American Motors’ Marlin debuted in 1965 as a fastback version of the Rambler Classic. Looking a bit like an overgrown Plymouth Barracuda, it was a mid-size car for two years and then a full-size in its third and final… more»
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Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Best One Left? 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Station Wagon
Some cars slip easily from public consciousness once production ends. Others are saved from obscurity by fortunate circumstances. The AMC Pacer enjoys a devoted following, but it could have been ignored by the broader community if it weren’t for… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rust-Free 52K-Mile 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4WD
“American Motors, the world leader in 4-wheel drive technology, introduces another breakthrough. The American Eagle now has Select Drive . . . a spectacular new piece of engineering that lets you switch back and forth between full-time 4-wheel drive… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Project 1970 AMC Javelin SST 390 CID V8
American Motors was caught flat-footed by the pony-car phenomenon. Known for economy cars more accomplished at hauling families than laying rubber, AMC knew it had to carve out its share of the market quickly. Dick Teague’s styling department launched… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare Convertible! 1952 Nash Rambler Custom
Nash-Kelvinator was one of the predecessor companies of American Motors. They joined forces with Hudson Motor Car in 1954 to form AMC. Before (and after the merger), Nash built the Rambler as one of its product lines, making it… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • Auctions • 21 Comments
Ending Soon: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos to the photo gallery. Do you need 4×4 levels of off-road and snow-fighting capabilities but don’t want to drive an unwieldy SUV or truck? Then an AMC Eagle Wagon might be… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Running Jellybean Project: 1976 AMC Pacer
To continually differentiate itself from the competition, American Motors was always making products unlike the others. One of them was the Pacer, an egg-shaped compact car that was said to have been designed from the “inside out” with passengers… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Update: Original Wide Ride – 1977 AMC Pacer
UPDATE – This 1977 AMC Pacer wagon is for sale again almost a year-and-a-half after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The same seller has lowered the price quite a bit ($1,500) and it may be worth checking… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Patriotic Performer: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. But they went one step further, also offering a GT-style coupe called the AMX which was a 2-seat Javelin with a shorter wheelbase. AMX sales weren’t… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Original 401: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Hiding in this barn is an American classic that shows promise. This 1973 AMC Javelin AMX appears solid, and the fact that it runs and drives suggests returning to active service to enjoy some summer cruising is an achievable… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Swan Song: 1957 Nash Ambassador (1 of 608)
Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson Motor Car merged in 1954 to form American Motors and the former brands would remain in play through the 1957 model year. Before the merger and for two decades afterward the Ambassador would serve as the… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Project 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
“So much practicality, so much affordability . . . all wrapped up in a smart appearing four-wheel drive package. Whether the new Eagle Kammback is your only automobile or a second family automobile, it’s a truly sporty subcompact.” So… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
NASCAR Favorite: 1953 Hudson Hornet
In the early 1950s, the Hudson Hornet was the hottest thing going, at least in the eyes of the newly-formed NASCAR. Even though six-cylinder engines powered them, the Hornets won almost anything in sight – sometimes as high as… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Pair of 1984 AMC Eagles
American Motors was always out to create new products on a shoestring budget (because they had to). A case in point is the AMC Eagle which was based on the compact Concord, borrowing 4-wheel-drive infrastructure from Jeep which became… more»
Mar 18, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
3-Speed Manual: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
In the 1970s, American Motors faced the same problem as the other manufacturers of “pony cars” were experiencing: declining sales. The slowdown in demand for muscle cars rubbed off onto that sector and it was enough for both AMC… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dynamic Duo? Pair of 1972 AMC AMXs
The AMX was one of American Motors’ more interesting cars. It was a 2-seat, GT-style performance coupe that ran from 1968 to 1970. After that, it was a muscle option on the Javelin which it had previously been based… more»
