While 94,468 AMC Matador Coupes were produced between model years 1974 and 1978, the last year’s are by far the rarest, with only 1,610 non-Barcelona Editions leaving Kenosha. This one was one of the very last produced according to… more»
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Feb 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
Trophy Catch: 1965 Rambler Marlin
This car falls into somewhat of a restomod or at least customization category rather than an original car, but when you have a rear end like this, who cares! Thanks to Dave Mc for sending in the tip for… more»
Feb 1, 2018 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Tubby: 1951 Nash AirFlyte Ambassador Custom
A lot of people refer to these cars as the bathtub Nash but I think that Nash hit it out of the ballpark with their quirky styling starting in 1949. This 1951 Nash AirFlyte Ambassador Custom is the last… more»
Jan 30, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rust-Free Classic: 1965 Rambler Classic 660
Sometimes a vehicle just speaks to a person and sometimes it’s just a vehicle. This 1965 Rambler Classic 660 is speaking to me right now and it’s saying, “Buy me, Scotty G!” I have to resist, as hard as… more»
Jan 29, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Garage Find: 1970 AMC AMX 390
American Motors Corporation (AMC) produced cars from the 1950’s to the 1980’s including the Rambler American, Gremlin, Pacer, and Javelin. They also produced the AMX or “American Motors eXperimental” during the ’68, ’69 and ’70 model years. The AMX… more»
Jan 29, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Torn Jeans: 1975 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition
Cross-marketing? Product placement? Marketing buzzwords now, but in 1975 it was still pretty different to have denim upholstery in an AMC Gremlin. This Levi’s Edition version of the sawed-off economy car is listed for sale here on eBay and is located… more»
Jan 26, 2018 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Wide Wagon: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
We’ve shown a few Pacers here in the last year or two and they always bring out both good and not so good comments. Hopefully this original 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon will bring mostly good comments. This one… more»
Jan 25, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
It’s Got Badonkadonk: 1973 AMC Gremlin V8 304
If I can paraphrase Trace Adkins country classic “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” – when it comes to AMC Gremlins “Now Honey you can’t blame her for what the designers gave her”. They gave her that big, in your face, ridiculous… more»
Jan 23, 2018 • Uncategorized • 37 Comments
4WD Limited: 1985 AMC Eagle Wagon
It takes quite a bit to out-Subaru Subaru, but AMC’s Eagle division did that in the early-1980s. This 1985 Eagle wagon is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $3,000 and there is no reserve!… more»
Jan 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
7,900 Mile Barn Find: 1973 Jeep CJ-5
With almost a 30-year production run the CJ-5 is one of the most iconic vehicles to come down the pike. Sometimes they don’t even come down the pike or drive on the turnpike or on any public roads, such… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Stored For 49 Years: 1963 AMC Rambler 770
Good deals on classic cars are still out there, guys!!! Check out this solid AMC Rambler Classic 770. The owner claims that this car was stored in a garage from 1969 until recently! OK, so it is a 4-door… more»
Jan 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 41 Comments
SoCal Preserved: 1963 Rambler American 440
As an incurable AMC/Rambler/Nash/Hudson fan, a car like this 1963 Rambler American 440 Convertible is pretty appealing to me. Hopefully there are a few others who like this generation of the Rambler American out there. This drop-top beauty is… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Superb Sportabout: 1976 AMC Hornet Wagon
I was just barely a teenager in 1976 and a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout Wagon would have probably been the furthest thing from my mind, and the lowest vehicle on my wish list. Now, things are different, I’m about… more»
Dec 31, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Levi’s Edition: 1978 AMC Gremlin
We recently talked about the Toyota Celica U.S. Grand Prix Edition as a prime example of the lengths automakers will go to concoct a special edition. Well, what about the pants? The same rules (or lack thereof) applied for… more»
Dec 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 56 Comments
Motor Trend CotY Edition: 1983 Renault Alliance
I freely admit to subscribing to Motor Trend for, gulp, almost 40 years – from 1976 to around 2012 or so. I let my long-term subscription lapse a few years ago after realizing that I was saving/hoarding every one,… more»
Dec 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
360 V8 Tough Spirit: 1979 AMC Spirit
When I think of a tough AMC I usually think of an SC/Rambler or an AMX. I don’t usually think of a 1979 AMC Spirit. This one, though… whew. It even looks tough, all black with those black wheels… more»
