1974 AMC Matador Nascar turned Daily Driver

[disconovaman]

Inspired by this year's Cannonball Run theme, I built "Aunt Linda's" Matador as a disguised Race car. It's mostly built box stock with the exception of wheels & tires, seats, and LS parts from a CR Corvette.

It's painted Rose Gold metallic with a saddle vinyl top. I  added chrome trim to give it an original appearance. Running lights and license plates complete the "Ruse' factor. Is it just me, or do others, after they finish a kit, want to build another copy of the same kit? ??? thanks for looking!

[cobraman]

That's different, I like different. You don't see many of them built.

[stavanzer]

Great Build! I like the 'sleeper' aspect of the car.

[Steve H]

Oh ya… that’s cool. Very nice job on the sleeper look, including the  colour choice.  I’ve thought about doing a NASCAR to street car conversion for years, this is great inspiration. Very nicely done Anthony.

Cheers, Steve

[Koellefornia Kid]

Wheels and colour fits it nicely!

[happy grumpy]

Nice to see a rare kit converted to a rare subject. Personally I like these odd cars and models. I wish there were more but let's face it, we are a niche within a niche within a niche.?

Great conversion , perfect sleeper.

[disconovaman]

? Thanks everyone! I'm gonna build another one in the future!

[espo]

Interesting subject and the paint work looks great. Nice clean looking trim and the Vinyl Roof.  

[slusher]

Nice daily driver..

[PappyD340]

Very cool!

[Zippi]

Yeah that is a little on the different side but pretty kewl looking. 

[landman]

On 12/1/2021 at 9:56 AM, alexis said:

Great Build! I like the 'sleeper' aspect of the car.

X2

[Dave Van]

Very cool!!!! I am bias owning a real 74 Matador coupe!!!