The AMC Gremlin! Love it or hate it, this subcompact car from the 70s is a true automotive oddity. Born from a rush to compete with imported compacts, its design was...unconventional, to say the least. Picture a shortened Hornet with a dramatically chopped tail. That's the Gremlin!
Despite its polarizing looks, the Gremlin had its appeal. It was affordable, relatively fuel-efficient for its time (especially with the four-cylinder engine), and surprisingly practical for city driving. Underneath the unusual sheet metal, it boasted a robust and reliable AMC drivetrain.
However, the Gremlin's fastback design severely limited rear headroom and cargo space, contributing to its reputation as a somewhat impractical choice. Plus, larger engines were available which sacrificed fuel economy. Despite its flaws, the Gremlin has earned a place in automotive history as a quirky icon of a bygone era, and has now become a desired classic car.
