AMC Eagle Premier ES Limited (1991)
for sale
Price: US $0.99
Price: US $0.99
Looking for TLC owner for my 1991 Eagle
Premier ES Limited
I am moving and will no longer have a garage to store my
Premier. Rather than sell it locally, or
to just anybody, or donate it to some charity, whereby my prior TLC of the car could
go to waste, I want to find someone who truly appreciates the Premier--an existing
or new enthusiast--who is committed to maintain, restore and preserve the car, in all of its glory.
It is a unique and nice car; if you are not familiar with
the Eagle Premier, please read up—developed by AMC and designed by Giorgetto
Giugiaro, it was partly based upon the Renault R-25, and the base for Chrysler’s
subsequent LH cars. It was badged as
Eagle by Chrysler as the flagship car of its new Euro-oriented brand.
Eventually this car will be worth some money since only
139, 051 Eagle Premiers and Dodge Monaco’s (rebadged) were ever built. I probably have the only one remaining in the
USA that is in as good a condition. Indeed
except for the junk yard, there are few available. While it is good to preserve the car in its
original form to maximize its future value, it will also look awesome as a soup-up vehicle—it has a classic and timeless design and looks awesome. I had gotten offers off of the street many times when I was driving it.
It has a 3.0 V-6—the PRV engine, MPI with hemi-heads; 150 HP
with 171 Torque, and a 4-speed ZF automatic. It handles superbly with 0.81 skid pad, and has a low 0.31 drag coefficient, but by today’s standards, it is underpowered. Engine is North-South; it’s a front driver but I understand it was designed
to easily accommodate AWD. Chrysler and AMC had ambitions
for the car but no money. The sound
system is particularly noteworthy, with a graphic equalizer. Please read up on the specs.
Unfortunately, on my 20th year anniversary drive
of the car in 2010, on Christmas Day, I had a three car accident, which wiped
out a Toyota and a Honda. The right
front fender was damaged with the parking lamp lens broken and bumper scuffed. The repair estimate by the insurance company
(which I can share with you) cited $908; it has not been repaired. I have
the replacement headlamp assembly, and suggest that the existing fender be
repaired rather than replaced since it would be better than any salvage part
(no rust). The insurance adjuster said
he had never seen a Premier in such good shape and rated it as Excellent.
I got this car new as a company lease car in 1990 when I
worked for Chrysler. All the employees
loved the Premier, but it did not sell well in the market. After I was laid off, I purchased the car and
have owned it ever since—I have been the only driver. I had given it a good break in when new and
have changed the oil every 3, 000 miles since new. It has always been garaged.
Aside from the aforementioned accident, it had been in
another accident—not with a car, but with a luggage cart at the airport—these
people released their loaded luggage cart which smashed into the right rear
fender, denting it. There are two
dimples on the hood from someone throwing a beer bottle off of a highway
overpass, and a scratch on the hood from being keyed, which I touched up rather
than having it repainted. There are various stone paint chips and a few parking
dings.
I have all the repair records, paperwork and the shop repair manual. Car runs but is no longer registered, or driven.
THINGS WRONG WITH CAR:
· As mentioned, need accident repair of passenger
side front fender, replacement of parking lens or entire right lamp assembly, resurfacing/painting and reattachment of bumper—estimate of $908 provided by the
insurance company in 2010.
· Horn does not work—has a short; disconnected.
· Right power mirror does not move in all four
directions-mirror motor is good, it is the mirror attachment gear/pivot that is
loose/worn.
· Driver’s side rear door power lock needs manual
assistance to unlock/lock—knob does not slide, needs adjustment—dealer scratched
my door panel and in replacing the panel, the lock was not set correctly.
· Fuel gauge is erratic, has been repaired, twice
by dealer—I think it is actually the sending unit inside the gas tank not being
anchored properly; the dealer disagrees.
· A/C needs to be recharged. The compressor has been replaced; uses R-12
refrigerant.
· The cassette player no longer works, but radio
works.
· The remote power doors key fob cover has cracked
and is taped over, and still functional.
· There are some minor leaks under the
engine.
· The roof liner has been replaced by a shop, but they
did a lousy job by the rear window.
· The top left attachment point for the front grill
is cracked (needs to be glued), and the grill needs repainting.
PARTS INCLUDED:
· A brand new black 1992 grill in box, not
installed (suggest repair/repaint existing grill and keeping the new one as a
spare).
· A used replacement right headlamp assembly (for
the accident repair).
· A used fuel injection assembly, missing one
nozzle head (bought as a just-in-case spare)
· A used front driver’s side door cladding.
· A BMW 750 high-tech car cover that fits the
Premier—with small burn by a lawn leaf blower motor, so not perfect.
TO NOTE:
· Has K&N air filter
· 6-month old new battery (Costco Interstate 800
CCA—Dated 9/15).
· 4 Tires are BF Goodrich T/A’s with almost new
tread, but may need to be replaced due to tire age. Spare tire is full-size never used
Dunlop—needs to be replaced due to age. All
tires are 205 x 60 15’s, H-rated.
· Has McGard brand wheel lock set and gas tank
locking cap, plus extra wheel nut set.
TERMS OF SALE:
Sale Offering, Deposit, Inspection & Transaction Completion Time frame:
Vehicle is sold “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” and without warranty
and for local pickup. International
buyers are welcomed and will be accommodated.
Physical inspection in person by purchaser or the bona fide representative
thereof is recommended and will be accommodated, along with shipping
coordination, provided that such is completed forthwith without undue delay and
within the transaction time frames specified, unless extended by mutual
consent.
A Deposit of US$500 is to be made via PayPal within 48 hours
of close of auction. Transaction must be
finalized and completed within 7 business days of the end of auction, unless extended
by mutual consent. If the item is not as
described in the listing, upon purchaser’s or purchaser representative's physical
inspection, purchaser will be under no obligation to complete the transaction. Otherwise, the sale is deemed final.
If the deposit is not received within forty-eight hours, or
if the sale is not completed within 7 days of the close of the auction (unless
extended by mutual consent), the purchaser’s right to purchase of said vehicle
is relinquished with the transaction deemed voided and cancelled; and the subject
vehicle may then be sold to the next highest bidder, or to some other purchaser.
Vehicle is subject to prior sale and seller reserves the right
to end this listing at any time without prior notice.
Forms of Payment:
Forms of full payment accepted are: Bank Transfer, Cash and Certified Check.
Tax, Title and License:
Purchaser is responsible for all applicable tax, title and
licensing fees.
Legally Binding Contract:
A winning bid for purchase of the item constitutes a legally
enforceable and binding contract and should not be entered into frivolously
without intention of completion.
update: 2016-06-27
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1991 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 2E3CB66U6MH802701 | Mileage: | 110638 |
Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Transmission: | Automatic |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Body Type: | Sedan |
Make: | AMC | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Model: | Eagle | Options: | Cassette Player, Leather Seats |
Trim: | Limited Model Leather Premium | Safety Features: | Anti-Lock Brakes |
Engine: | 3.0 V-6 | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Drive Type: | FWD | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Sub Model: | Premier ES Limited | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | Black | Disability Equipped: | No |
Interior Color: | Beige |