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swindave · Dec 27, 2023

anyone have, or had an amc car? i used to have an amc ambassador, years ago, and my uncle had an amc matador,
what other models did they have? pacer? Nash? rambler?
any idea what caused them to go out of business? just not big enough to compete with the big 3?

thanks- did amc make trucks?

Goose · Dec 27, 2023

Years ago when we were racing stock cars, a local fellow was competitive in an AMC stock car.

I believe it was a Javelin.

NY 986 · Dec 27, 2023

They made the Eagle which was a very early version of the modern SUV such as the Subaru Forrester. They also made the Gremlin. A coworker around 30 years ago had just about every model AMC made during the 1970's.

Janicholson · Dec 27, 2023

American, Pacer, Javelin, Jeep were some. I owned an American, it was a rectangular car about Mercury Comet in size. It was about as bland a vehicle as could be made. Jim

unc · Dec 27, 2023

My Dad travelled for work, and bought a new car every year. From 1965 to 1978, he drove AMC vehicles. Classics, Ambassadors, Americans, Pacers, Matadors and Hornets. He particularly liked the upholstery and cabin appointments. The 1968 Ambassador came with no cost factory air conditioning. The only two problems I remember were with a 67 Ambassador, and a 74 Hornet. The 67 had a charging issue that was corrected, and the Hornet 360 lunched it's engine the first day- fixed instantly under warranty.
Dad preferred to deal with small rural dealerships. The big three were promoting urban mega-dealerships at that time. AMC dealers still had sidelines like Nuffield or Leland tractors, or short line equipment. It was a lot more fun to poke around their yards while Dad was making a deal on an exciting new car. You haven't lived 'til you've driven home in a brand new 1975 Matador Oleg Cassini- complete with New Car Smell. Happy Times. Unc

psimmer · Dec 27, 2023

We had a 1972 Hornet Sportabout wagon, and a 1978 4 door Concord. Both 6 cyl automatics and fairly reliable vehicles.

2SteveWI · Dec 27, 2023

I grew up in Kenosha Wi during the 60s and remember our Cub Scouts pack touring the AMC plant. My parents had a Rambler for several years. My dad used to joke that he replaced everything on that car except the door handles. When I was stationed at Cherry Point NC. I drove a 71 AMC Javelin with a 304 v8 and a 3 speed. Drag raced that car several times at the strip in New Bern NC. Did fairly well in bracket racing where the point is to be consistent, as well as fast. Friend had a Javelin with a 401 v8.

Pete-IN · Dec 27, 2023

When I was a teen, my dad had a 57 Rambler and later a 1960 Rambler. He liked them for the great gas mileage. I did not like them because they were both station wagons and about the most uncool vehicle on the road. Years later, bought a Gremlin for the wife I had at the time. She used it on her Avon route and loved it. The Gremlin also had great gas mileage.

timcasbolt · Dec 27, 2023

My grandfather was a big fan. My great grandfather went to an Ambassador after Nash was sold. They had a lot of good ideas. Excellent engines. I believe their inline six is still being used today. There is an interesting write-up about AMC on wikipedia.

old · Dec 27, 2023

From what I was told AMC was bought out by Chrysler which still makes the Jeep which had been part of AMC after the brought Willy's

glennster · Dec 27, 2023

here is a 73 javelin we restored for a customer several years ago . 360 4 speed car. we upgraded the car to a 9 inch ford re.

Eagle Beagle · Dec 27, 2023

My Aunt in California had a Nash Metropolitan,it took her everywhere she needed to go.

Bill(Wis) · Dec 27, 2023

Wikipedia explains it pretty well. A long story. In the end, Lee Iacocca only wanted the name Jeep, the big new plant in Canada, and 1300 dealerships.

Keith True · Dec 27, 2023

This is what I use for one outside light.My grandfather sold Ramblers under this sign at the dealership.

Pete in MD · Dec 27, 2023

Are AM General military trucks built by a spin-off of AMC or Chrysler??

AzPeapicker · Dec 27, 2023

In 1964 when I was stationed at Whiteman A.F.B . Mo.
I had a Rambler , It wa a good car as long as I had it . Got orders for Alaska , left car for the Wife as she & our boy couldn t go at the time , she sold when they came up to join me .

John

willie in mn · Dec 27, 2023

My first brand new car, a 61 Rambler American, 4 door, 199 cube 6 banger. 20 gallon tank , 30 mpg, 600 miles on a tank full. Also 75 Jeep Wagoneer, 360 V8. Engine was garbage, some parts from Ford, Buick, & Chrysler. Drove it 12 years, replaced water pump every 6 months, could make on calendar when next pump change due.
Sister's husband spent his working career at the Kenosha plant, retired on a good pension from Chrysler.
Willie

ffinmich · Dec 27, 2023

I had a 1984 AMC cj-7

K-Mo · Dec 27, 2023

Had two. 1957 Nash Ambassador and 1971 Gremlin X. The 1957 was ahead of it's time. Had dual headlights, dual brake system and unibody construction.
By the way if anyone would need an AMC 232 Engine, I have one with complete rebuild.

Crazy Horse · Dec 27, 2023

Glennster ... so the Javelin was their muscle car? Or maybe the Javelin and another model? Seems I remember one somewhat boxier in design than your photo.

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