The
Gremlin entered 1978, its final year, with the same external styling seen in
1977. However, the interior received a major update in the form of a
dashboard which was shared with the Concord, a new model that replaced the
Hornet for 1978. This dash had a more integrated and "civilized" appearance
than did earlier versions, and the simulated wood trim on Custom models
looked surprisingly real. The upswept, split side stripes were gone from the
"X" package, replaced by an attractive decal running along the lower third
of the entire length of the car.
Later in the year, a "GT"
package was offered for the Gremlin. This package included fiberglass front
spoiler and front/rear fender flares; body colored front and rear bumpers,
"blacked-out" grille, mirrors, wiper arms, door and quarter window frames.
Gremlin GTs were also treated to the "extra quiet" sound insulation package,
DR70 X 14 steel-belted radial tires mounted on 5-spoke wheels with trim
rings, and a front stabilizer bar. Less than 2000 Gremlin GTs were made, all
of them equipped with the 258 six. |
