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Best One Left? 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Station Wagon

Some cars slip easily from public consciousness once production ends. Others are saved from obscurity by fortunate circumstances. The AMC Pacer enjoys a devoted following, but it could have been ignored by the broader community if it weren’t for… more»

Rust-Free 52K-Mile 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4WD

“American Motors, the world leader in 4-wheel drive technology, introduces another breakthrough. The American Eagle now has Select Drive . . . a spectacular new piece of engineering that lets you switch back and forth between full-time 4-wheel drive… more»

Project 1970 AMC Javelin SST 390 CID V8

American Motors was caught flat-footed by the pony-car phenomenon. Known for economy cars more accomplished at hauling families than laying rubber, AMC knew it had to carve out its share of the market quickly. Dick Teague’s styling department launched… more»

Rare Convertible! 1952 Nash Rambler Custom

Nash-Kelvinator was one of the predecessor companies of American Motors. They joined forces with Hudson Motor Car in 1954 to form AMC. Before (and after the merger), Nash built the Rambler as one of its product lines, making it… more»

Ending Soon: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon

UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos to the photo gallery. Do you need 4×4 levels of off-road and snow-fighting capabilities but don’t want to drive an unwieldy SUV or truck? Then an AMC Eagle Wagon might be… more»

Running Jellybean Project: 1976 AMC Pacer

To continually differentiate itself from the competition, American Motors was always making products unlike the others. One of them was the Pacer, an egg-shaped compact car that was said to have been designed from the “inside out” with passengers… more»

Update: Original Wide Ride – 1977 AMC Pacer

UPDATE – This 1977 AMC Pacer wagon is for sale again almost a year-and-a-half after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The same seller has lowered the price quite a bit ($1,500) and it may be worth checking… more»

Patriotic Performer: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX

American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. But they went one step further, also offering a GT-style coupe called the AMX which was a 2-seat Javelin with a shorter wheelbase. AMX sales weren’t… more»

Original 401: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX

Hiding in this barn is an American classic that shows promise. This 1973 AMC Javelin AMX appears solid, and the fact that it runs and drives suggests returning to active service to enjoy some summer cruising is an achievable… more»

Swan Song: 1957 Nash Ambassador (1 of 608)

Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson Motor Car merged in 1954 to form American Motors and the former brands would remain in play through the 1957 model year. Before the merger and for two decades afterward the Ambassador would serve as the… more»

Project 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback

“So much practicality, so much affordability . . . all wrapped up in a smart appearing four-wheel drive package. Whether the new Eagle Kammback is your only automobile or a second family automobile, it’s a truly sporty subcompact.” So… more»

NASCAR Favorite: 1953 Hudson Hornet

In the early 1950s, the Hudson Hornet was the hottest thing going, at least in the eyes of the newly-formed NASCAR. Even though six-cylinder engines powered them, the Hornets won almost anything in sight – sometimes as high as… more»

Pair of 1984 AMC Eagles

American Motors was always out to create new products on a shoestring budget (because they had to). A case in point is the AMC Eagle which was based on the compact Concord, borrowing 4-wheel-drive infrastructure from Jeep which became… more»

3-Speed Manual: 1972 AMC Javelin SST

In the 1970s, American Motors faced the same problem as the other manufacturers of “pony cars” were experiencing: declining sales. The slowdown in demand for muscle cars rubbed off onto that sector and it was enough for both AMC… more»

Dynamic Duo? Pair of 1972 AMC AMXs

The AMX was one of American Motors’ more interesting cars. It was a 2-seat, GT-style performance coupe that ran from 1968 to 1970. After that, it was a muscle option on the Javelin which it had previously been based… more»

Barn Find Rarity: 1969 AMC AMX

The advent of the 1960s was not kind to American Motors Corporation. The company was known for family economy cars, and its demographic was aging. Sure, the Rambler was a strong seller, but AMC was watching its fortunes sift… more»

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