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C. @[email protected] · 2026-07-14 · 05:41 UTC

When I was around 18, I had the chance to drive a friend's AMC Gremlin. It was actually a pretty cool small, cheap car, roomier on the inside than it appeared from the outside. As with many small cars then, it was fun to drive even with the limited power of 1970s North American engine technology, because they were *light*. No one who grew up with modern small cars that weigh two tonnes knows what throwing a light, nimble #econocar around the streets could do to instill a love of driving in you.

One thing that caught me off guard was the transmission - it was a three-on-the-floor [1], with a shift pattern like this:

R 2
|----|
1 3

where I was used to the more common four-gear transmission that went:

R 1 3
|----|---|
2 4

Before I set off, I asked him "How do you adjust and avoid accidentally putting it in reverse when you come to a stop?"

He said "By doing it once at a red light, with a car behind you."

(It was fun as hell, by the way. Right up there with a Chevrolet #Chevette, Volkswagen Rabbit (aka first-gen Golf) or my Mazda #GLC.)

[1] Yes, manual (or what we called "standard" at the time) transmissions. Kids, ask your grandparents. It's one reason those cars were hundreds of kilograms lighter.

#car #driving #AMC #AMCGremlin #gremlin #transmission #ManualTransmission #clutch

#econocar #chevette #glc #car #driving #amc

C. @[email protected] · 2026-07-14 · 05:41 UTC

When I was around 18, I had the chance to drive a friend's AMC Gremlin. It was actually a pretty cool small, cheap car, roomier on the inside than it appeared from the outside. As with many small cars then, it was fun to drive even with the limited power of 1970s North American engine technology, because they were *light*. No one who grew up with modern small cars that weigh two tonnes knows what throwing a light, nimble #econocar around the streets could do to instill a love of driving in you.

One thing that caught me off guard was the transmission - it was a three-on-the-floor [1], with a shift pattern like this:

R 2
|----|
1 3

where I was used to the more common four-gear transmission that went:

R 1 3
|----|---|
2 4

Before I set off, I asked him "How do you adjust and avoid accidentally putting it in reverse when you come to a stop?"

He said "By doing it once at a red light, with a car behind you."

(It was fun as hell, by the way. Right up there with a Chevrolet #Chevette, Volkswagen Rabbit (aka first-gen Golf) or my Mazda #GLC.)

[1] Yes, manual (or what we called "standard" at the time) transmissions. Kids, ask your grandparents. It's one reason those cars were hundreds of kilograms lighter.

#car #driving #AMC #AMCGremlin #gremlin #transmission #ManualTransmission #clutch

#econocar #chevette #glc #car #driving #amc

C. @[email protected] · 2026-07-14 · 05:41 UTC

When I was around 18, I had the chance to drive a friend's AMC Gremlin. It was actually a pretty cool small, cheap car, roomier on the inside than it appeared from the outside. As with many small cars then, it was fun to drive even with the limited power of 1970s North American engine technology, because they were *light*. No one who grew up with modern small cars that weigh two tonnes knows what throwing a light, nimble #econocar around the streets could do to instill a love of driving in you.

One thing that caught me off guard was the transmission - it was a three-on-the-floor [1], with a shift pattern like this:

R 2
|----|
1 3

where I was used to the more common four-gear transmission that went:

R 1 3
|----|---|
2 4

Before I set off, I asked him "How do you adjust and avoid accidentally putting it in reverse when you come to a stop?"

He said "By doing it once at a red light, with a car behind you."

(It was fun as hell, by the way. Right up there with a Chevrolet #Chevette, Volkswagen Rabbit (aka first-gen Golf) or my Mazda #GLC.)

[1] Yes, manual (or what we called "standard" at the time) transmissions. Kids, ask your grandparents. It's one reason those cars were hundreds of kilograms lighter.

#car #driving #AMC #AMCGremlin #gremlin #transmission #ManualTransmission #clutch

#econocar #chevette #glc #car #driving #amc

C. @[email protected] · 2026-07-14 · 05:41 UTC

When I was around 18, I had the chance to drive a friend's AMC Gremlin. It was actually a pretty cool small, cheap car, roomier on the inside than it appeared from the outside. As with many small cars then, it was fun to drive even with the limited power of 1970s North American engine technology, because they were *light*. No one who grew up with modern small cars that weigh two tonnes knows what throwing a light, nimble #econocar around the streets could do to instill a love of driving in you.

One thing that caught me off guard was the transmission - it was a three-on-the-floor [1], with a shift pattern like this:

R 2
|----|
1 3

where I was used to the more common four-gear transmission that went:

R 1 3
|----|---|
2 4

Before I set off, I asked him "How do you adjust and avoid accidentally putting it in reverse when you come to a stop?"

He said "By doing it once at a red light, with a car behind you."

(It was fun as hell, by the way. Right up there with a Chevrolet #Chevette, Volkswagen Rabbit (aka first-gen Golf) or my Mazda #GLC.)

[1] Yes, manual (or what we called "standard" at the time) transmissions. Kids, ask your grandparents. It's one reason those cars were hundreds of kilograms lighter.

#car #driving #AMC #AMCGremlin #gremlin #transmission #ManualTransmission #clutch

#econocar #chevette #glc #car #driving #amc

C. @[email protected] · 2026-07-14 · 05:41 UTC

When I was around 18, I had the chance to drive a friend's AMC Gremlin. It was actually a pretty cool small, cheap car, roomier on the inside than it appeared from the outside. As with many small cars then, it was fun to drive even with the limited power of 1970s North American engine technology, because they were *light*. No one who grew up with modern small cars that weigh two tonnes knows what throwing a light, nimble #econocar around the streets could do to instill a love of driving in you.

One thing that caught me off guard was the transmission - it was a three-on-the-floor [1], with a shift pattern like this:

R 2
|----|
1 3

where I was used to the more common four-gear transmission that went:

R 1 3
|----|---|
2 4

Before I set off, I asked him "How do you adjust and avoid accidentally putting it in reverse when you come to a stop?"

He said "By doing it once at a red light, with a car behind you."

(It was fun as hell, by the way. Right up there with a Chevrolet #Chevette, Volkswagen Rabbit (aka first-gen Golf) or my Mazda #GLC.)

[1] Yes, manual (or what we called "standard" at the time) transmissions. Kids, ask your grandparents. It's one reason those cars were hundreds of kilograms lighter.

#car #driving #AMC #AMCGremlin #gremlin #transmission #ManualTransmission #clutch

#clutch #manualtransmission #transmission #gremlin #amcgremlin #amc

GentleMan Gef @[email protected] · 2026-07-10 · 16:14 UTC

#Chevette #Chevrolet #Chevy #WeirdCarMastodon

These were so disposable that there aren't very many left. I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road.

I'd love to add one to my fleet!

Auction closes July 16 2026

Edit: Sold for USD $4,100

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-chevrolet-chevette/

#chevette #chevrolet #chevy #weirdcarmastodon

GentleMan Gef @[email protected] · 2026-07-10 · 16:14 UTC

#Chevette #Chevrolet #Chevy #WeirdCarMastodon

These were so disposable that there aren't very many left. I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road.

I'd love to add one to my fleet!

Auction closes July 16 2026

Edit: Sold for USD $4,100

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-chevrolet-chevette/

#chevette #chevrolet #chevy #weirdcarmastodon

GentleMan Gef @[email protected] · 2026-07-10 · 16:14 UTC

#Chevette #Chevrolet #Chevy #WeirdCarMastodon

These were so disposable that there aren't very many left. I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road.

I'd love to add one to my fleet!

Auction closes July 16 2026

Edit: Sold for USD $4,100

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-chevrolet-chevette/

#chevette #chevrolet #chevy #weirdcarmastodon

GentleMan Gef @[email protected] · 2026-07-10 · 16:14 UTC

#Chevette #Chevrolet #Chevy #WeirdCarMastodon

These were so disposable that there aren't very many left. I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road.

I'd love to add one to my fleet!

Auction closes July 16 2026

Edit: Sold for USD $4,100

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-chevrolet-chevette/

#weirdcarmastodon #chevy #chevrolet #chevette

GentleMan Gef @[email protected] · 2026-07-10 · 16:14 UTC

#Chevette #Chevrolet #Chevy #WeirdCarMastodon

These were so disposable that there aren't very many left. I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road.

I'd love to add one to my fleet!

Auction closes July 16 2026

Edit: Sold for USD $4,100

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-chevrolet-chevette/

#chevette #chevrolet #chevy #weirdcarmastodon

Faraiwe @faraiwe · 2025-08-29 · 12:18 UTC

#Chevette

#chevette

Faraiwe @[email protected] · 2025-08-29 · 12:18 UTC

#Chevette

#chevette

getmisch @[email protected] · 2025-01-23 · 01:05 UTC

This Chevrolet Chevette (1987) sold at Mecum Auto Auction in Florida last week for $33K. Only 47 miles, it is otherwise in good condition w/ some visible issues both inside & in the engine. But at only 47 miles, this super efficient, simple car got the bidders attention. I've been so surprised at the numbers for pick-up trucks at the auctions recently, next is energy crisis cars, maybe.
#Mecum #Auto #Auctions #Chevrolet #Chevette #gas #prices #energy #crisis #gasoline #mileage #sub #compact #car

#mecum #auto #auctions #chevrolet #chevette #gas

getmisch @[email protected] · 2025-01-23 · 01:05 UTC

This Chevrolet Chevette (1987) sold at Mecum Auto Auction in Florida last week for $33K. Only 47 miles, it is otherwise in good condition w/ some visible issues both inside & in the engine. But at only 47 miles, this super efficient, simple car got the bidders attention. I've been so surprised at the numbers for pick-up trucks at the auctions recently, next is energy crisis cars, maybe.
#Mecum #Auto #Auctions #Chevrolet #Chevette #gas #prices #energy #crisis #gasoline #mileage #sub #compact #car

#mecum #auto #auctions #chevrolet #chevette #gas

getmisch @[email protected] · 2025-01-23 · 01:05 UTC

This Chevrolet Chevette (1987) sold at Mecum Auto Auction in Florida last week for $33K. Only 47 miles, it is otherwise in good condition w/ some visible issues both inside & in the engine. But at only 47 miles, this super efficient, simple car got the bidders attention. I've been so surprised at the numbers for pick-up trucks at the auctions recently, next is energy crisis cars, maybe.
#Mecum #Auto #Auctions #Chevrolet #Chevette #gas #prices #energy #crisis #gasoline #mileage #sub #compact #car

#car #compact #sub #mileage #gasoline #crisis

getmisch @[email protected] · 2025-01-23 · 01:05 UTC

This Chevrolet Chevette (1987) sold at Mecum Auto Auction in Florida last week for $33K. Only 47 miles, it is otherwise in good condition w/ some visible issues both inside & in the engine. But at only 47 miles, this super efficient, simple car got the bidders attention. I've been so surprised at the numbers for pick-up trucks at the auctions recently, next is energy crisis cars, maybe.
#Mecum #Auto #Auctions #Chevrolet #Chevette #gas #prices #energy #crisis #gasoline #mileage #sub #compact #car