AMC Pacer - Use in Media

Use in Media

Since being classified as a "classic car", the Pacer has seen numerous appearances in movies and television programs.

  • In the 1995 Disney comedy, A Goofy Movie, the lead character drives a 1978 Pacer which is painted yellow
  • In Disney Pixar's Cars 2, Acer is a green 1975 Pacer, with plate FSHBWL being a reference to "fish bowl".
  • In Mike Myers' first film, 1992's Wayne's World, the lead characters, Wayne and Garth are usually seen driving a 1976 Pacer which is painted a sky blue color with flames painted on the sides. The characters in the film refer to it as the "Mirthmobile".
  • In Nickelodeon's film, Good Burger, the film's protagonist, Ed drives a light blue, slightly modified 1976 model which he uses throughout the film's duration (especially during deliveries), the modified vehicle is called the "Burgermobile" and has a large burger mounted on the the front bumper (causing the driver not to see where he/she is going), french fry windshield wipers, and 2 neon arrows on either side, the company's name is mounted to the roof in a theater marquee style, and the radio antenna has a plastic cup with the company's name on it.

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