AMC Pacer - Wikipedia
The May 1976 issue of Car and Driver dubbed it "The Flying Fishbowl," [18] and it was also described as "the seventies answer to George Jetson's mode of transportation" [19] at a time when "Detroit was still rolling out boat-sized gas guzzlers."
Family Project: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L - Barn Finds
2019年1月2日 · Once referred to as “The Flying Fish Bowl,” the AMC Pacer is a car that may well have been in danger of fading off into obscurity like many of its contemporaries had it not been for the starring role of a 1976 Pacer in the movie “Wayne’s World.”
February 28, 1975 – AMC Introduces the Pacer - This Day In …
2022年2月28日 · The “first wide small car,” the AMC Pacer, hit showrooms on this day in 1975. Quickly earning the nickname the Flying Fishbowl, the Pacer and its 37% glass surface area was AMC’s sub compact snub to the gas guzzlers that were continuously rolling out of …
Flying Fishbowl: 1977 AMC Pacer - Barn Finds
2022年3月16日 · It was conceived as the industry’s “first wide small car” and AMC experimented with various designs and technology, such as a Wankel rotary engine that eventually was deemed too costly. The end result was an odd-looking automobile with rack & pinion steering, independent front suspension, and a huge glass area for good visibility ...
The last AMC Pacer - This Day In Automotive History
2024年12月4日 · Advertised as “the first wide small car,” the Pacer had a surface area made of about 37 percent glass, which led it to be dubbed the Flying Fishbowl. A general lack of power, minimal storage and less than stellar fuel economy that couldn’t compete with most imports, all contributed to the demise of the Pacer.
The Flying Fishbowl: 18 Beautiful Vintage Photos of 1970s AMC Pacer Cars
2020年3月25日 · The May 1976 issue of Car and Driver dubbed it “The Flying Fishbowl,” and it was also described as “the seventies answer to George Jetson’s mode of transportation” at a time when “Detroit was still rolling out boat-sized gas guzzlers.”
AMC Pacer: A Fishbowl on Wheels? - Way
2024年12月1日 · People nicknamed the AMC Pacer the “flying fishbowl” due to its large glass area and rounded body. This playful nickname captured the car’s unusual design elements.
Flying Fishbowl: 1975 AMC Pacer - DailyTurismo
2015年8月23日 · The Pacer, also known as the ‘Flying Fishbowl’ was a subcompact econobowl styled by Richard Teague and built by American Motors Corp from 1975 through 1980.
Flying Fish Bowl: 18 Beautiful Vintage Photos Of The 1970S Amc Pacer Car
2020年11月4日 · In the last few years, car collectors have come back to it, but not enough for the Pacer to escape the gravitational pull of our ugliest list. The AMC Pacer is a two-door compact car produced in the United States by American Motors Corporation from the 1975 to …
1975 AMC Pacer D/L - Bring a Trailer
The Pacer was dubbed the “Flying Fish Bowl” by Car & Driver in 1976, as approximately 37% the exterior surface area is comprised of glass. Extra molding and model identifications are part of the D/L package. After spending much of its life in Arizona, this car sustained sun damage to its original original finish.