The dark green AMX sitting over there in the corner may not look like much, but it could be the ultimate iteration of the model. 1970 brought many improvements to AMC’s short wheelbase muscle car. Power was up and many refinements… more»
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Dec 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Unpopular Cult Classic: 1970 AMC Gremlin
How can a car be a cult classic and unpopular? The Gremlin is perhaps the best example of such a phenomenon. Those that love these cars really, really love them while those that dislike them tend to have a… more»
Nov 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
False Idol: 1965 AMC Rambler Classic wagon
I have to admit that I really like this car. The more I look at it the more I like it. I don’t normally like lowered cars nor do I like cars with custom graphics, but when was the… more»
Nov 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Super Stinger: 1955 Hudson Wasp Super
Remember when cars had actual, real names of real things instead of a seemingly-random mix of letters and numbers or made up names as model identification? Hudson was on a stinging insect kick when this 1955 Hudson Wasp Super… more»
Nov 28, 2017 • Uncategorized • 224 Comments
The $250,000 1974 AMC Matador Brougham!
If you want this “Holy Grail” 1974 AMC Matador Brougham Coupe right now, you can just hit the buy-it-now button on the eBay listing, pay your $250,000, and fly to Lebanon, Missouri and drive this beauty home! Otherwise, you can… more»
Nov 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 44 Comments
Painfully Desirable: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
Anyone who knows me, or even doesn’t really know me but they know what kind of cars I own and/or like, knows that a 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback is pretty much on top or towards the top of my… more»
Nov 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 40 Comments
$2,500 Hatchback: 1974 AMC Hornet
It ain’t no Hornet SC/360, but this 1974 AMC Hornet hatchback is a fraction of the price at $2,500 or offer. I threw in the “or offer” part, because we all know that 99% of humans who buy vehicles… more»
Nov 17, 2017 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Holy Grail Hornet: 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360
Holy man / holy grail – this is not a car that a person sees too often, if ever. With a reported 150 examples left in this configuration, this 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 is one highly desirable car. The… more»
Nov 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 41 Comments
Scotty G’s Garage: 1987 Renault GTA
In another installment of Scotty G’s Garage, we’ll take a peek at another unusual car in my small fleet of vehicles. This one is a 1987 Renault GTA and it’s quickly becoming my favorite of the ten or so… more»
Nov 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 46 Comments
Big Bad Brown: 1969 AMC AMX
Yeah, brown wasn’t one of the big bad AMC colors, but this brown AMX sure looks bad to the bone. Two seats, big block, and a color to hide the potential, this is what a sleeper muscle car looks like. An actual… more»
Nov 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Mid-Mod Classic! 1964 AMC Rambler Classic 770
In 1961, Richard Teague became principal designer at American Motors. He became a Vice-President in 1964 and, for a little while, things began to look up… After some time at General Motors, in the early ’50’s, Teague signed on… more»
Nov 6, 2017 • Stories • 15 Comments
BF Success Story: Chris H’s Wagons
We always love to hear from our readers, especially when it’s about a success story. Well, we recently received a message from reader Chris H, who hasn’t purchased just one car he found on right here on Barn Finds,… more»
Nov 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 69 Comments
My Eyes! 1977 AMC Gremlin
Speechless! I mean, wow, where to begin? This vehicle started as a rather humble American Motors Corporation economy car. After what appears to be lots of money and modifications thrown at that basic mode of transportation, we have a… more»
Nov 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 60 Comments
Kenosha Perfection: 1965 AMC Rambler
The USA needs AMC now more than ever. Rugged, affordable, economical, made in America with a tiny bit of flair. The car made for every man and woman. Not sure who today makes cars like this? And there definitely… more»
Oct 27, 2017 • For Sale • 63 Comments
1969 AMC SST 390–AMC Made A Monte Carlo First?
While not exactly the same as a Monte Carlo, you can see that AMC was trying for a very similar market segment with this Ambassador SST. Not only that, but this particular car was produced the year before the Monte… more»
Oct 26, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Owner Space Cab: 1986 Isuzu Pickup
Talk about extinct: this highly original 1986 Isuzu P’up Space Cab is wearing tired paint but is also the desirable 4×4 spec with a manual transmission. Throw in the extra space behind the seats and you have a vintage… more»
