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The Legend of American Motors - The Full History of America's Most Innovative Automaker

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This colorfully illustrated book details the economy, high performance, and luxury exploits of American Motors Corporation (AMC), the iconic US company that forged new and dramatic styling paths with Dick Teague, furthered innovative engineering, and brought the Jeep brand to an international audience.

Founded in 1954 by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and the Hudson Motor Car Company, American Motors was the little company that made a big impact. Small and manoeuvrable enough to exploit areas of the auto market that others were too big to cover, the company from Kenosha offered an antidote to the excesses of Detroit's 'Big Three' - General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
Combining products lines, AMC refined its lineup during the 50s, dropping Nash and Hudson brands, and turning the Rambler into its own unique marque.
AMC were truly early pioneers in automotive innovation, incorporating safety and technology features into its vehicles years before the Big Three, and including everything from brake master cylinders and disc brakes, to adjustable backrests and reclining seats.

When America decided it wanted sporty, rather than econocars, AMC got groovy with the Javelin, AMX, Scrambler and Rebel Machine.
However, through it all came solid Rambler value, and a different approach from Detroit; an accent on consumer protection, and brand label special editions. And when it came to blue sky thinking, AMC surpassed all with their Gremlin and Pacer small cars.

Kenosha truly made Jeep 'The One & Only,' popularizing and expanding the brand, and making it the sales success it is today. And to cover all eventualities, AMC created America's first crossover, the Eagle.
From innovation, through style and speed, and with safety and practicality; it all proved that America's smallest was its biggest surprise!

The Cars of American Motors - An Illustrated History

Though American Motors never approached the size of Detroit's Big Three, it produced a long series of successful cars that were distinctive, often innovative and in many cases influential.

This history examines AMC's cars from the company's formation in 1954 through its absorption by Chrysler in 1987. The Gremlin, Pacer and Eagle vehicles are examined in detail, as are the AMC custom cars of George Barris and Carl Green.

The text details AMC's 1980s involvement with the French firm Renault and the design legacy of that joint venture, which includes the Hummer. The evolution of Jeep is covered from the 1960s through the 2000s.

Features include some 225 photographs; a listing of AMC / Rambler clubs, organizations and business entities, with contact details; tables of detailed specifications and performance data; data on technical devices, trim packages and all model variations; a comprehensive account of AMC / Rambler appearances in film, television and cartoons.

Storied Independent Automakers - Nash, Hudson, and American Motors

With roots extending back to the first decade of the twentieth century, Nash Motor Company and the Hudson Motor Car Company managed to compete and even prosper as independent producers until they merged in 1954 to form the American Motors Company, which itself remained independent until it was bought in 1987 by the Chrysler Corporation.

In this book, renowned automotive scholar Charles K. Hyde argues that these companies, while so far neglected by auto history scholars, made notable contributions to automotive engineering and styling and were an important part of the American automobile industry.

Hyde investigates how the relatively small corporations struggled in a postwar marketplace increasingly dominated by the giant firms of Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, which benefited from economies of scale in styling, engineering, tooling, marketing, and sales. He examines the innovations that kept the independents' products distinctive from those of the Big Three and allowed them to survive and sometimes prosper against their larger competitors.

Hyde also focuses on the visionary leaders who managed the companies, including Charles Nash, Roy D. Chapin, Howard Coffin, George Mason, George Romney, and Roy D. Chapin Jr., who have been largely unexamined by other scholars.
Finally, Hyde analyzes the ultimate failure of the American Motors Company and the legacy it left for carmakers and consumers today. Storied Independent Automakers is based on extensive research in archival collections generated by the three companies.

Rambler 1950-1969 - Photo Archive

De compacte Rambler begon als een model van Nash en werd later door Hudson dealers verkocht, voordat het een apart merk werd. Tussen 1950 en 1969 werden meer dan 4 miljoen Ramber's verkocht.
Dit Iconografix fotoboek bevat een mooie collectie van 123 groot-formaat archieffoto's van hoge kwaliteit.

Compleet met gedetailleerde ondertitels en en een uitgebreide bedrijfsgeschiedenis van Rambler. Door de authentieke opnamen is dit deel uit de serie "Iconografix Photo Archive" een rijke bron van informatie over Nash en Rambler.

AMC Cars 1954-1987 - An Illustrated History

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.

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!

AMC Rambler (1956-1969) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio boek over de AMC Rambler modellen uit de jaren 1956-1969. Beschrijft de Rambler Six, Rebel, American, Ambassador, Classic, Marlin, Hurst SC/Rambler en Rogue alsook de Rambler/AMC Marlin, Ambassador en Rebel.

• De 41 artikelen, overgenomen uit toenmalige Britse en Amerikaanse autotijdschriften, geven veel informatie over historie, modelwijzigingen en techniek.
• Ook rij-impressies, tests, vergelijkingstests, technische gegevens, enz.

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AMX & Javelin (1968-1974) - Brooklands Gold Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio boek over de AMX en Javelin modellen uit de jaren 1968-1974. Beschrijft de AMX Javelin 304, 343, 360, 390 en 401 samen met de prototypen AMX Prototype, AMX/2 en AMX/3.

• De 48 artikelen, overgenomen uit toenmalige Britse en Amerikaanse autotijdschriften, geven veel informatie over historie, modelwijzigingen en techniek.
• Ook rij-impressies, tests, vergelijkingstests, technische gegevens, enz.

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AMX: From Concept to Reality - Photo Archive

Beginning with the early design stages of the AMX, including early sketches, interior design, clay work, fiberglass mockups, and show cars, this book moves on to actual production models.
It covers the entire AMX lineup and specials including the SS/AMX, Jeffords/AMX, Dick Teague's AMX and The Big Bad color AMXs. Other pre-production ideas covered include AMX/2, AMX/3, AMX/K, AMX II, AMX III, and Project IV.

Javelin Photo Archive: From Concept to Reality

Get an inside look at the development of American Motors' Javelin beginning with the early design stages of the Javelin, including early sketches, interior design, clay work, fiberglass mockups, and show cars.
From there, move to the actual production models. Includes the entire Javelin lineup and specials including the TransAm Javelin and the Mark Donohue Javelins.

Les Renault 9 et 11 de mon père

Rijk geïllustreerd boek over de Renault 9 en 11 personenwagens uit de jaren 1981-2000. Dit deel uit de Franse serie "La voiture de mon père" is niet alleen een goede bron van informatie voor de eigenaar, maar tegelijk een beknopte originaliteitsgids.

• Vertelt de geschiedenis en ontwikkeling van de Renault 9 en 11 in woord en beeld.
• Beschrijft gedetailleerd de techniek, varianten, modelwijzigingen en speciale uitvoeringen.
• Ook aandacht voor de fabricage in het buitenland, met name in België, Turkije en Colombia.
• Een apart hoofdstuk beschrijft de door American Motors gebouwde Alliance en Encore modellen voor de Noord-Amerikaanse markt.
• Bevat meer dan 250 vaak nooit eerder gepubliceerde historische foto's.