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There is a story in here and not sure what it is! I think however that it
is a mix of nostalgia, criticism, popularity/cult status, respect, shock &
awe, market value and would like to quickly comment on it.
Nostalgia: it's what drives us all, no? Whether you own a 36 Cord or 70
Gremlin, ou usually have fond memories attached to that. It is why since I got
my driver's license in 1975-76 that I have owned....and driven.....nothing but
American Motors vehicles here in Texas and continue on in 2007 with 333 owned so
far.
Critisism: everyone handles this differently, some will simply give the one
finger salute and tell someone to go phuck themselves, others wear it as a badge
of courage knowing that not everyone can own, or would want, a classic car. Do
you remember when the Gremlin was new and the constant barrage of jokes and
comments abuot it's missing rear?
Popularity/cult status: This great design we call the Gremlin has been
copied over and over. Everything from Honda CRX to new Audi to Toyota
Matrix now have cut off ass ends. Do like I do and next time you see
someone getting out of one say 'hey, nice Gremlin!' and watch the confusion
on their face. Chances are they will rush hope to ipod or laptop and google
'gremlin' to see what I might have meant. Cult status, these little cars are
indeed popular and have acheived a sort of cult status, just like Pacer.
Respect: since AMC touted itself as 'the giant killer' they were always the
underdog. And it seems that AMC people have always wanted to prove something.
Whether beating a brand x car in judging, or whipping ass on something on street
or track. The respect factor is still there in 2007.
Shock & Awe: I could say that the shock part is related to the 74 Seat
belt Interlock System and how it fries the harness. And the Awe is the sound you
hear when it leaves you stranded miles from home. But the shock and awe part
here is when you take your car to cruise nights and people are shocked that a
Gremlin still exists (hey, any AMC) and awe is usually what you hear from the
ladies "awww....it's so CUTE!"
Market value: a lot of people mistakenly confuse popularity with
market vaule and this is not the case. I know a lot of popular cars that are
barely not worth metal they were pressed on, and something i have written about
thru the years. Paris Hilton is popular but most guys have had her for free for
instance :~P. To see a Gremlin like this sell for $12,000 is no big deal, it was
a really nice car. It don't mean all nice Gremlins will now be worth $12K. You
will still be able to find Gremlins for well below that. It would be difficult
to build a Gremlin like this 300132091988 in 2007 for $12K. Furthermore as
optioned, this Gremlin was a $5000 car in 1973. So not suprising dollar wise I
guess.
Mitchell. shocked he was mentioned below, aww....is now I have to tell
Mitchell story. When that living abortion came out with a 'buyer's guide' years
ago, I happened into a large mall Crown Bookstore here and of course look thru
the automotive section. I happend upon his book, but unfortunately I had stopped
by a big cookie store before, and was still gnawing (can I say gnawing on here?)
on a oatmeal with raisins cookie. When I realized I had touched Satan, or
Voldemoort's book, I dropped a big oatmeal/raisin loogie in middle of pages,
closed it tightly and put back on shelf.
Speaking of Harry Potter, when the last book came out, Paige got pissed off
at me as I told her I went to a bookstore and quietly tore out final three pages
of the new book. Boy i bet there are some pissed off muggles out there over
that, read books for 10 years and then last three pages missing, argh!
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX 713.464.8825 eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.planethoustonamx.com email reply currently 5-9 days 8-19 day reply times, just call! __._,_.___
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