The Grand Velour - '82 AMC Concord Procurement/Road Trip

After giving away my first car - a '74 Javelin - last year, an American Motors sized hole has existed in the fabric of my being. In a separate but to-be-related path, I had also purchased a TKO-500 transmission for an Aussie XE Falcon ute project a couple of months ago from a buddy in Indiana. The problem was that the trans was 800 miles away without a great way to get it home. The idea was this: since it's going to be substantial monies to palletize and ship the trans, why not find a beater to buy, drive home, and sell immediately for a net-zero? Enter random craigslist AMC Concord as transmission transportation and return travel from a business trip for myself, two buddies, and zero tools.

Clutched Talons: 1986 AMC Eagle 5-Speed

Having jumped back into the ring of AMC ownership with an '82 Concord last week, I now view the extra two drive wheels and elevated stance of Eagles with a tinge of jealousy. To add insult to injury, this is an extra-rare manual transmission example, leaving you the freedom to sling mud in any gear you choose. Find this 1986 AMC Eagle for sale in Charlotte, NC for $1,500 via craigslist.