1980 AMC Other

Wagon

6 cyl

Automatic

AOC385C237548

Clear

Gasoline

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. On Jul-05-15 at 15:41:22 PDT, seller added the following information: Note: Heat and A/C work, during rebuild we also replaced shocks, battery, electronic modulator, trunk lid actuators and I am sure I am missing a few more items - car is mechanically turn key. As I stated, I built this for my sons first car so I wanted it reliable / safe. It is truly like a small tank - heavy, sure footed and a few rattles (it is a 1980 vintage eagle). It is not bad on gas but is not an economy car - gets in the high teens to low 20's MPG. If you want a cheap attention getter that can plow through mud, snow and wherever a Jeep goes - this car is for you. My son was always getting comments like - "hey, my grandma drove that car" (part of the fun)....We have taken it to the Hot Rod Nationals in Springfield just for fun too...all seat belts function as they should - made my son take my teenage daughters to school in it too! LOL :) Feel free to ask questions or come and inspect - my reserve is about half of what we have in the car - good luck and happy bidding.