1961 AMC Ambassador Air Filters

Keep Your 1961 AMC Ambassador in Top Shape with a Quality Air Filter

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1961 AMC Ambassador, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Air Filter for your Ambassador. We currently carry a top Air Filter in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Air Filter or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 1961 AMC Ambassador ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.

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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Fuel Filters and Oil Filters to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1961 AMC Ambassador running smoothly and looking great.

Essential 1961 AMC Ambassador Air Filters

Carquest Standard – Engine Air Filter: Meets Original Equipment Specifications (Part No.R87020)

Engine Air Filter: Meets Original Equipment Specifications

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$9.99
Carquest Standard engine air filters are designed to remove airborne contaminants and optimize engine performance in all driving conditions. Each air filter features cured filter media that increases tensile strength, allowing the filter to maintain high-pressure requirements without collapse. Carquest Standard air filters use a polyurethane construction that provides higher tear strength and more structural support. Our Carquest Standard air filters meet original equipment (O.E.) standards and fulfill the requirements for maintaining a new vehicle warranty.

Product Features:
  • Precision engineered for OE fit, form and function
  • Durable polyurethane construction maintains structural support
  • Cured filter media increases tensile strength, allowing filter to maintain high-pressure requirements without collapse
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Carquest Premium – Engine Air Filter: Removes up to 0.99 of Dirt & Debris (Part No.87054)

Engine Air Filter: Removes up to 0.99 of Dirt & Debris

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$14.49
Carquest Premium engine air filters are designed to meet OE fit, form and function for optimal filtration and engine protection. High-quality paper, enhanced bonding, and reinforced metal screen backing give Carquest Premium air filters the added strength and durability that modern engines demand. Built to meet or exceed original equipment standards, Carquest Premium air filters provide exceptional engine protection and optimal performance in all driving conditions.

Product Features:
  • Precision engineered to match OE fit, form and function
  • Media provides 99% filtration efficiency and larger capacity
  • Sealing materials are designed for each application to ensure a positive seal
  • Reinforced metal screen backing with anti-rust coating on applicable applications
  • Built to withstand high CFM conditions of forced induction engines
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Purolator ONE – Engine Air Filter: Blocks up to 99% of damaging dirt, Protects up to 12,000 miles (Part No.A30045)

Engine Air Filter: Blocks up to 99% of damaging dirt, Protects up to 12,000 miles

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$14.49
Replacing an air filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles can have a significant impact on engine performance and efficiency. PurolatorONE? Air Filters trap up to 99% of dirt, dust, soot and other debris, helping to protect your engine from damage. A new air filter may also help prevent engine wear, improve fuel efficiency and can even improve acceleration by up to 11% (U.S. DOE study). PurolatorONE Air Filters are widely available for most passenger cars and light trucks on the road today. Changing your air filter regularly is an easy way to keep your engine running at peak performance. Full synthetic or highly embossed media for superior strength and dirt holding capacity; Blocks up to 99% of damaging dirt, soot and debris from entering your engine. Optimizes engine airflow with precision fit polyurethane framingHelps improve acceleration and boost engine efficiency. Employs steel grid backing, ridge supports or polyamide high temperature glue beads to provide superior strength and stability. Meets or exceeds OE specifications; Trusted OE supplier

Product Features:
  • Full synthetic or highly embossed media for superior strength and dirt holding capacity
  • Blocks up to 99% of damaging dirt, soot and debris from entering your engine
  • Optimizes engine airflow with precision fit polyurethane framing
  • Helps improve acceleration and boost engine efficiency
  • Employs steel grid backing, ridge supports or polyamide high temperature glue beads to provide superior strength and stability
  • Meets or exceeds OE specifications; Trusted OE supplier
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aFe POWER – Magnum FLOW Filter (Part No.10-10021)

Magnum FLOW Filter

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$73.99
Magnum FLOW Filter

Carquest Standard – Engine Air Filter: Meets Original Equipment Specifications (Part No.R87054)

Engine Air Filter: Meets Original Equipment Specifications

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$9.99
Carquest Standard engine air filters are designed to remove airborne contaminants and optimize engine performance in all driving conditions. Each air filter features cured filter media that increases tensile strength, allowing the filter to maintain high-pressure requirements without collapse. Carquest Standard air filters use a polyurethane construction that provides higher tear strength and more structural support. Our Carquest Standard air filters meet original equipment (O.E.) standards and fulfill the requirements for maintaining a new vehicle warranty.

Product Features:
  • Precision engineered for OE fit, form and function
  • Durable polyurethane construction maintains structural support
  • Cured filter media increases tensile strength, allowing filter to maintain high-pressure requirements without collapse
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Carquest Premium – Air Filter: Superior Protection for Clean Engine Air Intake Systems (Part No.87050)

Air Filter: Superior Protection for Clean Engine Air Intake Systems

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$29.99
Carquest Premium Air Filters ensure your equipment runs smoothly with our high-quality filtration media that prevents airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and debris, from reaching your combustion chamber. Protecting critical engine components from wear and damage helps maintain optimal engine power, improve fuel efficiency, and extend engine life – keeping your equipment performing at its best. Carquest Premium Air Filters are designed to meet or exceed the performance requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Product Features:
  • Axial seal primary air filter
  • Positive urethane sealing design, Application Specific Media
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Purolator ONE – Oil Filter (Part No.PA40004)

Oil Filter

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$13.49
Replacing an air filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles can have a significant impact on engine performance and efficiency. PurolatorONE Air Filters trap up to 99% of dirt, dust, soot and other debris, helping to protect your engine from damage. A new air filter may also help prevent engine wear, improve fuel efficiency and can even improve acceleration by up to 11% (U.S. DOE study). PurolatorONE Air Filters are widely available for most passenger cars and light trucks on the road today. Changing your air filter regularly is an easy way to keep your engine running at peak performance.

Product Features:
  • Multi-fiber, high dirt trapping media
  • Traps up to 99% of dirt, soot and other damaging debris (based on ISO 5011 on A24278)
  • Replace every 12 months or 12,000 miles (refer to your owners manual for recommended maintenance schedules for your vehicle)
  • A new air filter can improve acceleration by up to 11% (U.S. DOE study)
  • Helps prevent engine wear
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K&N – Engine Air Filter: Washable Filter, Increase Horsepower & Acceleration (Part No.E-1080)

Engine Air Filter: Washable Filter, Increase Horsepower & Acceleration

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$83.99
K&N performance High-Flow Air Filters are engineered to improve engine performance. Unlike disposable paper filters which must be frequently replaced, K&N Air Filters are washable, reusable, and engineered to last for the life of your vehicle or outdoor power small engine. Engineered to fit easily into your factory air box, installation can be completed in a matter of minutes! K&N develops and tests each product on the world┐s toughest race tracks, so we can bring the highest level of performance to your daily driving. Join the millions of customers who have saved money and improved vehicle performance by upgrading to K&N filtration.

Product Features:
  • ENGINEERED POWER: State-of-the-art air filter media is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration as well as improve overall engine performance
  • RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: K&N Air Filters are manufactured with durable, premium materials and state-of-the-art construction methods to last a lifetime
  • 4 LAYERS OF PROTECTION: Multiple layers of premium cotton gauze treated with a specially-designed tacking agent work together to create an intricate mesh of engine filter media that is designed to block and trap harmful contaminants
  • CLEAN ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS: Engine air filter only needs cleaning every 75,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions (based on the average miles driven per year of 15,000 miles)
  • ULTIMATE LONGEVITY: No-hassle lifetime warranty on stock replacement K&N air filters- limitations apply
  • EASY INSTALLATION: K&N Air Filters are pre-treated and ready to drop into your factory air box- they are one of the easiest and most cost-effective vehicle upgrades for quick performance gains
  • ECO-FRIENDLY: Using a washable, reusable engine air filter helps reduce replacement air filter waste- a K&N air filter is designed to last longer than 10 or more disposable filters
  • MADE IN USA: K&N Air Filters are proudly made in the USA for trusted quality & reliability
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aFe POWER – PRO DRY S Air Filter: 99.2% Filtration Efficiency, 3 Layer Synthetic, Dry Filter, Street Driving (Part No.11-10017)

PRO DRY S Air Filter: 99.2% Filtration Efficiency, 3 Layer Synthetic, Dry Filter, Street Driving

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$79.99
Constructed with 100-percent polyurethane on top and bottom, this non-oiled OE replacement filter provides years of hassle free service. Three Layers of Progressive Synthetic (Dry) Media for Maximum Convenience. Washable and reusable for multiple cleaning cycles, the tall open evenly spaced pleats provide excellent dust holding capacity for longer service cycle between cleanings. Integrated urethane bump seal insures tight, no leak seal over the life of the filter.

Product Features:
  • Outflows Stock Paper Filters For Improved Horsepower and Torque
  • 100% Polyurethane Frame On All Sides For Extra Long Filter Life
  • Washable And Reusable For Multiple Cleaning Cycles
  • Progressive Bump Seal Design For A Perfect Fit
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Purolator ONE – Engine Air Filter: Blocks up to 99% of damaging dirt, Protects up to 12,000 miles (Part No.A40004)

Engine Air Filter: Blocks up to 99% of damaging dirt, Protects up to 12,000 miles

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$26.99
Replacing an air filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles can have a significant impact on engine performance and efficiency. PurolatorONE? Air Filters trap up to 99% of dirt, dust, soot and other debris, helping to protect your engine from damage. A new air filter may also help prevent engine wear, improve fuel efficiency and can even improve acceleration by up to 11% (U.S. DOE study). PurolatorONE Air Filters are widely available for most passenger cars and light trucks on the road today. Changing your air filter regularly is an easy way to keep your engine running at peak performance.

Product Features:
  • Full synthetic or highly embossed media for superior strength and dirt holding capacity
  • Blocks up to 99% of damaging dirt, soot and debris from entering your engine
  • Optimizes engine airflow with precision fit polyurethane framing
  • Helps improve acceleration and boost engine efficiency
  • Employs steel grid backing, ridge supports or polyamide high temperature glue beads to provide superior strength and stability
  • Meets or exceeds OE specifications; Trusted OE supplier
See More

Carquest Premium – Engine Air Filter: Removes up to 0.99 of Dirt & Debris (Part No.87020)

Engine Air Filter: Removes up to 0.99 of Dirt & Debris

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$13.79
Carquest Premium engine air filters are designed to meet OE fit, form and function for optimal filtration and engine protection. High-quality paper, enhanced bonding, and reinforced metal screen backing give Carquest Premium air filters the added strength and durability that modern engines demand. Built to meet or exceed original equipment standards, Carquest Premium air filters provide exceptional engine protection and optimal performance in all driving conditions.

Product Features:
  • Precision engineered to match OE fit, form and function
  • Media provides 99% filtration efficiency and larger capacity
  • Sealing materials are designed for each application to ensure a positive seal
  • Reinforced metal screen backing with anti-rust coating on applicable applications
  • Built to withstand high CFM conditions of forced induction engines
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Most Popular Air Filter for 1961 AMC Ambassadors

Enhance your 1961 AMC Ambassador with this popular Air Filter we have in stock, for $29.99.

Carquest Premium – Air Filter: Superior Protection for Clean Engine Air Intake Systems (Part No.87050)

Air Filter: Superior Protection for Clean Engine Air Intake Systems

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$29.99
Carquest Premium Air Filters ensure your equipment runs smoothly with our high-quality filtration media that prevents airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and debris, from reaching your combustion chamber. Protecting critical engine components from wear and damage helps maintain optimal engine power, improve fuel efficiency, and extend engine life – keeping your equipment performing at its best. Carquest Premium Air Filters are designed to meet or exceed the performance requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Product Features:
  • Axial seal primary air filter
  • Positive urethane sealing design, Application Specific Media
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FAQs for 1961 AMC Ambassador Air Filters

What’s the price range for 1961 AMC Ambassador Air Filters?

We currently have just one Air Filters for the 1961 AMC Ambassador in stock: Air Filter: Superior Protection for Clean Engine Air Intake Systems and it costs $29.99.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Air Filters for other AMC Ambassador model years?

Yes, we carry Air Filters for 13 model years of AMC Ambassadors between 1960 and 1974. The following model years are the most popular for Air Filter purchases: 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, and 1966.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Air Filters for any other 1961 AMC models?

Yes. We stock Air Filters for 4 other popular 1961 AMC models. Some of the most popular are 1961 Rebel Air Filters, 1961 American Air Filters, 1961 Classic Air Filters, 1961 Deluxe Air Filters, and 1961 Super Six Air Filters.

What types of Air Filters do you sell for my 1961 AMC Ambassador?

We currently have just 1 Air Filter in stock for a 1961 AMC Ambassador, and as of 11/2/25, it is an Air Filter.

Can I get help with 1961 AMC Ambassador Air Filter orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about AMC Air Filters and more.

What is your return policy for AMC Ambassador Air Filters?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new AMC Ambassador Air Filters and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.