American Motors joined the “pony car” wars in 1968 with the Javelin and it would be produced over two generations and seven years. During its early days, the car could be ordered in one of three wild colors, similar… more»
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Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
10,220 Miles! 1969 American Motors Rambler 440
Most of us know the Rambler American, a car that came in three generations with three distinctive designs. The last generation was a sleek car, at least when compared to the first two somewhat stodgy designs, and it had… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
390 V8/4-Speed! 1970 AMC Rebel “The Machine”
In 1970, most muscle car buyers were shopping for Pontiac GTOs, Chevelle SS 396s, and Plymouth Road Runners. Only a couple of thousand customers wound up driving off with a Rebel Machine from their friendly American Motors dealership. The… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Rambler Marlin
American Motors conceived the Marlin as something of a personal luxury car. But it looked a bit like a large Plymouth Barracuda (1964-66) and a lot like the Dodge Charger (1966-67) that would follow it. It was in production… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
58k Original Miles: 1981 AMC Eagle Limited Station Wagon
Regular readers will be aware of my admiration for AMC. It was a minnow that swam within a school of sharks, achieving some genuinely interesting and exciting results on a minimal budget. No vehicle better personifies (autofies?) its achievements… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor! 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon
Before we launch into a review of AMC’s Pacer, let’s establish a modicum of credibility for a car that doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. First, Brigitte Bardot owned a Pacer, a wagon version complete with faux wood… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Hurst Edition! 1971 Jeepster Commando
From the 1960s into the 1980s, Hurst Performance was famous for its muscle car partnerships with Oldsmobile and American Motors. But few remember they did a one-time deal with Jeep (right after it was acquired by AMC). The result… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Family Owned: 1983 AMC Eagle Wagon
Finding a classic car with a known ownership history is desirable, but the thought that the vehicle in your sights has been part of the same family for forty years can prove irresistible. That is the story of this… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1966 AMC Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was the “bread and butter” car of the American Motors lineup in the 1960s. It was their version of the family sedan and it was offered in three trim levels (770 being at the top). In… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
The Other Pony Car: 1974 AMC Javelin
This 1974 AMC Javelin is an extremely promising project candidate. It needs a cosmetic refresh but is a structurally sound classic with only minor exterior rust issues. Most of the required tasks could be tackled in a home workshop,… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»
Running Project? 1974 AMC Javelin
American Motors decided to compete against the Ford Mustang (and later pony cars) by introducing the Javelin in 1968. The car would be built across seven model years and two generations and would also spawn the GT-style AMX 2-seater…. more»
Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve Liftback: 1980 AMC Spirit DL
Let the spirit move you. Those like myself who are old enough to remember when AMC introduced the Spirit back in ’79 may recall that was the catch-phrase the company used on commercial jingles and advertising for their Gremlin… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
It’s a Hemi! 1979 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1979 Jeep Wagoneer has left most of its 1970s technology in the rearview mirror. That’s because its body and interior have been grafted onto a 2006 Dodge Durango chassis – with four-wheel-drive. That means it’s also Hemi-powered and… more»
Nov 1, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Collector’s Car: 1970 AMC Ambassador SST
From 1927 to 1974, the Ambassador was one of the longest-running nameplates in the U.S. auto industry. Beginning with Nash, it survived well past the American Motors merger in 1954 to be the company’s top-of-the-line product. This example from… more»
Nov 1, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
66k-Mile 4WD: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
We take for granted today the fact that we can roll into almost any dealership in the nation and drive out with a vehicle with some form of four-wheel drive. While that might not matter as much for folks… more»
