About as pragmatic a car as there ever was, AMC came up with some interesting designs, but some of them were, well, different… The Hornet was anything but fancy at a time when fancy cars were all the rage…. more»
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1964 Rambler Classic 770 Cross Country 287 V8
I wonder how many times any of us have said, “Wow, what a beautiful Rambler Classic wagon!” I’ve thought it and must have said it over the years as I’m a big fan of any AMC products. This 1964… more»
Survivor Quality: 1972 AMC Hornet
By the end of the 1960s, the venerable Rambler American was about out of gas (its design dated to the 1950s). So American Motors somehow ponied up $40 million to design an all-new compact using a Hudson nameplate, the… more»
Complete and Rare: 1966 AMC Marlin 327
If you’ve been searching for a vintage project that’s off the beaten path, this 1966 AMC Marlin in Aldergrove might be worth a closer look. Listed on craigslist, it’s said to be a complete, numbers-matching car with the original… more»
No Reserve Oddball: 1976 AMC Pacer
Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, it is undeniable that AMC produced some of the most distinctive vehicles in automotive history. One needs to look no further than this 1976 Pacer to spot a car that divides opinions…. more»
Pintopolitan Drop-Top! 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a quirky but cute little subcompact cooked up by Nash-Kelvinator just before they merged with Hudson Motors to form American Motors. Built by Austin in England, 95,000 copies were sold between 1953 and 1962 when AMC… more»
Same Owner 26 Years: 53K-Mile 1975 AMC Pacer
The seller of this 1975 AMC Pacer says it’s mostly original inside and out, with “mostly original paint” and has had the same owner since 1999. It isn’t a perfect car by any means, but it’s 50 years old… more»
1 of 200 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle Sundancer
Say what you will about American Motors, they were never afraid to push the envelope with new product development. 1960s and 1970s examples include the AMX, Gremlin, and Pacer. A 1980s breakthrough vehicle was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive passenger… more»
$1,000 Concord! 1978 AMC Concord D/L Coupe
Sometimes, you just really want to get rid of a vehicle, even if it’s not that bad and just needs some tinkering. That seems to be the case with this 1978 AMC Concord D/L Coupe. It looks much nicer… more»
One-Owner Survivor: 1982 AMC Eagle Wagon
The seller uses the term “creampuff” when describing this 1982 AMC Eagle Wagon, and it is hard to argue that point. It is a one-owner classic that is original and unrestored. I’m not sure if it is the nicest… more»
Amazing Transformation: 1970 AMC AMX
This 1970 AMC AMX looks like a sad and sorry sight, with its paint obscured by a heavy layer of dust suggesting it hasn’t seen a road in years. However, this is one of those “ugly duckling to beautiful… more»
Six Years Later: 1984 AMC Eagle 4WD Sedan
We’ve only seen a couple of 1984 AMC Eagles here on Barn Finds over the years, and one that may be this exact car, written by our own Adam Clarke back when the world seemed somewhat sane (2019). And,… more»
Arizona Survivor: 1973 AMC Hornet Hatchback
Most of us know that although a sunny and dry year-round climate can help preserve vehicles, as far as not being rusted out from road salt goes, it can also be harsh on paint and interiors due to that… more»