The best part about writing for Barn Finds is learning about vehicles you didn’t know existed. Take, for example, this 1978 AMC Concord wagon here on eBay. While I have long known AMC for their intrepid 4×4’s memorable and high-riding hatchbacks, this Concord completely slipped past my automotive radar. This example is located in Oregon with a Buy-It-Now of $12,995 and the reserve unmet.

This particular car sports a rare leather interior with super groovy patterns, quite appropriate for the era in which it was made. I believe the current owner scooped this car up for a song a few years back, as this listing on the Grassroots Motorsports message board seems to be of the same vehicle (it was also in Oregon, the same place where this refreshed example is currently for sale). Assuming these are the same vehicles, the seller is charging a premium for the maintenance items he’s addressed along with the detective work needed to find replacement interior panels.

This Concord comes with the largest engine available for that model year, a 5.0L V8. In the case of this example, it would have likely been paired with a three-speed manual or automatic, or a four-speed manual. However, a previous owner of this particular vehicle removed the Torque Command 998 and swapped in a 904 unit. The seller has disclosed that the transmission in the vehicle does have a tendency to slip until warmed up and that there’s a slight leak. I don’t know that the transmission swap bothers me that much, especially in a vehicle that is so rare to begin with.

I find this vintage wagon to be quite attractive, and the original buyers of these vehicles likely found them to be quite comfortable and quiet. AMC worked hard to incorporate sound deadening wherever possible along with other features that cosseted occupants from rough road surfaces. Today, the Concord is an extremely rare sight on American roads. The seller says this car runs and drives like new, with only a few nagging issues ranging from occasional lifter tick and some light smoke at startup. This seems like a great ride for the AMC enthusiast, but does it appeal to anyone else?