AMC

Turbines and Flares: 1979 AMC AMX

Not intended for wallflowers: that could have been the marketing tagline for the extreme AMC AMX, like this 1979 model featured here. Wearing possibly the most aggressive factory body kit of the era, the AMX channeled its IMSA and… more»

All-American: 1976 AMC Matador Coupe

Feeling nostalgic for the Spirit of ’76? What you need, my friend, is this Bicentennial baby, a 1976 AMC—yes, that’s American Motors—Matador coupe! In 1974 and ’75 there were chi-chi-la-la Oleg Cassini editions, and there was a Barcelona trim for… more»

Low-Cost Head Turner: 1975 AMC Pacer

Admittedly, AMCs are not my thing, but I do think they made higher quality vehicles than they got the reputation for. Though very uniquely styled and cool looking, the Pacer was not exactly AMC’s crowning achievement. Designed to look… more»

1 Of 80! 1969 AMC Javelin Badger

Experts familiar with badgers will caution you not to anger one. Anyone who tangled with this 1969 American Motors Corporation Javelin Badger back in the day would have quickly felt the sharp bite of its 390 cid V8 and… more»

360-Powered: 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham

For 1972, AMC dropped its 6-cylinder engine for the Ambassador so the 304 V8 was now standard. And, as if an orangeish-red Ambassador wagon wasn’t cool enough, this one has an optional 360 V8! This 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham… more»

America’s Outback: 1984 AMC Eagle

Recently, I read an article from Road and Track about how much people love the 1994-2003 Subaru Outback as an every-day all-season car. In the article, the author talks to a multi-millionaire whose daily driver was a rusty Outback…. more»

Surfboard Ready: 1973 AMC Ambassador Wagon

Bright yellow like the California sun, this ’73 Ambassador wagon has a cool look and its ready for a day for surfing at the beach. Having covered only 67,000 miles in its lifetime, this wagon is described as rock… more»

It Ain’t No Kia! 1970 AMC Hornet

I know that I’ve passed the point of no return in my car nerd’ism when I’m this excited about a 1970 AMC Hornet sedan! WOW, this car is amazing! Seriously, drop whatever it is that you’re doing, (unless you’re… more»

Clean Bird: 1984 AMC Eagle Survivor

I have a thing for AMC Eagles. Although very similar to Hornets and Concords, Eagles are really the only AMC product that gets me truly excited. They are well-built cars with a bulletproof engine, complete with their own unique… more»

Ziebart Need Not Apply: 1981 AMC Concord

In 1978, the AMC Hornet was replaced by the AMC Concord, and by the early 1980s, AMC had quite the versatile lineup of vehicles. Between the Concord and Eagle models alone, pretty much any car you could want was… more»

Fishbowls For Everyone! Three AMC Pacers.

Like finding someone who loves to chow down on anchovy ice cream, finding someone who is gaga over AMC Pacers is a Herculean task. Fortunately for this seller here on craigslist in Mendota, Illinois, he has already found a home for… more»

1953 Nash Ambassador Country Club LeMans

For a guy who loves vintage Japanese cars so much, these old Nash models really float my boat, no pun intended. This is a 1953 Nash Ambassador Country Club LeMans Airflyte, a rare car and highly desirable for Nash aficionados…. more»

1 of 306: 1971 AMC S/C 360 Hornet

AMC Hornets, although once ubiquitous on American roads have become exceedingly rare as time marches on. Like most independent car manufacturers, they never had the sheer sales volume as the Big Three in the first place. Even rarer still… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout

Seller Description: This barn find has been stored in the barn since 1990. Runs decent. Very little rust anywhere on the vehicle. If there is any it is surface based. 304 v-8 engine. May need new exhaust. Has four… more»

BMW Dealer Trade: His & Her’s Pacers

Here’s something you don’t see everyday: a pair of AMC Pacers sitting in the staging area of a BMW dealership. If you notice the signs in the background, this red 1976 AMC Pacer here on eBay ended up at a… more»

Bronze It! 1972 AMC Ambassador Survivor

If you want a perfect example of what AMC was producing for middle America in the early 1970s, this is it! Resplendent in Baja Bronze Metallic paint that I think may be original (there’s no sign of masking around… more»

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