Here’s an interesting little gem for sale in the Stockton, California area. This 1981 AMC Spirit, submitted by reader Pat L, is said to only have 43,000 original miles and can be found here on Craigslist.

The seller doesn’t give a lot of detail in the listing but the interior is said to be “super clean”. Though it’s hard to tell from the pictures, it does appear like there are some stains on the seats and carpet. Overall, the interior does appear to be in decent original condition. From the pictures, the body appears to be in pretty good shape as well.

There weren’t many cars that could get out of their own way from this era and that would most likely include this one. The four-cylinder would certainly be better on gas but wouldn’t add much excitement to the mix. Could that four-cylinder give way to a little bit more oomph?

I’m sure that the AMC purists would have a conniption, but I would turn this car into the creature it was meant to be. This would look good as a clone of the AMC Spirit AMX cars in this body style. A red or black paint job with the funky decals, a different set of wheels, and a hot little AMC 304 would make this car a lot more appealing. It wouldn’t be a cheap project but the starting price is only $2,900. So, if you were to pick this one up, would you customize or keep original?