1972 AMC Matador

For 1972, the AMC Matador came standard with a six-cylinder engine. A V-8 was optional; it was the same unit that was found in the Hornet SST. The Matador was available as a Sedan, Hardtop Coupe, or a station wagon. The Sedan proved to be the most popular, with 36,899 examples sold. 10,448 customers chose the station wagon and 7,306 selected the hardtop coupe.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2009

Related Reading : AMC Matador History

In 1954, Nash and Hudson merged and became American Motors Corporation or AMC. Hudsons heritage of speed was brought to AMC. An intermediate vehicle, the Matador was introduced by AMC in 1971 and it lasted until 1978. The Matador was assembled in Mexico by Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) and also in Australia by the Australian Motor Industries (AMI), with modifications for their markets while....
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1972 Matador
$3,140-$37,935
1972 AMC Matador Price Range: $2,780 - $3,140

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$2,800 - $3,100

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
118.00 in.
6 cyl., 258.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 304.00 CID., 150.00hp
$2,780 - $3,140
59,582
114.00 in., 118.00 in.
6 cyl., 232.00 CID., 90.00hp
6 cyl., 258.00 CID., 95.00hp
8 cyl., 304.00 CID., 120.00hp
$3,450 - $3,845
30,847
114.00 in.
6 cyl., 258.00 CID., 98.00hp
8 cyl., 304.00 CID., 121.00hp
8 cyl., 304.00 CID., 126.00hp
8 cyl., 360.00 CID., 129.00hp
$4,500 - $4,900

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