1971 AMC Matador 2-Dr Hardtop
Renamed from Rebel for 1971, with all-new front and rear styling. Competed with Chevrolet Chevelle, Dodge Coronet, Ford Torino, and Plymouth Satellite.
A1A197H100000
V8
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 AMC Matador
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 1 | 1971 |
| Transmission code | A | Automatic Column Shift |
| Series Code | 1 | Rebel |
| Body type code | 9 | 2-Dr Hardtop |
| Body class code | 7 | Matador |
| Engine Code | H | V8, 304 CID, 2-BC (210 HP) |
| Production Number | 100000 | 100000 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelMatador
Year1971
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 304 CID, 2-BC (210 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement304 CID
Horsepower210 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1978
Headroom front39.3
Headroom rear37.0
Height54.5
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear37.6
Length206.0
Nameplate origin1971
Wheelbase118.0
Width77.2
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)