I Traded for a Classic AMC Pacer with a UNIQUE Backstory!

In this Video, we take a look at my newest addition to my fleet...a 1978 AMC Pacer equipped with a rare 304 V8! And...The car has a really unique backstory!
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[@richardpechinski1826]

AWESOME!!!!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

My uncle had a maroon 78 and he stored it at my grandpa’s house when I was a liked. I used to play in it.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

The pacer was originally designed to have a gm sourced wankel rotary engine. It’s amazing the smc engineers could shove a 304 in there.. absolutely love this car. It’s amazing that these still exist in this original condition

[@jochenb.6000]

It's a little beauty . I like it

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I’d get some maroon dye and dye that console

[@guymorissette843]

You could buy some "vinyl and fabric" spray paint to repaint and color match the entire interior, including the seats, custom center console, and carpets.

[@AmericanMadeClassics]

I'm thinking that is most likely the plan!

[@michaelterhune40]

Glad it's got a v8

[@JamesWilson-bw5uq]

Hi, well, when the pacer came out I went by my AMC dealership and checked it out, the only one they had was a poop brown color, and I thought it was the ugliest car I'd ever seen! My girlfriend wanted me to buy it but no way. Now, I've owned many Jeep CJs, Cherokee wagoneers, and a Hornet wagon. I also while working at the steel mill, bought a Gremlin X, v8, I loved that car it was blue, white graphics. 4speed I shocked the shit outta guys with cords N chevys. I lived in Swanton VT 6 miles from border, I brought my CJ 7, my. Gremlins X with me. I bought a Jeep J 20 used pickup and no snow ever stopped me from my teavels. I was so damn sad when AMC shut down and was sold. Now, I'm 76 ears old retured, and watch all the AaMC shows each year. Now the Pacer has gained its due respect and it has grown in me. I'm glad so many have been saved. But I've never seen one with a V8!! Now its a cool collectable and its great!!! Ill be looking forward to seeing her done!!! Where's the Hornet X?

[@plainbrownwrapper9688]

That Pacer had to of been in Minnesota at one time. 93X is a local twin cities rock station.

[@AmericanMadeClassics]

Indeed it was! The second owner lived in Minnesota, good catch

[@mapleleaf8948]

Lots of room compared to a Ford Aerostar. Mechanics wouldn't touch it. Nice car!

[@juanpabloarena2724]

The classic that was missing ! 23:07❤👍🇦🇷

[@battle.garage2404]

That's a hell of a trade up imo. Also I'm sure you know this but the pacer was supposed to get a rotary engine GM was developing. That's why the engine bay is so small. But GM dropped the engine because they couldn't meet government regulations and other issues. So AMC now had a car ready to go with no engine so they used what they had

[@SwillerofBeer]

I thought the 304 in my Hornet was a bit close to the steering shaft but it looks downright roomy compared to that!

[@AmericanMadeClassics]

I have a 304 in a Hornet of mine too…and I thought the same thing. I have no idea how I’m gonna change the spark plugs in this thing! Lol

[@audieconrad8995]

Good luck with it. Looks solid! Keep us posted.

[@louisdettman1679]

Are you gonna bring it to joes BBQ in Kenosha this year

[@AmericanMadeClassics]

If the new Drag Car isn't done and able to go, than hopefully yes!

[@eraummenino3011]

i have a love hate relationship with the pacer, on one hand, i find the car extremly interesting and cool, on the other hand, in my view, the pacer did more harm then good to AMC, and i do sort of blame it on AMC dying

[@BaDArxz]

I kinda blame Renault more so