Vehicle Description
Takes some time to appreciate this 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona
coupe, because someone has been doing that all its life. These were
pricey grand touring machines when new, and today, it has retained
all the best features (including A/C) while upgrading all the right
pieces along the way.
A good AMC is often hard to find. After all, they made so few of
them - there were only about 2,000 Matador coupes produced in '78,
and how many do you think survived forty years looking this good?
In fact, the first impression is absolutely stunning. The
factory-correct two-tone red looks like a modern custom
application. Of course, it also helps because of the level of gloss
and great red pinstriping package. And while everything from the
half vinyl roof to the badge on the hood lets you know someone
cared for this correctly throughout its lifetime, there are also
some great custom touches. The bulky front bumper was expertly
removed so you get a clean view of the Matador coupe's unique face.
Plus, the 17-inch wheels are a modern interpretation of the Mopar
Rallye wheels - a cool nod to how AMC ended up in Chrysler's
hands.
The Barcelona special edition came with a unique interior, and so
it's great to have it so well preserved today. A full-sized coupe
means plenty of room for family and friends to share the special
soft cloth presentation. Plus, everyone stays comfortable thanks to
the factory air conditioning and an upgraded AM/FM/caste stereo
(the original 8-track also comes with the sale.) And because this
is a sporty coupe, you're going to enjoy features like the
three-spoke steering wheel and machine-turned panel across the
dash.
Another part of this sporty feeling comes from the optional 360
cubic-inch V8 under the hood. This motor was unique to AMC, so it's
nice to have such an authentic presentation under the hood. There
have been the right investments over the years, like a new gas tank
and updated dual exhaust. But all the right original pieces are
still in place, too. From the block color, to the decals, this one
is presented exactly how you a distinctive car like this to be. And
because the AMC V8 stayed in production well after the Chrysler
takeover, parts availability should be as easy as any other
American car. The V8 fires up nicely, and it produce plenty of
torque to keep you going down the road with ease. Adding to this
great cruising classic attitude are features like the three-speed
automatic transmission, cruise control, power steering, and power
brakes with discs up front.
This was the final year for the Matador coupe, and you can tell
that it has always been cared for correctly. That's why the sale
also comes with the original warranty card, owner's manual, and
maintenance records. So with a classic that's this unique,
preserved, and affordably priced, you know you need to hurry to
catch this deal. Call today!!!
