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1965: The Rambler Ambassador Grows Up, Once Again

Posted on May 17, 2025 by MCG
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A complete redesign in 1965 restored the Rambler Ambassador to the full-sized class once again. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Rambler Ambassador, American Motors, Richard A. Teague, Roy Abernethy | 2 Replies

Inside The American Motors Gen 2/Gen 3 V8, 1966-91

Posted on March 25, 2025 by MCG

Engineered on a strict budget, the AMC Gen 2 and Gen 3 V8s powered AMC and Jeep vehicles from 1966 through 1991, well into the Chrysler era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Gen 2 V8, AMC Gen 3 V8, American Motors

Rambler Be Gone: The 1970 American Motors Hornet

Posted on March 9, 2025 by MCG

“We’re creating a buzz,” declared plucky American Motors with the introduction of the Hornet, its replacement for the company’s mainstay, the Rambler American. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 AMC Hornet, American Motors, Bob Nixon, Richard A. Teague

Gremlin Reborn: The 1979 AMC Spirit

Posted on January 26, 2025 by MCG

For 1979, American Motors transformed the quirky Gremlin into the Spirit with far more conventional styling. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1979 AMC Spirit, 1979 AMX, American Motors

Video: The 1969 “Supercharger” AMC Javelin Commercial

Posted on January 18, 2025 by MCG

In this 1969 American Motors campaign the message was, “Some like the Javelin for what it is. Some like it for what it can be.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 AMC Javelin, American Motors, Mary Wells Lawrence, Wells Rich Greene

Video: The 1959 Ramblers Are Waiting For You Now!

Posted on December 1, 2024 by MCG

In 1959, the smallest of the Detroit Four automakers was also the hottest, zooming up the sales charts. See the entire Rambler line for ’59 here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Rambler, American Motors, George Romney

Video: 1965 Rambler Ambassador, the Sensible Spectacular

Posted on October 5, 2024 by MCG

With all-new exterior sheet metal, the 1965 Rambler Ambassador set forth to do battle in the fierce market for full-sized cars in the USA. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Rambler Ambassador, American Motors

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