When you are number four, you have to try harder. Such was the case with American Motors, which was always in the shadows of the “Big 3” (GM, Ford, and Chrysler). They came up with cars that were different… more»
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Early “Crossover”: 1984 AMC Eagle
American Motors rolled the dice (once again) in the 1980s and came up with the Eagle, a 4X4 family car that would be considered a “crossover” 30 years later. The Eagle combined the comfort of an automobile with the… more»
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Big Fish: 1965 Rambler Marlin
In 1965, at least two car companies had “fishy” names: the Plymouth Barracuda, a fairly new pony car, and the Rambler Marlin, a really new personal luxury sporty automobile. The Marlin was based on a 1964 concept car called… more»
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1 of 729: 1969 AMC AMX
To stand out from its competition from the Detroit “Big 3”, American Motors was never afraid to try something a little different. Like the Gremlin, Pacer, and Eagle automobiles of the 1970s-80s. In 1968, AMC joined the pony car… more»
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4X4 Survivor: 1987 AMC Eagle
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
