No one ever accused American Motors Corporation (AMC) of conservative choices. When you’re the “little guy,” it takes polarizing decisions to carve out a niche. Enter the Eagle, an all-wheel-drive car from the days when such options were generally… more»
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Jun 22, 2019 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Barn Find: 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL
The sixth-generation Ambassadors were now solidly AMCs instead of Ramblers, at least in name, and they were great looking cars. This 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL can be found here on eBay in Carp Lake, Michigan, just south of the… more»
Jun 18, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Solid But Baked: 1972 AMC Gremlin X
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and while some people really like the AMC Gremlin, others have a very different opinion. There never seems to be a middle ground for anyone when it comes to the Gremlin’s… more»
Jun 17, 2019 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Last Year: 1957 Nash Ambassador Custom
This 1957 Nash Ambassador Custom has been from coast-to-coast, at least on a car trailer. It’s originally a California car but now resides in storage in Augusta, Maine where the seller has it listed here on eBay. They have… more»
Jun 17, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
All Original: 1972 AMC Matador Hardtop
Unless a person doesn’t want any doors on their car, we shouldn’t be hearing “Too many doors” comments about this 1972 AMC Matador two-door hardtop. This stored car can be found here on eBay in Wilmington, California with a… more»
Jun 16, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
It’s Baaack! 1974 AMC Matador Brougham
When we write about some of the cars that are advertised on various sites here at Barn Finds, it sometimes crosses my mind as to whether the owners actually take the opportunity to read our articles. Barn Finder Iain… more»
Jun 10, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Spares Stash: AMC Parts and Cars Collection
When I first listed a Barn Finds Exclusive for a ’69 Javelin SST, I heard lots of armchair quarterback commentary about the lack of spare parts and how hard it is to restore one (to which I laughed and suggested… more»
Jun 7, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Pierre Cardin Edition: 1973 AMC Javelin
While brand collaborations between car manufacturers and consumer product lines are nothing new, the Pierre Cardin edition AMC Javelins stand alone. Although purely cosmetic in nature, it stood apart for the daring interior color scheme it offered consumers who… more»
Jun 6, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Impound Lot Sale: Chickasha Car Farm
A seller on craigslist claims the cars on his farm are all former impound lot victims that he apparently wrangled up when they went to auction or remained unclaimed. There’s nothing crazy desirable here, but prices seem pretty cheap… more»
Jun 5, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Not Going to Finish It: 1978 AMC Pacer
The seller of this 1978 AMC Pacer sounds like he has project fatigue, a point we can all relate to given the trials and errors of restoration. The car needs a fair amount of work, both cosmetic and mechanical,… more»
May 28, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Classic Daily Driver: 1981 AMC Eagle
There’s a bubbling appreciation for the 1981 AMC Eagle, as enthusiasts realize just how far ahead of their time these early SUVs were and the impressive utility they offer in a cheap-to-run package. This example is quite clean with… more»
May 25, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pacer Concept Car: 1977 AMC Pacer Panel Wagon
And now for something completely different. This 1977 AMC Panel Wagon was 1-of-16 that were built as concept vehicles for AMC by an outside contractor. After reviewing the concepts, AMC chose not to move forward with the project. The… more»
May 24, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mechanically Healthy: 1973 AMC Javelin
Although it may look sad and rusty, under the skin of this 1973 Javelin beats a heart of gold. There are plenty of rust issues to address, but if the information that the owner supplies is correct, then this… more»
May 23, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
9,549 Original Miles: 1968 AMC AMX
This 1968 AMC AMX is a former Barrett-Jackson auction car that shows claimed original mileage of just 9,549. Most of the paint is believed to be original, and the car features a manual transmission paired to the 390 with… more»
May 21, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
2X2 4WD: 1983 AMC Eagle SX4
This 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 is one interesting car. The design of these little 4WD hatchbacks is from an era that I wish would come back to the marketplace. This one can be found here on eBay in Monroe,… more»
May 21, 2019 • Classifieds • 22 Comments
READER AD: 1959 AMC Rambler Custom
After seeing the success of Chevy’s great looking Tri-Five designs, AMC must have decided they needed to update their Rambler Custom line to better compete. Just look at Reader Jordan K’s 1959 Rambler Custom. It looks like a shrunk… more»
