1982 AMC Eagle
Vehicle Specifications
- VIN1ACCK3654CK161597
- Classic Car ID102781803
- Stock NumberGAC1871
- CategoryAmerican Classics
- Body StyleCoupe
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage50,193 miles
- EngineInline
- DoorsSedan
- TransmissionAutomatic
Classic Car Overview
The 1982 AMC Eagle Deluxe Coupe (often designated as the DL model) is a highly distinct, pioneering classic that holds a special place in automotive history as one of Americas very first mass-produced crossover passenger cars. Built on a raised AMC Concord platform, it blended the distinct profile of a 1980s two-door coupe with the rugged capability of a Jeep-derived four-wheel-drive system.
Because 1982 was the final model year for the full-sized, two-door Eagle coupe body style due to disappointing sales, surviving Deluxe and Limited coupes are highly sought-after rarities among vintage car collectors today.
Key Technical Specifications
- Engine type: 258 cubic inch (4.2L) Inline 6-cylinder engine (producing roughly 110 horsepower). A rare GM-sourced 2.5L Iron Duke 4-cylinder was standard, but most buyers opted for the legendary, bulletproof straight-six.
- Transmission: 3-speed automatic transmission was the most common pairing for the I6, though a newly introduced 5-speed manual joined the options list for 1982.
- Drivetrain Innovation: Features a Selectable 4x4 system introduced for the 1982 model year. Unlike the 1980--1981 continuous full-time setups, drivers used a floor or dash lever to switch between 2WD and 4WD.
- The Crossover Edge: : It featured an advanced viscous coupling center differential. This allowed the 4WD system to be driven seamlessly on dry pavement without the wheel chatter or binding common in traditional part-time truck 4x4 systems.
Because 1982 was the final model year for the full-sized, two-door Eagle coupe body style due to disappointing sales, surviving Deluxe and Limited coupes are highly sought-after rarities among vintage car collectors today.
Key Technical Specifications
- Engine type: 258 cubic inch (4.2L) Inline 6-cylinder engine (producing roughly 110 horsepower). A rare GM-sourced 2.5L Iron Duke 4-cylinder was standard, but most buyers opted for the legendary, bulletproof straight-six.
- Transmission: 3-speed automatic transmission was the most common pairing for the I6, though a newly introduced 5-speed manual joined the options list for 1982.
- Drivetrain Innovation: Features a Selectable 4x4 system introduced for the 1982 model year. Unlike the 1980--1981 continuous full-time setups, drivers used a floor or dash lever to switch between 2WD and 4WD.
- The Crossover Edge: : It featured an advanced viscous coupling center differential. This allowed the 4WD system to be driven seamlessly on dry pavement without the wheel chatter or binding common in traditional part-time truck 4x4 systems.
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