Should add the caveat that the $1879 introductory price was in 1970, and was for the TWO-SEAT Gremlin with no opening back window, a rubber floor mat, no radio, no power steering, no power brakes, a 199 cubic-inch engine and a 3-speed column-shift transmission. The four-place Gremlin in 1970 (and a ½) started about $1949, came with a back seat and an opening back window. A radio set you back $110. Power Steering was $45. Automatic transmission was $205. The bigger 232 engine was another $65 bucks. Carpet, Bucket seats, the parcel shelf below the dash all added to the bottom line. Still, a reasonably-equipped Gremlin cost about $2250 bucks. But more than that; you got a LOT more for your money when compared to a Pinto, a Cricket, a Vega or even a Maverick. The Beetle, which was a few dollars less, was a joke of an automobile when compared to a Gremlin. Also keep in mind, the Gremlin caught GM & Ford with their pants down! The Gremlin came on the market a full 6-months before Pinto or Vega did for the 1971 model year! In Gremlins' defence, the gearbox with synchro on low was optional in 1970-1971 becoming standard in 1972. Top speed was generally advertised as 95 mph which is more than anybody could ever want in an economy car. Pinto, Vega, Beetle, Cricket..... couldn't touch it.
A friend had a '72 p-38, same color with factory 304 engine and manual transmission. It was modified with intake, carb, camshaft, exhaust, ignition. Very clean and in great condition. It was just as attractive as Rosie O'Donnell, but it was a fun drive.
I remember these. When I was a kid we had rented one for a couple days. Really enjoyed your video. Great content. I just subscribed. Thanks for posting.
I had a 71 with 232 3speed manual. My dad bought it for me to drive to school. It was hate at first sight but over the next 3 years I learned to love that car. In line 6 and got 30 mpg.
Wow, perfect low mile Gremmy! I've always been a muscle car guy, but recently picked up a 75 X, won't get any speeding tickets but love driving. Nicely done video
We used to have one. It was a 1970 and my Dad bought it brand new. It was red. Had a straight 6 engine and it was an automatic. Never thought it was ugly but it definitely had a look of its own. Same thing with the AMC Pacer.
My mother had one of these. I learned to drive on it. When I was in High school, I raced a Monte Carlo SS and smoked it! That chebbe guy cried when I popped the hood and showed him that he got beat by the 258 straight six! Lol 😊
Ive owned 3 Gremlins! Wonderful Cars and very reliable However they werent good in the snow. no weight in the rear. you would have to add sand bags for weight
Should add the caveat that the $1879 introductory price was in 1970, and was for the TWO-SEAT Gremlin with no opening back window, a rubber floor mat, no radio, no power steering, no power brakes, a 199 cubic-inch engine and a 3-speed column-shift transmission.
The four-place Gremlin in 1970 (and a ½) started about $1949, came with a back seat and an opening back window. A radio set you back $110. Power Steering was $45. Automatic transmission was $205. The bigger 232 engine was another $65 bucks. Carpet, Bucket seats, the parcel shelf below the dash all added to the bottom line. Still, a reasonably-equipped Gremlin cost about $2250 bucks. But more than that; you got a LOT more for your money when compared to a Pinto, a Cricket, a Vega or even a Maverick. The Beetle, which was a few dollars less, was a joke of an automobile when compared to a Gremlin.
Also keep in mind, the Gremlin caught GM & Ford with their pants down! The Gremlin came on the market a full 6-months before Pinto or Vega did for the 1971 model year!
In Gremlins' defence, the gearbox with synchro on low was optional in 1970-1971 becoming standard in 1972. Top speed was generally advertised as 95 mph which is more than anybody could ever want in an economy car. Pinto, Vega, Beetle, Cricket..... couldn't touch it.
I worked on the assembly line where that car was built. Second shift, was paid $4.50 hour, in 1970.
A friend had a '72 p-38, same color with factory 304 engine and manual transmission. It was modified with intake, carb, camshaft, exhaust, ignition. Very clean and in great condition. It was just as attractive as Rosie O'Donnell, but it was a fun drive.
I remember these. When I was a kid we had rented one for a couple days. Really enjoyed your video. Great content. I just subscribed. Thanks for posting.
I had a 71 with 232 3speed manual. My dad bought it for me to drive to school. It was hate at first sight but over the next 3 years I learned to love that car. In line 6 and got 30 mpg.
Had a 75 metallic brown with the gold Hockey stripe and gold back panel, 258 six, 3 speed manual, loved that thing !
Wow, perfect low mile Gremmy! I've always been a muscle car guy, but recently picked up a 75 X, won't get any speeding tickets but love driving. Nicely done video
Thank you. Awesome to see such a nice Gremlin, I always liked that cream/tan interior.
We used to have one. It was a 1970 and my Dad bought it brand new. It was red. Had a straight 6 engine and it was an automatic. Never thought it was ugly but it definitely had a look of its own. Same thing with the AMC Pacer.
What a unique and beautiful car!
My mother had one of these. I learned to drive on it. When I was in High school, I raced a Monte Carlo SS and smoked it! That chebbe guy cried when I popped the hood and showed him that he got beat by the 258 straight six! Lol 😊
Is this still for sale?
I want it!!!
I drove a company car. I liked them, except in the winter
Ive owned 3 Gremlins! Wonderful Cars and very reliable However they werent good in the snow. no weight in the rear. you would have to add sand bags for weight