From the November 1973 issue of Car and Driver. There's an undeniable smugness stamped into the fenders of AMC's new Matador X. And each arrogant crease is integral to an overall air of confidence.

With the 1974 Matador X coupe, AMC entered the personal-luxury two-door fray with a look all its own. The Matador coupe's swoopy sheet metal and lack of adornment stood in contrast to the formal look ...