In 1971, AMC engineers chose to drop the 360 cubic-inch V8 from the AMX into the smaller Hornet. There was an optional $199 Go package that added a four-barrel carburetor that boosted engine ...

Beginning in 1973, AMC offered a 304 cubic inch (5.0 liter) V8 in the Gremlin, which was powerful enough to get the nearly 3,000-pound car from 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds.

During the 1970 model year, which saw the introduction of some of the most epic muscle cars ever built, AMC managed to sell 2,326 Machines.

More: 24 songs about cars, driving to crank with the windows down While Ford, General Motors and Chrysler held court as the Big Three, AMC punched above its weight and stood out in a narrowing ...

Must See! Rare AMC Barn Find Collection, Including Rare Spirit AMX and GT Models. This is one of the largest collections of AMC Spirits we’ve ever seen—there’s even an ’80s street machine ...

The AMC AMX, built from 1968 through 1970, was one of the only two-seat sports cars made in the U.S. when introduced.