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All-American Image Buster: The 1968 AMC Javelin

Posted on March 31, 2021 by MCG

In 1968, American Motors entered the rapidly expanding U.S. pony car market with a worthy competitor to the Ford Mustang: the Javelin. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 AMC Javelin, AMC Javelin, American Motors

America’s Last Flathead: The 1965 Rambler American

Posted on March 2, 2021 by MCG

In 1965, there was still one passenger car in the United States that offered a standard L-head engine: the Rambler American.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Rambler American, American Motors, Nash 600, Rambler American

The Tough Americans: American Motors for 1980

Posted on February 20, 2021 by MCG

Here’s what American Motors, the USA’s number four automaker, was offering for 1980. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 American Motors, AMC Concord, AMC Spirit, American Motors

Last to Bear the Name: 1969 Rambler 440 Station Wagon

Posted on February 6, 2021 by MCG

Learn all about the 1969 Rambler 440 Station Wagon—the final year for the familiar Rambler name—in his original American Motors dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler, Rambler 440, Rambler American

American Motors Goes Rogue: The 1966-69 Rambler Rogue

Posted on November 17, 2020 by MCG

In the ’60s, American Motors worked to shed its dowdy image with fun and sporty offerings like the Rambler Rogue. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler, Rambler Rogue

The 1964 Ramblers—Built For The Human Race!

Posted on July 18, 2020 by MCG

For 1964, American Motors launched one of the more novel marketing campaigns in Motor City history. Continue reading →

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

Video: Marketing the 1967 AMC Ambassador

Posted on June 30, 2020 by MCG

American Motors’ Red Carpet Ride was the theme for the AMC Ambassador marketing campaign in 1967.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Ambassador, American Motors, Roy Abernethy, Roy Chapin Jr.

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