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| OWNER | CURRENT EQUIPMENT |
VEHICLE CODES |
OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Jones Hoover AL 205-682-0779 |
1973 4 door 6 cylinder 3 speed non-posi base trim red with tan interior 102K miles |
no code info sent | PS, PB, steel wheels with AMC hubcaps, AM, vinyl split bench |
| Jason says, "bought from second owner with 102000 orig. miles, 258 6 cyl 3 spd column shift. No tears, excellent cond, body has small rust in qtrs and dents on both sides fenders and doors. Bumpers excellent. Second owner purchased with 70000 mi. from the original 90 year old lady in Auburn AL in 1989." It's for sale, asking $950 OBO. | |||
| Sheryl Marek New Castle CO 970-984-0298 |
1976 4 door 304 2bbl non-posi Brougham Red, white vinyl top, tan interior 46K miles |
A6A857H VIN | PS, PB, AC, tilt, steel wheels with AMC hubcaps, non-factory radio, vinyl seats |
 Sheryl says, "This beauty was owned by in-laws. They kept it garaged for the first 15 years of its life. Covered inside and out. When they finally pulled it out of the garage they kept it covered with towels
and blankets. So the Interior has never been touched by human skin. Until now I uncovered everything and lo and behold
what a jewel. There is absolutly no sun damage or ware in the carpet the seats are in orginal condition the head liner
has no defects at all. There was no radio in it so I had an Pioneer CD sound system professionally installed
complete with speakers in rear dash only. The player was installed on the hump of the front floor under dash
board. They only thing I really had to replace was the rubber hoses tires and belts. One of the back doors doesnt
open. I havent had anyone look at that to see what is up with that. So Im sure its a miner thing.The paint is orginal
no rust no dents. The vinyl top is orginal as well and no damage or no dry rotting at all. You will be so
pleased to have this jewel. I bought it when I lived in Texas and drove it all the way to Glenwood Springs Colorado.
It climbed the mountain highways with no problem. Ive garaged it since I moved here last year in Nov. 2001. I
start it and drive it only on nice days.The only thing I see wrong is a oil leak. A/C works very good it will
freeze you out even in Hot Texas weather. Give me a call you won't be disapointed." It's for sale, $5500 OBO. | |||
| Richard Longhurst Utah |
1972 360 4 barrel non-posi rear 2 door Brown, brown & tan interior, full vinyl top |
no code info sent | PS, PB, AC, AM, styled road wheels, cloth individual reclining seats |
| Richard says, "I love this car!" | |||
| Richard Longhurst Utah |
1972 non-posi rear Wagon Brown |
no code info sent | PS, PB, AC, AM/FM, silver slot style wheels, cloth individual reclining seats |
| Richard says, "I love this car!" | |||
| Harry Adkins Clearwater FL |
1972 4 door sedan 401/column shift auto Twin Grip Green, green interior 56K miles |
A2A157Z VIN; 274A trim; C8 Grasshopper green paint | PS, AC, front/rear sway, bench seat, radio delete, police package (2 way radio) |
 Harry says, "It's a low mile unmarked interceptor car, has bench seat, 2 way radio, 3.54 posi. Engine is 9.5:1 AMC 401 with Herbert cam, roller valve train, Edelbrock 750 on an Air Gap manifold. New 1 wire GM alternator and 1 wire DUI HEI distributor, headers, estimated at 450 horsepower. 727 transmission with 3000 rpm stall convertor, one piece axles in the rear. The car has been repainted and currently has a set of 15" Javelin slot wheels but is 90 % original except for the performance mods. I enjoy the attention the car gets and is the perfect companion to my '71 AMX. Faster too!" | |||
| Joe Kenosha WI |
1975 4 door 304 2bbl, column shift auto non-posi Beige, tan interior 58K miles |
A5A857H VIN | PS, PB, AC, tilt, cruise, heated rear glass, bumper strips, steelies with AMC hubcaps, bench seat, aftermarket radio |
| Joe says, "This car is a work in progress. I am going to customize the Hell out of this Matador. Right now it's all stock. It even has all four original hub caps. Soon it will be black, jacked up in the rear, with rally wheels and a spoiler. It will be the most Satanic Matador the world has ever seen! Paranthetically, My Matador and I were made in the same town in the same year." Sounds like an interesting project! | |||
| Hector & Patricia Pickens, SC |
1973 4 door 304 2bbl/column shift auto non-posi Copper, brown interior 52K miles |
A3A157H292905 VIN | PS, cloth interior, AM |
| Hector & Patricia say, "Car really flies! V8 motor. Dual exhaust. Everything in it is original. No cracks in dash. Small tear in driver's seat. Carpet in good condition. We have 2 small children and need a more 'family-friendly' vehicle." $3000 OBO. | |||
| Tim White Fort Worth TX |
1972 wagon 360 2bbl, column shift auto non-posi Blue/woodgrain, blue interior Mileage not given |
A2A187N VIN | PS, PB, AC, styled road wheels, individual reclining vinyl seats |
  Tim says, "Bought as a tow vehicle for my true car passion, Datsun 1200s. It sat under a tree for years so the paint is shot.
I'll be respraying it Chrysler "Plum Crazy" with flat black in place of the woody and twin racing stripes up the
hood and over the roof. I plan to leave the engine and transmission alone but intend to replace the seats with
more modern units. The cargo area will also be converted into a "mobile shop" of sorts. I'll get pictures eventually." | |||
| Dan N. Babylon NY 516/935-2953 after 6 p.m. |
1973 4 door 258 6 cyl, column shift auto non-posi Blue, blue interior 125K miles |
A3A157A VIN | PS, PB, front/rear sway, AM, AMC hubcaps |
| Dan says, "Body had repair. Paint is old, needs some front end rubber, well cared for but no decent shelter. Turn key and go. Rebuilt tranny, heavy duty converter. Pretty sure every thing works, but I need a wagon." $1000 OBO. | |||
| Marc Montoni Edinburg VA 540-984-4608 |
1975 wagon 360 2bbl, column shift auto Brougham Blue metallic, blue interior 100K+ |
A5A887N300694 VIN, M061904 body, 7588-7 model, 563L trim, G9 paint, W064386 production | PS, PB, AC, tilt, cruise, AM/FM, AMC hubcaps, individual reclining vinyl seats |
| Marc says, "Well, it's a piece of $#!%!! The guy I bought if from gave me the car a few years ago, and promised to dig up a title and never did. I'm stuck with it. Eventually, I intend to go to the DMV and get a title, but it's low on the priorities list. It runs good, but is rusty and the front tires don't point in remotely similar directions." | |||
| Bobb Kosoff Palmdale, CA 661-533-1345 |
1975 4 door 304, column shift auto Yellow, gold interior 90K miles |
A5A857H VIN | PS, PB, AC |
| Bobb says, "Wife says I must sell it. All glass is good except right rear door glass missing. All chrome complete. Body very straight. Little roof rust SURFACE only, where paint got thin in the sun. Always a desert car. Currently has a 360 in place of the 304. Excellent to restore or use for parts. Has clean title." $500 OBO. | |||
| Robert & Cindy Australia |
73/74 360 4bbl, column shift auto non-posi Brougham Sand tan, black vinyl roof, black interior 31,852 km |
A3A159PA212 VIN | PS, PB, tilt |
 A right hand drive Matador from Australia. | |||
| Marsha Florido Junction City KS |
1975 4 door 258 6 cyl, 3 speed manual column shift Seafoam green/green interior 43K miles |
A5S857A286634 | PS, AM, bench seat |
| Marsha says, "This car was purchased new by my mother. This Matador has a little rust beginning around the wheel wells, but the interior is like new. This car has never been driven more than 30 miles from home. Front seat is the "full" seat and has had seatcovers on for many years. The rear seat still has the covers, and have never been removed. This car is in good condition." | |||
| Robert alternate email Adelaide, South Australia |
73 4 door 360 4bbl, column shift auto Orange exterior, cream/beige interior 91K km |
A3A157PA176 VIN; Rocker cover tag 604P18, engine no. 60HP18739396, fire wall tag passenger side S49 176 | Right-hand drive, PS, PB, AC, tilt, heated rear glass |
| Robert says, "It has a 750 Holley vac sec, Torker 2 manifold, found some 51cc heads, mild cam, new pistons, using dog leg exhaust manifolds, but I have already put twin 2 and a half inch stainless headers, building motor as I type. It's not too hard to find parts but the price is up there. I'm doing a motor rebuild at the moment, .030 over for the pistons, they are gonna be flat tops to go with my 51cc heads (#3196291), new valves and hardened seats for unleaded and lpg, then 1800 - 2200 high stall, stage 2 kit for trans and then I better toughen up the differential when I find the gears. I want 3.5 to 3.7, depends whats around" | |||
| Gavin Harris New Zealand 03-981-1211 |
1974 4 door sedan 360 4 bbl, column shift auto non-posi Burgundy metallic, black vinyl roof, tan interior 117K km |
A4A157P VIN; 003191 body; 7415-7 model; 436K trim; F5BU paint; W002745 | Brougham, PS, PB, AC, tilt, cruise, heated rear glass, front/rear sway bars, AM/FM |
 Gavin says, "It is tidy but needs new paint & vinyl roof. I have been told it's the only 4 door in NZ. She is the same as the cop
cars in Dukes of Hazzard. I would like some info on her, like a manual if possible." | |||
| John Richards Portland OR |
1974? 304 auto Brougham Green/green 72K miles |
no code info sent | PS, AC, heated rear glass, vinyl top |
| John says "It looks pretty worn, but it runs real nice. It has a real strong engine. It needs a new paint job, some upholstry work, a new water pump and brake job. I intend to restore it a little at a time. I am going to school right now so it might take a while. This is car the family had when I was a kid. My parents have parked it for most of the last 15 years. If anybody has any tips on what to watch out for on Mataodors that have been parked for long periods, I would appreciate any tips. Thanks." | |||
| Bud Wilson Hesperia CA 760-948-6698 |
1972 4 door sedan 304 V8, column shift auto non-posi Blue/blue 119K miles |
A2A157H VIN | PS, PB, AC, AM, vinyl seats |
| Bud says, "This car was a one-owner car. It was kept in the garage until 2 years ago. I bought it this week. It was in mint condition. The seller did not know what she had and wanted to get it out of her garage. The radio does not work, so I need to find out where to get another one, or have this one repaired." | |||
| Ian Coleman Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
4 door sedan, year? 258 6 cylinder, 3 speed manual, column shift REAR Blue/white painted roof, blue interior |
no code info sent | AMC hubcaps, non-stock radio |
| Ian wants information on any Matadors left with a 258 I6 and three speed manual on the column or what the asking price would be on one in decent shape | |||
| Wayne Lewis Edmond OK 404-823-3650 |
1975 4 door sedan 304, column shift auto non-posi Brougham Bronze, bronze interior 60K miles |
A5A857H334731 VIN; M072796 body; 7585-7 model; 666-j trim; H8-BU paint | PS, PB, AC, cruise, AM, vinyl roof, AMC hubcaps |
| The car belonged to his great uncle. Wayne says, "interior in great shape...paint is good with a few scratches...all glass great...carpet great...original amc floor mats" It's for sale, $2700 OBO | |||
| Jeremiah Lemon Roosevelt, UT 435-722-3015 |
1974 sedan 304, automatic metallic blue, grey interior 136K miles |
no code info sent | PS, PB, AC, tilt, AM |
| Engine is currently out being rebuilt, will be completed soon. He has receipts for all work done. Jermiah says, "I have fixed this car up a lot. It runs and drives great. Solid metallic blue imron, brand new paint, perfect body. Interior is medium grey with dark grey accent, looks perfect." It's for sale, $3500 OBO. | |||
| Frank Jenkins alternate email Sherborn, MA 860.548.5303 |
1971 Station wagon 304, column shift auto Red, black interior 47K miles |
A1A187H178419 VIN | PS, PB, AM, roof rack, AMC hubcaps |
| Frank says, "This car was driven by a little old lady - my mother - until she stopped driving at age 85. I used it occassionally when I visited her and then took it off the road and stored it inside. I then had it prepared to give to my nephew - some surface rust removed, repainted, new tires, new battery, and a tune up. He did not want it so I kept it stored for four more years driving it occassionally and now wish to find a new home for it. It is all original and runs perfectly. Everything is in working order and drives like brand new. The mileage is correct and it has never been in an accident." It's for sale, $5500 OBO. | |||
| Mark Keith Mosher Michigan |
1977 wagon 360 2bbl Twin Grip Brougham Golden Ginger metallic/woodgrain, tan tartan interior 70K miles |
A7A887N VIN; M011763 body; 7788-7 model; 766J trim; 7M paint; W033940 production | PS, PB, AC, tilt, cruise, front/rear sway, bumper strips, AM/FM, AMC hubcaps, remote mirrors, roof rack with AMC luggage carrier, rear air deflector, map spot lights, electric rear tailgate window |
| Purchased from Don Medow Motors Inc. AMC dealership. Mark says, "My Matador station wagon is a jewel that has been pampered all its life. It was used for vacations, special events when we needed to haul 3 or more people. Many memories were made in this car. It now sits in a warm/dry garage waiting for its next trip. It's a great car!" | |||
| Aaron Johnson Loleta CA 707 733 5431 |
1977 wagon 304, column shift auto non-posi Barcelona Light tan, tan interior 52K miles |
a7a857h VIN | PS, PB, AC, tilt, front/rear sway bar, AM/FM, heated rear glass, AMC hubcaps |
| Aaron: this is a one owner car very clean no dents no rust every thing works, $3500 OBO | |||
| Julie Iowa |
1978 360 2bbl, column shift auto Twin Grip Barcelona Red, black interior 52K miles |
A8A857N VIN | PS, PB, AC, AM, cloth interior, steelies with AMC hubcaps |
 We bought this car from a Mopar and AMC collector about 3/4 mile from our house. I saw it on ebay, and of course had to check it out. Needless to say, it ended up at our house later that same day. The interior is very nice. There are some rust issues on the body, but it looks good from a few feet away. It's driven almost daily. | |||
| Year | Model | Engine | Color | VIN | Pics/Add'l Info | Owner |
| 1978 | Matador Sedan | 8 Cyl, 4 Barrel | Black w/Red interior | A8A857N... | 70K, PS, PB, AC, Tilt, Cruise, Heated rear window, AM/FM/8track, Power windows, add-on electric trunk unlock. | Joe Sheridan Atlanta, GA DFltdinc@aol.com |
| 1977 | Matador Sedan | 360, 2V | Green w/green & gray cloth interior | A7A857N... | 42K, actual miles, PS, PB, tilt, heated rear window, bumper strips. For sale--see classifieds! | James Adams Kodak, TN jcaptainhowdy@earthlink.net |
| 1977 | Sedan | 360 V8 automatic, 4 barrel | silver, pb, ps, cruise, ac, am/fm 8track | A7A857n | 89,000K est. | Bill sandi@nts-online.net
Pampa, TX |
| 1977 | Matador Sedan | 304 | yellow w/black cloth interior | A7A157H... | Located in NY | Issy Montague |
| 1976 | Matador Sedan | 360 auto | Sienna orange/beige vinyl interior | A6A857N... Codes |
Pictures | Ramona Stagner Montrose, Colorado |
| 1975 | Matador Sedan | 304 | ivory/white | ? | Cook-1975 Matador | Eddie Cook |
| 1973 | Matador Sedan | 1973 360 w/cast iron 4bbl intake +.030"
4 barrel |
Body: 006320 Model: 7585-7 Trim: 563A Paint: G9-BK Production: 27,522 |
A3A157N354078 | 130,000 actual miles PS, PB, front/rear sway, AC, heated rear window |
George Zeman AMCFool@aol.com Yorkville, IL Purchased in Nov. 1998--I am the second owner. No rust, original paint, runs terrific, always finding more to do on it. |
| George: Current color: Original Blue mettalic, faded, needs body & paint soon. Current int color: original blue brocade, near mint condition full bench seats. Purchase location: Long story. I am the second (real) owner. This car was originally purchased by a convent in Ossining, NY. Yes, it's an ex nuns car! Anyway, something happened to the original 304 (I dunno, maybe they just ran it out of oil) and they sent it to a junkyard in Brewster, NY. As luck would have it, I happened to be looking for a Mat right at the same time, so it only spent about two weeks in the junkyard, and was about to be crushed! A nearly perfect car, except for the motor. I bought it on the spot, for $200. for parts, and brought it back to life. This was in early 1990. Now, 12 years later, it's still an awesome driver, with MANY improvements over the years. Car story: This is areal "sleeper" type car. It started out as a 304/904, basic transportation type. I have put in a 73 360, with Holley 4160 4bbl, a rear anti sway bar, boxed lower rear control arms, a full Alpine sound system, new carpet, 15" Chrysler factory rims (a dead ringer for the optional AMC 15"ers), a true dual exhast, a 727 trans,a completely redone R-134 AC system, dual snorkel air cleaner w/ K&N filter, a Pertronix ignition w/ Blue Streak coil, Air Lift air bags in the rear coils, new carpet,the police/fleet style oil pres/amp gauge cluster (VERY rare)as well as the usual replacement parts, new steering box, ALL new brake lines, shocks, etc, etc. This car will accelerate like a whale on crack! And I'm only half done! | ||||||
| 1973 | Matador Sedan | 304, 3 spd. Auto/2barrel | E6 Fawn Beige paint & cinnamon interior | A3A157H... | 65K, PS, PB, AC, Cruise, Bumper strips, AM, Full vinyl top, ind. reclining cloth seats, dual exhausts, load leveling shocks, rear speakers. | Alan Owens mariner02@hotmail.com Buzzards Bay, MA Purchased in Nov. 1998--I am the second owner. No rust, original paint, runs terrific, always finding more to do on it. |
| 1972 | Matador Sedan | 360 2bbl | Dark blue, blue tartan interior | A2A157N.. | 127K miles, PS, PB, AC, tilt, AM | Todd S. California 714-671-6948 evenings |
| Todd: Car has been used as a back up car, kept in garage for several years. Seat covers and rugs are shot. A/C doesn't work. It runs well but needs a handy owner to cherry it out. I start it every two weeks or so, and drive it a few miles once a month. It's for sale, $700 OBO | ||||||
| 1972 | Matador Sedan | 258 CID w/auto tranny | Black and Grey police style paint, blue interior | A2A157E129824 |
330480 actual miles |
Paul Adams
Roseville, Ca. deadrat@lanset.com |
| Paul: Grey bucket seats from Jeep Wagon, rear bed replaces seat for transport of large computer systems, two marine 6 gal fuel tanks w/electric fuel pumps for 32 gal total capacity, 400 watt power converter, four (right, 4, eh?) battery electrical system, power controlled vacuum advance system, and other really neat stuff, all NON FACTORY, 20 years in the installing. Given to me w/ 148500 or so miles on it.Best car (only car) I've ever owned. Need to find a hood and hinges, trunk lid and weather stripping for the windows and doors. Love to drive car up to four wheeling areas just to piss them off. | ||||||
| 1972 | Matador Sedan | 258 auto, 2barrel | Grasshopper green, green plaid cloth interior | A2A157A... | 54,598 orig. miles Twin grip, front/rear sway, Ind. reclining seats, air shocks, PS, AC |
Barry Bowers, Sr. Milton, PA bbowers@wpspower.com |
| 1972 | Matador Sedan | 258 | Brown/brown vinyl interior, original paint | A2A157A... | PS, PB, AC, AM radio, vinyl seats pic 1 pic 2 |
Becky Riney Keokuk, IA bekki001@interl.net pic 3 pic 4 pic 5 |
| 1972 | Sedan | 304 CID 2-barrle carb. Torque-Command Column Shift Automatic Transmission | Metallic Admiral Blue/blue cloth interior | A2A157H | PS, heated rear windowAM & Cloth Interior | Laura Gardner sway_22@webtv.net Camden, NY I bought it for $100, it runs great. I was going to use it for dirt track racing. But now i think i'm going to rebuild it for street racing. |
