The Hornet replaced the American in 1970 as American Motors’ compact car offering. Less boxy and roomier than its predecessor, the Hornet would be a mainstay in the AMC lineup through 1977, after which it would morph into the… more»
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Sep 26, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Massive 73 Lot Auction! “Car Crazy” Gary Kuchar Collection
Hearing the term “car crazy” can bring several different ideas to mind, everything from a passionate interest in a particular make or model of vehicle to hoarding to flipping. But when it comes to 84 years young Gary Kuchar,… more»
Sep 21, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Low Mile 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL 327 V8
The seller refers to this 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL as a stunning example and I don’t know a living human who would argue with that statement. The seller has it listed here on eBay in Grand Rapids, Michigan as… more»
Sep 20, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
401 V8 Powered: 1976 Jeep J10 Honcho
Pickups come in all shapes and sizes. Americans love the utility and freedom that owning a pickup provides. This 1976 Jeep J10 Honcho truck is a bit unique and one that you don’t see everyday. The J series pickup… more»
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cutting Loose a Rare Orphan: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
In the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was clinging to life based on just a couple of brands. It had Jeep, of course, and the Hornet (Spirit, Concord) platform. But the oil crisis nearly killed Jeep. Gerald Meyers, then-CEO,… more»
Sep 3, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
“American-Built Import”: 1975 AMC Gremlin
Because American Motors always had a smaller pocketbook compared to the “Big 3”, the introduction of a new car was often done on a shoestring budget. A case in point is the Gremlin, the company’s first subcompact (although it… more»
Aug 31, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Scary Prospect? No Reserve 1973 AMC Gremlin
Lets just start with what TIME magazine calls one of the ’50 worst cars of all time’. Despite this, there is a dedicated following of these compact malaise-era cars, which means that someone loves these unusual models. Myself, I… more»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Record AMC Year: 1959 Rambler Cross Country
The 1959 model year was a banner one for American Motors. They sold a record number of cars not only for themselves but also for any “independent” automobile manufacturer. AMC built sensibly sized products that appealed to those with… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Bittersweet Orange 1969 AMC AMX 390 4-Speed Project
Here on eBay is a 1969 AMC AMX project car, equipped with a 390 cu. in. V8 motor and a four-speed manual transmission. Bidding is at $5,850, reserve not met, and the car is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. AMX… more»
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Moving Upscale: 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
The Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile from 1957 through 1974. This was in the aftermath of the merger between Nash and Hudson. While AMC had focused on economy cars in the 1950s and early 1960s, their focus changed… more»
Aug 22, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Twin-Stick Tranny: 1964 Rambler American 440
The Rambler American (1958 through 1969) is an American Motors compact car that had its roots in the Nash Rambler of the mid-1950s. After the merger of Nash and Hudson to form AMC, it gave the company a means… more»
Aug 19, 2022 • For Sale • 55 Comments
One Piece At A Time! 1939 Chevrolet
This strange-looking automobile, which comes with a title for a 1939 Chevy, reminds me of the country/novelty song from 1976 recorded by Johnny Cash. The title of the song was “One Piece at a Time” and it’s quite entertaining… more»
Aug 18, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 902: 1968 AMC AMX
American Motors would introduce two new cars in 1968, quite a feat for an independent automaker. One was the Javelin, a pony car to do battle with the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and a host of others. The second… more»
Aug 6, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Rambler: 1967 AMC Rebel SST
AMC resurrected the Rebel name in 1967 when the car replaced the Classic as a true intermediate. It was longer and wider than before, offering as much cabin space as the Big Three’s full-size automobiles. And while the cars… more»
Aug 6, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restoration Ready: 1955 Nash Statesman
Nash’s Statesman was a mid-level car built by the company between 1950 and 1956. Across two generations, the Statesman was positioned between the top-line Nash Ambassador and the entry Nash Rambler. That would all change later due to the… more»
Aug 5, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pierre Cardin Special! 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Boasting a freshly rebuilt motor, fresh paint, many new parts, and a rare Pierre Cardin interior in decent shape, this 1973 AMC Javelin AMX may need little beyond a new owner to hit the street or cruise-in. A 360… more»
