Just a few days ago, we shared a delightfully brown AMC Spirit and lamented its lack of all-wheel drive. When it rains, it pours; so today’s feature is an AMC Eagle SX/4. This time, the only regret is the engine.
This is a claimed 67K mile, two-owner car, although it appears that the wheels have been swapped for 80s/90s Jeep units. The seller provides almost no other description; so a thorough inspection is strongly recommended, particularly given its rust belt location. This does have the desirable manual trans, but you’ll have to decide whether the 2.5 liter inline four is enough for you. It’s a big four, so should be plenty torquey, just remember that it has to drive four wheels all the time.
$3,000 seems like a reasonable price for this and we expect some bids to roll in.
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Louisville, Illinois, USA
$3,000 with zero bids, reserve not met and 6 days to go
This is essentially the same body as the spirit, but sits higher for greater ground clearance and has butch fender flares. This really was the American rally car before rally cars were cool (and before real rally cars had AWD).
Note the stripe package and “4 wheel drive” badge. This is a full-time AWD car, despite the badging.
This does have a mean look in black.
Hatch has usable space, but this car appears to lack the split, folding rear seats seen in our previous feature car. As with that car, the spare takes up some space, as was the custom then.
The interior condition backs up the low mileage claim and the shifter and clutch pedal are wonderful sights.
Under the hood, the age is a bit more evident, with a fair amount of surface rust; but it’s all there.
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1981 AMC Eagle SX4 Hatchback 4×4
This vehicle is a 2 owner with 66,841 original miles.
It has nice paint and good tires. Runs and drives out good. Ready for the Road.
Item specifics
Condition: Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 1ACBG5309BK148411
Year: 1981
Mileage: 66,843
Make: Other Makes
Exterior Color: Black
Model: Eagle
Interior Color: Black
Trim: DL SX4 Hatchback 2-Door
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 2.5L 151Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Warranty: AS IS NO WARRANTY
Drive Type: 4WD
Vehicle Title: Clear
Number of Cylinders: 4
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats
Body Type: Hatchback
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Fuel Type: Gasoline