AMC

Sensible Upgrades: 1967 AMC Marlin

The Rambler Marlin was born in 1965 as a fastback version of the Classic and appears to be a forerunner to what Dodge would do with its Charger in 1966-67. The Marlin was rebranded as an AMC product in… more»

No Reserve 1968 AMC Ambassador

This 1968 AMC Ambassador is a tidy survivor that needs very little to take it to the next level. It is an attractive proposition for potential buyers, and addressing its few shortcomings would be a satisfying way to kill… more»

Restoration or Parts Car? 1970 AMC Hornet

AMC resurrected the old Hudson Hornet name and applied it to their new compact in 1970. The Hornet would replace the Rambler American, thus ending the use of the Rambler marque in North America. This first-year Hornet is stashed… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4

I’ve talked in previous articles about my admiration for AMC and how they could produce some great cars on a limited budget. As the 1970s rolled into the 1980s, the company’s financial position was a long way from healthy,… more»

1982 AMC Concord DL Survivor!

I had honestly forgotten what an AMC Concord was until I stumbled across this discovery submitted by Chicago Mikie. The provided images aren’t very good and that was part of the problem (I’ll try to select the best ones)… more»

No Reserve 1972 AMC Gremlin X 304 V8

Update 11/3/21 – This sweet Gremlin has been relisted here on eBay with a $1 starting bid and no reserve. That’s more like it! Thanks go to Larry D for the tip! From 10/27/21 – I’ve had the privilege… more»

Crazy Gold Interior! 1972 AMC Ambassador

I miss this era – and interiors like the one in this car. AMC had some of the most distinctive designs and vehicles of any car company. Some might say unusual rather than distinctive but it’s the same thing… more»

Same Owner 30 Years: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4

There are a lot of small cars being made today but there aren’t many small two-door cars. I can’t think of a small two-door car with 4WD being made today but I’m sure there will be a few folks… more»

Parked 50 Years: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Wagon

How many of you have owned a Rambler? This 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Cross Country wagon has to have one of the longest names in the history of car naming conventions. No, it’s not an AMC Ambassador, those would… more»

Rare Go Pack Option: 1969 AMC AMX

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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