AMC

401/4-Speed: 1970 AMC AMX

If you walked out of your house with a wallet full of cash in 1970, intent on driving home in an American two-seat high-performance vehicle, you faced two choices. One was Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette, while the other was the… more»

Desert Barn Find: 1972 AMC Javelin SST

The Javelin was American Motors’ entry into the “pony car” arena in 1968. Like most AMC products, it trailed Ford, GM, and Chrysler in sales, although in 1972 AMC did build more Javelins than Plymouth with the Barracuda or… more»

“X” Marks the Spot! 1977 AMC Hornet Wagon

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

“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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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