Ambassador
The Ambassador was a step up from the Matador. If AMC got close to selling a luxury car, this would be it. However, there were stripped police and taxi versions offered too. Only two of its model years fell in the smog-era before it was dropped.
Propulsion in 1973 was provided by a standard 304 CID 2bbl V8. Optional were a 360 CID 2bbl V8, 360 CID 4bbl V8, or a 401 CID 4bbl V8. It was offered in coupe, sedan and station wagon variants.
For 1974, the car was updated and gained 7 inches of wheelbase. It looked remarkably like the newly redesigned Matador, other than the size difference and headlight arrangement. The coupe was no longer available. Engine choices remained the same in its final model year.
