1980 AMC Other

AMC Other (1980)
for sale

Price: US $1,613.00

Description:

1980 Eagle 4X4 - slightly customized with 2 inch lift, new 18 in. tires, new split exhaust with dual flowmasters (gives the little 6 banger a bit of a growl). Awesome running and driving car. Believed to be 39, 600 actual miles (see history below). I have converted the A/C so it blows cold, automatic fulltime 4X4, new brakes including master cylinder, installed stereo FM/MP3/Aux hookups, speakers, tinted windows (legal for Missouri), replaced carburetor, new plug wires, distributor, fuel lines, brake lines, power steering lines, radiator and hoses, removed the vacuum controlled smog limiter for smoothing running, new carpet, new headliner, two-tone paint job (great driver quality not show quality), flushed all fluids, transmission, transfer case, crank case, power steering, differential, etc...Basically - all mechanicals to the original motor updated so car could be reliable for my sons daily driver back and forth to school / work for the past few years. All mechanical work completed by SAE certified mechanic.
This car is a great driver for first time car enthusiast, folks that needs 4 wheel drive or a small tank to move through town - she is heavy, never fast, very sure footed, and dependable. Now she has her issues too - she is 35 years old. I did not spend any time to restore creature comforts other than A/C system - so cruise control, rear window defogger, power locks, etc. .are inoperable. The engine, transmission, brakes, 4X4, lights, horn, blinkers, stereo, wipers (not washer), work like they should.
Background: I bought this car from 2nd owner who bought it at an estate auction. It was presented to have 32, 000 actual miles - however - car did not come with full documentation (do have some) to support this claim. The original owner kept car outside under car port for 32 years - 2nd owner bought to flip. The car was complete with owners manual and some original documentation, no rust, sun bleached in and out (primarily front and rear section of car), running on dry rotted original tires. As a joke, my plan was to build this car to be my sons first car. After much work and several years of driving we believe the mileage to be correct and currently at 39, 600 miles - the car does not burn oil, and all mechanicals were clean and although rubber/plastic parts severely dry rotted minimal wear was detected. My son has since graduate to a manual transmission and so this car is ready for a new owner.
Paint job is driver quality - in fact the trim is not on car with original plastic clips like they should be, but my cheap body shop decided to use small rivets - I was a bit upset, but then again trim is now secure. One trim piece is missing which was not riveted.
Interior is original - no tears or rips, but original beautiful plaid if your into that look...LOL, carpet new, door carpet original and faded, headliner new, plastic components are brittle, but there. windows manual roll up and down as they should, locks are manual only. Please note windshield is cracked.
Car comes with original wheels and original dry rotted tires plus four very nice original hub caps - shoot that's worth something.
This is a neat old car that has many miles left to be driven.

update: 2015-07-05

Features:

Condition: Seller Notes:
Used
“1980 AMC Eagle 4X4 wagon - runs and drives awesome, lightly customized - still have a few minor issues to address - rear defrost inoperable (simple fix), Windshield cracked, cruise control inoperable (No idea), missing passenger side trim over back window, A/C blows cold and has been converted - slight squeal when starting A/C (could be belt just haven't looked into - compressor new), plastic parts in car are brittle (replace as needed so not an issue for me) - Built to be a driver, solid car - great clean car to start build - front tire rubs plastic molding on hard left turn (simple fix may do before sale not an issue at all) - virtually no rust, one minor spot (not through on passenger door sill size smaller than quarter and not visible), windshield washer reservoir needs replaced (one of the plastic pieces rotted). Think that's about it....”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): AOC385C237548 Make: AMC
Number of Cylinders: 6 Model: Other
Transmission: Automatic Year: 1980
Body Type: Wagon Trim: 4X4
Vehicle Title: Clear Engine: 6 cyl
Options: 4-Wheel Drive Drive Type: fulltime 4X4
Power Options: Air Conditioning Mileage: 39,600
Fuel Type: Gasoline Exterior Color: Brown
For Sale By: Private Seller Interior Color: Tan

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