The Metropolitan was a British-built car destined largely for consumption in the U.S. It was commissioned by Nash Motors before their merger with Hudson in 1954. Nearly 95,000 copies were built over the years, with production ending in 1960…. more»
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Made by AMC: 1987 Renault Alliance DL
You’re looking at the car that American Motors hoped would bring it back from the brink. AMC’s tie-up with Renault in the late 1970s was a last-gasp effort at self-rescue. In the midst of the second energy crisis in… more»
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20k Mile Survivor: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880
As American Motors began to move away from the Rambler nameplate (its final hurrah was in 1969), the 1966 Ambassadors were labeled as AMC. The cars had been heavily restyled in 1965 and now rode on a longer wheelbase… more»
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Pine Needles Included! 1965 Rambler Classic 770
Between 1961 and 1966, the Classic was the “bread and butter car” of American Motors, sandwiched between the compact American and luxury Ambassador. The cars received a major facelift in 1965, making them more similar in size to cars… more»
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1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout
Compact wagons were prolific in the 1970s – a happy circumstance back then, and a body style we miss now. The Sportabout competed with the VW Squareback, as well as entries from Toyota, Peugeot, Mazda, and Volvo. Most of… more»
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Open-Air AMC: 1965 Rambler American
Revived from the Nash Motors days (pre-AMC), the Rambler American debuted in 1958 at the beginning of the compact car revolution in the U.S. The Studebaker Lark soon joined it, and the race was on. The little car enjoyed… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1974 AMC Javelin
This 1974 AMC Javelin is an extremely tidy classic with 54,000 miles on the clock. The seller admits it isn’t pristine, but would suit someone seeking a driver-grade vehicle that can be enjoyed immediately. From its classy paint-and-trim combination… more»
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Fish Out of Water? 1966 Rambler Marlin
The Marlin was a short-lived personal luxury car based at first on the Rambler Classic. A cross between the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Charger, it was produced from 1965 to 1967 (the latter year being based on the larger… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1970 AMC AMX 390
Buying a vintage car online without seeing it in person first is sometimes a risky venture, but it’s less of a gamble when a seller provides a large number of photos that show every view of the car, including… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1976 AMC Matador
AMC was known for its quirky but lovable styling that adorned many of its offerings, and the Matador was no exception, especially in its 2-door models from the second generation of production. Although the coupes had mostly different sheet… more»
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Running Project: 1972 AMC Ambassador SST
The Ambassador began with Nash Motors way back in the day. And became the consolidated American Motors’ top-of-the-line product from 1958 to 1974. During that time, it rode on either mid-size or full-size platforms and was the big brother… more»
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360 Powered Project: 1982 AMC Spirit
With production of the long-standing Gremlin ceasing after 1978, AMC buyers were introduced to a new kid on the block in ’79: a fresh offering called the Spirit. However, the model known as the sedan didn’t stray far from… more»
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Garaged 46 Years: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. And even went one step further with the AMX, a GT-style 2-seater based on the Javelin. The first generation concluded in 1970 with a mild restyle,… more»
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Pint-Sized Project: 1958 AMC Metropolitan
The 2-seat Metropolitan was one of the products that Nash brought to the acquisition with Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors. It was a small British-built automobile that was sold as the Nash Metropolitan, Hudson Metropolitan, and AMC… more»
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Rare Solid Color: 1970 AMC Rebel “The Machine”
Mention the 1970 AMC Rebel “The Machine,” and most enthusiasts’ thoughts turn to the iconic Red, White, and Blue paint-and-stripe combination. However, not every Machine wore those shades; a limited number were ordered by their first owner in other… more»
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Indie Muscle Car: 1968 AMC Rebel SST
American Motors Corporation began muscling its way into the performance car niche in the late 1960s. It was a fruitful period that saw the AMX, the Javelin, and the Rebel SST emerge from the company’s economy-car portfolio. Offered with… more»
