Sometimes when I mention my affection for American Motors and Ramblers I get a chuckles. "That's the company that made the Pacer and the Gremlin, right?" they say. Well.....yes but those were just a few of the innovations AMC had in it's history. Actually AMC had a massive impact on the auto industry in general.... Continue Reading →
Promo models: AMC AMX’s
This is by far my most favorite car AMC ever made. If I had the cash, and good ones go for about 25 grand, I would go out and get one. Looks and power in a small package. I did own one, once, and it was a disaster for me. Hellbent on getting one of... Continue Reading →
Promo models: AMC Marlin
Have you ever wondered why a certain car didn't meet expectations and became just a footnote? Such is the case for American Motors's Marlin. This "Man Size Fastback" as AMC called it in ads was not the original concept. Â Designed by AMC's famous designer Dick Teague chose the Rambler American chassis (106 inches) and created... Continue Reading →