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AMC Machine is an automobile nameplate applied to two vehicles built by American Motors Corporation: The Machine - a high-performance muscle car based on the 1970 AMC Rebel [ 1 ] Matador Machine - an option package for the 1971 AMC Matador [ 2 ]
The most recognizable muscle car version of the AMC Rebel was named The Machine and available for the 1970 model year, following the success of the 1969 SC/Rambler. [69] In its most recognizable trim it was painted white with a large blue stripe on its hood, and accented in bold red, white, and blue reflective stripes (made by 3M ) in the front ...
The AMC Javelin is an ... for the 1968 model year, [15] and the new models were offered for sale from 26 ... and the 1971 Matador Machine plus the 1969 Shelby Rambler ...
AMC remained the most significant U.S. seller of autos in both France and Germany. [40] Abernethy also called for the de-emphasis of the Rambler brand because he believed the public associated it too strongly with economy cars and that it was hindering the sale of American Motors' other models at a time when mid and luxury car sales were robust.
The AMC 327 V8 debuted in the 1957 Rambler Rebel, an early "muscle car" Engine bay of a 1963 AMC Ambassador with a 327 V8 four-barrel. The AMC 327 is similar to the 287, but displaces 327 cu in (5.4 L) due to the bore increase to 4 inches (101.6 mm). Unlike the 250, most 327s were produced with hydraulic valve lifters.
The AMC Matador is a series of American automobiles that were manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) across two generations, from 1971 through 1973 (mid-size) and 1974 until 1978 (full-size), in two-door hardtop (first generation) and coupe (second generation) versions, as well as in four-door sedan and station wagon body styles.
The AMC AMX is a two-seat GT-style muscle car produced by American Motors Corporation from 1968 through 1970. [2] [6] As one of just two American-built two-seaters, the AMX was in direct competition with the one-inch (2.5 cm) longer wheelbase Chevrolet Corvette, [7] for substantially less money.
The Machine Go package was offered only at the start of the 1971 model year and it was mentioned within a list of options in only the first edition of AMC's full-line brochure. [16] This performance package was available with the 360 cu in (5.9 L) (priced at $373) or the 401 cu in (6.6 L) V8 engine (for $461) with either a four-speed manual or ...