Every marque has a legion of dedicated enthusiasts passionate about almost every model the company produced. I am probably not that devoted to AMC, but I have long admired the company for being bold and daring. The results of… more»
Matador
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»
Sep 11, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Project + Parts Car: 1960 Dodge Matador
Dodge began the 1960s with a whole new naming logic for its automobiles. Out were the Coronet, Custom, Custom Royal, and Lancer, and in were the Dart, Matador, and Polara. The Matador had a lower level of trim but… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Low-Mile 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona II
American Motors redesigned its Matador product line in 1974 and in the process moved it from an intermediate to a full-size car. They went one step further by giving the 2-door hardtop completely different styling from the sedans and… more»
Jun 6, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
1977 AMC Matador Barcelona II Coupe Survivor!
1977 was a big year in US history, at least for pop culture events. The first Apple II computers went on sale, a little movie called Star Wars opened, the Alaskan pipeline was finally completed and, sadly, Elvis died…. more»
Apr 2, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Strangely Styled: 1975 AMC Matador
The Matador wore two hats while in service to American Motors in the 1970s. From 1971-73, it was the company’s line of mid-sized cars. And from 1974-78, it was promoted to full-size status with the retirement of the Ambassador…. more»
May 18, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Full Size Fun! 1975 AMC Matador 360
This is one of those cars that you either love – or you don’t. After being AMC’s mid-size entry from 1971-73 (replacing the Rebel that replaced the Classic), the Matador was a full-size car for the rest of its… more»
Apr 21, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
American Motors Collection Up For Auction!
Those of us who remember American Motors Corporation will recall names like Gremlin, Javelin, Matador, Pacer and Rambler… and even if you aren’t a fan of their work, you’ll appreciate the excellent condition of this collection, up for… more»
Nov 3, 2020 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Oleg Cassini Edition: 1975 AMC Matador Brougham
Back in the 1970s, AMC hired famed fashion Oleg Cassini to help dress up its cars to attract a younger, hipper audience. AMC had already done this on the Hornet, Gremlin and Javelin and the Matador would be next…. more»
May 30, 2020 • For Sale • 33 Comments
2,414 Miles? 1975 AMC Matador
A person could argue that a car like this 1974 AMC Matador sedan is one of the most unusual products to come from AMC. For a company so well known for odd or highly-unusual small cars like the Pacer… more»
May 14, 2020 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Sleek Survivor: 1974 AMC Matador Brougham
Certainly, one of the most unusual cars to come from any US car manufacturer, this 1974 AMC Matador Coupe Brougham takes AMC’s designs to a new level. There are modern vehicles that make some folks cringe while making others… more»
Apr 18, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One-Owner 1974 AMC Matador X Barn Find!
A face only a mother could love? Well, I wouldn’t go that far but it is distinctive and you know what it is the second that you see it peeking through the barn door. It’s a Matador! Specifically, a… more»
Mar 17, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Dragin’ Wagon: NHRA Winning 1974 AMC Matador
Here’s something you don’t see every day, a 1974 AMC Matador wagon drag car. No, really! Those hood pins weren’t a Kenosha factory option as far as I know. This one can be found here on craigslist in East… more»
Jul 16, 2019 • For Sale • 71 Comments
42 Actual Miles?!! 1974 AMC Matador
This 1974 AMC Matador Coupe is amazing. It looks like it’s had a nut-and-bolt restoration or like it just left the factory in Kenosha and was driven 42 miles and parked in someone’s living room for the next 45… more»
Jun 25, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
$2,900 1974 AMC Matador X Coupe
Cars tend to go in phases here on Barn Finds or really anywhere on Al Gore’s internet. That’s not a bad thing at all in my opinion, I love seeing different versions of the same vehicles, different models, different… more»
Jun 17, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
All Original: 1972 AMC Matador Hardtop
Unless a person doesn’t want any doors on their car, we shouldn’t be hearing “Too many doors” comments about this 1972 AMC Matador two-door hardtop. This stored car can be found here on eBay in Wilmington, California with a… more»
