Interesting Facts About the American Motors Concord
The AMC Concord arrived in the late 1970s as a refreshed version of the Hornet and was promoted as the luxury compact America wanted. Over its run it spawned unique variants like a four‑wheel‑drive model and the ultra‑rare Sundancer convertible, earning a special place among collectors even as parts become hard to locate.
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Early Luxury Compact Debut
Introduced for the 1978 model year, the Concord was a refresh of the 1970 Hornet and was marketed as “the luxury Americans want, the size America needs,” making it one of the very first luxury compact cars.
First AMC Four‑Wheel‑Drive Compact
In August 1979, for the 1980 model year, American Motors added a four‑wheel‑drive version to the Concord lineup, expanding the model’s capabilities beyond its standard front‑wheel‑drive configuration.
Ultra‑Rare Variants and Parts Scarcity
The 1982 Concord “Sundancer” is an ultra‑rare convertible, and today owners note that original components such as power steering are very rare and hard to find, though aftermarket parts can be sourced from marketplaces like eBay.
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