By 1986 the writing was well and truly on the wall for AMC, and it was only a matter of a very few years before the company was absorbed into the Chrysler empire. Even while the company continued to… more»
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Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fighting Spirit: 1982 AMC Spirit
AMC was a company that always seemed to be able to produce cars on a shoe-string budget and always dared to dream of challenging the “big three” car makers. Lack of funds combined with the emergence of strong competition… more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
43k Original Miles: 1981 AMC Spirit
Here’s an interesting little gem for sale in the Stockton, California area. This 1981 AMC Spirit, submitted by reader Pat L, is said to only have 43,000 original miles and can be found here on Craigslist.
Dec 21, 2018 • Sightings • 14 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Eastern Shore Finds
As some of our long-time readers know, I used to spend a fair amount of time stomping around junkyards on the weekends. Well, having a child greatly limits your free time (at least initially, until they can join you),… more»
Dec 21, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Last Gasp: 1957 Hudson Hornet Custom
This isn’t just the last generation of the Hudson Hornet, this 1957 Hudson Hornet Custom is from Hudson’s last year in existence as a car company. It sounds like it has been a southwest car and it’s now located… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 49 Comments
$1,600 or Offer! 1955 Nash Rambler Cross Country
Most of us know that as of May 1, 1954, Nash + Hudson = AMC. Sometimes it’s confusing as to what to call some of the Nash, Hudson, and/or AMC cars of that era, especially those right at the… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sportabout Project: 1976 AMC Hornet
As a newly-minted wagon owner, I still can’t get it out of my head that products like AMC’s Sportabout were literally years ahead of their time – and unfortunately, the very movement that AMC ushered in with daily-drivable 4WD… more»
Dec 16, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rust Repaired: 1967 Jeepster Commando
This 1967 Jeepster Commando has been refreshed but not restored, with enough improvements made that should improve its reliability and resistance to rust. The Commando was spotted by Barn Finds reader Ikey and looks like a solid buy at just… more»
Dec 15, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Prize Winning AMC: 1978 AMC Concord
This AMC Concord D/L is an award-winning car. The car was awarded a Gold medal by the Antique Automobile Club of America in 2017 for its immaculate restoration. The owner has now decided to part with the Concord and… more»
Dec 14, 2018 • Classifieds • 12 Comments
READER AD: 1963 AMC Rambler Classic 550
It might not sound all that exciting at first, but this AMC Rambler Classic looks like it would be a really fun classic to have. Reader Joe V needs to find a good home for this low mileage driver… more»
Dec 11, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Less Than 20K Miles: 1966 Rambler 770 Convertible
We don’t normally think of American Motors and Rambler as having convertibles, but they did make them. American Motors specialized in small cars, but they offered something in the intermediate and full-size range as well. Here is the intermediate… more»
Dec 5, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Collection Sell-Off: AMC Matador Eliminator + Parts Car
A listing on craigslist claims the seller is getting out of his AMC hobby and putting his collection of cars and parts up for sale. Both cars are interesting specimens, with one being a 1974 Matador wagon NHRA Stock Eliminator,… more»
Dec 1, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Retro Radwagon: 1986 AMC Eagle
I’m always surprised the AMC Eagle hasn’t had more of a revival lately; it’s rad-era retro and 4wd to boot, both categories that have gotten a big shot in the arm price-wise over the last few years. Not that… more»
Nov 27, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sunny Sedan: 1973 AMC Hornet
Sunshine Yellow is such a great color and a great color name. It brings me back to the 1970s when times seemed so simple and life was good for everyone all the time… Ok, I know that it wasn’t,… more»
Nov 23, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
16 Years Stored: 1975 M151A2
We just recently featured an AMC Mighty Mite and I thought I was about to write up another one. However, this is yet another variation, as the “Jeep” in question is a 1975 M151A2, essentially a Ford product that… more»
Nov 18, 2018 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Original Classic: 1963 Rambler Classic 550 Wagon
It’s hard to believe now just what a modern update this 1963 Rambler Classic 550 wagon received compared to the previous generation cars. This original long roof is located in Paoli, Indiana and it can be found here on… more»
