real-life Gremlin and get a much better perspective on a lot of family lore!\r\n\r\nI'm an enthusiastic BaT-er, know how the process works and am happy to answer any questions that come up.\r\n\r\nHappy New Year to all and enjoy the conversation (and bidding!) - I hope this car ends up in the right home to continue the magic!", "likes": 47, "timestamp": 1577749275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995789, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had four or five AMC's. Two Gremmies, one red , one green. Tough as nails these cars, a couple of minor faults, the alloy bridges between the rocker arms tend to wear out, an easy fix. Then the three speed M/T shifters , boy talk about crude, almost t beyond belief. Stuck in a gear?, the fibre/plastic bushings on the shifter rods are worn out, another cheap & easy fix. Hope someone buys this car and keeps it forever, GLWTS", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1577750037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995804, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAGONBOYTD unfortunately NY requires that I surrender the plates - sorry!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577750676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995809, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GOTOPLESS nope but maybe I should ask a dealer to run a DME report!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577750791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995810, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tuohy924 unfortunately the house is not included :(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577750818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995821, "authorName": "TomLU86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomlu86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT needs to correct the net hp figure.\r\n\r\nIt was no less than 105 and no more than 115.\r\n\r\nOne is buying this car to admire or cruise or relive 1977, not to blast down country roads or go to the track\r\n\r\nThe 258 definitely helps though!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577751257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995910, "authorName": "GWR151", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gwr151/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Live in Miami and haven\u2019t seen one of these in 30 years..... talk about exotic....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1577754022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995953, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "During every styling era, car folks bemoan the same-o same-o corporate blandness, but as soon as a company goes against the grain those same whiners pig-pile on that heretic. I have to say, I always dug Gremlins, Pacers, Pintos, Mavericks, old Subies, Renaults, Bugs, and all the other \"weirdos\". To me it's like singers: If all memorable singers had to have perfect pitch, diction, and tone, we would have never had Woody Guthrie, Janis Joplin, Johnnie Cash, Donald Fagen, Macy Gray and damn sure no Bob Dylan! If a Gremlin could sing I wonder what it'd sound like.......", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1577755318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995968, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife didn't learn to drive until she was 32, I nearly bought her a Gremlin as her first car. In retrospect, probably good I didn't. She loved the Cressida I bought instead.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577755778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995976, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan Not to mention Willie Nelson, Dr John, Guy Clark, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Lucinda Williams, Iris DeMent, Neil Young, Joe Cocker,", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1577756003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3995982, "authorName": "9764JL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/9764jl/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by 9764JL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577756208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3995984, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ranchero65\r\nAmen bro!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577756250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996042, "authorName": "twistedcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twistedcarguy/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by twistedcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577758116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3996053, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan if a Gremlin could sing it would sound like Tom Waits From the \"Frank's Wild Years\" era.\r\n\r\nNever did like that dog...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1577758427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996066, "authorName": "GC19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gc19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I find it both interesting and amusing that the white seats were a $23 adder (absorbed by dealer) since it was not a standard color combination with the red.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577758799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996113, "authorName": "Michael_Pancheri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_pancheri/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123 All you have to do to keep the existing plates is purchase another set of vanity plates (with a different set of characters). They issue you the new plates and registration, you keep the old ones. You then surrender the new plates when ready.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577761021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996133, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123\r\nWhat a Heartwarming Story! How Incredibly Thoughtful. The Gremlin is So Pretty and Clean. Great Presentation, Photos, information. I Wish You and All Bidders an Exciting Auction and Excellent Outcome. Loved Seeing this on BaT\r\nHappy New Year to You and Your Family!\r\nBest Regards \r\n\u263a\ufe0f????", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577761662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996172, "authorName": "BassmanX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bassmanx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now there's an exotic car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577762920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996208, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s a sentence I never thought I would ever write:\r\nI\u2019m not sure I can afford a used Gremlin.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1577764727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996210, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by PMB-BTR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577764756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3996262, "authorName": "Goobstew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goobstew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is awesome!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577768062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996386, "authorName": "wombatsauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wombatsauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty neat to see this! I live in Sweden, and there is a fellow that has one of these, but in blue, and I see it every summer. I have so many questions - mostly along the lines of, how did this end up here? Seems like he loves the thing, and it indeed does look to be in pretty perfect shape. \r\n\r\nI enjoyed going through the pics and getting a \"closer look\" at everything. My auntie had a Gremlin when I was a kid - though not an X, and this was in the San Fernando valley, so really not too out of place there!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577785905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996398, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123 Great story. Auction should come close to, or surpass your purchase price. Even if it stay at current level(highly unlikely), I would consider it a great deal for the surprise of a lifetime.\r\n\r\nKudos to you.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577791362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996525, "authorName": "Peninsulabidder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peninsulabidder/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Peninsulabidder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577799918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3996530, "authorName": "oldjonny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjonny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy..do I remeDad bought a brand new one of these...was tired of his gas-sucking Chrysler Newport with a 400....was bound and determined to get something that got some gas mileage......THIS was not it. I think he kept it maybe 6 months tops and that thing was down the road. He got better gas mileage with the old Newport. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577799979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996567, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are two cars or BAT at the moment that are red with white graphics. Both make me smile this New Years Eve Day. One ends in a few hours and has a current bid of $251,000, it is a Ford with just 2,000 miles. Then there is the AMC at $5,300 which is currently 98% less than the Ford. The AMC appears to be a better value as they will both get you where you want to go and they will both turn heads at the gas station. I also think if you could find them and had the room you could buy one Gremlin X for every day of the month for the same price as one Ford GT.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1577801096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996584, "authorName": "Davesnothereman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davesnothereman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe it would be singing \"I heard it on the X\" by ZZ Top. Now there's a catchy ditty! And if you dropped in a stout 360 it would be singing \"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...\u2026\u2026\u2026\" or perhaps that little known acoustic version of \"Ode to a camshaft....she lobes me, she lobes me not\"...by Flash Cadillac and the Continental kids! (I'm killing myself here...\u2026.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577801207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996597, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learned to drive on one of these. Actually pretty good to look at in its day and somewhat fun to drive. This one is definitely a survivor. GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577801610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996600, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe it\u2019s because I\u2019m getting older, but I\u2019d rather have this, than the 68 Shelby listed above it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1577801788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996664, "authorName": "AlCamino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alcamino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is why I cannot resist checking in at BAT every damn day.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1577803280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996734, "authorName": "SQAMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sqamc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I currently own a '75 Gremlin X Levi's Edition in blue and a '77 Gremlin X with the 258 and 904 auto like this one. The white special order seats the original owner chose were in lieu of Hot Scotch Plaid which has become a desirable seat material, even rivaling the Levi's nylon.\r\n \r\nThe Coke theme alluded to earlier is a great \"what if\" similar to the 7Up almost-tie-in with Ford and the emerald green Mustang. Coca-Cola Canada did give away twenty 1968 AMC Javelin SSTs in a contest, so there was precedence. \r\n\r\nI have a great high school friend who has been quite successful and owns a McLaren 570GT, a Huracan, an Aventador, a highly modified C7 and a six-figure 1978 Trans-Am he has had since high school, yet, either of the Gremlins parked next to his amazing collection draws people away in droves. Fortunately, he's good natured about it.\r\n\r\nThis Gremlin X has been cared for properly and has a great backstory. The new owner should join AMO (American Motors Owners) and bring it to a regional show and the national event to be held June 17-20 in Colorado Springs.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1577805035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996768, "authorName": "Deano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I find it ironic that long after its passing, certain marques that ultimately failed (American Motors being one in a long list) are highly popular and successful long after their rightful demise. Kudos to the AMC fans that continue to carry the torch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577805999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996781, "authorName": "Dphotos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphotos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars were laughed at during the 1970\u2019s this and the Pacer but I loved them. I was in high school when they first came out. The Javelin was the cool fast AMC car. I would like to have any 3 of those models. I think they look very cool because they were so unusual and not many people own them. I rather have an AMC than a Pinto or Vega.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1577806348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996785, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The window sticker shows a \"console\" at a cost of $27.00. I am curious as to what happened to it as it is not in the pictures unless it is something back then that would be other than a console around the shifter between the two bucket seats. Anybody got a clue?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577806434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996835, "authorName": "SQAMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sqamc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Superbeeandy, the console was a drop-in unit nestled between the two bucket seats. It appears to have been removed, perhaps during the refurbishment. Replacements are available, typically through one of the AMC-specific resources such as Blaser Auto in Illinois and Kennedy American in Ohio.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1577807734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996864, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SQAMC, thank you, it is a great little car that I checked out compared to the window sticker and i just couldn't figure out why no center console. I know I should get a life but what else is an old guy in the snow in WI supposed to do all day?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1577808237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3996894, "authorName": "Jaguarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaguarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll never understand why these were not more popular back in the day. They had the looks, affordability, economy, and practicality. Love the \"Gremlin\" logo. As a kid growing up in Kenosha, WI where these were made, the logos (especially the gas caps) were often \"stolen\" from the cars and displayed in bedrooms. Great little cars. If I had somewhere to put it, I'd bid on this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577808797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3997015, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SQAMC @Superbeeandy Yes that is correct, the gentleman who restored the car told me that the console was damaged in a way that made it impossible to repair and he preferred not to replace it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577811218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3997325, "authorName": "MichaelAustin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelaustin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm chuckling. In 1972, I was a 28 year old father of three trying to be a filmmaker. In other words, we were poor. I was a car guy, and went through the trade up or down process pretty fast. By that time, I'd owned a bug eye, 356 Cab, Lotus 7, VW notchback, and several BMW 2002s. I say all this, to make the point I was an admitted euro car snob on a budget, who never spent more than $1200 for any of the above. Who needed an affordable second car. \r\n\r\nSince my wife and kids would be the primary occupants, I needed 100% dependability along with zero unexpected expense. After an exhaustive search, an obviously twisted path led me to a brand new 1972 light blue with darker blue vinyl, four speed Gremlin. For someone who hates light blue cars, it should have been a bitter pill. It was an advertised loss leader and I must have been taken by the chrome 4.O label on the back. 4.O. Wow. Like a big Mercedes!? So, I drove it, it was strangely fun, and I had the $2200 cash. Barely. So I drove it home, generally happy with \"the find\", kind of not. \r\n\r\nAlmost immediately, my wife and kids drove across a couple of states to visit her family in Missouri. I remember saying my good byes and be carefuls. And I remember feeling proud to have provided my family with a car that would make the trip with certainty. When they got back, my wife said she \"accidentally\" got it up to 100 on the trip. She said it felt surprisingly stable. I still shake my head on that one. \r\n\r\nI grew to admire that little blue Gremlin. And it introduced me to what larger engine American cars were all about. Truth be told, the overall package was super fun. Plus, we never spent a dime beyond oil changes and I was introduced to a new concept of car ownership. Trouble free driving. We had the Gremlin for three years or so, moving backward into the troubled but fun VW camper era. \r\n\r\nBest wishes on this sale. Good thing it's not light blue. Whew!", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1577816794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3998003, "authorName": "RED_FALCON", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red_falcon/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by RED_FALCON", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577822513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3998113, "authorName": "Brent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do you spice up a Gremlin? Classic AMC answer: add an \"X\" to it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577823507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3998147, "authorName": "Jerbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An engine \"re-ring\" is not the same as a rebuild. Same goes for a cylinder head \"re-fresh\". Bidders deserve more accurate terminology from BaT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577823769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3998363, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be more \"X\"citing with the factory V8, & 4spd. Nice looking car. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577825417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3998737, "authorName": "AllMyHeaps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allmyheaps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I knew a guy who had an orange Gremmie very much like this with a warmed up 304, would surprise a few muscle cars ...this is 1979 time frame...\r\n\r\nParallel universe: AMC encourages RANDALL AMC to retrofit a few 1977 Gremlins with the almighty 401 : And Junior trades in the clunker smogger Pontiac unmarked unit for one and chases and catches Burt Reynolds --and reclaims his bride! 1977 Bandit birds weren't all that fast, but the XR401 certainly was. The relationship doesn't work out, but he lines up at a stoplight against Farah and her 1977 Blue/White \"Cobra\", after a drubbing he/she begin to talk.... Woulda made 1977 the Year of the Gremlin.\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-amc-gremlin/\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577830752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3998755, "authorName": "Davey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think these will only do well over time. I have always had a soft spot for the Gremlin. When I was a kid one crashed in front of our house the Gremlin Icon broke off it and I kept it. Always thought it looked cool.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577831248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3998857, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damone\" lol....!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577835407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3999359, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brewster boy do I recall those 3 speed shifters, wife's first car was a 1971 Gremlin. A simple rod that slid between two rails with notches in them. The rod would pop out from between the rails if shifted to quickly - ask me how I know. Judicious prying with a large flat blade screwdriver would pop the rod back in place. This prying usually took place at midnight or later leaving the drive-in movie or submarine races. The Gremlin was otherwise bulletproof and stood up to years of teenage thrashing. The 258 was a rolling anvil, and had sufficient torque to regularly shred the right rear tire at the ramp to the school parking lot. She sold the car to a highway flagger who drove it around the state for many miles afterward. Years later, I stumbled on a factory Wild Plum 72 Gremlin X in good condition for $100, installed a 401 and a 4 speed and made some more memories. Great car, GLWTA.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1577886106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3999580, "authorName": "Caroholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caroholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the Gremlins, though I've never owned one. It's one of those cars that people love to hate, probably because the styling was a little odd for the day -- ahead of its time, perhaps. But let's face it, they were kind of cool in their own quirky little way.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577893734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3999585, "authorName": "themayor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themayor/", "bidAmount": 5566, "content": "$5,566 bid placed by themayor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577893881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3999630, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is at least the 2nd (maybe the same one from last year?) Gremlin ad where BaT claims a factory rated 150hp from the 258 engine. Two minutes of research will find it was rated at 114hp. I don't even think the old 304 V8 had 150hp. Love the car though!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577895310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3999764, "authorName": "content", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/content/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1975 my brother and I worked for the local AMC dealer. There were too many Gremlins on the used car lot including a 1970 base model. That one was so cheap, 3 on the tree, front seats only and the rear hatch was a fixed piece of glass. The boss decided to send the Gremlins to the South Seattle Auto Auction. My brother and I recruited a few friends to help transport via a parade. In route Ken made a wrong turn and did a u-turn in a gas station running over the bell. The attendant came out to see 10 Gremlins making a u-turn through the pumps.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1577899674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3999798, "authorName": "iceskte007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iceskte007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this the original color?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577900905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3999823, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iceskte007 yes - you can see Firecracker Red listed in the original window sticker (photo #120). It's also evident in the pre-restoration photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577901582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3999845, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TomLU86 @HeavyTank77 you guys are right, and my butt dyno also indicates that this car does not produce 150 net hp! The issue is gross vs. net hp reporting - BaT is quoting the original 150hp gross hp figure that was reported for the 258 (circa 1971). In 1972 AMC began reporting SAE net horsepower, which reduced the reported hp for the 258 to 110hp. @BaT could you change the listing to reflect the net hp figure?\r\n\r\nSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Gremlin#1971", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577902216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3999923, "authorName": "parmaccs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parmaccs/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by parmaccs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577904322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4000841, "authorName": "Kevin_in_SF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevin_in_sf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My HS GF had this things twin in light blue with a manual. She drove it until it died for the last time and was left in a parking lot. If memory serves she paid 500USD for it in decent condition in 91. She replaced it with an early 90's Ford Aspire, which was considerably less cool and not nearly as fun to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577938984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4000904, "authorName": "kfitzpat9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kfitzpat9/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by kfitzpat9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577944411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4001018, "authorName": "SKIP_ECKENROD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skip_eckenrod/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by SKIP_ECKENROD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577967948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4001473, "authorName": "Pederg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pederg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious why \"Dad\" would be so quick to resell the gift.... \r\n\r\n1.) Photos 49 and 79 indicate shade tree paint job\r\n2.) Representations from previous seller that \"corrosion\" repair on the rear quarter.\r\n\r\nThe reason why there are not many Gremlins left is because they all rusted out on the rear quarters. Due Diligence would highly suggest that the previous pre restoration photos be inspected with extreme focus on the \"corrosion\" areas prior to Bondo and paint.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1577981851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4001507, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Gremlin looks a bit uncomfortable in the setting chosen for the photo shoot. Maybe Lehigh Acres would have been a better location;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577982588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4001656, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We've updated the listing accordingly @acc123.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577986064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4001699, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All, below is a summary of the restoration that the prior owner provided via email:\r\n\r\nENGINE: Rebuild engine with parts listed below. Complete disassembly, clearances checked, cylinder head rebuild, and reassembled using only high quality parts. (Sealed Power, Federal Mogul, TRW, Felpro, etc.) Carburetor updated to Motorcraft 2150 and ignition system upgraded to Motorcraft HEI.\r\nROD, CRANK,CAM BEARINGS\r\nPISTON RINGS\r\nCAMSHAFT\r\nLIFTERS\r\nTIMING CHAIN/SPROCKETS\r\nROCKER ARMS\r\nPUSHRODS\r\nVIBRATION DAMPER\r\nFLEX PLATE\r\nFUEL PUMP\r\nCOMPLETE GASKET SET\r\nEX. HEAT SHIELDS \r\nTAILPIPE\r\nMuffler\r\nCARBURETER (updated to NEW Motorcraft 2150) \r\nDISTRIBUTOR (updated to Ford HEI) \r\nIGNITION MODULE\r\nSPARK PLUG WIRES\r\nSTARTER\r\nSOLENOID\r\nALTERNATOR\r\nBATTERY\r\nRECORE RADIATOR\r\nENGINE PAINT\r\n\r\nTRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN: All necessary transmission gaskets and seals replaced. Deep extra capacity pan and filter extension installed. New front pump and torque converter. New BF Goodrich tires installed on original Rally wheels. \r\nTORQUE CONVERTER\r\nFRONT PUMP\r\nGASKETS AND SEALS\r\nDEEP PAN & FILTER EXTENSION\r\nU-JOINTS\r\nTIRES (BF Goodrich Radial T/A mounted and balanced)\r\nLUGNUTS\r\nMISC. SMALL PARTS-FILTER-FLUIDS-ETC\r\n\r\nBRAKES/FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION: All new calipers, wheel cylinders, hardware and master cylinder. Original rotors and drums resurfaced and within spec. Suspension completely rebuilt with all parts listed below. All high quality brand name parts were used. (Moog, Monroe, etc)\r\nFRONT CALIPERS\r\nREAR WHEEL CYLINDERS\r\nRESURFACE ROTORS AND DRUMS\r\nREAR BRAKE HARDWARE KITS\r\nFRONT AND REAR RUBBER BRAKE LINES\r\nMASTER CYLINDER\r\nBALL JOINTS\r\nTIE RODS\r\nSHOCKS\r\nLEAF SPRING BUSHINGS\r\n\r\nBODY: Completely disassembled. Minor rust repair (rear quarters only) with all metal welded in repair. Body stripped down to bare metal and resurfaced with Marhyde surface primer. Repaint using high quality materials PPG basecoat/clearcoat in original Firecracker red. New vinyl high quality die cut decals. Door hinge bushings replaced. New windshield installed. All needed gaskets and window sweeps replaced. Gas tank removed, inside cleaned with electrolysis (excellent condition), outside cleaned and coated with POR15. As far as possible all repairs and undercarriage coated with POR15 and/or rubberized undercoating.\r\nBASECOAT PAINT, CLEARCOAT, THINNERS AND HARDENERS\r\nMARHYDE PRIMER AND THINNER\r\nDECALS\r\nWINDSHIELD\r\nWINDOW SWEEPS\r\nREAR WINDOW GASKET\r\nHEADLIGHT BUCKETS\r\nMISC. EMBLEMS-DECAL-CLIPS-LENSES-\r\nLABOR (bodywork and paint) \r\n\r\nINTERIOR: Finely detailed with reupholstered front seat using OEM material from SMS fabrics. Back seat original excellent shape. Sound deadening applied to complete floor, roof and firewall. New high quality carpet installed. Heater box rebuilt with new gaskets and seals. All interior parts painted (using SEM products) and or detailed. \r\nFRONT SEAT MATERIAL. (original OEM vinyl from SMS)\r\nSOUND DEADENING\r\nCARPET\r\nCARPET PAD\r\nDASH PANEL\r\nHEATERBOX RESTORATION KIT\r\nMISC SMALL PARTS-HARDWARE-PAINT\r\nLABOR (seat upholstery)\r\n\r\nAdditional details:\r\n- Radio is not working\r\n- Air pump and the emissions parts have been removed but are included with the sale\r\n- All photos of restoration are included\r\n- All spare, extra or original parts are included\r\n- In as much as possible the use of the original parts were used to keep the originality of the vehicle", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1577987551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4001708, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @Pederg, thanks for your interest! \u00a0Please refer to my comments below regarding my ownership story and the reasons for the sale. \u00a0There's nothing nefarious going on - we just need to reclaim my parents' garage space and my dad isn't spending as much time in Florida to get use out of the car. \u00a0I still have title - my dad isn't the seller. \u00a0\r\n\r\nRE: corrosion repair - I will see if we can upload the relevant photos from before/during the restoration. \u00a0Hopefully they will address your concerns along with the additional details below. \u00a0The gentleman who restored the car was very thorough in his work and its documentation. \u00a0\r\n\r\nThe paint looks great in person - we tried to include lots of close-up detail photos so you can form your own view (there are also photos in the prior listing). \u00a0I don't know how much better or worse the paintwork might be relative to the original factory job. \u00a0\r\n\r\nHappy to address any other concerns you might have!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1577987673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4001790, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jerbo please see description of the engine rebuild below", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577989357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4001845, "authorName": "JDSKULL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdskull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The scaredest I have ever been was when I rode from Livingston TN to Cookeville TN with a crazy friend in a V8 Gremlin. It was in a thunderstorm on the old road, and he was trying his best to straighten every curve. I swore that if I lived I would never ride with him again. And I never have. But I would love to have this car. My brother's 1st car was a 71 232 powered Gremlin with a 3 speed on the floor. Had a lot of fun in it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577990390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4001877, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since I can't flag my own post, someone please do it for me. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577990855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4003715, "authorName": "kickball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kickball/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by kickball", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578005713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4003718, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by luigit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578005756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4003732, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a red/white top 77 Pacer X with 55,000 actual original miles , second owner , this will be a pair that everyone will envy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578005935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4003804, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "9g with 4 days to go, though I think that @luigit may be the winner at that price. Probably the nicest Gremlin I've seen in a long time. I don't know how much \"due diligence\" is required on a 1977 Gremlin, but at these values. I can understand the sentiment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578006897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4003836, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gary_T1 I sold the twin to this at Mecum in Monterrey in 2013 or 2014, at my age you don't remember that well anymore..... it had close to 100,000 miles for $13,000. Regretted that. I would be thrilled to own this for anywhere near my bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578007515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4004052, "authorName": "Coochas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coochas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is cool! GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578012368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4004203, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gary_T1, I would bet your prediction that 9,000 will be the final bid is wrong. We will see, 4 days left for Gremlin lovers with cash to appear. Happy New year to all!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578016926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4004206, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Superbeeandy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578017053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4004209, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow I was right!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1578017079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4004594, "authorName": "1CJS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1cjs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty car but for the price I want a V8 monster of a motor in it. As it sits it is a pretty car that as a driving machine has really very little qualities it is slow, handles poorly has very little other then looks going for it. Question is is it worth 10k as a doner to put a 440 in it and have a wild ride? It all depends how deep someones pockets are and how bad they want a hot rodded AMC. It would go great next to the 351 Pinto and the V8 Vega in the garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578038415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4004656, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Superbeeandy Well played!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578053867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4004819, "authorName": "caferacer59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caferacer59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "at 9k it might as well go for 100K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578061381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4005536, "authorName": "russell1st", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russell1st/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was driving my 1974 Gremlin in the rain one day after leaving High School. It was running a little rough, so I put my foot into the gas pedal to \"clear it out\". I immediately lost control and did a 360 on the 2 lane highway. Luckily, I ended up stopping in a driveway to a house that was no longer there. A school bus full of elementary school kids had stopped (the driver probably thought I was going to hit the bus) and they were all staring at me with mouths agape. I never pushed it hard in the rain again.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578075727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4006405, "authorName": "Cesium137", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cesium137/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings back memories of bumper skiing in the New England winters. \r\n\r\nI'd bid, but I'm saving up for the greater rear view visibility offered by the Pacer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578082776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4007277, "authorName": "Ishabaka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ishabaka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The pinnacle of the American automotive industry!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578089280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4007745, "authorName": "rkjjeep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkjjeep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I started my career as an engineer at AMC. I really like this car and may bid on it yet. I used to do local \"road rallies\" with timed checkpoints and our win percentage in a green 77 was 100%. Why oh why though, would you take all the time to take pictures that show the RH outside mirror hanging by one screw? At this point I'd leave it alone and not screw it up by installing a too large/wrong screw. Let the buyer fix it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578099675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4008068, "authorName": "Acecaracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acecaracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hell has officially frozen over...in a good way...I guess!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578107514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4008218, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My crew chief in the Navy had a green \u201872 with the 304? V8. Insane! Even for him. He also had a Hodaka Wombat. Very strange guy and a good friend.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578111987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4008443, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rkjjeep good eye! The mirror is held on tight (it\u2019s not loose/rattling) but definitely needs a fix. We\u2019ll look at getting it resolved with the right screw (wouldn\u2019t want to screw it up - nice pun!)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578134593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4008545, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife wants a new red car for her birthday... hope she still has a sense of humor!", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1578145079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4008546, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 9292, "content": "$9,292 bid placed by 200mph", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578145087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4008580, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the 'Aaron Spelling mansion' placement here - the only thing more this car needs is the crazy gremlin sticker on the hood that some of them had (like the one at LeMay) - GLWTS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578145897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4009243, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car! Not too fond of 1977 though. Reminds me of the year I married Beelzebub incarnate.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1578161901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4009356, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1CJS, 401ci, 4spd. would be monstrous enough, & would stick with the AMC program. @rkjjeep, please bear with me, I'm looking for an answer that has plaqued me forever. Moved to Wi temporarily, felt patriotic & bought her a new AMC Spirit, neat little 2dr, fastback car, black with a dark red interior, buckets, & console, factory wheels. I even had rear outside window slat assembly installed, sunroof, & rear short spoiler (she called it a tail !). Here's the problem, it had the traditional bullet-proof 258ci 6cyl. auto., it would get lifter rattle at different times, no not just at cold startup. Took it to the dealer, under new car warranty, they said it needed a new crank, ya, right, OK. Went around the back to the tear-down stall, & the mechanic said, doesn't need a crank, but they said to put one in. All over & done, same problem. You would probably think oil delivery, oil pump(?), something moving around to interfere with oil pressure delivery? Finally traded it in on a GM vehicle, very low mileage on the Spirit, to bad, it was a kool car for her & she liked it. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578165327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4009625, "authorName": "Cholo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cholo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy , I like it and get to laugh. I had a '72 \"X\" same Red color. It was a 304 4-speed . It was my then wife's daily driver we bought from a friend of hers for $300 bucks ,CIRCA 1983 . It was a solid driver ,easy to work on and PLENTY FAST really. It gave me a big \"start\" once driving over a Potomac River bridge in the deep twilight returning to our Wind Tunnel Laboratory with Dinner for many of the staff , when it started \"coughing\" and sputtering . I managed to get it accelerating on the slight DOWN HILL section of the ramp of the bridge and made the left hand down hill sweeper like MARK DONOHUE . Now smelling of gasoline and sputtering I managed to \" Coast and Sputter\" through Security with a wave at the Front Gate. The \"Gremlin-ator \" made it back thankfully . It was an obvious and easy fix. The 3/8\" fuel pump suction hose got religion , VERY HOLE-Y ! Barely a 5 minute repair.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578174712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4009987, "authorName": "BoJones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bojones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In \u201879/\u201880 at my frat house at Ball State a friend had a Gremlin with a caved in passenger door covered entirely outside by a huge Busch beer label adhesive banner. It was hilarious ... the Bushmobile.\r\nAnyone was allowed to take it out on errands. \r\nThe cassette player was stuck closed w a Blackfoot tape as the only tunes.\r\nI can still hear \u201cIt\u2019s a Highway Song\u201d in my head.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1578191944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010260, "authorName": "andy303", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andy303/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I salute those that have restored this car for their dedication to preserve a bit of Americana. In 1977 my summer job was as a parts go-fer in an AMC dealership in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. I was driving old MGs and Triumphs at the time (hey, I still am) and to be honest I held AMCs products in contempt. I thought the base Gremlin with a big bench seat and four wheel drum brakes was about the worst thing on the road. Gremlins were cheap and they sold a lot, but the dealer made big profits not on sales as much as warranty claims and parts sales. The basic 6 cylinder engine and drivetrain had been in production for years and were reliable, but the new fanged electronic ignition modules failed continuously. I remember that there was a huge pile of them in the service department waiting to be boxed up and sent back to AMC. Hopefully the replacements available today are better made.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578231177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010268, "authorName": "PeteinMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteinms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Our neighbor in \u201876 had four of these and a Pacer in the drive and in the street. Trying to corner the market I guess?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578231627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010274, "authorName": "RedRobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also available in the Soviet Union as the AMC Kremlin.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1578232256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010306, "authorName": "RefreshF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refreshf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did not develop my vehicular lust from my father- 1977 he proudly came home with a new Gremlin and a new Yellow Pacer. It was my junior senior year. I still have not forgiven him and he died 10 years ago.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1578234408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010313, "authorName": "GreenGoblin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greengoblin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic example of when something is so bad and ugly that it's great! Every one has a story about one too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578234970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010360, "authorName": "ClayJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a time machine, a lot of time and effort.\r\n\r\nMike must be considering having his hair permed. Now where's that leisure suit!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578237369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010438, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123, I\u2019d love to bring this to California, but the \u201c \u2013 Air pump and the emissions parts have been removed but are included with the sale\u201d comment indicates that some work would be required to pass our smog tests... Any CA folks out there that want to weigh in? \r\nPS - immediately after passing the rigorous state smog test all that crap comes off again. Maybe I just need a Montana LLC.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578241195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010453, "authorName": "trdking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trdking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123 I believe the cutoff for smog in calif is 1975. You would need to put it all back on and have the test ran. As long as it is not smoking you should pass with flying colors. Cars that old are mostly a visual inspection", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578241819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010458, "authorName": "trdking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trdking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Didnt they offer this model and the Pacer with a huge V8? I cant imagine....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578241999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010462, "authorName": "Dmhager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmhager/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123 yes, you need all original emissions related equipment back on: smog pump, cat, original spec carb, etc, although the knowledge and thoroughness of the tech varies considerably during the visual. As for the sniff test, the car does need to be tuned properly to pass it. Although the HC/CO/NOx limites are more generous for older cars, they wont pass if not tuned close to original A/F and timing specs. Frankly, its a PIA and after fighting with CA smog for the past 10 years on my vintage cars, Im done and going with an out of state plate. Of course, the risk is someone calls the 1-800-scumbag number and reports me for cheating the state out its $150 reg fee and my smog shop subsidy. PS - I will still sleep well ... CA extracts plenty of taxes from me from everything else.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1578242258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010463, "authorName": "freakinutz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freakinutz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1975 is the CA smog cutoff date.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578242261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010487, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a bin of assorted spare parts in a storage locker in NJ which I'm happy to provide to the buyer but it does not include a catalytic converter or the original spec carb. Unfortunately I can't make any assurances about passing California smog tests.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578243200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010507, "authorName": "MotoJB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motojb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL, awesome. That thing brings back high school...and the memory of the dude with a mullet that drove one .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578243935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010534, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I get the bid, I am going to give it to my buddy Jaswinski, thanx for all the rides to New Britain High, hopefully it does not smell like weed?.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578245100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010539, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by keithhag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578245292, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4010562, "authorName": "Crewchief63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crewchief63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1989 while in the army while TDY & on leave going to uh60? Blackhawk helicopter school in Virginia Ft Eustis instead of getting rental car I bought a gremlin For $150 with no lights working I spent 20 minutes got it all sorted out.it had a 3spd straight 6cyl. In Massachusetts I drove it back and forth from Va. to Ma. 2 times per month and in VA. for 1 year, after I had to report back to duty station I sold it to my friend for $35 he kept it for 5 years put exhaust and regular Maint on it , he passed it on to family they gave it love & paint held it for 4 more years before motor went cylinder down no compression it was sent to scrap where scrap guy bought it to save it. So 10 years total & lots & lots of miles on a original purchase of $150 I say it was a hell of a gremlin that gave us no gremlins. Only different mine has the real gremlin creature on the gas cap. Truly if this were a manual trans & V8 this would be mine..", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578246269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010568, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THIS RED HEADED STEPCHILD", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578246469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010572, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Semper Fi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578246690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010585, "authorName": "Wilkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is interesting to see that the note around the fuel gauge states \"unleaded fuel only\" but the vehicle is clearly a \"Non-Catalyst\" type?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578247170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010600, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a Pacer and always thought it was interesting that the Pacer and the Gremlin were offered at the same time by the same company. To me this is odd to me because you couldn't have two cars with a more different design theme.\n\n- The Pacer looks like the designers took their clay model and inserted an air hose and inflated the model until the entire shape was rounded like a bubble.\n\n- The Gremlin looks like the designers created a clay model of a typical compact car, but then someone accidentally closed the garage door on the back of the model, giving it a very sharp angular look.\n\nCompare this to every auto manufacturer today that tries to create a family resemblance to all their models. To me, however, both approaches work for me.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578248105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010677, "authorName": "Mrslate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrslate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not just anyone can buy this car. It takes vision. :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578251490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010678, "authorName": "philzee2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philzee2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Red Ferrari\u2019s are so been there done that Finally a really cool red car graces BAT. . My Aunt Nora had a Gremlin with Levi\u2019s upholstery I loved as a kid. This one should bring big bucks. GLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1578251546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010713, "authorName": "D._King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d._king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the day, my father wanted my new husband to sell his current car and buy either a brand new Gremlin or a VW Bug. Both were advertised at just under $2000. Fortunately, Hubby resisted, and we still have our honeymoon car. I think he was smart--it's a '64 Porsche 356 SC Sunroof Coupe. Fully restored, matching numbers. Think it will beat the Gremlin's price?", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1578253320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010762, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@philzee2 35\r\n\"Red Ferrari\u2019s are so been there done that\"\r\nAdd BWM, Mercedes, and Porsche..maybe even a Honda S2000.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578255945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010830, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wilkie\r\nStarting in 1975, all Gremlins were equipped with cats....this one has just been removed along the way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578260339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010895, "authorName": "baggins435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baggins435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We temporarily owned a green '74 Gremlin X with the 304 V-8, auto, and the \"fancy\" wheels. It was in 1976. My brothers and I thought it was unbelievable that our dad brought home such a cool car. It was so small and the back seat so bad mom would probably have made dad get rid of it even if my 17 year old brother hadn't totaled a '72 Datsun Z with it a few months later. I drove it one time. I was 14, neither parent was home from work and dad called and told me to pick up my baby brother from the sitter in it. No car seat back then and who wore seat belts? Fortunately, she lived less than a mile away in our subdivision.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578263829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010910, "authorName": "Zman06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zman06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funky fun car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578264315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010914, "authorName": "Zman06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zman06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "D._King so how many cars have you wasted money on?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578264459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010929, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not the first... hopefully it wont be the last", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578265527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4010992, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CFD Note that while there was some overlap in sales the Gremlin was introduced in 1970 but the Pacer didn\u2019t show up until 1975. \r\n\r\nRegarding the abrupt styling of the Gremlin, a period tag line in one of the tv ads was: \u201cWhere\u2019s the rest of your car toots?\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578268389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011070, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and the ads for the Pacer touted it as \"the first wide small car\". I think it may have shared its firewall and windshield with the Matador... it was every bit as wide.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578272829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011073, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks guys, she still has her sense of humor... then again, she hasn't see this auction yet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578272942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011074, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by 200mph", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578272950, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4011086, "authorName": "One_for_the_Hill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/one_for_the_hill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4.2 liter Pinto beater", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578273618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011100, "authorName": "bp299", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bp299/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "75 is smog exempt in Cali. 76 and newer needs to pass smog.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578274302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011309, "authorName": "xBRS8.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xbrs8.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "9600 ?? For real? ??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578288964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011340, "authorName": "Wilkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fhawk Yes, I thought that might have been the case but the \"Non-Catalyst\" decal on the door near the vehicle VIN caused me some suspicion.\u00a0", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578295458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011413, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is official.\r\nI cannot afford a used Gremlin.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1578316505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011455, "authorName": "kfed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kfed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I briefly drove this car and can tell you I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Buyer will not be disappointed in this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578318490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011463, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Despite the current wiki entry and earlier comments:\nMy research shows this car probably did NOT have a catalytic converter when new. \"Cars of American Motors, an Illustrate History\" lists the following engine for 1976-77:\n\"258 cu in 6 cyl, 8.0:1 compression, 2bbl Holley, cast iron head/block, no catalytic converter.\"\nAn earlier Wiki entry, writing about the new for 1976 big 6 cylinder head, reads: \"Tests indicated that the car would not only meet the scheduled 1976 vehicle United States emission standards, but also actually emit slightly cleaner exhaust...\" (without a cat).\nFinally, my interpretation of the lower door sticker is it reads:\n\n\"This vehicle conforms to US EPA\n regulations applicable to 1977\n model year new motor vehicles. \nNO CATALYST\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578318899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011475, "authorName": "Mogumbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mogumbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pmb-btr I had a Gremlin in 1980 and even loved it then. I\u2019ve been looking for one for two years now and haven\u2019t found one that even runs with all the parts and interior intact for under $7000.\r\n\r\nIf I thought $10,000 would buy this car, I would put the cash in a paper bag and head to FL today.\r\n\r\nBut I\u2019m guessing bids will go to 16k - 18k, and will not meet reserve.\r\n\r\nNot fair for a car everyone hated and now want. I should get first dibs since I loved it back in the day. But, alas... not how it works.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578319298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011479, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mogumbo no reserve! Someone is buying a Gremlin today!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1578319555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011506, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First the Maverick, now this Gremlin. What is next, a K-car station wagon?...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578320555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011507, "authorName": "funwithbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithbat/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by funwithbat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578320560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4011591, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123\r\nMany comments and memories on this Gremlin.\r\nMy Favorite is Yours, when you listed it. Such a heartwarming story and thoughtful gift for Your Parents!\r\nI hope You and Your Family have Fun watching Your Auction!\r\nReally enjoyed seeing this on BaT.\r\nBest to You and All Bidders!\r\n??\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578323073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011612, "authorName": "Famoroso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/famoroso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PMB-BTR K-car wagon? You missed it. At Goodwood Festival of Speed Bonham's auction (last pic, after all the race cars)...\r\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BzgsNNglLR4/?igshid=18l2x7fbuvfso\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578323747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011775, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I certainly didn't think these were cool in 1977. But I do now.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578327439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011903, "authorName": "UncleZed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclezed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original clown shoe. At your local cars and coffee, this will draw a bigger crowd than a Lambo or Ferrari...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578330500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011950, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 9898, "content": "$9,898 bid placed by 200mph", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578331635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4011967, "authorName": "Peninsulabidder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peninsulabidder/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by Peninsulabidder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578331952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4011988, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One would be hard pressed to decide between this or the Aries K wagon as their \u2018 Grande entr\u00e9e \u2018 to the 35 year high-school reunion.\r\n\r\nAll the Heathers would flock to their new Trick Daddy. How do ya like me now??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578332397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4011997, "authorName": "narcoosee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/narcoosee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d wanted a Gremlin since 1970, but life had other plans.\r\n I eventually found mine - a one-owner \u201873 Levis Gremlin - over 20 years ago, and have never looked back. The car has real character, and always elicits questions and stories. \r\nI own a variety of cars, from McLaren and Aston to Gremlin and Bobcat, and still the Gremlin remains a favorite. \r\nThe downside of owning one is, as one might expect, finding parts. But even the laziest on-liner can find the necessary AMC parts sites and forums. \r\nNow, if only my friends would stop assuming I\u2019m a fan of AMC Pacers, too. ;-)\r\nGremlins are nice cars, fun to drive. GLWTA", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1578332693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012023, "authorName": "funwithbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithbat/", "bidAmount": 10999, "content": "$10,999 bid placed by funwithbat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578333149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4012026, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an issue with BAT, every time I sell a car on BAT it goes for way less than it should and every time I want to buy a car on BAT it goes for more than I want to pay. With 2 and 1/2 hours to go on this cute little Gremlin. A car I have absolutely no need for,except it makes me smile, I will have to search my soul and determine if I am done bidding. Boy is it tempting, this next to my 1972 baby blue, wood paneled Chrysler Town and Country wagon would be quite a sight.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578333231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012071, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car is a brilliant absurdity that will always make you smile! Good luck to all bidding", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1578334088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012092, "authorName": "Peninsulabidder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peninsulabidder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You have to go with your heart. The bid is already at the Hagerty Value. And values are pretty much flat. It\u2019s cute and it\u2019s red.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578334718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012179, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "see you with 50 sec. left", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578336150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012187, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 11258, "content": "$11,258 bid placed by 200mph", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578336405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4012274, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw \"The Terminator\" (again) last night, and this car came to mind. When the couple escaped the terminator at the police station, I could swear they either left in a Gremlin or a Hornet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578337651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012295, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@keithhag 9\n\"See you with 50 sec. left\"\nPromise? Make sure your computer is in sync. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578337848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012344, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When this car was on BAT 15 months ago it had 89 comments. There are already 158 with lots more to come I assume. I guess one of two things has happened, BAT had been discovered by many more people in the last year or everybody is sitting around bored on January 6, 2020.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578338323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012420, "authorName": "Ishabaka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ishabaka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even the mighty HEMI Cuda bows to the Gremlin X!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578338940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012423, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123 Don\u2019t know what you got it for from the seller after the first auction; but mom, dad and the rest of the family must be thinking, we raised a genius!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578338989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012483, "authorName": "fringecarcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fringecarcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acc123, wow. Speechless. This car is a real honey and someone will be very happy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578339504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012574, "authorName": "Cesium137", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cesium137/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know there's a one owner 240z up for sale. Not that the Gremlin X isn't a great car, but if you get outbid here...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578340305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012698, "authorName": "xBRS8.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xbrs8.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You start to reexamine your life choices when you find yourself watching a Gremlin auction. ?", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1578341411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012752, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super Nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578341758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012777, "authorName": "C.G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c.g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@narcoosee, your my kind of guy. A true car enthusiast. People don\u2019t understand how we can like and own cars that are so different from each other.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1578341966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012813, "authorName": "rbcnewfield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 1974 Gremlin with 180 original miles just sold Sat at Mecum here in Kissemmee, FL. for $32k! \r\n\r\nhttps://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-411582/1974-amc-gremlin-x/", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578342269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012819, "authorName": "rbcnewfield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1800 miles", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578342285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012858, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/6/20 for $11,258 to 200mph", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578342603, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4012859, "authorName": "Mojave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mojave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @200mph!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578342604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012862, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Is she going to be surprised!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1578342636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012873, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are the 50 second bidders???They quit and left this lovely Gremlin to @200mph Congratulations!! Please do a buy and drive-enjoy your new toy!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578342731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012881, "authorName": "acc123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone and congrats @200mph! It was a ton of fun reading everyone's comments and stories. Auctions like this are what make BaT a special place.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1578342803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012870, "authorName": "JHBBII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhbbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578342837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4012998, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bricklin2117 Absolutely. All our cars are drivers. I\u2019ll plan on driving this all around Daytona Beach during Speed Weeks next month.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1578344021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4013015, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph\nCongratulations! What a Great Surprise this will be! It's a head turner! Looks as Good as The Day Purchased New! Very Happy for You! Miles of Smiles Ahead!\n@acc123\nCongratulations on Your Auction! Really Sweet!\nBest Regards \n??\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578344259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4013090, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you go a wonderful piece of history, two thumbs up", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578344719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4013171, "authorName": "rwjohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was going to bid over 12 and forgot! Congratulations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578345151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4013217, "authorName": "keithhag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keithhag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will bring smiles to all that understand", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578345448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4013302, "authorName": "GreenGoblin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greengoblin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be a hit at every car show! Will be worth every penny in the fun department! Enjoy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578345824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4013916, "authorName": "Goatsnvairs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goatsnvairs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car, great price, congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578353929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4013934, "authorName": "Davey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just me or did anyone think this would have gone for more?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578354667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4014053, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @acc123, we'll give it a fun home... lots of shows, cars/coffee and Nascar events. @keithhag New Britain High? I went to Conard in W.Hartford. @GreenGoblin Thanks, looking forward to it. @Goatsnvairs, @eima77 Agreed, thanks!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578358019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4014059, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Full disclosure, my wife's birthday car arrived during this auction... hers is Red inside, Grey Titanium outside. Maybe I can sneak this into the shop when she's out driving that. \n\nI showed her these photos of the Gremlin, and she's not impressed. Guess I married the right girl.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1578358321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4014079, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph\r\nGood luck with that! What if She likes the Gremlin!?! You going to share? I think it's Such a Beautiful piece of Rolling automotive History!\r\nBest Regards \r\n??\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578358760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4014444, "authorName": "rwjohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If she hates it, holler :)\r\nrw.johnson16@yahoo.com", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1578369321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4014658, "authorName": "adamClassicCarClub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamclassiccarclub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @200mph ! I had the pleasure of going for a cruise with the seller when he first purchased her, and can say that I have never seen so many awesome reactions to a car ever. Smiles for miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1578380467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4014879, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@narcoosee\r\nCongratulations on \"BaT Comment of the Day\" \r\nVariety is the Spice of Life!\r\nBest Regards \r\n??\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1578404289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4018113, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davey, apparently. This one sold for $32,450. https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-411582/1974-amc-gremlin-x/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578452600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4018116, "authorName": "AutoTraitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autotraitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mogumbo, if you really want a Gremlin, there\u2019s one on Facebook Marketplace for $3375 in Jackson KY. Not as nice as this car, but didn\u2019t look bad. Tan with brown interior. Same year, 1977.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578452729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4018117, "authorName": "AutoTraitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autotraitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2354813121408542/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578452773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4018154, "authorName": "Davey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cammergalaxie Nice in black! I figured this would go close to 20.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1578454482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4042777, "authorName": "Ant5842", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ant5842/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought by Mike Joy of Barrett Jackson fame? Very cool!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579140126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4042785, "authorName": "gitchesum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitchesum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep, makes sense how he knows so much about it... Still a great buy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579140341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4148560, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer They just featured this car on the Daytona 500 pre-race show. Awesome!!!!! Well done @200mph! Boogide...boogide...boogide!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1581883711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4148585, "authorName": "Coochas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coochas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Swingandamiss As soon as I saw that car I wondered if it was the same one!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1581884822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4149023, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Swingandamiss It was very stable on the 31 degree banking of Daytona at 70mph... and it got a little wobbly at 75 ! Great fun, though... and LOTS of comments on social media.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1581907472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4152244, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph. #prayersforRyanNewman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581987641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9632699, "authorName": "lucky.13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky.13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph are you selling this Gremlin in NC?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664247382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9633545, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lucky.13 Yes. We've had a lot of fun with it, including a featured display at Charlotte Motor Speedway Auto Fair, alongside the Hertz ZL1 Camaro Jeff drove at Daytona. \nThis Gremlin draws great comments wherever it goes.\n\nWe have consigned it to the Raleigh Classic auction December 3.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664283513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9633677, "authorName": "lucky.13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky.13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph I\u2019ve been eyeing it and it finally clicked last night that it had to be the same one! I\u2019m in Vegas so I\u2019ve been trying to figure out how to make it work to view the car for the auction - already had plans to be in Pomona, but I really hope it works out and best of luck at auction!!\r\n\r\nBetween now and December, if you want to hit the easy button - let me know! Haha!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664284924, "type": "comment"}]