Always operating in the shadows of the Big 3 U.S. automakers, American Motors was willing to try things new and different. Case-in-point is the AMC Eagle, which was a four-wheel-drive vehicle built by the company from 1980 to 88… more»
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Apr 2, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Strangely Styled: 1975 AMC Matador
The Matador wore two hats while in service to American Motors in the 1970s. From 1971-73, it was the company’s line of mid-sized cars. And from 1974-78, it was promoted to full-size status with the retirement of the Ambassador…. more»
Mar 30, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Thousands Spent: 1974 AMC Javelin
Mechanical refurbishment on a classic car can seem like a bottomless pit. It seems that you no sooner finish one task than another rears its ugly head. That isn’t the case with this 1974 AMC Javelin. The seller has… more»
Mar 27, 2022 • For Sale • 54 Comments
1974 AMC Gremlin With 8,700 Genuine Miles!
While it has often been the target of cruel jokes, the AMC Gremlin has developed a strong following in today’s classic market. Tidy examples can generate plenty of interest amongst enthusiasts, but this ramps up when the vehicle in… more»
Mar 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rat Powered! Pro Street 1977 AMC Gremlin
The great thing about automotive enthusiasts, as a group, is that they often have hidden talents that ‘normal’ people don’t possess, including the ability to turn their gasoline-fueled visions into reality. A gearhead can look at a car and… more»
Mar 20, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Boat Included! 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country
It’s not uncommon to see package deals here on Barn Finds. But it’s usually groups of the same or similar cars. In this case, this seller has a rather nice 1959 Rambler Six station wagon that is being sold… more»
Mar 18, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
One Year Wonder: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler
The American was the last American Motors automobile to be marketed as a Rambler. The 1969 model year would be it’s last in the line-up and AMC decided to cook up a small muscle car as part of the… more»
Mar 16, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rust-Free Daily Driver: 1962 Rambler American
While owning an iconic and valuable classic car comes with benefits, there is something to be said for turning your attention to a less desirable car in extraordinary condition. That could be the case with this 1962 Rambler American… more»
Mar 16, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Flying Fishbowl: 1977 AMC Pacer
American Motors was always trying to play catch-up to the Detroit “Big 3”. So, when it came time to come up with a new compact to do battle in a fiercely competitive market, they rolled the dice in the… more»
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve AWD: AMC Eagle SX/4 DL
Today, it is common to find manufacturers rolling passenger cars off their production lines with All-Wheel-Drive capabilities. Companies like Subaru and Mitsubishi have made such drivetrains legendary with their respective WRX and Evo models. However, vehicles like the Toyota… more»
Mar 11, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Desert Find: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors joined the “pony car” race in 1967 with its Javelin (and the AMX, but that was more of a GT-style muscle car). The Javelin would soldier on across two generations before AMC retired the car in 1974… more»
Mar 8, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
27K Miles! 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
The stacked-headlight design on this 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL was a grand slam for the company’s design team, in my opinion. Stacked headlights aren’t for everyone but this is a top-three car for me so I love this design…. more»
Feb 25, 2022 • For Sale • 56 Comments
Mini-Muscle Car: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler
Between 1968-70, American Motors would offer three short-lived muscle cars. The first was the 1968-70 AMX, which was a 2-seat GT-style heart thumper. The last was the 1970 Rebel Machine, a limited production mid-size that was painted to look… more»
Feb 22, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mark Donohue Edition: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
To take advantage of their signing famed racers Roger Penske and Mark Donohue to their Trans-Am program in 1970, AMC built 2,501 versions of a street Javelin as a special edition. The car could come in any color and… more»
Feb 7, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Barn Find: 1969 AMC Rebel SST Hardtop
The photos of this 1969 AMC Rebel SST two-door hardtop are pixelated, my apologies for that. The seller didn’t upgrade to the eBay option of allowing them to be enlarged for some reason so they’re a little stretched here…. more»
Jan 30, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
360 V8 and Go Pack! 1969 AMC AMX
American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968: the Javelin, to compete in the “pony car” market, and the AMX, a GT-style automobile whose closest rival was the Chevy Corvette. Underneath, they were much the same car, with 12… more»
