“Ask the man who drives one. The Ambassador is American Motors’ finest car. As Cadillac is General Motors’, Lincoln Continental is Ford’s and Imperial is Chrysler’s.” That is how AMC described their top-of-the-line 1970 Ambassador in their attractive color… more»
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Rare Color Project: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
The AMC Rebel Machine was a one-year-wonder, built only during the 1970 model year. It was a mid-size muscle car, something of a larger follow-up to the SC/Rambler from the year before (it was based on the compact American)…. more»
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4WD Survivor: 1984 AMC Eagle Wagon
In 1980, American Motors (who desperately needed more sales) crossed a Concord car with a Jeep 4X4 platform to create the only 4WD automobile built in the U.S. (at the time). Called the Eagle, the station wagon version was… more»
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Black Wrapped: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
I have long admired AMC because it marched to the beat of a different drummer when the question of styling was considered. Cars like the Matador and Pacer continue to divide opinions decades after the last cars rolled off… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon
This 1985 AMC Eagle Limited is an exceptionally tidy Wagon. It doesn’t merely look good, because it is in excellent mechanical health, and the first owner loaded it with desirable factory options. It has been the seller’s pride and… more»
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Sienna Orange Survivor: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
Is there a better color for a 1974 AMC Gremlin X than Sienna Orange? I think not. Even with 59,000 miles, this is the nicest Gremlin that I’ve seen and the seller has provided some of the best all-around… more»
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Toyopolitan? Toyota-Powered 1961 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was built by Austin in England from 1953 to 1961 for sale as a subcompact mostly in North America. Nash designed it before the company merged with Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors. The cars lost… more»
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Four-Door Fun: 1964 Rambler American 440
Rambler! That’s a name that conjures up different takes on American Motor’s famous budget-minded automobiles. Some of those takes may be outright derision while others can be comical but many are views of admiration. Today’s find, a 1964 Rambler… more»
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U.S.-Built Drop-Top: 1985 Renault Alliance
American Motors was never flush with cash, but times were particularly tight in the late 1970s and early 1980s. AMC wasn’t “big enough” to be saved like Chrysler, who was the beneficiary of a mega loan by the U.S…. more»
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Collectible Condition: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST
Just for the record, this isn’t the first 1968 AMC Ambassador SST that we have reviewed here on BF. But, the last one was over seven years ago so I would consider this to be an uncommon car –… more»
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Fish Out of Water? 1965 Rambler Marlin
The Marlin was a fastback derivative of the Rambler Classic, built by American Motors from 1965 to 1967. Its styling looks to be a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1966 Dodge Charger. This first-year example looks… more»
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24k-Mile Survivor: 1964 Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mainstream product from 1961 to 1966. They were the equivalent of the Chevrolet Chevelle in terms of size. The cars were redesigned in 1963, and the Classic and the upscale Ambassador were named… more»
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4X4 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4
American Motors was always the little company that could. To survive, they were always trying different things to see what would stick to the wall. One was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive version of the Concord compact, which was followed… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
AMC deserved greater market success than it achieved because the company produced some genuinely unique vehicles. This 1986 Eagle Wagon is a prime example. Its “Select Drive” system provides excellent traction on loose surfaces, bridging the gap between a… more»
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Cheap Running Project: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
Growing up near an AMC dealership in the seventies and having a father who enjoyed rooting for the underdogs, it wasn’t surprising when he eventually drove home behind the wheel of one of their products, though it did little… more»
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390-Powered 1968 AMC AMX
1968 was a great year to visit your AMC dealership if you liked sporty cars, as the brand introduced a pair of fun offerings including the Javelin, a hardtop aimed toward the popular pony car segment. The other was… more»
