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Many toy and model manufacturers have created likenesses of the Pacer throughout the years. You can click on some of the thumbnails below to view larger images. Please let me know if you know of any items missing from the list below!

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Complete Models

	Name: AMC Pacer Promotional Model Year: 1975 Description: AMC car dealers gave out these 1/25 scale promotional models to potential buyers' kids. Photos courtesy of Kevin Murphy. Information courtesy of Glen Hoag.
	Name: Mattel Hot Wheels Packin' Pacer Year: Circa 1977 Description: A Pacer wagon with other colorful markings with an super-charged engine packed inside the hatch. These models came in main body colors of yellow, orange, and white. Due to their age, Packin' Pacers are often difficult to find in good condition. More information is available at this site. Photos courtesy of Shaun Boyd.
	Name: Tomica Pacer Year: 1977 Description: Japanese company Tomica sold 1/64 scale models, manufactured by Tomy, similar to Matchbox. First photo by Dan Murray. Information courtesy of Glen Hoag.
	Name: Corgi Junior AMC Pacer Year: Circa 1978-1981 Description: Corgi made a number of 1/64 scale diecast models in their Junior series. Three varieties appear here. First two images courtesy of Shaun Boyd.
	Name: Corgi Rescue AMC Pacer Year: Circa late 1970s Description: Corgi sold this black, white, and orange 1/36 scale "Rescue" Pacer.
	Name: Corgi AMC Pacer Year: Circa late 1970s Description: Corgi made a number of 1/36 scale model Pacers. A maroon one appears here. Image courtesy of Kevin Murphy.
	Name: Gay Toys Pacer Year: 1976-1984 Description: Gay Toys, now American Plastic Toys, made somewhat crude Pacer models in several colors. They were sold in dime stores, targeted at younger children. R. L. Fisher, V. P. of Engineering at American Plastic Toys, had the following to say: "Gay Toys and American Plastic Toys are the same company. We changed our name in 1987. As Gay Toys we produced a Pacer in 1977-78. Old catalogs show the item number as #676 it was approximately 9 1/2" long and was blue or red with a black interior. It would have sold for about $1.00 at the time. I guess we would have made 100,000 units of this toy." Thomas J. Dowling, design engineer at American Plastic Toys, added: "My name is Tom Dowling and Bob Fischer turned this investigation over to me. I found your Pacer item #537. The problem was that we sold this car in an assortment pack with three other cars. We also sold it with one other car on a Car Hauler, but never as just an item by itself, so it was hard to find this size you have. "The car you have was sold from 1976 to 1984 and would have cost about 50 to 75 cents. 200,000 units could have been sold in that time, but it's hard to say because it was never an item by itself. "The Green body with White interior was sold both in the bulk pack and the Car Hauler set." Glen Hoag added the following information: "There were actually two versions of the Gay Toys Pacer; one was about 6.5" long, while the other was about 9.5" long." The smaller version is the one mentioned above, which had a white interior and was only sold in packs with other cars. Information courtesy of Glen Hoag.
	Name: Amloid Skipper 2 Pacer Year: Circa late 1970s Description: Amloid released these all plastic Pacer models, similar in appearance and construction to the smaller Gay Toys models.
	Name: Burger King Kid's Meal Toy, Promotion for A Goofy Movie Year: 1995 Description: "This promotional toy was distributed by the Burger King fast food chain as part of the publicity for A Goofy Movie. "Note: Trained drivers on closed course. Do not operate your Pacer in this manner." -George Paine Photo courtesy of the Washington Grove Pacer Farm.
	Name: Racing Champions "MINT" '77 AMC Pacers Year: 1999 Description: From the "Mint" Collection, this car comes in two varieties, one a maroon coupe (Issue #229) and one a silver/maroon two-tone coupe (Issue #214). It's interesting to note that, although the packaging claims that these models feature "exacting detail," the impressive open hood opens the wrong way.
	Name: Racing Champions Green/Silver '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this green and silver Pacer sedan model.
	Name: Racing Champions Yellow '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this yellow Pacer sedan model.
	Name: Racing Champions Jolly Jester '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this colorful Pacer diecast individually and as part of a Street Wheels Dynamite Diecast 5 Pack.
	Name: Racing Champions Daffy Duck '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: As part of their Street Wheels Looney Tunes Die Cast 5 Pack, Racing Champions released this black Pacer sedan diecast decorated with the likeness of Daffy Duck.
	Name: Racing Champions Casper the Friendly Ghost '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Inspired by the cartoon Casper the Friendly Ghost, Racing Champions created this Halloween-themed Pacer with an image of Casper and a pumpkin.
	Name: Racing Champions Shaggy '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: From the cartoon Scooby Doo, Shaggy appears on this Racing Champions diecast.
	Name: Racing Champions Dee-Dee '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions created this pink Pacer model for Dee Dee, a character on the cartoon Dexter's Laboratory.
	Name: Racing Champions MarioKart 64 '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this Mario Kart 64-themed "#9" Pacer diecast.
	Name: Racing Champions Luigi '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this Luigi-themed Pacer diecast, individually and as part of a Super Mario 64 5 Pack.
	Name: Racing Champions Astro '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this Astro-themed Pacer diecast, individually and as part of a Jetsons 5 Pack.
	Name: Racing Champions Dixie Kong '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this Dixie Kong-themed Pacer diecast, individually and as part of a Donkey Kong Country 5 Pack.
	Name: Racing Champions WCW-NWO Nitro-Streetrods '77 AMC Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this WCW-NWO Main Event "Slamboree" two-pack, featuring a nitro-charged '77 AMC Pacer for Bret "the Hitman" Hart. Predominantly black, it features a black/white/pink skull.
	Name: Racing Champions Sea Turtle Pacer Year: 1999 Description: Racing Champions released this colorful sea turtle-themed 1/64 scale diecast model. Information courtesy of Suzy Zustiak.
	Name: Racing Champions Mintech Rally Uno Pacer Year: 1999 Description: This 1/64 diecast features a two-tone green and white paint job in a racing theme, featuring the emblems, "MINTECH", "RALLY1", and "UNO".
	Name: Racing Champions Adventia Rally Uno Pacer Year: 1999 Description: This 1/64 diecast features a two-tone orange and white paint job in a racing theme, featuring the emblems, "ADVENTIA", "RC RALLY", "TEKK", and "UNO".
	Name: Motor Max Fresh Cherries 1978 Yellow AMC Pacer Year: 2005 Description: Motor Max issued these 1/87 scale diecast models. Also available in red and seafoam green. They also released a 1/64-scale Pacer in an all-plastic blister pack, and a blue 1974 Gremlin. Photos courtesy of Charlie Gravelle.
	Name: Motor Max Fresh Cherries 1977 Radio-Controlled AMC Pacer (1/16 scale) Year: 2006 Description: Motor Max issued this 1/16 scale radio-controlled (49 MHz) model with exaggerated styling, primarily available at Wal-Mart stores. Thanks to Michael Bailey.
	Name: Motor Max Fresh Cherries 1977 Radio-Controlled AMC Pacer (1/10 scale) Year: 2006 Description: Motor Max issued this large, 1/10 scale radio-controlled (27 MHz) model with exaggerated styling, primarily available at Wal-Mart stores. Thanks to Michael Bailey.
	Name: Johnny Lightning Classic Gold Series: #3 1977 White/Powder Blue AMC Pacer, #4 1977 Tan/Bronze AMC Pacer Year: 2007 Description: Johnny Lightning issued these 1/64 scale diecasts of '77 Pacer coupes in two-tone blue and white, and two-tone tan and bronze. Thanks to Michael Bailey and Kim Koyama.
	Name: Johnny Lightning Those 70s Cars Series: #2 '77 AMC Pacer X Year: 2008 Description: Johnny Lightning issued this 1/64 scale diecast of a '77 Pacer coupe in sunshine yellow. Thanks to Kim Koyama.

Model Kits

	Name: AMT Pacer Custom Panel Year: Unknown Description: AMT released this "custom panel" version of the Pacer coupe, with a definite custom look. Photo courtesy of John Rosa.
	Name: MPC 1976 Pacer X Year: Circa 1975-76 Description: MPC released this 1/25 scale plastic snap- and glue-together model kit of the 1976 Pacer X. Photo courtesy of John Rosa.
	Name: MPC 1977 Pacer X Year: Circa 1976-77 Description: MPC released this 1/25 scale plastic snap- and glue-together model kit of the 1977 Pacer X, complete with colorful decals. Photo courtesy of John Rosa.
	Name: AMT 1977 Pacer Wagon Year: Circa 1976-77 Description: "This kit was issued in anticipation of the 1977 release of the Pacer wagon. Kit represents a base model and shows off the CB radio option offered -- the side of the box even includes a guide to CB argot. That's a 10-4, good buddy!" -George Paine Photo courtesy of the Washington Grove Pacer Farm.
	Name: MPC 1978 Pacer X Year: Circa 1977-78 Description: "This kit was issued in anticipation of the Pacer's 1978 body restyling. The purchaser could build a stock or customized Pacer using the optional accessory parts included with the kit." -George Paine Photos courtesy of the Washington Grove Pacer Farm (kit) and Kenneth Rushing (finished model).

Other Collectibles

	Name: AMC Pacer Patriot Edition Stripe Kit Year: 1976 Description: This red, white and blue decal kit for the Pacer was available for 1976 models to celebrate the United States' bicentennial. Photo from an eBay auction.
	Name: American Air 1977 Pacer Wagon Playing Cards Year: 1977 Description: These playing cards, featuring the 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon, may have been available at the AMC parts counters. American Air was AMC's dealer-installed air conditioning trademark. Information courtesy of Glen Hoag. Photo from an eBay auction.
	Name: Topps Chewing Gum Trading Card Year: 1976 Description: Topps released trading cards for a number of cars in 1976, including the Ford Thunderbird, Volkswagon Rabbit, Plymouth Fury Sport, Buick Electra, Cadillac Brougham, Mercury Cougar, Chevrolet Chevette, Oldsmobile Delta 88, Oldsmobile 98 Regency... and the AMC Pacer!