American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968, the Javelin and AMX. The former was a “pony car” designed in the hot market space the Ford Mustang is credited with creating. The latter was a GT-style 2-seat muscle car… more»
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60-Year Survivor: 1965 AMC Classic 770
In 1965, American Motors continued to use the Rambler nameplate on its products. That would change in 1967 when only the American was so branded (then gone altogether when that little car was cancelled in 1969). This 1965 Rambler… more»
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Rust-Free Original: 1981 AMC Spirit DL
Plucky old American Motors entered the 1981 model year with only three car models on their books: the Concord, the Eagle, and the Spirit. None of them were big sellers, so you can be forgiven if you had forgotten… more»
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Leading the Compact Revolution: 1958 Rambler American
AMC’s 1958 American compact was a resurrection of the earlier and mid-1950s Rambler, whose tooling was in storage. The launch of the little car enabled American Motors to be the only domestic automaker to post a boost in sales… more»
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390/4-Speed: Recently Restored 1970 AMC AMX
If you had the money in 1970 and wanted a domestically-produced two-seater with sporting credentials, the most obvious choice was to splash your cash on a Corvette. However, the AMC AMX was a viable alternative that offered good looks… more»
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Loads of New Parts: 1973 AMC Hornet
In 1970, American Motors brought back the Hornet name from the 1950s and bestowed it upon their replacement for the aging American compact. It would last through 1977 after which the car transformed into the Concord. It was a… more»
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Rare E-Stick Option: 1962 Rambler American
In 1958, American Motors resurrected the Rambler compact that predecessor company Nash had developed in 1950 and dubbed it the Rambler American. It would become the company’s top seller (we think) with more than 1.2 million assemblies in 12… more»
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10.9-Second Quarter Mile: 1970 AMC Gremlin
AMC rolled out the Gremlin in 1970 as their response to the rise in subcompact automobile sales spurred by the imports. The Gremlin was a shortened Hornet with a hatchback and the company sold some 671,000 of them in… more»
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22K Miles? 1976 AMC Matador Coupe 304 V8
Quick: name a car company that made the quirkiest vehicles during the 1970s. I should say an American car company as there were a few making oddball designs, or what a few of us may think of as oddball… more»
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Winter-Ready: 1986 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon
I wonder at how some car models seem perennially neglected – for instance the Lotus Eclat. Can’t find a good one, let alone a basic driver. Others, like the AMC Eagle, seem to attract owners who care to care… more»
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1962 Rambler American 400 Convertible
Despite the visible rust and that dent on the left front fender, the seller says this 1962 Rambler American 400 Convertible has solid floors and rocker panels. I wish they had shown a photo with the top down but… more»
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Rebuilt Powertrain: 1966 Rambler Classic
From 1961 to 1966, the Classic was American Motor’s mid-range product, sandwiched between the American and Ambassador lines. Sill using the Rambler moniker in 1966, the Classic was akin to the Chevrolet Chevelle and Ford Fairlane. This station wagon,… more»
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343/4-Speed: 1968 AMC AMX Go Package
Like many models from this manufacturer, AMC’s AMX spent a considerable period in the automotive wilderness. However, with values climbing faster than the market average, now could be the ideal to park one in your garage as a future… more»
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Rare Threads: 1973 AMC Pierre Cardin Javelin AMX
The AMX started out as a stand-alone, two-seater offering in the AMC lineup when it was introduced as a 1968 model, but by 1971 had become a more high-performance version of the second-generation Javelin. For those desiring some over-the-top… more»
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Mostly Original 1972 AMC Gremlin
During the late seventies, my peers used to laugh as my father was teaching me how to drive on his lime-green-colored Gremlin. However, the days of laughter surrounding this unusual AMC car have long passed, as these have developed… more»
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Tri-Tone Style: 1956 Rambler Cross Country Wagon
The year 1954 saw the formation of American Motors Corporation from the amalgamation of Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson. The same year saw the merger of Studebaker and Packard. These historic combinations were provoked by a devastating price war kicked off… more»
