Every so often, a listing pops up that reminds us why quirky, underappreciated classics are still some of the most fun finds on craigslist. This 1976 AMC Pacer—yes, the famous wide small car—might be one of the most charming… more»
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52k-Mile Convertible: 1962 Rambler American
In the 1950s and 1960s, American Motors was your go-to company for sensibly sized, economical transportation. The American compact led the way for AMC and enabled them to snag fourth place in sales in 1962, the year the seller’s… more»
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4-Speed Daily Driver: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
In the late 1960s, only two U.S. manufacturers built a 2-seat automobile – the Chevrolet Corvette and the American Motors AMX. The latter, a GT-style muscle car, had light sales from 1968 to 1970, so AMC nixed production and… more»
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68k Original Miles: 1980 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon
Hiding in this garage is a vehicle that might appeal to enthusiasts seeking a classic Station Wagon. This 1980 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon is a two-owner survivor with a mere 68,000 miles on its odometer. Its condition is exceptional… more»
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Long-Term Storage: Rust-Free 1978 AMC Pacer
Golden Ginger Metallic is the name of the beautiful, rich color on this 1978 AMC Pacer D/L, and Goldie may not be a bad name for the pooch sneaking across the photo. I’m not quite sure why the color-keyed… more»
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Cheap Driver Or Restore: 1974 AMC Hornet
We’ve featured a couple of the more oddly-shaped AMC cars here on Barn Finds over the last couple of days, including a 1974 Gremlin and a 1975 Pacer. However, today’s auto is a bit more mainstream, at least in… more»
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Solid and Mostly Original 1975 AMC Pacer
Yesterday, we featured a very nice 1973 Gremlin on the site, one of those quirky AMC offerings that’s aged well through the years. Perhaps even more of an oddity that followed from the brand was their Pacer, which was… more»
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Sporty Fresh Plum Hatchback: 1973 AMC Gremlin X
In the seventies, my family owned a Gremlin long before it was cool to be seen in one. As a result, I developed an appreciation for the oddly-shaped AMC subcompact during a period when many folks were just laughing… more»
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Driver-Quality 327 V8: 1966 Rambler Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ fanciest passenger automobile from 1958 to 1974. In the first half of the 1960s, it was more like a swanky Classic that rode on a mid-size platform in 1963-64. But for 1965-66, AMC would… more»
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Same Owner 47 Years! 1965 Rambler Marlin
Looking to capitalize on the youth movement of the mid-1960s, American Motors introduced the Rambler Marlin in 1965 based on the mid-size Classic. Styling-wise, it looked like a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda (also a “fishy” name) and… more»
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Patina Project: 1973 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ flagship luxury automobile from 1957 to 1974. It competed with the likes of the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford LTD during much of that time. By the 1970s, the car’s prominence dwindled as even more… more»
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Barn-Kept Bruiser: 1968 AMC Javelin
American Motors joined the increasingly crowded “pony car” field in 1968 with two entries. One was the Javelin, which went head-to-head with the others in the space. The second was the AMX, a 2-seat GT-style car (Javelin-based) that was… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 AMC AMX
This 1969 AMC AMX ticks so many of the “right” boxes that it is hard to know where to start. It has been part of the same family since Day One, meaning it has a known ownership history. It… more»
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54K Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador
Last week, I covered this beautifully restored 1960 Rambler American, and today, I’m going to stay in an AMC vein but move things forward eleven years and review this 1971 Ambassador, a find courtesy of Barney. Unlike the American,… more»
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Early Crossover: 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout
By 1969, the Rambler American, AMC’s compact offering since the 1950s, was aged and tired. So, an all-new replacement arrived in 1970 using the venerable Hornet moniker. Sedans were only offered at first, with a hatchback wagon joining the… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1973 AMC Hornet V8
Is it just me, or do some of you also miss the good old days when you could not only still walk into an AMC dealership, but drive out in an affordable sedan with yellow paint and a green… more»
