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Description
The Greased Gremlin in a Hot Wheels Original model that is based upon a heavily modified 1972 AMC Gremlin. The hood has to be altered to fit the ginormous engine. The front fenders have to be cut out to accommodate the eight exhausts. A push bar was mounted on the front and the back. A large wing was mounted on the roof and the driver's seat was moved to the center of the car for maximum visibility. A roll cage was added to keep the driver safe when crashing the car during high speeds.
In 1987 this model had seen its last release. It was retooled in 2008 for the 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set; retooled versions are named AMC Gremlin or AMC Greased Gremlin.
Versions
The Greased Gremlin has come out in the following versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1979 | Mainline | Red | Yellow and Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' and sponsor logos on sides | Yellow Painted / Metal | Yellow and Black |  | 2502 | Hong Kong |
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| 1982 | Mainline | Red | Yellow and Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' and sponsor logos on sides | Yellow Painted / Metal | Yellow and Black | | 2502 | Malaysia |
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| 1987 | International | Red | Yellow AMC White 5, racing decals | Yellow Painted / Metal | Yellow and Black |  | Mexico | 
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Gallery
Add a photo to this galleryRetooled Versions
The AMC Greased Gremlin has come out in the following retooled versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 2008 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Light Green | Yellow and Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' and sponsor logos on sides | Yellow Painted / Metal | Yellow and Black | China | 
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| 01/30 | 2009 | Classics 5 | Chrome Metal | Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal | Black |  | N6943 | Thailand | 
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| 01/30 | 2009 | Classics 5 | Chrome Metal | Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Red Line RR5SP | N6943 | Thailand | Chase Car | 
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| 01/30 | 2009 | Classics 5 | Spectraflame Black | Outlined Silver flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal | Black | | N6943 | Thailand |
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| 01/30 | 2009 | Classics 5 | Spectraflame Red | Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal | Black | | N6943 | Thailand |
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| 01/30 | 2009 | Classics 5 | Spectraflame Red | Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Red Line RR5SP | N6943 | Thailand | Chase Car | 
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| 01/30 | 2009 | Classics 5 | Spectraflame Green | Outlined Green flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal | Black | | N6943 | Thailand | 
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| 01/30 | 2009 | Classics 5 | Spectraflame Green | Outlined Green flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Red Line RR5SP | N6943 | Thailand | Chase Car |
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| 01/30 | 2009 | Classics 5 Boxed Set | Spectraflame Blue | Outlined Blue flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Red Line RR5SP | Thailand | Walmart Exclusive | 
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| N/A | 2010 | Fourth of July Cars | Red | Silver, Blue and White, Stars and Stripes, "76". | Unpainted / Metal | Blue | 
| V1420 | Malaysia | 
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| 137 | 2011 | HW Performance 7/10 | Blue | White and Black stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" | Unpainted / Metal | Black | White 5SP | T9844 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C47, C49, D05 | 
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| 137 | 2011 | HW Performance 7/10 | Metallic Grey | White and Black stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" | Unpainted / Metal | Red | 
| T9998 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D23 | 
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| 137 | 2011 | HW Performance 7/10 | Metallic Black | White and Red stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" | Unpainted / Metal | White |
| M2904 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D44 |
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| 5pk | 2012 | Demolition Derby | Lime | Unpainted / Metal | Red | W4255 | Thailand | 
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Retooled Gallery
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