American Motors took one furtive shot at the performance market in the 1950s with the 1957 Rebel, cramming a beefy 327 CID V8 into a lightweight Rambler body. Here’s the story behind this unusual machine. Continue reading
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Fish Out of Water: AMC’s 1974-78 Matador Coupe
With its quirky, marine-life styling, the 1974-1978 Matador coupe is one of the more polarizing cars of the 1970s: Folks tend to love or hate the design. Either way, it’s worth a look. Continue reading
Nash Arrives at the End of the Road: June 25, 1957
For Nash, the proud car maker founded by industry pioneer Charlie Nash, the end came quietly in the summer of 1957. Here’s one last look back. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1971 American Motors Line
Here’s the American Motors story for 1971—from the compact Gremlin and Hornet to the loaded and luxurious Ambassador. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1966 Rambler Rogue
In 1966, American Motors was cautiously dipping a toe into the youth market with modest yet sporty offerings like the Rambler Rogue. See the tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign here. Continue reading
The Last Hudson, 1957
June 25, 1957 was a black day in Hudson history, as the last cars rolled off the production line in Kenosha. Here’s a brief look back at the final days. Continue reading
Fish Story: The 1964 Rambler Tarpon
In 1964, American Motors cautiously ventured into sporty car waters with a sleek fastback show car based on the compact Rambler American. Here’s the unlikely tale of the Tarpon. Continue reading