INDEX:
Here's where you'll find the details
‘on our 1977 AMC models:
PACER 45
‘Standard Features &
Options: 69
GREMLIN 10-11
“Standard Features &
‘Options, A249
HORNET WAGON, 16-17
HORNET HATCHBACK. 18-19
HORNET SEDANS 20-21
Standard Features &
Options 22.05
MATADOR COUPE 26-27
MATADOR SEDAN &
WAGON. 28.28
Standard Features &
‘Options. 30-33
EXTERIOR COLORS VINYL
‘ROOFS. 34
AMC DEALER-INSTALLED
ACCESSORIES 35
THERE’S MORE TO AN AMC:
MORE FEATURES, MORE VALUE,
MORE PROTECTION.
‘As part of our continuing efforts to
improve our produets, American
‘Motors talks to hundreds of oar ouners
Just like you every year. Out of this
‘one point has emerged a3
@ unanimous feeling. More than
anything else, the American car buying
‘public unnts a car they can. count on.
For value. And reliability.
We fed that American Motors
made @ major step in complying wit
(Bee ee ee
famous 12 month, 12,000 mile
Buyer Protection Plan. Since ite
inception, AMC owners have enjoyed
@ totally new feeling of confidence.
Because they knew that if anything
went wrong with their car and it was
our fault, we'd fx iefree.
Pee se esata oar
Buyer Protection Plan IT. Developed
with you in mind, Buyer Protection
Plan II significantly extends the
warranty protection on every new AMC
car—eovering all major drive train
components for 24 months/ 24,000
miles. (Thai's twice as long as the
previa 12 mort [12,000 mle
coverage! most important
aspect of Buyer Protection Plan IT is
what it does for you as an AMC
‘owner. Namely, you enn own and
drive «77 AMC car with a feeling
of confidence and satisfaction.
‘There are other important reasons
for choosing a new AMC ear this year.
mn. to choose from,
ian in all, with an all-new
Pacer Wagon leading the way. There's
also a restyled Gremlin. Four new
Hornets, the quality-built compacts.
And three new Matadors with standard
equipment that includes everything
from automatic transmission. to
individual reclining seats.
As you look over the new '77 AMC
cars, you'll notice that we have
concentrated on providing you, the new
car buyer, with more ‘and
accessible space. And our many special
standard features offer you more
comfort, more convenience and more
driving ease than. ever before.
At Ameriean Motore, we belicne
that our kind of coverage and our ki
of product adds up to the most value
for your axtomoizve dollar. We think
‘you'll agree. There's more to an. AMC.
“Mare value, more confidence, and more
satisfaction with Buyer Protection
Plan II.NEW FOR 777
BUYER PROTECTION PLAN'IL
FEATURING A FULL 24 MONTH/24,000 MILE
ENGINE/DRIVE TRAIN WARRANT
In 1972, we introduced the Buyer
Protection Plan which surprised the
industry and satisfied American car
‘engine and drive train parts for 24
months/24,000 miles. Buyer Protection
Plan I's Free Loaner Car Program
buyers. And now, another innovation provides you with a free loaner whenever
from American Motors, Buyer Protection your car must be held overnight for
‘Plan IT. Te.covers ihe ear (except tires) guaranteed repairs, And our Trip
for 12 months/12,000 miles, and covers interruption Protection pays you for
reasonable extra lodging and meal
expenses (up to $150) when you're 100
miles or more from home and a servicing
AMC baler can’t provide same-day
Guarantee repairs for your car.
Find out jor yourself exactly how muuch
more Buyer Protection Plan IT offers
‘you, when you. become an AMC owner.
1977 AMC FULL 12 MONTH /12,000-MILE NEW CAR
WARRANTY; FULL 24-MONTH /24,000-MILE
ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY
When you buy a new 1977 AMC car from an AMC deeler,
Amorican Motors Corporation* guarantees to you that for 12
months or 12,000 miles from the date of delivery or first use,
whichever comes frst. it wil, except for tires, pay for the repair
or replacement of any part it supplies which proves defective
In material or workmanship. American further guarantees that
for 24 months of 24,000 miles irom the date of delivary or ft
use, whichever comes first, it will pay for the repeir or replace
ment of the following parts which it supplies if they prove to be
defective in material or workmanship: cylinder block, heads
and valve train; intemal engine parts; intake and exhaust mer
folds; water pump: flywheel; crankshaft pulley; transmission ;
torque converter; clutch assembly; drive shait and U-Jointe;
reat axle housing and its intemal parts.
Normal service adjustments are not covered by this guarantee.
beyond the first 4 months or 4,000 miloc of uso, whichever
comes first. Normal service adjusiments include, but are not
limited to; wheel alignment and balancing, headlight align-
ment; adjustments to carburetor, distributor timing. clutch,
brake, taansmission linkage and bands, belts, doors, windows,
hhood, rear deck lid, and tailgate.
Al we require is that the car be properly maintained and cared
for under normal use and cervica in the fifty United States or
Canada and that guaranteed repairs or replacements be made
by an AMC dealer.
No other express warranty is given or authorized by Amorican,
American shall not be liable for loss of use of vehicle, loss of
‘time, inconvenience or other consequential damages. Some
states do not allow exclusion of consequential demages 30 the
‘above exclusion may not apply t0 you. This warranty gives you
Specifo logal rights and you may alse have other rights which
‘may vary fom State to siate
“in Canada: American Motors (Caneda) Limited
should pay for it. not you. So if you want
the ONLY full now automobile warranty in
America, PLUS the Free Loaner Car Prograrn,
We offer Buyer Protection Plan I! because
were a consumer sensitive company. Further
more, we feel that if it’s our misteke, WE
PLUS Trio Interruption Protection, GET IT—
with Buyer Protection Plan I. Proof beyond
doubt that theie’s more to an AMC.Pacer D/L Weygons
PACER WAGON
In 1975, AMC introduced the
revolutionary Pacer Sedan. In 1977,
we're proud to announce that the
revolution isn’t over-the all new Pacer
Wagon is here! So now there are two
great Pacer models to choose
Like its Sedan renning mai
Pacer Wagon is clean-lined,
good-looking and extremely roomy.
features 47.8 cu. ft. of wide-des
cargo area with the rear seat down.
The cargo area offers a flat, level
Toad-space that’s easily accessible
through the yawning rear-hatch!
The new Pacer Wagon has all the
features that made the Sedan a
‘sudden success, too. Wide stance
and isolated suspen m for
solid roadability, easy handling and
a smooth, quiet ride. Siyled for
all-around visibility. A responsive
and proven 6-cylinder engine with a
22-gallon fuel tank for excellent
performance. And the unique wide
passenger-side door for quick and
easy entries and exits.
As you can see, the '77 Pacer
Wagon and Sedan are already
loaded with outstanding standard
. But you can make them
even more comfortable and
luxurious by loading them with
options like All-Se
Conditioning, the DIL Package,
AMIFM Cruise
‘Command auiomatic speed control
and many more!
And on top of everything else, you get
‘AMC's new BUYER PROTECTIO!
PLAN II to protect all that value.
Pacer Wagon and Pacer Sedan . . .
truly one-of-a-kind compac
AMC V5 PacPacer D/L. Sedan
PACER SEDAN
PACER WAGON & SEDAN
STANDARD FEATURES
See how much more you get for
your money.
ID 6-cylinder
maintenance-free
‘¢ Foam-cushioned bench s
lor-keyed carpeting
Folding second seat for up to
4T8 cu. ft. of cargo space (Wagon);
quarter window vents (Wagon)
* Locking stowage compartment
<> in rear quarter panel (Wagon)
# Protective body side scuff molding
@ Parking brake warning light
« Inside hood release
For smoother, quieter riding:
isolated front
coil-spring
‘Heating and Defrostin,
-Speed electric wipers /wash
opening and closing,
An AMCadds upto more
value for you!
vi AMCPACER OPTIONS
AIR CONDITIONING OPTION
TAILSeason Air Conditioning
System for added comfort. Includes:
heavy-duty engino eocling, power
fiex fan, 55-amp alternator.
Requires tinted glass in ell windows
(258 CID six recommended.)
APPEARANCE OPTIONS
Sporty bucket seats in either
Rallye Perforated vinyl or blue
Levi's" fabric
0 Individual reclining seats in
Rallye Perforated vinyl or Basketry
Print fabric
Viny! roof in six colora
(Two-tone paint (not avail. with
vinyl roof.)
1 Vinyl roof in six color choices
Sports steering wheel
1 Soft-fee! sports steering wheel
1 Pull wheel covers
Custom Wheel Covers
Styled road wheels
1D Aluminum wheels
OD/L Package. (Not avail. with
X Pkg.) Distinctive and luxurious.
Individual reclining seats in
Rallye Perforated vinyl (Wagon),
or Basketry print fabric (Sedan),
castom door panels with assist
straps, woodgrain instrument panel
overlay, custom steering wheel,
Aluminum Wheels
Light Group, dual horns, 12-inch
day /night mirror, High Level
Ventilation, wheellip moldings,
styled road wheels, D78 x 14 white
sidewall tires, roar wheelhouse pads,
carpeted cargo side walls and lift-
gate with skid strips (Wagon),
door reveal moldings, license plate
surround moldings (std. on Wagon),
lower back panel overlay (Sedan),
‘woodgrain overlays on side and rear
panels (Wagon), hood rear edge
molding, bumper nerfing strips,
Extra Quiet Insulation Package,
“D/L” identification,
(OX Package. Adds distinctive
sports flair inside and out. (Net
avail. on wagon or D/L Pkg.):
Rallye Perforated vinyl bucket
seats, woodgrain instrament panel
overlay, sports steering wheel,
custom door trim (vinyl inser's,
door pull straps), upper door
moldings. DR. 78 x 14 black tires,
slot styled wheels, High Level
Voniilation, Extra Quiet Insulation
Package, Pacer “X” ornamentation.
AUDIO OPTIONS
DAM radio
O Rear speaker (with AM radio)
O.AM/EM stereo radio. Four
speakers enhance programming
of both AM and FM station
Pacer instrument panel (air conditioning one of several options shown)
Lockable cnrgo coverselections.
AM/FM Multiplex/Tape Stereo
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
1 Creise Command automatic
speed control (with auto, trans, only)
Automatic transmission (column
or floor shift available)
O Visibility Group. Includes:
Femote-control left-side mirror,
right-side mirror, 12-inch day/night
mirror, intermittent-action
windshield wipers.
1 Deluxe Visibility Group.
Includes: Visibility Group plus
rear window defroster, rear window
washer wiper.
1 Between-the-seats console with
lockable storage compartment (with
bucket seats or reclining seats only).
D Tinted glass in all windows
O Door vent windows
O Electric rear window defroster
(heated glass). Includes 55-amp
alternator and tinted rear glass.
0) Rear window wiper /washer.
Cleans big rear window just like
windshield wipers up front.
1 Intonmittent-action windshield
wipers
Di Lockable cargo cover to conceal
valuables from view (sedan).
Easily removed.
D Light Group. (included in
D/L Pkg.) Dual courtesy lights,
cargo area light, glove box light,
ash tray light, engine compartment
light, dome lamp switch on liftgate.
D Roof luggage rack
DAdjust-O-Tilt steering wheel
(with auto. trans. colamn shift, only)
D Interior Decor ‘Convenience
Group. Inchdes: dome reading
lamp, floor mats with carpeted
inserts, clock, storage /litter
containers, “*headlights-on”
‘warning buzzer, lighted visor mirror,
HEAVY-DUTY OPTIONS
(Heavy-Duty Cooling System.
Includes: heavy-duty radiator,
power flex fan and fan shroud
(neluded with air conditioning),
O Engine block heater for easier
winter starting
DHeavy-duty battery (70-amp)
PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
Performance Package. Includes:
958 CID. Six, 4-speed manual
transmission with floor shift, heavy-
duty springs and shocks, front sway
bar, soft-feel sports steering wheel,
instrument panel overlay, clock,
tach., amp,, oil pressure, coolant /
temp. gauges
CD Heavy-Duty Suspension.
Includes: heavy duty springs and
shock absorbers and front sway bar.
(2.258 CID. 6-cylinder engine
CD Steel-belted radial tires (front
sway bar included)
Q Twin-Grip differential
CO Front sway har
O)4-speed manuel transmission
with floor-mounted shifter.
POWER ASSIST OPTIONS
Power door locks (available
PACER ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine ‘Comp. Rata ‘Bore 8 Siroke S10 70r
292-010 6x ‘sot 3764350" stb.
258 C10 Se 207 3757x300" OFT.
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS
Engine | Transmission Istovorr|
Epeed Manuel For SAR | STD. | 27s
mecin six | +Speed Marwal oor shit ort. | a7o_ 280 | wa. | 9.00
“utero Column Sh
‘womatis Floor SHE
‘Speed Marual Floor Shi
ase cio six | Speed Manual Floor shit
‘Awimatis Column &H ‘ort. [270 26a | ace | 00
“Atomatio Foor Shift corr. | 273283 | 308 | 308
“Traraniseion evalabis ory with nelwaual reciing or bucket vane
‘TIRE AVAILABILITY
Tie ‘Seca waaon
680 x 14 Blackwall 3D. NA,
mid-year)
1D Power steoring
Power disc brakes
PROTECTION OPTIONS
O Extra Quiet Insulation Package.
Theludes: cargo floor sound
deadener, root and floor insulation,
hhood insulation, full undercoating.
Di Locking gas ¢ap (available
mid-year)
(i Bumper nerfing strips and
bumper guards
Drax 14 Wnitewall OFT. OFT.
DATS x 14 Blackwall (Sie! Beted acl) (OFT. OFF.
RTB x 14 Whitewall (Seo! Beted Paci) OFT. oPt,
R79 x 14 Blaskwall (Steol Bokod Red OFT. or,
DATO x 14 Raised White Latiors (Stoo! Boted Radial OFF. OFF.
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Highteen beautiful colors in “Luster Guard” acrylic enamel.*
I Classic Bisex Gz Alpine Waite Tis Mosha Brown Metalic
1977 HIGH ALTITUDE PACKAGE
COMPONBNTS OF PACKAGE
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Combination. = Adjustments tor Carburetor
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PACKAGE REQUIRED;
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Six “Bravado Grain” vinyl roof options.*
aDEALER INSTALLED AMC ACCESSORIES
Vingl Carrier
Fender Splash and Stone Deflector Guards AMERICAN /AIRY—Auto Air Conditioning
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