Did I really see that?

revmrq · 08-15-2009, 04:23 PM

I went for a ride today to Springfield, mo. On my way home, I saw something that made me do a double take.I was comming to a stop at a light and there it was an actual working AMC Pacer. I pulled right up next to it and wondered how long it had been since I had seen one.(15-20 yrs?) This one was in pretty good shape and you could tell it was the everyday car for the driver. unfortunetly it was not blurring Bohemian Rhaposdy and there was sign of Wayne or Garth.
Has anyone else seen something on a ride that made them do a double take?

**ringadingh** · 08-15-2009, 04:52 PM

I havn't seen anything like that in a while, but my first car was a Gremlin X. I wonder where they all went.

dabull · 08-15-2009, 05:05 PM

ahhhhhhhh..just another crazy reporting a UFO....

NRiderUSA · 08-15-2009, 05:21 PM

Well, hate to admit it now but I had a 72 AMC Hornet which really was a pretty good car had a 304, 4 speed. Was stock ran pretty good sold it when I got stationed in Korea.

I also owned a Pacer too in 76, got hit by a bus about 2 months after I got it, totaled it and did not choose to get another.... was a very stable ride with that wide wheel base.... definatley didnt have any blind spots.

AMC wasnt too bad, almost bought a Javelin... but ended up with a Road Runner.

**ringadingh** · 08-15-2009, 05:54 PM

My pal had a Javelin, that was nice. But I really liked the AMX with the 401 ci motor. Thats what I should have bought.

kudzufarmer · 08-15-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I havn't seen anything like that in a while, but my first car was a Gremlin X. I wonder where they all went.

I saw one at a car show a couple of weeks ago.......whodathunkit....A gremlin in a car show with camaros, mustangs, AC cobras, AND aGREMLIN????????

revmrq · 08-15-2009, 07:10 PM

Grermlin at a car show....it makes you wonder when the Yugos will start showing up at them.

pirate · 08-15-2009, 11:10 PM

Ahh, the AMC Pacer. Your mention of the car and Wayne and Garth brought a smile to my face. Good movie. No, I take that back; great movie. Reminds me of high school and having a lot less responsibility...

macmac · 08-16-2009, 11:26 AM

Saw a jag XK 140 in a odd lime green yesterday and a Bently. The bently was parked and the couple were eatting at a picknic table they brought with them. I stopped and asked if they had hand Gray Puu Pon and they DID! LOL

fish · 08-16-2009, 03:25 PM

I had a 67 RAMBLER AMBASSADOR It was built like a tank. I was probably the only kid in school with air conditioning

As far as double takes I had one today, a bunch of young girls doing a car wash

OH you meant as far old cars go :-[ ;)

cactusjack · 08-16-2009, 04:31 PM

I can't remember the last time I saw a Pacer on the road. Come to think of it, I haven't seen a Pinto or Vega in years, either. Those Gremlins with the 304 V8 were quick little cars. I had a 1974 Jeep CJ5 with a 304 4bbl, that thing was quick, even with 32" tires on it. Kept destroying u-joints for some reason. ::)

**ringadingh** · 08-16-2009, 04:44 PM

I installed a 327 400hp Corvette engine with a Turbo 400 tranny and a Chrysler 8 3/4 rear end in my Gremlin, that was a quick little car that sure surprised a lot of people off the lights.

bobzinger · 08-18-2009, 10:30 AM

I saw a Ford Pinto over the weekend.

phenrichs · 08-18-2009, 11:03 AM

there is a guy here that has a gorgeous fully restored pinto wagon.

08-15-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
revmrq Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central Missouri Posts: 211	Did I really see that? I went for a ride today to Springfield, mo. On my way home, I saw something that made me do a double take.I was comming to a stop at a light and there it was an actual working AMC Pacer. I pulled right up next to it and wondered how long it had been since I had seen one.(15-20 yrs?) This one was in pretty good shape and you could tell it was the everyday car for the driver. unfortunetly it was not blurring Bohemian Rhaposdy and there was sign of Wayne or Garth. Has anyone else seen something on a ride that made them do a double take? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-15-2009, 04:52 PM	#2
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08-15-2009, 05:05 PM	#3
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Did I really see that? ahhhhhhhh..just another crazy reporting a UFO....
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08-15-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
NRiderUSA Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,781	Did I really see that? Well, hate to admit it now but I had a 72 AMC Hornet which really was a pretty good car had a 304, 4 speed. Was stock ran pretty good sold it when I got stationed in Korea. I also owned a Pacer too in 76, got hit by a bus about 2 months after I got it, totaled it and did not choose to get another.... was a very stable ride with that wide wheel base.... definatley didnt have any blind spots. AMC wasnt too bad, almost bought a Javelin... but ended up with a Road Runner. __________________ NRiderUSA "Rick" "In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." 1946 George Orwell
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08-15-2009, 05:54 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Did I really see that? My pal had a Javelin, that was nice. But I really liked the AMX with the 401 ci motor. Thats what I should have bought. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#7
revmrq Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central Missouri Posts: 211	Did I really see that? Grermlin at a car show....it makes you wonder when the Yugos will start showing up at them.
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08-15-2009, 11:10 PM	#8
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Did I really see that? Ahh, the AMC Pacer. Your mention of the car and Wayne and Garth brought a smile to my face. Good movie. No, I take that back; great movie. Reminds me of high school and having a lot less responsibility...
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08-16-2009, 11:26 AM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Did I really see that? Saw a jag XK 140 in a odd lime green yesterday and a Bently. The bently was parked and the couple were eatting at a picknic table they brought with them. I stopped and asked if they had hand Gray Puu Pon and they DID! LOL __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-16-2009, 03:25 PM	#10
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Did I really see that? I had a 67 RAMBLER AMBASSADOR It was built like a tank. I was probably the only kid in school with air conditioning As far as double takes I had one today, a bunch of young girls doing a car wash OH you meant as far old cars go :-[ ;) __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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08-16-2009, 04:31 PM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Did I really see that? I can't remember the last time I saw a Pacer on the road. Come to think of it, I haven't seen a Pinto or Vega in years, either. Those Gremlins with the 304 V8 were quick little cars. I had a 1974 Jeep CJ5 with a 304 4bbl, that thing was quick, even with 32" tires on it. Kept destroying u-joints for some reason. ::) __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-16-2009, 04:44 PM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Did I really see that? I installed a 327 400hp Corvette engine with a Turbo 400 tranny and a Chrysler 8 3/4 rear end in my Gremlin, that was a quick little car that sure surprised a lot of people off the lights. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-18-2009, 10:30 AM	#13
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08-18-2009, 11:03 AM	#14
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Did I really see that? there is a guy here that has a gorgeous fully restored pinto wagon.
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