AMC MATADOR COUPE
Observed 1978–1978 (US EPA) · observed model years, not a production range
Nothing is tagged to this model yet, so these items are tagged to AMC as a whole.
- Solid Runner: 1977 AMC Matador Wagon
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 6 Nov 2026
In 1971, American Motors rebranded its mid-size Rebel as the Matador. Then in 1974, they moved it to a full-size platform and created a weird-looking 2-door coupe and a sedan/wagon with a coffin-like nose. The seller has a 1977... Read More »
- Glamorous Survivor? 1977 AMC Hornet D/L Sedan
Barn Finds · Scotty Gilbertson · 2 Nov 2026
This car almost has a 1940s movie starlet glamour photo look to it. The photos are a bit hazy and fuzzy, but the starlet – in this case, the Alpine White 1977 AMC Hornet D/L sedan under that weird... Read More »
- Unrestored 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
Barn Finds · chrisr · 2 Nov 2026
Music and fashion styles may come and go, but the look of an AMC-produced Jeep CJ-7 is about as timeless as it gets, especially with the Laredo package like on this 1983 offering you can view here on eBay.... Read More »
- Clean Kenosha Cruiser: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880
Barn Finds · Kevin Roy · 1 Nov 2026
American Motors Corporation produced the Ambassador starting in 1957 and ran it for eight generations until it ended in 1974. This made it the longest-running nameplate in the corporation’s tenure. Nash used the Ambassador nameplate before this, from 1927... Read More »
- Numbers Matching 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
Barn Finds · Michelle Rand · 1 Nov 2026
AMC’s staid product line cycled in and out of favor during the late 1950s and early 1960s: when the economy was good, sales slumped as customers opted for flashier fare, but when times turned tough, buyers flowed back to... Read More »
- Original Paint: 1965 AMC Rambler Ambassador
Barn Finds · Scotty Gilbertson · 30 Oct 2026
Santa Barbara, California gets just over 18″ of rain a year, which isn’t much, but it also isn’t a desert. It’s a bummer that the seller chose a rare rainy day to take photos of this 1965 AMC Ambassador... Read More »
- Fold Down Seats: 1954 Nash Statesman Custom
Barn Finds · Jim ODonnell · 22 Oct 2026
The other day, I posted a review of a 1956 Hudson Hornet Special, and some of the discussion centered on where Hudson and Nash were headed after the 1954 AMC merger that combined the two brands. Both sides of... Read More »
- Three V8s Included! 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 21 Oct 2026
When the AMX was introduced by American Motors in 1968, it was unlike any other U.S.-built car – except maybe the Chevrolet Corvette. It was a 2-seat, GT-style muscle car that had its roots tied to the also-new Javelin... Read More »
- 2-for-1 Deal: 1974 AMC Gremlin X V8
Barn Finds · Mike Stephens · 21 Oct 2026
Even under the best circumstances, your early teen years are challenging enough, but being dropped off at school in an AMC Gremlin and then learning to drive on it wasn’t exactly a self-esteem booster for me back then. However,... Read More »
- 401 V8 Powered 1978 Jeep Cherokee
Barn Finds · Conrado Vazquez Del Moral · 20 Oct 2026
A 401 V8 in a full-size Jeep is a pretty good way to get an enthusiast’s attention. AMC’s big 6.6-liter engine was the top dog in the Cherokee lineup, and 1978 was its final year in civilian Jeeps. This... Read More »
- 360 Go-Package: 1970 AMC AMX
Barn Finds · Adam Clarke · 15 Oct 2026
Some classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and there’s a lot to like. This 1970 AMC AMX is no exception. From its spotless presentation to its 360ci V8 and optional Go Package, it appears to tick the “right”... Read More »
- Baby Nash: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 10 Oct 2026
The Metropolitan was a 2-seat subcompact car designed by Nash Motor Co. just prior to its merger with Hudson to form American Motors. While conceived in Kenosha, Wisconsin, it was produced in England by BMC/Austin. Titled as 1953 to... Read More »
- 33k-Mile Driver: 1983 AMC Concord DL
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 8 Oct 2026
American Motors refreshed its lineup in 1978, replacing the Hornet with the compact Concord. While the styling was renewed, it was essentially the same car, with roots dating back to 1970, when the Hornet replaced the aging American. The... Read More »
- Flying Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer DL Wagon
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 7 Oct 2026
0 The AMC Pacer was a quirky compact introduced in 1975. Its odd styling earned it the nickname “Flying Fishbowl” (along with others) and more glass and passenger room than anything else in its class. A station wagon was... Read More »
- Kenosha Cadillac: 1969 AMC Rebel SST
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 6 Oct 2026
American Motors resurrected the Rebel nameplate for its mid-size cars in 1967. It replaced the prior Classic and was sold as the Rambler Rebel in ‘67 and as the AMC Rebel from 1968 to 1970. In 1971, the Rebel... Read More »
- Survivor Wagon: 1964 Rambler American 330
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 5 Oct 2026
After the merger between Nash and Hudson in 1954, the resulting American Motors revived the compact Rambler in 1958 as the American. The automobile remained an AMC fixture through 1969 as the last car in their portfolio to carry... Read More »
- Original 390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX
Barn Finds · Adam Clarke · 4 Oct 2026
The first rule when listing a classic is to get the best possible photos that really “sell” your car. You’re halfway there if you follow that practice, because the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words could... Read More »
- Exposed 17 Years: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 2 Oct 2026
American Motors joined the “pony car” frenzy in 1968 with the Javelin, whose roots were based on the AMC American. The car received its only rework in 1971, and AMC exited the market in 1974, at the same time... Read More »
- 390 V8 Project: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 29 Sep 2026
American Motors joined the “pony car” fracas in 1968 with the Javelin (plus the 2-seat AMX). It ran for two generations through 1974, sometimes outselling the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger. In 1969, the 390 cubic inch V8 (AMC’s... Read More »
- Designed by AMC: 1990 Eagle Premier Survivor
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 29 Sep 2026
Here’s a car I’ll bet you don’t remember. The Eagle Premier, which was a luxury car developed by American Motors before Chrysler purchased them in 1987 and then sold under the Eagle brand from 1988 to 1992. The car... Read More »
- AMC Rambler, Nissan Skyline, Spartan Armored Personnel Carrier: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
Jalopnik · Amber DaSilva · 25 Sep 2026
It's leaf-peeping season, rock climbing season, apple picking season, pumpkin season and dopest car season.