There were a few Pacer’s exported to Europe and they occasionally appear at car shows. The Germans have an affectionate name for them, it’s “Sard der Schlafenden Shönheit” or “Sleeping Beauty’s Coffin”. My favorite nickname was “The Flying Fishbowl”…. more»
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Jul 4, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rolling Living Room: 1972 AMC Matador
AMC said that their 1972 Matador gave you “most of the things you’d want in a family house.” That’s a pretty strong claim, even for 1972. This one has been sitting in a garage in a non-running state for… more»
Jun 28, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Cheap 4-Speed Hatch: 1980 AMC Spirit
While I tend to get more excited when a Spirit AMX pops up for sale, the plain-jane AMC Spirit hatchback is an intriguing buy as a starter classic. This particular car is even more appealing as a manual transmission… more»
Jun 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
45,376 Original Miles: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L
Having only been driven an average of 1,134 miles a year over the last four decades, this 1978 AMC D/L Wagon is one original and low-mile car. This mellow yellow fellow is listed on eBay with 60 bids and… more»
Jun 26, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
America’s Other Sports Car: 1970 AMC AMX
Corvette may claim the title as America’s Sports Car, but there was a time when there was another. It may not have been as slick looking, but the AMX was a two seat coupe that offered great performance at… more»
Jun 24, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
All Original With 287 V8: 1963 Rambler Classic 660
I’m trying to think of the modern equivalent of this 1963 Rambler Classic 660 sedan, any thoughts? This classic Classic is listed on Hemmings with an asking price of $3,900 and it’s located in West Babylon, New York.
Jun 17, 2018 • For Sale • 56 Comments
SSWEET SST: 1972 AMC Hornet SST
There’s something cool about a person who loves a car enough to own it for more than three decades, such is the case with this 1972 AMC Hornet SST. This l’il beauty is located in Crystal Lake, Wisconsin and… more»
Jun 15, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Concord Vs. Hornet: 1981 AMC Concord
It would have been fun to be a fly on the wall in the front offices at AMC when they created this 1981 AMC Concord. “Johnson, why don’t you draw up a Hornet with more chrome, some wheel covers,… more»
Jun 11, 2018 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Send In The Clowns: 1977 AMC Gremlin Custom
Wow! Rocco B. found us a “Grim-lin” with a Porsche Engine and a four-speed! There’s no need to get excited, though, because the little 80 horsepower four-cylinder is really an Audi engine intended to be economical and not for performance. The… more»
Jun 9, 2018 • For Sale • 56 Comments
All Original! 1954 Nash Ambassador LeMans
A lot of people complain that new cars don’t have any character anymore, they all look the same. The same upward sweep along the sides, the same crease through the door handles, the same colors – or tones. This… more»
Jun 8, 2018 • Sightings • 8 Comments
Roadside Sighting: Abandoned Classics In Costa Rica
Reader Marc G spotted what appears to be two abandoned classics in Quepos, Costa Rica and thought his fellow Barn Finders would enjoy seeing them! It goes to show, you never know when or where you will spot something… more»
Jun 3, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
42,000 Mile Barn Find: 1979 AMC Spirit
A Spirit is such a positive name, surely nothing can be wrong in the world when a person is driving a 1979 AMC Spirit?! Come on, who’s with me? Actually, I’m a big fan of these cars and this… more»
Jun 2, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Flares and Louvers: 1980 AMC Spirit AMX
Putting fender flares and window louvers on a car like the AMC Spirit was only part of the recipe for creating the brawny AMX liftback. A number of other enhancements were made that gave these beefed-up Spirits some actual… more»
May 31, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Spirited Project: 1982 AMC Spirit Limited
The AMC Spirit is a slightly underrated classic with a sporty design and an economic drivetrain. Despite the bad reputation that often follows AMC, the Spirits, Concords, and Eagles were a great mix of reliability, comfort, and economy. This… more»
May 31, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Super Solid Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sedan
I would be in trouble if I ever won a big lottery. I would collect cars like this 1974 AMC Hornet and I would open up a free museum to show these nice, old, regular survivor cars. This super… more»
May 26, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Look Out Bulls: 1973 AMC Matador Station Wagon
Car makers have struggled for years with naming their cars. For example, the AMC Matador replaced the Rebel because the name was often associated with the Confederacy. Unfortunately, Matador was unpopular in Puerto Rico. Bullfighting has long been outlawed there… more»
