1981 - Revision history

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		+	'''To view price data and window stickers please go here *[[1981 Stickers and Data]]'''
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	1981 probably had the most significant changes during the entire model run. The most obvious was the addition of two new models: The sporty SX/4 based on the Spirit and the low priced Kammback based on the old Spirit/Gremlin. All Eagles this year received new bumper end caps and an integrated bumper look that improved the overall looks of the car. Other new features were a restyled grill and the optional alloy wheels. Under the hood a four cylinder engine ( A Pontiac 2.5 L) was now standard making the 258 engine an option and a manual transmission became standard equipment as well. Three trim levels were offered in 1981; Base, DL/Sport and Limited. During the model year [[Select Drive]] was offered as an option on some models. This meant the driver could now choose between 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive at the flick of a switch from inside the car. Other new features this year were: Six cylinder head and engine block redesigned for weight reduction. aluminum intake manifold, plastic valve cover and better casting techniques; idle speed control on six cylinder engine; 4 Wheel Drive" cast metal emblem on rear quarters; and all 50 series Eagles (SX/4's & Kammbacks) came with a "power bulge" hood and no hood ornament. Despite the addition of two models and the styling changes 1981 sales were about 9,000 fewer from the year before. The 3 orginal models took the biggest sales dives, especially the 2 and 4 door sedans; while the SX/4 sold very well as it attracted younger first time 4WD buyers and more than likely first time AMC buyers.		1981 probably had the most significant changes during the entire model run. The most obvious was the addition of two new models: The sporty SX/4 based on the Spirit and the low priced Kammback based on the old Spirit/Gremlin. All Eagles this year received new bumper end caps and an integrated bumper look that improved the overall looks of the car. Other new features were a restyled grill and the optional alloy wheels. Under the hood a four cylinder engine ( A Pontiac 2.5 L) was now standard making the 258 engine an option and a manual transmission became standard equipment as well. Three trim levels were offered in 1981; Base, DL/Sport and Limited. During the model year [[Select Drive]] was offered as an option on some models. This meant the driver could now choose between 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive at the flick of a switch from inside the car. Other new features this year were: Six cylinder head and engine block redesigned for weight reduction. aluminum intake manifold, plastic valve cover and better casting techniques; idle speed control on six cylinder engine; 4 Wheel Drive" cast metal emblem on rear quarters; and all 50 series Eagles (SX/4's & Kammbacks) came with a "power bulge" hood and no hood ornament. Despite the addition of two models and the styling changes 1981 sales were about 9,000 fewer from the year before. The 3 orginal models took the biggest sales dives, especially the 2 and 4 door sedans; while the SX/4 sold very well as it attracted younger first time 4WD buyers and more than likely first time AMC buyers.

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	Mick's Rare and Radical 1981 Kammback		Mick's Rare and Radical 1981 Kammback
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		+	Eaglefreak's 1981 30 Series 2 door. [[Image:eaglefreak812door.jpg]]

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	[[Image:81sx4flyer.jpg]]		[[Image:81sx4flyer.jpg]]
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		+	On To [[1982]]

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	'''Introducing Select Drive'''		'''Introducing Select Drive'''
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		+	[[Image:selectdriveimages.jpg]]

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 '''The line up for 1981.'''
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-<span style="color:blue"> '''Kammback'''
+<span style="color:blue"> '''Kammback'''</span>
-<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 5,603'''
+<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 5,603'''</span>
 [[Image:81kammback.jpg]]
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-<span style="color:blue"> '''SX/4 in Sport Trim'''
+<span style="color:blue"> '''SX/4 in Sport Trim'''</span>
-<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 17,390'''
+<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 17,390'''</span>
 [[Image:81sx4.jpg]]
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-<span style="color:blue"> '''Wagon'''
+<span style="color:blue"> '''Wagon'''</span>
-<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 10,371'''
+<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 10,371'''</span>
 [[Image:81wagon.jpg]]
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-<span style="color:blue"> '''Four Door Sedan'''
+<span style="color:blue"> '''Four Door Sedan'''</span>
-<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 1,737'''
+<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 1,737'''</span>
 [[Image:81fourdoor.jpg]]
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-<span style="color:blue"> '''Two Door Sedan'''
+<span style="color:blue"> '''Two Door Sedan'''</span>
-<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 2,378'''
+<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 2,378'''</span>
 [[Image:81twodoor.jpg]]
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-<span style="color:blue"> '''Two Door Sedan Convertible'''
+<span style="color:blue"> '''Two Door Sedan Convertible'''</span>
-<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production Unknown'''
+<span style="color:black">'''1981 Production Unknown'''</span>
 [[Image:81twodoorconvert.jpg]]
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-<span style="color:red">'''1981 AMC Eagle "SX/4 Flyer"  -- A Regional Paint Variation'''
+<span style="color:red">'''1981 AMC Eagle "SX/4 Flyer"  -- A Regional Paint Variation'''</span>
 [[Image:81sx4flyer.jpg]]

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−	<center><span style="color:blue"> '''The line up for 1981.'''	+	<center><span style="color:blue">
		+	'''The line up for 1981.'''
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−	<center><span style="color:blue"> '''The line up for 1981.'''	+	<center><span style="color:blue"> '''The line up for 1981.'''

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 [[Image:81conveagle1985.jpg]]  [[Image:81sx4nobodyslaw.jpg]]
-Sundancer Photo by Eagle1985      Nobodyslaw's 1981 SX/4
+Sundancer Photo by Eagle1985 ---------------------------------------- Nobodyslaw's 1981 SX/4
 [[Image:81kammmick.jpg]]
-Mick's Rare and Radical '81 Kammback
+Mick's Rare and Radical 1981 Kammback

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	'''AMC Eagle Nest Member's Submitted Pictures of 1981 Eagles'''		'''AMC Eagle Nest Member's Submitted Pictures of 1981 Eagles'''

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		+	Sundancer Photo by Eagle1985
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