1973 AMC

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

Gasoline

Hey, hows it goin' , im selling my 1973 Amc Matador "The Machine" Clone. This is a fresh build that i spent the past winter Painfully Restoring. She is a really Beautiful And Fast Car, And sports a brand new Hi-Performance AMC 401, Which was built by Tuff Dawg Engines out of Phoenix Arizona. This Motor has it all - and was even specially machined and modified internally so that oil is transfered properly and efficiently throughout all the major lubrication points in the block. Besides the major engine mods, I was told by Tuff Dawg that this motor will exceed 408 Horsepower at the crank, and is coupled by a 727 Automatic that i also had built by Tuff Dawg Engines to specificly match this motor. So what does all that power tranfer to ? Whel besides the Custom made Aluminum drive-shaft and solid u-joints that all that awesome power has to travel down through to hit the rear, And the custom made frame connectors to keep that body straight If you decide to drag race, it all ends at a Professional Built Beefed Up Model 20 rear axle that sports Moser Custom Alloy Axles, Timken Bearings, Yukon 3.54 gears, and a top of the line Detroit True-Trac Posi unit that requires no maintenance due to the fact it doesnt use Posi-Clutch Paks - Instead it uses a Worm Gear Design to tranfer power smoothly and evenly to both wheels even when cornering. Not enough for ya ? Whel for looks she sports a brand new Burnt Orange Pearl paint job, Cragar S/S's , Vinyl Top, and Redone Interior Seats and floor mounted console with a Hurst Pro-matic shifter to give you that Manual look and feel - without the hassle of having to clutch all the time. Whel if thats not enough to get ya going, you should read the specs below to get more of an idea of what kind of monster your dealing with : Engine : AMC 401 V8 - with 408 Horsepower built By Tuff Dawg Engines Externals : a Holley 750 Double Pumper -- Edelbrock Air Gap Intake Manifold -- K+N Filter -- MSD Distributor, Wires, and Coil -- Mallory 6-A Ignition Box -- Accel Racing Spark Plugs -- Hooker Super Comp. Ceramic Coated Headers -- Stage 8 Locking Header Bolts -- GM Machined Alternator with Internal Regulator -- Milodon 8 Quart Oil Pan And Pickup Tube -- Prothane Motor Mounts -- Holley Electric Fuel Pump and Regulator -- Firewall Mounted Racing Fuel Filter . Internals : Keith Black Hyperectic Pistons -- Perfect Circle Rings -- Sodium Filled Valves -- Double Valve Springs -- Comp Cams Roller Rockers -- Comp Cams Hi-Perf. Cam, Lifters, Pushrods, and Distributor Gear -- Forged Internals a.e. Crank and Rods -- all upgraded ARP internal bolts -- a Melling Oil Pump and H.P. Bypass Sping -- Not sure of the bearing type but they're def. H.P. Bearings - and im sure a few more goodies im missing. Engine Cooling : Rebuilt Radiator, Maradyne Twin Electric Cooling Fans With an Automatic Fan Relay and also a Ducted Housing, Milodon High Flow Thermostat, New Upper And Lower Hoses, and an Aluminum High Flow Water Pump. Transmission : 727 Automatic , 2200 Stall Converter , H.P. Flex Plate , External Transmission Cooler run through aluminum lines , and Built Up Internals. Driveshaft : Custom Aluminum Driveshaft Built by Rhode Island Driveshaft , and is equipped with solid u-joints. Rear Axle : Amc Model 20 Built By R+R Performance - Built with Moser Custom Axles , Timken Bearings, Yukon 3.54 Gears, And a Detroit True-Trac Posi. Brake System : Front Disk Brake Conversion By Scarebird , Hurst Line-Loc System, All New Brake Booster and Master Cylinder - And Re-Built Rear Drum Brakes And Components. Steering : Brand New 14:1 Steering Box Built By Classic Performance Products and is the Best Upgraded Steering Box On The Market , New Lines by C.P.P. , a Re-Manufactured Steering Pump, New Idler and Pitman Arm - The tie rods are still the tight original components from AMC, and didnt require replacing. Front Suspension : KYB Gas Shocks, Moog Upper and Lower Ball Joints, Moog Upper and Lower Control Arm Bushings, Prothane Sway Bar Bushings and End Links , and New Perch Spring Bushings. Front Springs are original, but did not need replacing. Rear Suspension : Custom Made 2-1/2" Tubed Frame Connectors that go from the front frame to the rear to stabilize the body from flexing when racing, New Wagon Springs for the rear, Prothane Bushings all around, and Monroe Air Adjust Shocks. Exhaust : Custom 2-1/2" Aluminized Full Racing Dual Exhaust With Flowmaster Mufflers - Done By Rossi's Custom Exhaust Wheels and Tires : Cragar S/S Rims /// 15 X 8 Rear Rims with New 255 - 60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires /// 14X7 Front Rims with New BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires 235 - 60 Tires . Rear Rims Are Perfect, But Front Rims Have Some Minor Flaking Near The Nuts - but are Perfect Everywhere else. Body : Freshly Painted Body With a Burnt Orange Pearl paint job and Black Masked Hood With A Rebel Machine Scoop -- Original Un-ripped Vinyl Top -- NOS 71' Matador Grille - 71' Matador Bumper Mounts to eliminate the Goofy 5 mph. Crash Bumpers and make the bumpers fit flush to the body -- Re-chromed front Bumper -- NOS Driver side Mirror -- Brand New Door Handles -- a Super Rare NOS Rear Bumper -- NOS Taillights and Plate Light -- Brand New Amber and Red Marker Lights -- New Roof Rail Seal and also Window Fuzzies -- and All The Correct Name Emblem's Including the AMC Deck Logo, Chromed 401 Emblems on the fenders, The Machine Decals from the 70' Machine, And Matador Emblems -- ** Note : The Top Is in Perfect un-ripped shaped, but has some small "bubble" spots underneath that will need some attention in the near future to keep the top perfect. Also almost every body part was replaced except the chrome grille molding that runs above the grill - It is in good driver shape, but will need a rechrome to make all the Chrome Perfect. Interior : Newly Re-upholstered Seats -- New Carpeting -- a 1970 Rebel "The Machine" Floor Shift Console -- GT Grant Nostalgic Steering Wheel -- Hurst Pro-Matic Automatic Shifter and also A Hurst Sidewinder Shift Knob that operates the Hurst Line-Loc on the Braking System -- and to start this monster, a Push Button Ignition Switch . ** Note : The Door Panels Did Not Get Recovered, But are in Great Shape - I just couldnt bare to recover them considering the only flaws are some repairable tearing on the top of the doors where the Front Door Panels and Rear Panels Meet - Just Normal Wear And Tear From Getting In And Out Of The Vehicle - But are repairable and great shape for 40 year old door panels. Now back to what your gonna get : This is a truly awesome machine, and is ready to go - Get in , Drive, And Go Anywhere !! This car only has 160 miles on her since Restored , and only 73,000 miles on the body since new from the factory - But i dont count the factory miles due to the fact that almost everything was replaced - The Entire Driveline is New, Almost all the suspension and steering compnents are new - besides a few choice pieces that didnt need replacing, Almost all if the interior has been freshened up, And the body is Freshly Painted with new Chrome almost everywhere !! - What More Could You Want ?? Did I Also Mention This Beast's Fast !!! I really hate to sell her, Ive had this car for over 5 years, but priority's have changed, even though ive put over $28,500.00 into this car over the past 7 months - And thats parts only NOT LABOR - $25,347.00 of which i have Reciepts for - You'll get em' with the car - and the other 3,000.00 worth of reciepts are missing, but i promise you i have over 28,500.00 or more into her - Just look at the recipts and youll see theres a lot on the car not accounted for in reciepts - High Dollar stuff too. If you have any questions please message me, and if you would like to come and see it before you bid just message me and ill set up a time - Thanks For Looking - And Happy Bidding !!!!! P.S. Sorry about all the rainy day photos - Theyre all i have to post - BTW - Check out the video below of the Matador !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xhi6j5KwPs