1973 American Motors AMC Gremlin X Levi Edition in Maxi Blue & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in West Suburbs of Chicago on 7-3-20.
We're looking at a 1973 American Motors AMC Gremlin X Levis Edition in Maxi Blue Paint. The car features a 258 CI inline 6 cylinder engine producing 110 HP.
The car's Owner is my Friend Pete. Pete’s had this car since 2009. Pete shares he likes something different and this was a car like his Parents had. He spent 1000 hours getting the car to trophy winning condition.
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This proves there is something for everyone. Great restoration deserving awards.
Hi Old Town, High praise for the restoration on this car :-) Lou
No matter what your preference on car makes, this car is a good example of how you can truly appreciate all the cars made by all the American Manufacturers. Sometimes they got it wrong and sometimes they got it right and the Gremlin hit the right time. I believe AMC was probably the least understood as compared to the big three. Over the years I have learned so much about AMC that I did not know at the time and have learned to appreciate them in many ways. Very nice car! Thanks to the owner and to Lou for providing such a wide variety of cars.
Hi Allen, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Lou
The red diff cover is a bit unusual. I’m assuming it’s factory?
My older brother had a 73 . It was dark green with white stipes and straight 6. He loved the car and it was really reliable. He drove it about 10 years before he sold it.
Hi troynov1965, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou, without doubt this has to be the best example of its type in existence. Just fabulous. And that 258 in-line is the stuff of legend - ask ANY Jeep enthusiast. This has been a treat. As an AMC enthusiast - thank you.
Hi Audie, I'd agree. High praise for the condition and build of Pete's Gremlin :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
The Jeep CJ's had a Levi edition as well
I watched the AMC factory plant making these. The girl putting on stickers with cigarette in mouth, guy shooting paint with no mask, open toe shoes hippie putting in seats, WOW. Love your videos. Neal
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Ahhh those fun times :-) My pleasure sharing with you!
I worked at that plant for a time back in 1972. I was a wet sander on the paint line. I maybe helped in the production of that car. Btw worst job I ever had. Good money back then $4.35@ hr. With shift premium if I remember correctly.
Even a gremlin has a well deserved recognition in today's history...
Hi Seb, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I applaud the variety of cars on this channel. From an 812 Superfast to a Gremlin and everything in between 👍
Hi Nailhead 66, Thank you for sharing you appreciate the variety :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Hi, Lou! Yep, uniquely styled for sure! Nothing else in all of history looked anything like the Gremlin, and it was even more unique in the Levi's trim! If you had to travel economy class back in the Seventies, this was probably the coolest way to do it!
AMC was no stranger to theme cars. In 1967, AMC conjured up a trio of limited edition Rambler Rebel Regional wagons: Briarcliff, Westerner and Mariner, each with special woodgraining to depict regional themes. There was also the 1972-73 Gucci Hornet Sportabout and the 1973 Pierre Cardin Javelin that you saw in the original brochure, as well as the Barcelona Matador coupes and sedans of 1978. Pete has done a magnificent job of keeping this car looking like new, even underneath! It's got, well, everything but the girl! LOL! As Neil Diamond would say, "Forever in blue jeans"!
Lou, you always have interesting virtual rides to take us on, and I will be eagerly awaiting your next one!
Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing the AMC history. Fun learning & sharing the details, and my pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Love it and I love the owners sense of humor. Great little cars even if they were odd looking to me. Grandma had a Hornet four door. They didn't do well in our midwest climate and salt. I wish they would do the special trim packages like they did back then. This is an amazing example and the attention to detail blows my mind. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this episode with us :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I remember when the Gremlin came out they were advertising it under $2,000 in 1970, all i thought of at the time was dang that car would go like crazy with a 350/350 hp chevy eng. The car shown here is many times better than a new one in 73 he really did the work and deserves all his awards. Thanks Lou!
Hi Newton, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) High praise for Pete's restoration, and you're welcome, Lou
Very impressive Gremlin! And who would have thought people would be saying that 40 some odd years after it was built.
Great Trunk Treats. I agree with the other comments, wonderful restoration and fun owner / car story.
Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, Clearly a passion restoration, and you're right, Pete has all the "trunk & treat" ready for this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Easy to root for the underdog out of Kenosha, WI. What a spectacular car, thanks for sharing it with us, Lou!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Excellent that AMC were really 'out there' with car design and interior packages that made a real standout car in the Gremlin. I can't imagine the other 'Big Three' being quite so adventurous in their car designs, notwithstanding that the early 70's was the end of the hippy era when contemporary design in all different things went wild for a few years. All credit to Pete for all the work in restoring this wonderful piece of automotive Americana.
HI Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this restoration :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Got to hand it to Lou- in addition to covering rare and highly collectible cars, he treats the unsung heroes (and some unsung zeros!) with respect.
Hi JackF, Happy to read you're enjoying the variety of car and story's I share :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
I love these AMC Gremlins! While I wouldn’t buy one as a classic car to drive, I do appreciate these. My neighbors across the street ‘back in the day’ also had a Gremiln X with the Levi’s interior packages. However, their Gremlin X had the actual ‘X’ in place of the horizontal stripes on this particular car. I have no idea what the engine size or gearbox consisted of, but it was bright red with white striping. Nice presentation Lou....thanks again!
Hi Rusty, Happy to read this is one you appreciate :-) Glad to read you enjoy this episode, and you're welcome, Lou
Lou, thank you for showing AMC's on your channel it's like everyone else has forgotten about the little company and its history of back in the day when America built cars not just assembled them
Hi Leonard, Happy to read you appreciate the AMC's on the Channel :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Great Gremlin Pete. An odd looking car but I love the Gremlin since they came out. I like the sporty look to them. I felt like a kid again seeing this Lou ☺ Thanks!
Hi David, Happy to read you "love the Gremlin" :-) Glad to read this one makes you feel like a kid again, and you're welcome, Lou
Yes! This is awesome and given that it's a Levi's addition makes it mo' awesomer! Pete knows his AMCs and all of his hard work and research really shows in this gem of a car. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you appreciate this "gem" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
i once owned a 72 hornet wagon just like the one in the pic. even had the same colored plaid seats and interior! in the day, they were nice non-gas guzzling driving machines! seems these gremlins or the AMC lineup never lasted that long on the roads, people seemed to get dis-interested in them after a while. but here's a real jewel from the 70's. thanks lou!
Hi MOUSE, Ahhh the Hornet in plaid :-) NICE! You're welcome, Lou
Oh Lou I am so jealous of this owner! I have wanted one of these from the time they first came out. I was too young to drive then and was not old enough to buy one but this was the dream car I wanted as a kid and still would love to have one. I wish I could have ordered one to my perfection cause mine would have been a true Steve Gremlin. I wanted the bright red with the white stripes and of course the 304 c.u. 8 cylinder engine with every option I could get even the sunroof option. I forget what AMC called there sunroof but it like folded back when open. I love this mans car!!!! He has it done up so well as it was off the assembly line. A true Gremlin owner after my heart. I did notice his a/c was not hooked up but I sure can see how he won that trophy! I was shocked that the a/c was not working with all he had done to the vehicle but hey I still loved it so much!!!! Just a outstanding vehicle the Levis edition was so cool and I loved the trunk and treats. I really enjoyed the ride along that was way too cool! Those straight sixes the 232 c.u.and the 258 c.u engines were very very good motors! Just like the 225 c.u. slant six Chrysler used were not powerhouses off the line but once you got them rolling they had plenty of power. Just a super super car this is and the owner is sure awesome too. I am so glad you found this Lou and shared it with us. I am so jealous!!! Lol!!! Thanks as always for sharing this Lou!
Hi Steve, Happy to share this "dream car" with you :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I smile every time I see a Gremlin. Right before the gas crisis in the 1970s I bought a 73 Gremlin. Mine had the same engine and transmission but wasn't the Levi addition. They were regularly panned by everyone but I think they were better cars than the Chevy Vega and Ford Pinto they competed with. I got better than 20 MPG and with the 27gallon tank had a cruising range of over 500 miles. Just what was needed when I lived more than 15 miles from work. Vegas and Pintos got better mileage but had much smaller tanks.
Hi John. "I smile every time I see a Gremlin." Goal of this video achieved :-) Lou
This is a time machine set to take us back to '73 😎✌
Exactly :-)
I grew up seeing these on the road. I will always have a special love for AMC's!!!
Hi Chuck, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Just subscribed and hit the bell.😎 Can't wait to see more on your channel. My love of American Motors goes back to the late 60's and early 70's as a kid in New Jersey. My uncle had a '63 American Rambler Classic with a 6 cylinder that he drove with New Jersey Bell. A true funny story: He left for work one morning, and the door came right off the hinges in his hand....lol. He put the door in the back seat and drove it to the shop. He got it back a few days later, and drove it for years. ❤️🇺🇸
I want a Gremlin so badly, Love to see people still making videos on them. Love the Levi's Edition, and a nice Blue
Hi SuperAsdke, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Looks like you have a picture of this car on your TH-cam page! Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
that is an awesome show car for sure! I once owned a yellow hornet wagon, same color interior, never had any trouble with it, drove nice, easy on gas, miss having it too, never had a gremlin, the pacer was the "oddest" vehicle ever built, which I could never understand, like most people. but you bring back the memories here on your channel, thanx Lou!
Hi MOUSE, Happy to read "that is an awesome show car for sure!" :-) Glad to read you had a Hornet Wagon with the same color interior too. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I was 10 yrs old in 72! A freind's mom had one in 81. Hers was the last model available before they quit, I think it was a '78. It was green. My buddy called it a "Gremblin" uncomplicated cars, better times. Thanks for showing it Lou.
Hi PhilHewkin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile I enjoy these car reviews. It is good to see these cars back on the road.
My first new car I bought it in September of 73. Mine was red without the X package just the 2 narrow gold stripes. It had the upgraded interior with carpet and the package tray under the dash. What drew me to it was the 304 v8. I was driving a VW and wanted something with more power. While by today's standards it was no hot rod it surprised a lot of people back then. I burned off the skinny Firestone Supremes in a hurry and got a set of slotted American racing mags from a friend who had them on a Plymouth. I had to put air shocks on the back so the wide tires wouldn't rub. There were no decals on it with the engine displacement so people didn't know what was under the hood. One of the cars I wish I still had. Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it.
Hi Steve, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st new car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
This made me smile! Thanks Lou!
Mission accomplished :-) You're welcome Brian SD!
that is one awesome show car, never seen one in that good of condition! the best is here Lou!
Hi MOUSE, Happy to share this fine example with you, Lou
I remember as a kid, wearing Levi's, really liking this car and wanting one. I'm still in Levi's, and still really like this car. The paint color and beautiful rally wheels complete the look. Unlike me, it doesn't need a makeover after 50 years! Good vid Lou. Thanks!
Hi Bruce H., Ahhh fun memories as a kid :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car, and you're welcome, Lou
Amazing restoration job! I had a Gremlin X with a V8. It was a blast to drive.
Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Gremlin :-) High praise for Pete's restoration of this car!
Another beautiful time travel machine. Thank you Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to share this step back into 1973 with you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Great job 👏 by Pete restoring the Gremlin and maintaining the car in top notch condition ! Not easy & a lot of work ! Thanks 🙏 Lou & Pete for showing this fine car !
Hi Dan, Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I was a kid when Gremlins first hit the market and remember looking them over on an AMC dealership lot with either my older brother or my dad. I liked them for looking so different. I also built a red plastic model of the Gremlin back in the 70’s. I thought the Pacers were cool-looking, too. Thanks for the memories.
Hi TN Tanto, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your model car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Hey Lou, great car, really something how many different colors you could get back in the day, compared to today's grey, black, and white.😠😠
Hi Andy, You're right :-) Glad to read you enjoy the different color on this car, Lou
Wow ! That's a lot of documentation. He sure did his research!
Such a unique car that looks like it's factory fresh.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you on this video :-) Glad to share this showroom new looking Gremlin with you, Lou
I remember those cars, that car is very clean and meticulously maintained, very impressive. Good video Lou!
Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Glad to read this one is "impressive" :-) Lou
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Great! I had a '74 Hornet hatchback with the 258ci. Bought during the Arab oil embargo when smaller cars were in great demand and was one of the best cars I've ever owned. Mine was a California car and some of the emission system was different from the rest of the world. Thanks Lou
Hi BartRicky, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Hornet :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I like how you go through the catalogues. One of the big attractions of these old cars is the lore and brand image of the makes. Things were done differently in the old days and these vehicles are time machines. My first car was a Gremlin and I loved it.
Hi Dans Music, Glad to read you enjoy the catalogues. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
OMG - he did a fantastic job on the underside of the car! Best part of this car? The dash! What a nice dash for an entry level car. Love the detail of the dash as presented by you. So many hours and so much work went into this car for a fraction of what it's worth. BUT, actually, it coud be worth a million dollars and this guy would NEVER sell it. This is one from the heart. I appreciate that and hpefully so will everyone who watches the vid! Love it!
Happy to read "Love it!" :-)
One of the most dependable cars I ever had I had one just like it and I love that car very trustworthy vehicle people may have made it fun of it but it was dependable was all get out
Hi James, Happy to read you enjoyed your Gremlin :-) Lou
I had a 75 Maverick Levi edition. Inline 200 auto. Dark blue ex. The car was gorgeous.
Love the Gremlin Lou.
Hi Bob Bob, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Levi Edition car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou with the laugh on the Levi's edition, made my day right there. As usual great work Lou.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read this video "made my day right there" :-) Appreciate the kind words, Lou
An absolute delight!
And thank you for the considerate way you handle the camera. I don’t need the filming to be “slick”. I want it to provide varied wide and up close intimate views of all parts of the car, as though I were there looking at it. You seem to understand this innately. I appreciate it.
Hi mercoid, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for sharing you enjoy the way I video, and for the encouragement, Lou
Very nice ! I remember a time when when no matter where you were there was always a Gremlin driving by. The good ol days.
Hi Christ Kallimanis, Ahhh the good old days :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
He deserved a trophy for that restoration I remembered the Levi's seats best the vinyl seats that was the main thing back then there are some vinyl on there but not as as much to burn you I like. I also had a six cylinder instead of a 4 banger I remember they had the best of the that type of car then at beat the pinto cuz I wouldn't blow up in an accident I wouldn't rust out as fast as a Vega
Hi Larry, High praise for this restoration :-) Happy to read you had one too, Lou
Couldn't help but smile all the way through this video... my mom had a red Gremlin which just might have been a 73 , actually.
Hi Highly Skeptical, Glad to read this one brings back memories of your Mom's car . Glad to read you were enjoying this video :-) Lou
Love it! Excellent restoration. Your video lingered in areas that I, as the owner of a 72 Gremlin X, really needed to see! Thanks!
Hi Mike, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Had this exact model with black stripes. Brand new first ride right out of high school.
Hi Mike, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st brand new car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I always wanted one just like that. Loved Levi 's seats just so cool and hippy......
Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
WOW, what an incredible Gremlin and owner!
Hey Lou I just shared to the Gremlin Garage FB group, they'll love it!
Hey Clark, Thank you for sharing this Gremlin :-) Lou
I don't recall my MPG but I do believe it was near 30 MPG....thank you for this sweet video Lou....that was a special time in my life....
30 MPG....That's good!
They had huge gas tanks like 24 gallons!
Spectacular car and an excellent video to show it off. I love the AMC Gremlin!
Hi Calin Trundou, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
My first car was a 1973 Gremilin X levi, white w/blue stripes a 258 with auto floor shift would love to have it again "MEMORIES"
Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
AMC was struggling for market share in those days. They were loved by few but I am one of those few. The 258 six is as tough as a box of rocks! Seven main bearings. Goofy looking little cars that were so cool. The Levi’s interior was so creative. Underrated cars that just couldn’t compete as the imports were flooding the market. BTW that “young lady” is now an “old lady” and you probably wouldn’t want her to come with the car!
Hi Craig, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Love AMC we had the Ambassador Brougham 1973 model nice car, the Hornet and Gremlin where tough small cars.
Hi Improper Bostonian, Happy to read you had a Ambassador :-) Nice! Lou
I got stuck with this exact model after a divorce many years ago. It was falling apart and didn’t have reverse, but you know what, I wasn’t complaining. 😎
Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I always thought that the Gremlin was a unique car. AMC had one of the most interesting looking cars, and the Gremlin was no exception. I used to see these cars all the time, but nowadays it's rare to see any AMC car, especially a Gremlin on today's roads.
Hi Michael, You're right, back in the mid 1970's they were all over. Now....a rare treat to see one, Lou
LOVE GREMLIN & PACER STYLE !!! HERE IN MÉXICO NOT AMC , VAM VEHÍCULOS AUTOMOTORES MEXICANOS WOW !!!
Happy to read this is one you love :-)
@@loucostabile sorry my for bad English 🤭
What a great car. First scratched out on a airliner barf bag by Dick Teague.
Hi Todd V, Happy to read you think this car is "great" and thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
Thanks Lou -American history
You're welcome David.
Lou I hope u see this post. I love your videos in a way it helps my depression. It might not mean much but it does. I'm always trying to find a new one. I also feel u have a good knowledge of off brand cars. Not everyone got a 69 camaro. I appreciate what u do. I hope I meet u someday at a car show. That's my only chance
Hi Keith, Thank you for sharing you love the videos :-) If they help your depression, then keep watching them. Make sure to watch the commercials to because that helps me too. If you see me at a car show, yes, please come and say hello. Regardless, I try to reply to the comments, so feel free to let me know what you think, Lou
Great looking car. My grandpa almost bought one when they first came out but ended up buying a Ford Maverick instead.
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Maverick vs Gremlin...... Maverick it is :-) Lou
That is a really beautiful car. There is really an appreciation for pristine condition!
Hi Chris, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Spectacular Automobile and restoration by the owner
Thanks for sharing
High praise for the restoration work :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you.
I have to say, the Gremlin is a pretty cool car with a pretty cool color combination. AMC cars nowadays are considered collectible, including the Pacer, the Javelin is pretty cool as well, along with the Ambassador. Would love to see more cool cars from any era, Lou : )
Hi John, Happy to read you think this car is "pretty cool" :-) You're on the right TH-cam Channel for the cars you enjoy, Lou
Great story...beautiful car. I love non mainstream cars. Its a shame that its so difficult to get AMC spare parts like body, interior, trim, etc....
Hi Davesnothere Man, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
I bought a Gremlin right out of High School drove it off the show room floor and put 230,000 miles on it with very little issues. Lots of memory's here, Loved that car.
Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your High School car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Dave, maybe one of these days you can get one and relive those memories!
I've always wanted one, what color was yours? I want a green one!
@@wesleyalan9179 mine was a silver one
@@daveshultz6143 cool! I dont think I've ever seen a silver one before, thats so cool!
It’s was kind of a silver blue, can’t remember the exact color as I special ordered the car and drove the daylights out it with very little problems.
Very nice restoration. Being the owner of 4 1973 AMC Gremlin X's, I like to keep mine all original because being all original and in great shape, they will always "outshow" the Best of the Show. Major differences that would make this Gremlin more like original - 1). Original tires on these cars were D70X14 Goodyear raised white letter bias belted polyglas tires (Not E70x14), 2). The "rear" was black and not painted red, 3). The valve cover and engine block were AMC blue green in color and not red, 4). The voltage regulator was Delco and black and not an aftermarket, 5) As you pointed out the battery was not Interstate. Despite, this is a nice car and close to original but not "that close."
Hi Gary, Four times the FUN :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
With all due respect to your interesting input on the specs, it was mentioned that this was a California car which would mean that the the red paint on the engine would be correct vs. the standard AMC Teal color.
I remember when these came out. They were actually pretty popular. That was in a time when gas was actually getting scarce to buy and people were looking for an economical car. This was one.
It seems rather chinsey but today's standards but back in the day people were happy with a car that was reliable and easy on gas. The hot rod era was coming to an end. My Mom had one of these and I don't remember her having much trouble with it. So simple even I could work on it.
Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice car ! i'm a fan.
another boring story ;)
I did yard work for a few homes where i grew up on a regular basis when i was a kid in the early '70s.
One client had a Silver grey Gremlin i'd wash and wax twice a year. Always dug the car but never drove it.
You never see these now so this installment is a treat.
HI Glen, Happy to read you're a "fan" of this car :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of the Silver grey one you cleaned, and my pleasure sharing this "treat" with you, Lou
Love the Gremlin. This is the cleanest I've ever seen. Seldom seen cool AMC. Rock solid inline 6 with a Chrysler 904. I'd like to find one. 👍
Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Happy to read you "Love the Gremlin" :-) High praise for the condition of this car, Lou
I remember when a friend of the family back then had a 304 V8 1974 Gremlin X Levis in the "patriotic" red with blue denim interior and white exterior...All the "goodies" offered back then... AM/FM 8 Track I think might've been in that one, too... Haven't seen one of these Gremlin X Levis in years...
Ahhh good times :-) Happy to bring back memories with this car.
Big like 👍 👍
Nice :-)
i owned a pumpkin orange 1972 AMC Gremlin X with a near stock amc 304 v8....fun lil car!
Hi Ralf, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
SWEET!! My first car was also an X - a '74 in the same color, but the stripe was a white hockey stick. Not a Levi's, but had 2-tone bucket seats and dealer installed American Air. Your earlier model has the nicer recessed bumpers. Hated that car (had been wrecked, was full of bondo, and had a grill like yours on it which was incorrect for '74), but strangely now I miss it and would like to find/build a duplicate.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Very nice , enjoyed seeing it.
HI Chris, Happy to read you think this car is "Very nice" :-) Lou
Shocking! I've enjoyed all the cars you have shown, and rarely miss one of your shows. This car surprised me. Now, how about a 4-door from the 1950s or 60s?
Hi Jed, Happy to read this one surprised you :-) Make sure you watch the commercials you car, and.....I have a little something in the next 3 months from the early 60's in 4 doors that has been videoed just for you (and well I guess for anyone else who watches the Channel too). Stay tuned, Lou
AMC built such a great product....that they moved into more commercial as postal vehicles shows they do quality work....many of our postal LLV's are nearing 30 plus years on the road....with proper maintenance they are only now being replaced....
Hi gridley bob, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
Great car and video. I heard about the Levi Edition and came across your video. Great job with the restoration and the video was fun. Thumbs up and like! 👍
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A kool little car! And I’m sure the only one at the cars and coffee! 😀👍
Hi drippinglass, You're right, I'm sure there are not many Gremlins that show up at car shows anymore. Happy to share this one with you, Lou
Very nicely done...
Thank you Dave :-)
I like your cinema verite. I remember looking at the Levi car at Al Rosen's AMC Momouth Street in Newport, Kentucky. Al was the one showing to us. Mom hated it, I thought it was the best. Everyone made fun of the design but VW and Honda produced their own versions with the Rabbit and the Civic. Most SUVs have the same shape as the Gremlin. Thank for the video. I made joke with cinema verite but I do like the casualness of it. It's like a friend sharing a video.
Hi eottoe2001, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
In 1980 my friend had the purple gremlin with a V-8 and he put really fat tires on the back. Silly goose.
Hi Curtis, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends purple car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
some simple ideas in the design, simple yet effective. .......And when theres a mechanical problem, you can usually be back on the road in no time, unlike todays smart computerized plastic cars ...... And that engine is just about bulletproof.
Hi 97warlock ismyname, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
That's one VERRRYYY PRISTINE & IMMACULATE Gremlin X right there!!👌👍👏👏👏...she's a beaut Pete!!
(too bad it doesn't have the 304 V8 w/ the 3 or 4-speed manual on the floor though!☹)
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Lou i look at your videos all the time. I subscribed way back and you are great, love your content and you make life better.
Thank you
John V
Hi John, Happy to read you are a Subscriber and thank you for subscribing :-) Appreciate the kind words, and my pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
love those gremlins!
Hi Terri, Happy to read you love those Gremlins :-) Lou
If I'm at a cars and coffee....I'm like...that Ferrari is ok...but oh man, check out the Gremlin X with the Levis Edition.
N I C E !
Honestly I never thought I'd see the day I'd enjoy seeing this car! Until it became a matter of history and haven't seen one in eons! LoL. WOW! I am highly impressed and surprisingly pleased to see this one in showroom quality! Now (according to the code of thuh hills) I gotta marry it since I seen her scivis when ya raised her skirts on the lift! Wow! What a bae! (insert smilez here) Gotta appreciate the history of it and the design of the time and how this ugly duckling really wasn't so bad. Maybe ugly but the gurl sure can cook! 2 BIG THUMBS UP! and a WOW!
Hi ImTheDaveman, Happy to share the rarely seen today Gremlin with you :-) High praise for the quality of this build on this car! Lou
Hi Lou, thanks for posting this intersting car -love this!
Hi Floyd T, My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Such an honest car.
Happy to read you think this car is honest :-)
@@loucostabile An enthusiast magazine called the Gremlin X V-8 'the latest technology in nickel rockets'.
They can kid all they want, but the Levi's interior option was a clever idea and very popular. Added to the interiors done for AMC by Cassini, Cardin, and Gucci; it was a good fit for their least expensive car.
For a company that produced about as many cars each week as Chevrolet produced each hour; the guys and gals at AMC did well.
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Love it nice one Lou.
Thank you derwood 454 :-)
Very nice restoration. Congratulations on the award AMO badge, well deserved. My 74 Hornet 258 engine was factory painted blue, and the rear was black.
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The California engines were painted red.
Another car I never saw on the road in 73 but it’s kind of cute
Hi Brock, Happy to share this Gremlin with you :-) Lou
Mr. Lou _ you are awesome : this little great car hated by so-many ( yet ) so admired by so many_ me including_ thank you sir_ wow ! Love your car uploads 👍
Hi Mr. Alan, Thank you for the kind words. My pleasure sharing with you, and glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou
@@loucostabile sir : mr. Lou _ you do one fantastic work : allow me to tell you again : thank you sir ! 👍
That A/C compressor is huge!
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I owned a 1973 same color. It lasted 200,000 miles.
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Damn thing looks brand new
Just like it's 1973 all over again :-)