Sold for: $ 10,238

Original AMC Matador Barcelona - For 1976, the Matador coupe received an interesting new grille consisting of two rectangular panels filled with horizontal grille bars and rectangular park/signal lamps. An inside hood release, previously optional, became standard equipment and the seat belt interlock system departed. Oddly enough, bias-ply rubber was standard again as radial tires returned to the option list. The Brougham option, which included roll-down rear quarter windows, made its final bow for 1976. The popular Brougham decor was still offered, but the X package was no longer available. However, buyers desiring a sportier looking coupe could order new 14x6 forged aluminum wheels, a rally stripe, bucket seats, and firmer suspension parts to make a Matador X in all but name. Engines were retained from 1975, but the twin-exhaust, four- barrel 360 V-8 was in its last year. A more economy-minded 2.87:1 rear axle ratio came with all V-8s, but the previously standard 3.15:1 cogs could still be ordered. - This one owner Matador comes from New Mexico. It came from a collector of AMC cars that stopped driving them around 70,000 miles. This original car comes with ALL of its documentation from day one. The interior and exterior are almost flawless. As you can see from the plates, the last year driven was 1989. We serviced the car by reconditioning the gas tank and fuel system. True time capsule.