AMC Matador

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The AMC Matador is a series of mid- and full-size automobiles produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1971 through 1978 model years. Initially positioned as a mid-size family car, the Matador spanned two distinct generations: the first (1971–1973) featured two-door hardtop, four-door sedan, and station wagon body styles, while the second (1974–1978) transitioned to a full-size platform, offering two-door coupes as well as four-door sedans and wagons. While aimed at the family market, the first-generation Matador also saw performance-oriented versions. The two-door versions were successfully campaigned in NASCAR racing with factory support from 1972 until 1975. After AMC discontinued the Ambassador line in 1974, the second-generation Matador became the automaker's flagship full-size model. Premium trim levels of the coupe, marketed as the Barcelona and the Oleg Cassini versions, targeted the personal luxury car segment. The Matador sedan became popular as a police car in the United...

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