When I found this Javelin on eBay I was quite impressed with how solid it appeared to be, and then I read the second sentence in the description: ” I really don’t want to cut this up and part… more»
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Aug 12, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Don’t Feed After Midnight: 1972 AMC Gremlin
There are some cars that the passing of time seems to erase from memory. For me, the AMC Gremlin, like this example on Craigslist somewhere south of Danville, Kentucky, is such a car. While I remember seeing them in my youth,… more»
Aug 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 40 Comments
Stored Since 1990: 1961 Rambler American Wagon
I can’t get enough of these second-generation Rambler Americans, they’re so quirky and gangly and.. hey wait, I just described myself. This 1961 Rambler American wagon is listed on eBay Pueblo, Colorado and there is no reserve. The current bid… more»
Aug 8, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Double Eagles: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 Sport
Of the various incarnations of the AMC Eagle (wagon, sedan, Kammback), I’ve always liked the SX/4 the best; take the sporty styling of the AMC Spirit and add a respectable four-wheel drive system, what’s not to love? Many thanks… more»
Aug 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
V8 Wagons Rule: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout
I have just gotten home from buying a new-to-me, V8-powered project wagon, and after just an hour and a half or so of seat time, I can tell you, I highly recommend the experience. In a reasonably sized, practical… more»
Aug 6, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Presidential Aspirations: 1964 AMC Rambler
Sometimes when you are looking at a vehicle as either an entry into the world of classic cars or to extend your existing collection, there are going to be those moments where you have to weigh up how much… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Classic Drop Top: 1965 AMC Rambler Classic 770 Convertible
Reader Michael has really been busy and found some interesting cars today including this nice Rambler droptop. This was American Motor’s attempt to move on from sensible to sporty. You’ll find it listed on Craigslist in Wells, Texas. That’s… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Low Miles, High Love: 1963 Rambler Classic 770
A true barn find—a car that’s been forgotten for years—comes with the thrill of discovery and the mystery of why it was left in that state, but also a bit of melancholy: for whatever reason, that car hasn’t been… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Super Sonic Transport: 1968 AMC Javelin SST
Compared to others of the muscle car era it seems that you don’t see as many of the American Motors Corporation’s Javelin, especially one that is an SST version. For this reason, this one might be worth taking a… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rare 343 V8 4-Speed! 1967 AMC Marlin
On first glance, at least from the front 3/4 views, it’s hard to tell that this isn’t an AMC Ambassador but it is, in fact, a very rare 1967 AMC Marlin which for ’67 was based on the bigger… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Free Associating: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
To know the AMC Pacer is generally to have an opinion about the AMC Pacer and, often as not, to have some kind of interesting mental association with the AMC Pacer. Maybe you think of Wayne’s World; maybe you had a… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Three Fast Letters: 1968 AMX Project
American Motors had their work laid out for them in the early 1960s to try to shed their perceived public image as a builder of dull, stodgy cars for people who really weren’t enthusiastic about cars. An important part… more»
Jul 25, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
California Dreaming: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX Z Code
Here at Barn Finds we see a few Javelins cross our desks. This one which was brought to our attention by reader Rocco B may be one of the more desirable examples. You will find this one for sale… more»
Jul 23, 2018 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Cactus Find: 1960 AMC Rambler American
Appearing like a true desert find, this simple but stylish AMC Rambler American is a solid start to project. Although the interior is worn, and the engine is questionable, the body itself is rock solid, and could make for… more»
Jul 21, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Free Pine Cones! 1971 AMC Javelin
Barn Finds reader Jack In NW referred this Javelin to us, and I for one would like to thank him. When I look at cars to write about sometimes I’m attracted by rarity, sometimes by the potential. This one… more»
Jul 16, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Reluctant Sale: 1982 AMC Concord Survivor
Sometimes you can look at an advertisement for a car and think that on the surface the price is too high. At first glance this AMC Concord for sale with a clean title here on craigslist with a price… more»
