AMC Cars: 1954-1987

Formed in 1954 by the merger of The Hudson Motor Car Company and Nash-Kelvinator Corporation, American Motors Corporation was no ordinary company. It was the last, and the very best, of the great independent automakers, producing such notables as the muscle-flexing AMX and Javelin, and the forward-designed, 4-wheel-drive Eagle. Highly regarded AMC historian and expert, Patrick Foster, gives us an in-depth look at AMC and its cars from its beginning in 1954 through its demise in 1987. Over 300 photos combined with informative captions show all of AMCs cars. A great reference for the AMC enthusiast!

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AMC Cars: 1954-1987

Formed in 1954 by the merger of The Hudson Motor Car Company and Nash-Kelvinator Corporation, American Motors Corporation was no ordinary company. It was the last, and the very best, of the great independent automakers, producing such notables as the muscle-flexing AMX and Javelin, and the forward-designed, 4-wheel-drive Eagle. Highly regarded AMC historian and expert, Patrick Foster, gives us an in-depth look at AMC and its cars from its beginning in 1954 through its demise in 1987. Over 300 photos combined with informative captions show all of AMCs cars. A great reference for the AMC enthusiast!

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AMC Cars: 1954-1987

AMC Cars: 1954-1987

by Patrick Foster
AMC Cars: 1954-1987

AMC Cars: 1954-1987

by Patrick Foster

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Formed in 1954 by the merger of The Hudson Motor Car Company and Nash-Kelvinator Corporation, American Motors Corporation was no ordinary company. It was the last, and the very best, of the great independent automakers, producing such notables as the muscle-flexing AMX and Javelin, and the forward-designed, 4-wheel-drive Eagle. Highly regarded AMC historian and expert, Patrick Foster, gives us an in-depth look at AMC and its cars from its beginning in 1954 through its demise in 1987. Over 300 photos combined with informative captions show all of AMCs cars. A great reference for the AMC enthusiast!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781583881125
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Publication date: 05/28/2004
Series: Illustrated History Series
Pages: 158
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

One of America’s best-known automotive writers, Patrick Foster has spent 25 years studying the automotive industry. The leading authority on AMC and its predecessors, Pat has written several books on that subject along with many others including Jeep, Studebaker, Hudson, Kaiser-Frazer, and Metropolitan. His popular columns appear in Hemmings Classic Car, and Old Cars Weekly, and he has won awards for his books and articles from the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) and SAH (Society of Automotive Historians).   Official Website: www.oldemilfordpress.com

Table of Contents

Chapter 1In the Beginning 1954-19577
Chapter 2Rambler to the Forefront 1958-196527
Chapter 3AMC's Rough Ride 1966-196965
Chapter 4A New Look for a New Decade 1970-197581
Chapter 5Another Crisis 1976-1977107
Chapter 6Revival and Reward 1978-1979115
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