The 1976 AMC Pacer made its debut on the big screen in 1992. That’s when the popular Saturday Night Live skit, Wayne’s World, became a movie with the same name. The Wayne’s World car played a vital role, as it was responsible for carting the main characters around the suburbs of Chicago
. The history
of the Pacer was never worthy of much attention until its appearance in the cult classic comedy. The car did not sell well when it was first introduced to buyers. The American Motor Company, or AMC, was eventually absorbed by Chrysler
in 1987. The AMC Pacer history
Originally designed as an economical option for the mass market, the two-door hatchback was produced from 1975 to 1980. Unfortunately, like many models of this era, emissions regulations restricted automakers and offerings were less than impressive. Weighing over 3,000 lbs, HotCars
reports that the AMC Pacer was slow. Although it was available with a 5.0-liter V8, the 1976 Wayne’s World car was equipped with the base inline-6 engine. A three-speed automatic transmission with no overdrive was standard, which hurt the car’s fuel economy.
Its wide track was an innovative feature that helped to maximize interior space on a compact vehicle. But buyers were thwarted by the car’s unusual styling and rear-wheel drive platform.
Features of the ‘Wayne’s World’ car
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The Wayne’s World car resurfaced on television again in recent years. This time, on the reality show “Pawn Stars.” It got a full restoration back to movie condition, according to Motor Authority
. The faded paint got a fresh coat of powder blue and orange flame decals. The rat nests and mold were removed. New brakes, tail lights, power steering pumps, alternator, and tires were installed. The interior was completely refurbished, including the overhead licorice dispenser. The mismatched hubcaps and camera mounts were left untouched.
The only addition made to the Wayne’s World car was a modern sound system, since it didn’t work during the filming of the movie. A necessary component for reenacting the beloved “Bohemian Rhapsody” scene.
The ‘Wayne’s World’ car sold at auction
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Altogether, the car’s restoration cost $28,000, but its recent sale at the Barrett-Jackson auction made up for the expense.
WGN
relays that bidding started at $37,000, nearly the exact amount that it previously sold for in 2016. However, in January 2022, the Wayne’s World car sold for $71,500 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The AMC Pacer is certainly more valuable now as a collector’s item than it was back in 1976.If you need insurance for your movie-famous vehicle, or just your daily driver, download the Jerry
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