Saying that the seller of this AMC Javelin has done a ton of work to it already would be a bit of an understatement. The body and paint are done, the engine is rebuilt, and a mountain of parts… more»
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Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The First SUV? 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4
Quirky or prescient? You could proffer that question about a lot of American Motors vehicles. I’d rate this 1984 AMC Eagle station wagon as a bit of both. And AMC had it all going on in ’84 as they… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • Auctions • 55 Comments
BF Auction: 1977 AMC Pacer
UPDATE – The seller has added a video testing the car’s A/C system. Over the past decade or two, interest in oddball cars has taken off. It’s easy to see why, in a world where all cars are more… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Two-Owner 37k-Mile 1973 AMC Javelin
Update 2/12/24 – The seller of this Javelin has relisted it here on eBay and lowered the price by $3k. Do you think it’ll sell this time around? From 12/8/23 – While AMC never reached the success level to… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
519 Horsepower: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout
They say that all is fair in love and war. Well, the same adage could be used in the world of street racing. While we here at Barn Finds do not, under any circumstances, advocate going out and laying… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 1,640: 1956 Hudson Hornet Hollywood
Once the pent-up demand for new automobiles post-World War II was resolved, the grim reaper would start to come after the independent automakers. This included Kaiser-Frazer Corp, Nash-Kelvinator Corp., and Hudson Motor Car Co. To survive, the latter two… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Project
The AMX was introduced in 1968 as a GT-style performance coupe whose close competitor may have been the Chevy Corvette. In reality, it was a Javelin with 12 inches taken out of the wheelbase along with the back seat…. more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original Paint: 1976 AMC Gremlin Three-Speed
It’s Gremlin week here on Barn Finds, just what a lot of us in dreary winter country need to brighten up these overwhelming overcast skies that go on day after day after day after day after day. After day…. more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Hip Levi Edition: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
American Motors, with more narrow pockets than the Big Three, was always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. The Gremlin was one such effort and a quick way for them to get into the subcompact market… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Lots Of Flare: 1973 AMC Gremlin
Appearing to be wearing AMC Eagle fender flares on the rear wheels and an unusual paint scheme on the driver’s door above the handle, this 1973 AMC Gremlin has a unique look, to say the least. Not to mention,… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Off-Road Scrambler: 1982 Jeep CJ-8
The Jeep Scrambler was part SUV/part pickup. It was introduced in mid-1981 to help AMC (who had owned Jeep for about a decade) capture a larger share of both the recreational and compact truck markets. This 1982 example looks… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
62k Mile Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sedan
American Motors brought back the Hornet name in 1970 for its new compact that replaced the aged American. That change also brought an end to the use of the Rambler moniker. The car would remain in production through 1977… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One Family AMC: 1963 Rambler Classic 660
American Motors rolled out its first all-new designs in seven years when the new mid-size Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were introduced in 1963. They were sleeker than before and had some updates and improvements that were significant enough for… more»
Jan 11, 2024 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Cheap Survivor: 13k Mile 1991 Dodge Monaco
Here’s a car that I don’t remember, the 1990-92 Dodge Monaco. It’s a badge-engineered version of the AMC Eagle Premier. My failure to remember the automobile might be because the Eagle outsold the Monaco on a scale of 5… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 51 Comments
36K-Mile Rust-Free 1976 AMC Matador Brougham
It’s almost always cheaper to buy the nicest, most rust-free example of any vehicle that you can find, rather than restoring it yourself. TV reality shows would have you believe that it’s quick and easy to restore a vehicle,… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mid-Size Station Wagon: 1973 AMC Matador
American Motors would often play musical chairs with nameplates to keep customers interested. The Classic was replaced by the Febel in 1967, which was replaced by the Matador in 1971, which moved up to replace the Ambassador in 1975…. more»
