Ambassador
Texas Field Finds: Stash of AMC Cars
If you’re a fan of American Motors products from the 1960s and 1970s, there seems to be an abundance of them in a field in Taylor, Texas. At least five are there (three Gremlins, a Pacer, and an Ambassador),… more»
Highly Original: 1970 AMC Ambassador SST
“Ask the man who drives one. The Ambassador is American Motors’ finest car. As Cadillac is General Motors’, Lincoln Continental is Ford’s and Imperial is Chrysler’s.” That is how AMC described their top-of-the-line 1970 Ambassador in their attractive color… more»
Collectible Condition: 1968 AMC Ambassador SST
Just for the record, this isn’t the first 1968 AMC Ambassador SST that we have reviewed here on BF. But, the last one was over seven years ago so I would consider this to be an uncommon car –… more»
X-Code 390: 1969 AMC Ambassador SST
For its 1968 model year, AMC began offering a trim package available for their Ambassador known as the SST, or Super Sport Touring, taking the luxurious aspect of the full-size car up a notch from the DPL level, which… more»
Solid Driver: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
Tackling a restoration project is enormously satisfying, but it isn’t an undertaking open to every enthusiast. Lack of appropriate skills, workshop space, or time can make it unachievable, and some people walk away with their dreams of owning a… more»
Remarkably Preserved: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
Over the years, I’ve come to admire American Motors even more because they really were the underdogs of underdogs against the mighty “Big Three.” They did quite a bit with very limited resources and didn’t blink twice about competing… more»
Red and Black Beauty: 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
We’ve featured several well-preserved 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL’s (short for Diplomat) here on Barn Finds including this one. Last August, fellow staff writer Russ Dixon did a nice job of spotlighting this most attractive AMC and it sold for… more»
Folding Beds and Racing Glory: 1951 Nash Ambassador
Throughout American automotive history, there have been some very out-of-the-mainstream automobiles. Many of these were from so-called independent makes. Independent means not one of the “Big Three.” One of the most distinctively out-of-the-box automobiles after WWII was built by… more»
No Reserve! Vintage 1972 Airstream Ambassador
The market for vintage airstream trailers has burgeoned in the last several years. Not only have RVs and trailers become a more popular way to camp, but cottage industries have also cropped up to serve renovators. The Airstream brand… more»
Potential Bargain? 1949 Nash Ambassador Super
And you thought that sitting around since 2020 had done a number on your rear end! The 1949 to 1951 Nash was reportedly the most aerodynamic car on the road at the time – at least for an American… more»
Back To The Future: 1951 Nash Airflyte
As did Chrysler with the Airflow of the 1930s, Nash also dabbled in aerodynamics in the design of their cars in the late 1940s. The 1949-51 editions of Nash automobiles were dubbed Airflytes though they looked something like upside-down… more»
Moving Upscale: 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
The Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile from 1957 through 1974. This was in the aftermath of the merger between Nash and Hudson. While AMC had focused on economy cars in the 1950s and early 1960s, their focus changed… more»
Sweet Survivor? 1971 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was a premium automobile built by American Motors from 1957 to 1974 over eight generations. Except for 1962-66, it was a full-sized car designed to compete with the top dogs at GM, Ford, and Chrysler. It began… more»
No Reserve 1968 AMC Ambassador
This 1968 AMC Ambassador is a tidy survivor that needs very little to take it to the next level. It is an attractive proposition for potential buyers, and addressing its few shortcomings would be a satisfying way to kill… more»
Parked For 20 Years: 1951 Nash Ambassador Custom
It is amazing how many cars we see here at Barn Finds that are real mystery machines. This 1951 Nash Ambassador Custom is a perfect example. It appears that it has previously undergone some restoration work, but it was… more»
82k Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was AMC’s top-line automobile from 1957-74. It would hold the honor of being the longest continuously used car nameplate at that time. The 1971 models were part of the car’s seventh generation and competed with the Chevy… more»
