Richard Teague could take the jokes. Wayne’s World brought them to celebrity via Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody a’la karaoke. You can even drive one around in Grand Theft Auto V. The AMC Pacer is one of those cars that is well-known and popular not because of it’s qualities, but because of it’s oddness and quirkiness. The cars were painfully slow. The front end of the car was homely, and the back end of the car was one huge glass ass that was perfect for getting a 360-degree view of everyone in traffic pointing at your car. So why would anyone want the AMC that barely could?
This guy saw past the kitsch of the car and decided that this particular 1978 Pacer would be the band geek that became famous for kicking the quarterback’s ass and taking his girl while he was at it. I’ve never cared for the fishbowl until I saw this car. I know that there are a few badass Pacers out there but this one looks like it wants to fight everyone in the room. The 401 is as sanitary as can be, and that entire engine compartment looks spotless. That 401 is hooked to a Borg-Warner five-speed manual transmission, too, because why not.
Inside is a refaced dash with a bevy of Auto Meter gauges, which turns the look of the interior from AMC-funky to one damn serious car. That dash would look just as at home in any Javelin or Hornet SC/360 as it does here.
The owner and his father performed the rectification between 1999-2002 and the entire process was documented, with all of the receipts and plenty of pictures to go along with it. There’s even a set of AMC manuals that go along with the car as well. And while that’s nice, what can’t be ignored is that this Pacer isn’t just funky or cool. This actually looks, from front to back and everywhere in between, like a serious muscle car that’s ready to run.
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That’s badass. I would rock this thing without any hesitation
While a 401 powered Pacer can certainly be evil, I didn’t think you could make one look evil. They’ve proved me wrong.
Sorry but there is not a Pacer on this planet that does not belong in the crusher.
You probably drive a red Camaro. No imagination.
I would kill for a Pacer wagon. But it seems all the Pacers out there get sent to the crusher. Stop crushing them!!!
This image could lead to a mild self-inflicted sexual injury!
This car is sooo right and sooo hot -its rare to see faultless perfection in steel but this is it!
The stance, paintwork, wheels, interior, transmission choice and above all – not an LS transplant. This baby would be perfect on British roads and – I’ve got to adjust my sitting position – mmmmmmnnnnngh!
Too late!
something is wrong with you.
Has winter taken hold already?
But the car is cool.
The first known case of priapism caused by an AMC Pacer, ladies and gentlemen…
I really do love closed-minded, overtly opinionated people! It makes really cool cars like this cheaper to buy! Thank You!!
That car is right in so many ways! Am I wrong?
You are 100% right! I love it. If I was Bill Gates rich I’d have a virtual AMC dealership in my yard. People who hate em’ never had one.
It’s funny I was working on my Matador with my 6 year old when he asked why other people don’t drive AMCs. I explained they don’t make em’ anymore. Then he looked at my Mini (76) and said, “I haven’t seen any other Minis, either dad.” To which I explained what happened to Austin/BMC. Then he looked puzzled and said “Dad, why do you like all of these EXTINCT cars?” All I could say was I guess I’m just cool, buddy.
Call me weird but also a big Matador fan!
Always wanted to build a replica of a Bobby Allison’s Matador stock car.
It just means that you have taste and you don’t want to be like everyone else. That Bobby Allison car was awesome. I have to fight the temptation to Rustolium mine R,W,B almost daily.