AMC

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

36K Miles: 1975 AMC Matador Coupe

AMC seemed to have a lock on unusual vehicles in the 1970s, or at least American vehicles. This 1975 AMC Matador coupe is exhibit A. This swoopy-woopy coupe’y can be found here on craigslist in Seneca Falls, New York…. more»

Maxi Blue Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet X

Some people don’t know how good they have it. The seller of this 1974 AMC Hornet X seems almost apologetic for what he describes as “patina”, noting a paint job would do wonders for this rare Maxi Blue example…. more»

Woodie Fishbowl: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this one here on eBay with more photos! That was very wise but is it enough to convince someone to fork over the asking price?

EXCLUSIVE: Round Four at the Georgia Collection

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and… more»

Paint Patina Or Pass? 1975 AMC Pacer

The seller concentrates on the letter “P” in the description for this patina-heavy 1975 AMC Pacer and they do a nice job of it. This perfectly patina’d Pacer can be perused here on eBay in Snohomish, Washington with a… more»

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