According to an AMC brochure showing the manufacturers’ 1969 line up: “Ambassador. It will remind you of the days when money really bought something.” AMC was a perennial runner-up for the most part but they did make some great… more»
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Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit
When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»
Jan 20, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Bronco Fighter: 1972 Jeep Commando
Originally the Kaiser Jeepster Commando, this early SUV was in production from 1966-73. It competed against the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Bronco. Beginning in 1970, the Commando was a product of American Motors, including this ’72… more»
Jan 18, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Flying Fishbowl! 1980 AMC Pacer
American Motors was an automaker that would think out of the box as needed to stay relevant. A case-in-point is the oddball 1970-77 Gremlin, while another is the 1975-80 Pacer. The latter was an upside-down bathtub-shaped compact that had… more»
Jan 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Badlands Field Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the highly competitive pony car space with the Javelin in 1968. To a lesser extent, the new AMX was a player, too, but it was more of a GT-style car, a Javelin with 2-seats and… more»
Jan 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stunning Survivor: 1970 AMC AMX
Finding a spotless classic car that needs nothing is never a bad thing. They are the type of vehicle where a buyer can slip behind the wheel and enjoy the motoring experience, making them an attractive proposition for those… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Chevette Power: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
Initially a product of Nash-Kelvinator, the Metropolitan was built in England by Austin (BMC) and marketed by American Motors in the U.S. from 1953-61. After the Nash-Hudson merger, it became a standalone brand of AMC. This 1960 Metropolitan is… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Spirit GT Or Spirit AMX? 1979 AMC Spirit
We have a few AMC experts in the Barn Finds family of readers and members and I’ll need your help on this one. Whatever this car ends up being, a Spirit GT or a Spirit AMX with a GT… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • Success Stories • 11 Comments
Success Story! 1987 AMC Eagle Wagon
We recently heard from reader Jeremy in Oregon that his sweet AMC Eagle Wagon sold through the Barn Finds Classifieds! It actually sold back in August, but he forgot to let us know that it had sold. With less… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Family 4×4: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon Limited
Buyers seemed to have had many more choices in previous decades, especially car buyers. Today, you can basically get an SUV which is most likely your choice, or a pickup, usually with four doors, of course, or a regular… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
AMX Package: 1974 AMC Javelin
The 1974 model was the end of the road for the AMC Javelin, which lasted from 1969 through 1974 and two styling generations. Those in the know seem to think that AMC may have axed the Javelin due to… more»
Dec 27, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1969 AMC AMX
UPDATE 12/27/2021: It looks like it will hopefully be a case of second time lucky for the owner of this 1969 AMC AMX. His previous auction listing on this classic roared to $40,100, and it appeared that the car… more»
Dec 26, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
AMC V4 Power! 1962 Mighty Mite 422A
Weighing a half-ton less than a contemporary CJ (Civilian Jeep), the military Mighty Mite answered the need for a small and capable vehicle that could be air-dropped into combat and other sticky situations. This 1962 Mighty Mite 422A in… more»
Dec 24, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Early Subcompacts: Trio of Metropolitans
The Nash Metropolitan was a small, American car built in England from 1953-61. While being sold as a Nash, it also was peddled as a Hudson after Nash and Hudson merged to form American Motors. And later it was… more»
Dec 18, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Import Fighter! 1970 AMC Gremlin
Chevy and Ford got into the subcompact game in 1971 with all-new cars, the Vega and Pinto, respectively. Chrysler went the route of rebadging imports from Europe and Japan. AMC, with its limited resources, went a different direction. They… more»
Dec 17, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Parked 23 Years: 1975 AMC Matador Coupe
UPDATE 12/17/21 – This Matador garage find has popped up here on eBay with no reserve! FROM 12/13/21 – Those taillights are unmistakable. Once the garage door was opened, you knew that this 1975 AMC Matador Coupe had been… more»
