AMC

Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin

Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»

Running Project? 1974 AMC Javelin

American Motors decided to compete against the Ford Mustang (and later pony cars) by introducing the Javelin in 1968. The car would be built across seven model years and two generations and would also spawn the GT-style AMX 2-seater…. more»

No Reserve Liftback: 1980 AMC Spirit DL

Let the spirit move you.  Those like myself who are old enough to remember when AMC introduced the Spirit back in ’79 may recall that was the catch-phrase the company used on commercial jingles and advertising for their Gremlin… more»

It’s a Hemi! 1979 Jeep Wagoneer

This 1979 Jeep Wagoneer has left most of its 1970s technology in the rearview mirror. That’s because its body and interior have been grafted onto a 2006 Dodge Durango chassis – with four-wheel-drive. That means it’s also Hemi-powered and… more»

Collector’s Car: 1970 AMC Ambassador SST

From 1927 to 1974, the Ambassador was one of the longest-running nameplates in the U.S. auto industry. Beginning with Nash, it survived well past the American Motors merger in 1954 to be the company’s top-of-the-line product. This example from… more»

66k-Mile 4WD: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon

We take for granted today the fact that we can roll into almost any dealership in the nation and drive out with a vehicle with some form of four-wheel drive.  While that might not matter as much for folks… more»

360 Powered Wagon: 1971 AMC Ambassador

When it comes to old-school wagons, there are some usual suspects, like the Ford LTD and Chevy Caprice. But we often forget that AMC made some pretty killer long-roofs as well, like this 1971 Ambassador shown here on eBay… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1978 AMC Pacer Wagon

One thing you can say about American Motors is they weren’t afraid to take some chances. From the formation of AMC out of Hudson and Nash in 1954, they would dabble with this product or that one to see… more»

Solid Station Wagon: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880

From 1957 to 1974, the Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. From 1965 onward, AMC positioned the automobile in the full-size arena to compete with the big Fords and Chevrolets. Mostly referred to as the Rambler Ambassador, it lost… more»

Go Pack Barn Find: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX

If you’re feeling brave and are searching for an affordable project candidate, this 1971 AMC Javelin AMX is worth a close look. It needs plenty of TLC, but it is an unmolested barn find that the original owner ordered… more»

Cheap 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon

The AMC Pacer was one of those quirky cars that you either liked or not – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. In production from 1975 to 1980, the Pacer was unorthodox in appearance and that may… more»

Just Add Engine: 1959 Rambler Super

American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»

Wine Country Find: 1980 AMC Pacer DL

Saxon Yellow is the perfect color for this 1980 AMC Pacer DL. This era brings me back to double-knit pants and John Saxon movies, perfect for a Pacer. An AMC brochure says that the “Pacer has big car room… more»

Flying Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer D/L

If there was a contest for the quirkiest cars ever built, the AMC Pacer would surely make the shortlist. In production from 1975 to 1980, it offered buyers the interior space of a full-size car in a much smaller… more»

Patriotic Muscle Car: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

As an independent, American Motors chose its battles carefully, especially when it came to performance cars. A case in point is the 1970 Machine, a one-year-only version of the mid-size Rebel. Production numbers were low and a little more… more»

Highly Optioned Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer DL

More often than not, it seems like when the subject of an AMC Pacer comes up most people just want to talk about how much they love or can’t stand the unusual styling and curvature, but the first thing… more»

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