History

The Intermediate sized Matador replaced the AMC Rebel which had been marketed since 1967. Like the Rebel, the Matador was based on the AMC Ambassador.  The Matador was marketed to persons who wanted a nearly full sized car at a very affordable price.  The base engine was AMC's rugged in-line six cylinder engines.  V8 engines were optional.  401 cubic inch displacement Matadors were successfully used by several police departments, most notably the LAPD.  They were chosen for their powerful engines and better handling than their Big 3 counterparts of the time.  The Matador was also a successful model on the racing... read more

The AMC Matador is an intermediate car that was built and sold by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1971 to 1978. These models were also assembled in Mexico by Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) and in Australia by Australian Motor Industries (AMI) with modifications for their markets including continuing the use...read more

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Clubs

• International American Motors Owners Association visit
• AMC Club Finland visit
• Swedish AMC/Rambler Society visit

Websites

• AMCyclopedia visit
• AMC Heritage Forum visit
• Route 66 Rambler visit

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