In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the AMX name stood for performance within American Motors. But by the late 1970s, it was about image and not much else. The 1977 AMC AMX was based on the Hornet compact,… more»
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Same Owner 26 Years: 53K-Mile 1975 AMC Pacer
The seller of this 1975 AMC Pacer says it’s mostly original inside and out, with “mostly original paint” and has had the same owner since 1999. It isn’t a perfect car by any means, but it’s 50 years old… more»
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1 of 200 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle Sundancer
Say what you will about American Motors, they were never afraid to push the envelope with new product development. 1960s and 1970s examples include the AMX, Gremlin, and Pacer. A 1980s breakthrough vehicle was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive passenger… more»
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$1,000 Concord! 1978 AMC Concord D/L Coupe
Sometimes, you just really want to get rid of a vehicle, even if it’s not that bad and just needs some tinkering. That seems to be the case with this 1978 AMC Concord D/L Coupe. It looks much nicer… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1982 AMC Eagle Wagon
The seller uses the term “creampuff” when describing this 1982 AMC Eagle Wagon, and it is hard to argue that point. It is a one-owner classic that is original and unrestored. I’m not sure if it is the nicest… more»
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Barn Find: 1978 AMC “Levi’s” Gremlin X
The quirky Gremlin made its last appearance for 1978 before being replaced by an updated model, the Spirit, a name that lacks the same sense of whimsy that a Gremlin with fake denim seats presents to the world. Yes,… more»
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Amazing Transformation: 1970 AMC AMX
This 1970 AMC AMX looks like a sad and sorry sight, with its paint obscured by a heavy layer of dust suggesting it hasn’t seen a road in years. However, this is one of those “ugly duckling to beautiful… more»
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Six Years Later: 1984 AMC Eagle 4WD Sedan
We’ve only seen a couple of 1984 AMC Eagles here on Barn Finds over the years, and one that may be this exact car, written by our own Adam Clarke back when the world seemed somewhat sane (2019). And,… more»
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Garage Find: 1978 AMC Matador Sedan With Barcelona Package
The AMC Matador, perhaps best known as Reed and Malloy’s black-and-white in the final three seasons of Adam-12, presented its protruding proboscis to the marketplace for the final time in 1978, and that marketplace reacted by buying 4,824 sedans, 3,746… more»
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Arizona Survivor: 1973 AMC Hornet Hatchback
Most of us know that although a sunny and dry year-round climate can help preserve vehicles, as far as not being rusted out from road salt goes, it can also be harsh on paint and interiors due to that… more»
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1966 AMC Ambassador 990 Convertible 327 V8
By 1966, the Ambassador was a Rambler no more, at least in name. The ’65 Rambler Ambassador line was updated a bit with subtle tweaks, and they were now the AMC Ambassador. The seller refers to this beautiful 1966… more»
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59k Original Miles: 1976 AMC Pacer
What do the Ford Pinto and AMC’s Gremlin and Pacer have in common? All of these cars spent years as the butt of some often cruel jokes before finding a dedicated following in the classic community. Time has taken… more»
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1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Go Pack Project
The AMX was a GT-style, 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. Many think of it as a shortened Javelin (much like the Gremlin was to the Hornet), but that would be shortchanging the hot… more»
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Rust-Free 31K-Mile 1980 AMC Spirit DL Liftback
It’s always sad to read that someone is helping to sell a car to settle the estate of a person who clearly loved their vehicle for decades. This 1980 AMC Spirit DL Liftback is one of those vehicles. It… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 AMC Hornet
Do you live in a salt-free region of our beautiful United States? Do you live in a rust-belt state but long for a simple three-season daily driver that will turn some heads and start some conversations while still providing… more»
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Driver Quality Pony: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors jumped into the “pony car” market in 1968, three years after the Ford Mustang set the industry on its ear. Typical of most AMC cars, the Javelin wasn’t guilty of putting a dent in the output of… more»
