The Rambler Rebel debuted in 1957 and would set the stage for mid-size performance cars of the ‘60s. It was only available with a V8 engine displacing 327 cubic inches. So, it was a light car given the horsepower-to-weight… more»
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Sunshine Yellow Survivor: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
Sunshine Yellow is a great, cheery color for a Pacer. It would be a shame not to be able to find this car in a sea of silver, black, white, and gray SUVs in a parking lot, so the… more»
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Package Deal: 1962 Rambler Wagon and Shasta Camper
Here’s a package deal that is likely to be a one-of-a-kind combination. It includes a 1962 AMC Rambler Classic Cross Country station wagon. And a 1962 Shasta Deluxe 19’ Camper. Both were restored in the same color scheme. They’ve… more»
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Low Mileage Sporty Compact: 1973 AMC Gremlin X
I’m not exactly sure why, but it’s been a longstanding pattern for me to often root for the underdogs, whether it’s losing sports teams, music that’s not popular, or even domestic vehicles not manufactured by the “Big 3”. This… more»
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Small-Block Powered: 1973 AMC Gremlin X
Let’s be honest. If I were choosing a candidate for a custom build, a 1973 AMC Gremlin X wouldn’t make the top of my list. I admire AMC, but I believe that the company built more appropriate cars for… more»
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Go Cross Country: 1963 AMC Rambler Classic 770
American Motors redesigned its “bread and butter” cars in 1963, the Rambler Classic and Ambassador. The changes were significant enough to impress Motor Trend, which bestowed “Car of the Year” honors on the whole line. The 770 model was the… more»
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All Dressed Up: 1979 AMC Spirit AMX
The AMX was a 2-seat GT-style performance car sold by American Motors between 1968 and 1970. From 1971 to 1974, it was a 4-seat extension of the Javelin pony car. And the name returned in 1979-80 as largely an… more»
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Field Find Parts Car: 1974 AMC Matador X
American Motors was never one to shy away from taking chances with styling. Some of the most unusual styling choices of the 1970s included the Gremlin, Pacer, and the Matador coupe. While the Matador had been around since 1971,… more»
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Last of its Breed: 1969 AMC Rambler 440 Sedan
If you’re looking for an inexpensive ticket to the collector car universe, many vehicles under the American Motors umbrella will fit the bill. Models from the compact division (the Gremlin, the Hornet), the mid-sized range (Ambassador, Marlin), or even… more»
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343 V8/4-Speed: 1969 AMC Javelin Project
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry into the growing “pony car” space. It ran for two generations and seven years (1968-70, 1971-74) before AMC (and Chrysler) exited the market. The seller has a 1969 edition with a 343 cubic… more»
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3-Seater! 1966 AMC Ambassador 880
Throughout the 1960s, the Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. And to make it more distinctive than the Classic it was based upon, the 1965-66 Ambassadors gained wheelbase and unique styling, including stacked headlights. This 1966 edition is a… more»
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One of A Kind? 1953 Hudson Wasp Pickup
Hudson Motor Car Co. was one of the predecessors of American Motors. Hudson was in the pickup truck market, but not after 1947. They focused strictly on passenger cars after that, including the Hornet, Wasp, and Jet. Thus, this… more»
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Small Fire: Running 1974 AMC Hornet
The American-badged compact was getting stale at American Motors by the end of the 1960s. So, they developed a new car and resurrected the Hornet nameplate to attach to it. It was in production from 1970 to 1977, after… more»
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Survivor Project: 1956 Hudson Hornet
The Hudson Hornet is best remembered for its success in auto racing in the early 1950s. Then, along came Hudson’s merger with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954, forming American Motors. Things changed after that, and the 1955-1957 Hornets were largely rebadged… more»
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47K Miles? 1976 AMC Pacer
Repainted in an unusual shade of light green that looks either light blue or gray in a lot of the photos, this 1976 AMC Pacer appears to be wearing a satin sheen rather than the usual glossy finish that… more»
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Extremely Rare Color? 1974 AMC Javelin in Fawn Beige
Here’s a bit of trivia: Did you know that the 1974 Javelin outsold both the Plymouth Barracuda and the Dodge Challenger, all three being in their final year of production (temporarily, in the case of the Challenger)? The Javelin’s… more»
