In the late 1960s and early 1970s, car manufacturers were using some interesting marketing campaigns to call attention to the high-performance vehicles in their lineups. One of the more memorable campaigns was the first generation of the Dodge Scat… more»
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Oct 17, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
4X4 Barn Find: 1982 AMC Eagle
Although American Motors didn’t have the financial resources as the “Big Three,” it could always be counted upon to produce something unusual from its existing parts bin. Case-in-point is the 1980s Eagle, the only four-wheel-drive passenger car built in… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
401/4-Speed: 1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition
Ah, 1973. Fashion trends for that year included bell-bottom jeans, tie-dyed t-shirts, earth shoes, and gypsy dresses. AMC decided to cash in on the world of fashion by introducing the Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition. Available during both the 1972… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
American Motors’ Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were all-new for 1963 and were considered good enough to win Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award that year. 24 months later, the same basic car got a heavy facelift yet continued… more»
Oct 8, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Two-Owner Fishbowl: 1976 AMC Pacer
I was in grade school when AMC introduced the Pacer. I thought was the weirdest car I had ever seen (second only the Citroen). However, today, I think these cars are really cool and I appreciate the styling and… more»
Oct 6, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX
If a buyer wanted a high-performance American two-seater in 1969, they had two choices. They could opt for a Chevrolet Corvette, but the AMC AMX offered an interesting and far more affordable alternative if the budget didn’t stretch that… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rebel Machine Wagon: 1979 AMC Concord V8
AMC vehicles have always had a special place in my heart, as the car I learned to drive on was my dad’s 1977 Gremlin. I’m thankful to this day that he insisted I learn to drive in a car… more»
Oct 1, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Survivor Quality: 1972 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the pony car game in 1968 using a platform that originated with the Rambler American. While not a big seller compared to the Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro, the Javelin helped reshape the company’s image… more»
Oct 1, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Oklahoma Stash of Cars and Trucks
Collectors often migrate to certainly makes, models, era, or type of automobiles. But that’s not the case here as the seller has at least two dozen cars and trucks sitting in a field near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with no… more»
Sep 30, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rust-Free Project: 1968 AMC AMX
Delving into the world of rust repairs can be daunting for some people, and more than a few have thrown the whole idea into the “too hard” basket when they’ve decided to embark on a classic restoration. That’s what… more»
Sep 12, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Colorful Muscle Car: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
The Machine was a one-year wonder in 1970 at the height of the muscle car movement. AMC had dabbled some in the performance arena, with late 1960s entries including the AMX (1968-70) and SC/Rambler (1969). It was based on… more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Sometimes we can buy a project car with all the good intentions in the world, but various circumstances mean that the project can stall before it starts. That is the case for the owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Only 3,500 Miles? 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Wagon
Regular readers will know that when it comes to classic cars with low-mileage claims, I like to give the seller the benefit of the doubt. That is the case with this 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country Wagon. The… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
2-for-1: 1971 AMC Javelin SST 401 4-Speed Project
The Javelin was AMC’s entrant into the pony car wars. It ran for two generations from 1968-74 before disappearing from the landscape. By AMC standards, they sold well enough for a while, though not in the kinds of numbers… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
If an enthusiast is searching for a turn-key classic to park in their workshop, a couple of attributes could help a particular candidate’s cause. While it isn’t always the case, long-term ownership can indicate that the vehicle in question… more»
Aug 28, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked In ’88: 1967 AMC Marlin
Good intentions are a wonderful thing, and the owner of this 1967 AMC Marlin had plenty of them when he purchased the car in 1988. He aimed to perform a total restoration, but things stalled before they could start…. more»
