Once the pent-up demand for new automobiles post-World War II was resolved, the grim reaper would start to come after the independent automakers. This included Kaiser-Frazer Corp, Nash-Kelvinator Corp., and Hudson Motor Car Co. To survive, the latter two… more»
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1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Project
The AMX was introduced in 1968 as a GT-style performance coupe whose close competitor may have been the Chevy Corvette. In reality, it was a Javelin with 12 inches taken out of the wheelbase along with the back seat…. more»
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Original Paint: 1976 AMC Gremlin Three-Speed
It’s Gremlin week here on Barn Finds, just what a lot of us in dreary winter country need to brighten up these overwhelming overcast skies that go on day after day after day after day after day. After day…. more»
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Hip Levi Edition: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
American Motors, with more narrow pockets than the Big Three, was always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. The Gremlin was one such effort and a quick way for them to get into the subcompact market… more»
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Lots Of Flare: 1973 AMC Gremlin
Appearing to be wearing AMC Eagle fender flares on the rear wheels and an unusual paint scheme on the driver’s door above the handle, this 1973 AMC Gremlin has a unique look, to say the least. Not to mention,… more»
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Off-Road Scrambler: 1982 Jeep CJ-8
The Jeep Scrambler was part SUV/part pickup. It was introduced in mid-1981 to help AMC (who had owned Jeep for about a decade) capture a larger share of both the recreational and compact truck markets. This 1982 example looks… more»
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62k Mile Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sedan
American Motors brought back the Hornet name in 1970 for its new compact that replaced the aged American. That change also brought an end to the use of the Rambler moniker. The car would remain in production through 1977… more»
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One Family AMC: 1963 Rambler Classic 660
American Motors rolled out its first all-new designs in seven years when the new mid-size Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were introduced in 1963. They were sleeker than before and had some updates and improvements that were significant enough for… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 13k Mile 1991 Dodge Monaco
Here’s a car that I don’t remember, the 1990-92 Dodge Monaco. It’s a badge-engineered version of the AMC Eagle Premier. My failure to remember the automobile might be because the Eagle outsold the Monaco on a scale of 5… more»
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36K-Mile Rust-Free 1976 AMC Matador Brougham
It’s almost always cheaper to buy the nicest, most rust-free example of any vehicle that you can find, rather than restoring it yourself. TV reality shows would have you believe that it’s quick and easy to restore a vehicle,… more»
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Mid-Size Station Wagon: 1973 AMC Matador
American Motors would often play musical chairs with nameplates to keep customers interested. The Classic was replaced by the Febel in 1967, which was replaced by the Matador in 1971, which moved up to replace the Ambassador in 1975…. more»
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No Reserve 1970 AMC Javelin SST Project
The first generation AMC Javelin only lasted three years, beginning with the 1968 model and continuing through ’70 until the car got a major restyling for its second-gen in 1971. But before the more curvaceous body took over, for… more»
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50k Mile Survivor: 1983 AMC Concord
UPDATE 1/27/24 — This vehicle has been relisted here on eBay. We assume the winning bidder failed to finish his/her obligation. The current bid is just $1,575 and again there is no reserve. ******************************** American Motors lacked the deep… more»
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Go Package 390 V8: 1969 AMC AMX
When American Motors introduced the AMX in 1968, the only thing close to it being built by a U.S. manufacturer at the time was the Chevy Corvette. It was a GT-style performance car with seating only for two. They… more»
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Updated Driver: 1985 AMC Eagle Wagon 4×4
When shopping for a classic or vintage vehicle, it can be tempting to look for a vehicle no one else owns. But that carries with it the risks of being stuck with an broken obsolete part or limited support… more»
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Concept Or Custom? 1974 AMC Gremlin Convertible
American Motors rolled out the Gremlin in 1970 as a counterattack to the onslaught of small imports. And the new subcompacts from Chevy and Ford. It was based on the Hornet compact with 12 inches removed from the wheelbase… more»
