For 1979, the Spirit took the place of the Gremlin. A sedan version was nearly identical to the Gremlin, but with a more conventional rear side window design. The new liftback Spirit was one of the best looking cars to emerge from AMC in its later years. The Spirit line was dropped after 1983. Interestingly, after Chrysler acquired AMC it applied both the Concord and Spirit names to its own cars. Image File history File links 1979 AMC Spirit Sedan File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
An AMX version of the Spirit liftback was offered for 1979 and 1980. It featured special trim items, performance suspension, and white-letter tires. The biggest powerplant on the 1979 AMX was a 304 AMC V8 capable of reaching 60 mph in 13.4 seconds. For 1980, the only engine was the 258 in-line six. Still, it's the last car to wear the AMX name, and it's understandably popular with AMC collectors. Image File history File links 1979 AMC AMX File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Spirit also had a "Limited" package that included power windows and locks and leather buckets, and an AMX package with fender flares, graphics, front and rear spoilers, turbocast wheels, suspension package, full gauges, 5-speed, sport wheel, and a 258 or 304.
Since AMC had made arrangements in the late 1960's to purchase Chrysler Torqueflite for their automatic transmission, it was virtually assured of little trouble in that area.
AMCs were imported from the USA, Canada, and also from their Belgian assembly plant in LHD form.
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