Yes, the goofy-looking Gremlin (which was at heart a shortened Hornet with a hatchback rear ... to $150 to cover food and lodging if your new AMC stranded you on a trip. That was serious stuff ...

AMC Gremlin At-A-Glance Years Produced 1979-1983 Vehicle Class Subcompact Body Styles 2-Door Hatchback, 2-Door Sedan Layout Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive (FR) The AMC Gremlin was a product of its ...