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Downsized Dreams: The Untold Downfall of American Compact Cars

AMC Pacer

1976 Amc Pacer X
Photo Credit: CCS

The Pacer is a car that is equally loved and hated but is still legendary and recognizable. It was AMC’s effort to produce a compact car but it turned out to be less compact than its competitors and had numerous flaws. Today, we’ll cover only the design aspect of this infamous model (via Hagerty).

1975 Amc Pacer X 04
Photo Credit: Auto WP

After the success of the Gremlin, the Pacer was conceived to be more extensive and advanced, but its design was repelling. The large glass areas were practical but also looked like bubbles. The front end was far from beautiful and the silhouette was egg-shaped, which was strange and unheard of at that time.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez
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