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»
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Rusty but Cheap! 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
How much was the cheapest car you have seen in the last year? This 1978 AMC Pacer wagon is advertised for just $1800 here on craigslist, and it’s waiting in Omaha, Nebraska for a new owner. It’s almost weird… more»
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Same Owner 15 Years: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was one of the first subcompact cars sold by an American automaker. Built in England, the little car was launched by Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 but quickly became an AMC product when that company merged with Hudson Motor… more»
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Rust-Free 1967 AMC Ambassador Hardtop
It’s always good fun to attend a car show in a longtime manufacturing town. In Flint, there will be more Buicks than you’ve ever seen in one place in your life. It’s the same with Dearborn and Fords; Lansing… more»
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One-Year Model: 1966 Rambler Rebel
Though American Motors had used the nameplate before (1960), the Rebel moniker returned in 1966 as a sporty version of the Rambler Classic. With a revised roofline and available V8 engines, it inched AMC closer to playing in the… more»
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A Star Is Born: 1966 Rambler Classic 770
During its time in the American Motors line-up (1961 to 1966), the Rambler Classic was considered the manufacturer’s mid-size car. It was positioned above the compact American and below the Ambassador (at least in terms of trim). The 1966… more»
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84k Original Miles: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon
The AMC Eagle was a ground-breaking vehicle that offered owners a sure-footed driving experience, courtesy of its all-wheel-drive configuration. They have demonstrated excellent lasting power, and we’ve seen a few cross our desks over the years at Barn Finds…. more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1968 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors joined the “pony car” movement in 1968 and fielded Javelins through 1974. Based initially on the Rambler American platform, the Javelin saw production of 55,000 units in the first year, with the SST model being the fancier… more»
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390 Four Speed: 1970 AMC AMX
Is this the ultimate AMC? It’s the last of the two-seat AMX models, with the strongest available engine and a four speed. It has the “Go” Package, which includes the twin-grip differential, front disc brakes, and upgraded suspension. It’s… more»
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Original Paint: 1983 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon
I have long admired AMC because it was a genuine battler. The company produced a range of interesting and innovative vehicles on a budget that was, to be kind, extremely tight. This 1983 Eagle Limited Wagon is a perfect… more»
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Almost Entirely Original: 1968 AMC AMX
If I’d been old enough to go car shopping back in the late sixties, a visit to the AMC dealership would have probably been on my agenda, as in 1968 the underdog brand introduced a cool two-seater called the… more»
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Pint-Sized Project: 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a subcompact car before there was technically such a thing. Designed by Nash Motors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, they were built by Austin in England from 1954 to 1961. The target audience was women and/or those families… more»
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Texas Two-Owner: 1974 AMC Gremlin
There’s patina and then there’s Texas patina. This 1974 AMC Gremlin is said to be a two-owner car and is located in Texas. It’s a mystery as to how long it’s been sitting, but the seller thinks possibly since… more»
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Pierre Cardin Interior: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
In the 1970s, American Motors Corporation went all-in on “designer” editions, extending a trend linking fashion to cars that has been part of automotive culture for decades. The Gremlin arrived in a Levi’s version, Gucci graced the Hornet (Levi’s… more»
