1985
AMC is no longer aggressively promoting the Eagle
and the sales slide begins. There will be few changes to the
cars until production ceases.

1985 AMC Eagle Wagon. Wagon sales dip to 13,353 units.
(Owner member: Eagle1985).

1985 AMC Eagle 258/L6 engine, with Factory A/C and
equipped with automatic load leveling with an onboard air compressor
for the rear shocks. Engine shown has an after market Aluminnum
valve cover which replaced the leak prone synthetic factory cover.
(Owner member: Eagle1985).
Four cylinder 2.46 liter AMC engine dropped
Standard alternator is 56 amp (instead of a 42 amp)
Shift on the fly introduced - front axle once again a non-disconnect
axle
5 speed overdrive manual made standard equipment
VIN 10th digit F
hood ornament dropped - all cars have "power bulge"
style hood
Digital Radios Introduced
1985 production numbers
4 dr sedan - 2655
4 dr wagon - 13,353
Total 1985 production 16008
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