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Rambler Rehab: The 1963 Classic

Posted on July 13, 2024 by MCG

For 1963, American Motors threw aside the quirky, dated styling of its mid-sized Classic and introduced a far more conventional and contemporary design. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Rambler Classic, American Motors, Edmund E. Anderson, Rambler

Video: The 1955 Rambler Has More For Americans

Posted on July 3, 2024 by MCG

In the fifties, American Motors dominated the compact class with the smartly equipped Rambler. Here’s the sales pitch for 1955. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Rambler, American Motors, Hudson, Nash

Video: The 1961 Rambler American, an American Beauty

Posted on May 28, 2024 by MCG

The folks at American Motors were mighty proud of the freshly restyled Rambler American for 1961: They called it their “American Beauty.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Rambler American, American Motors, George Romney

A Mini-Jeep for the Marines: The 1959 AMC Mighty Mite

Posted on April 30, 2024 by MCG

The U.S. Marine Corps needed a smaller, lighter Jeep-type vehicle that could be carried by helicopter. American Motors answered the call. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Mighty Mite, American Motors, Ben F. Gregory, MARCO

Video: The 1975 AMC Pacer Transformation

Posted on April 28, 2024 by MCG

In 1975, American Motors created a special stunt vehicle to demonstrate that the new Pacer was actually a big car hidden inside a small car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1975 AMC Pacer, American Motors

A Rambler Ambassador Mystery

Posted on April 18, 2024 by MCG

Here’s something you don’t see every day, or more like never. It’s a 1964 Rambler Ambassador with a lift-off hardtop. We’re looking for more information, naturally. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Rambler Ambassador, 1964 Rambler lift-off hardtop, American Motors

A Spirited Preview: The 1974 Gremlin G-II Concept

Posted on April 17, 2024 by MCG

With the Gremlin G-II Concept in 1974, American Motors foreshadowed the Gremlin’s successor, the 1979 AMC Spirit.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1974 AMC Gremlin G-II, AMC Gremlin, AMC Spirit, American Motors

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