The AMC Matador was a series of American automobiles produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC) in the early to late 1970s. The series spanned two generations, with the first generation running from 1971 to 1973 and the second generation from 1974 to 1978. The first generation Matador was primarily aimed at the family market, offering two-door hardtop and coupe versions, as well as four-door sedan and station wagon body styles. The first generation also saw performance versions that gained recognition in the NASCAR racing series with factory support from 1972 to 1975.
The second generation Matador became AMC's largest-size car after the discontinuation of the Ambassador in 1974. This generation featured a
