Back in the early 1970s, AMC was convinced that the whole “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” was a viable way to take on the Big Three. One of their smartest moves was to hire Roger Penske (yes, that… more»
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Apr 1, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1965 Rambler Marlin
The first thing you’ll notice with this 1965 Rambler Marlin are the photos. I don’t mean to always talk about the quality of the photos in online car listings, but this one is legendary, a hall of fame candidate… more»
Mar 28, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
LS1 Transplant: 1976 AMC Pacer DL
The AMC Pacer was a car that was almost certainly destined to fade into obscurity, but thanks to the appearance of a Pacer in the movie “Wayne’s World,” it has now become something of a cult classic. Apart from… more»
Mar 28, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Clean Survivor: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
The 1971 model year marked the introduction of the 2nd Generation AMC Javelin, bringing with it some additional refinement, but also increased weight. The styling changes that marked this new car had the effect of polarizing potential buyers, but… more»
Mar 26, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Black Beauty! 1973 AMC Pierre Cardin AMX
When I think of the name Pierre Cardin I think of either Haute Couture, you know the kind of threads no normal, mortal individual can actually squeeze into, or existential, minimalist design. When I learned that there was a… more»
Mar 22, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rambler Roller: 1963 Rambler American 330
We have seen a lot of second-generation Rambler Americans here on Barn Finds over the years, but not many that were as much of a blank slate as this 1963 Rambler American 330 is. This one is listed here… more»
Mar 20, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Daily Driver: 1980 AMC Spirit
I think it’s fairly safe to say many early 1980s subcompacts were treated as “throwaway” cars, so when the seller of this 1980 AMC Spirit says, “These cars are nearly impossible to find, and especially in this condition,” it… more»
Mar 17, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Dragin’ Wagon: NHRA Winning 1974 AMC Matador
Here’s something you don’t see every day, a 1974 AMC Matador wagon drag car. No, really! Those hood pins weren’t a Kenosha factory option as far as I know. This one can be found here on craigslist in East… more»
Mar 15, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Twin-Stick: 1963 Rambler American 440-H
It can be challenging for some people to think of this 1963 Rambler American 440-H as being sporty, but for the time, it would have probably been AMC’s sportiest model. Compared to the previous generation Rambler American it sure… more»
Mar 10, 2020 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Classic (Deluxe) Cruiser: 1962 AMC Rambler
When most people think “classic cruiser”, I’d bet it’s safe to say the 1962 AMC Rambler isn’t the first car that comes to mind. It’s not for me either, but after seeing this one, I’d send it way up… more»
Mar 7, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve: 1958 Nash Metropolitan
At 12.5-feet in length, this 1958 Metropolitan is one short and sweet car. They are really unique cars with a unique history and they had a very unusual manufacturing process. This little black and white Met can be found… more»
Feb 10, 2020 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Star Car: World’s Nicest Gremlin!
While you may be wondering if the title of this post is an oxymoron, I’m here to tell you that a lot of AMC enthusiasts are salivating over this extremely original, low-mileage Gremlin X. It’s listed for sale here… more»
Feb 8, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Sinking Glory: 1954 Nash Ambassador Custom
Nothing defines the 1950s for me better than a Nash in black and pink. And, is that a spotlight that I see on the driver’s side mirror? Even better. This 1954 Nash Ambassador Custom can be found here on… more»
Feb 4, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
V8-Powered 1973 AMC Gremlin X!
Normally we try to eliminate gremlins from our automotive endeavors, but anyone who appreciates a turn-key sleeper should take a digital moment and check out this 1973 AMC Gremlin. Essentially a bob-tailed Hornet, the compact Gremlin put another impossible-to-ignore… more»
Jan 26, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1987 AMC Renault Alliance Convertible
In American automotive manufacturing, AMC had always been the little guy that was capable of producing something special for mere pennies. However, time and circumstances would eventually catch up with the company, and they wouldn’t manage to go out… more»
Jan 24, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Spotless Survivor: 1976 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition
Finding a tidy and original AMC Gremlin is becoming harder these days, but every now and then, a real beauty will just pop out of the woodwork. That is the case with this 1976 model, which is about as… more»
