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MARKETPLACE 1997-2006 Jeep WRANGLER The game-changing TJ-series is still popular among enthusiasts BY MIKE McNESSOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE AUTHOR AND PROVIDED BY JEEP BUYER’S GUIDE There have been many imitators [...]

FEATURES / Barn Find Going Down Fighting An unrestored 1954 Hudson Hornet Special represents the final pre-merger design BY JIM DONNELLY PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID CONWILL AND MATTHEW LITWIN SPONSORED BY [...]

BY MARK J. McCOURT TRIUMPH SPITFIRE & GT6 By Iain Ayre Veloce Publishinghttps://veloce.co.uk011 44 01305260068ISBN 9781787114524$19.99 We’re fans of Veloce Publishing’s “The Essential Buyer’s Guide” series because the titles it [...]

Byline: Kirk Pinho Construction on a few of Southeast Michigan's most prominent sites -- particularly in Detroit -- is anticipated to be completed this year. In many cases, the projects [...]

Audi Allroad Launched in 1999, the A6 Avant-based Allroad came with quattro-derived all-wheel drive and an extra 5.6 inches of ground clearance. Audi even introduced air-adjustable suspension, allowing a choice [...]

AM Marc Cranswick is clearly a fan of the innovation and restraint exercised by American Motors Corporation in the USA’s post-war automotive industry, and his second book on its history [...]

The article presents an interview with retired autoworker Jon Melrod, author of "Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War." He shares his childhood memories, his hiring at American Motors Corporation, and the formation of the caucus. He discusses how rank-and-file activism developed in the Kenosha plant in Wisconsin.

Richard Coney This month we have not one, but two coincidences. The first is Auto World’s 1:18 scale SS/AMX Super Stock drag car lettered for Shirley Shahan’s Drag-On-Lady team as [...]

Richard Coney AMC V8 Engines 1966-1991 – How to Rebuild & Modify Author: Tony Pontillo Published by: Car Tech ISBN: 978-1-61325-599-5 I wonder how many American Motors Corporation (AMC) cars [...]

BY PATRICK FOSTER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE PAT FOSTER COLLECTION This Cardin Javelin concept car was produced on a 1971 Javelin. The option was available on 1972 and 1973 models. [...]

Audi Allroad Launched in 1999, the A6 Avant-based Allroad came with quattro-derived all-wheel drive for increased grip off-road, as well as an extra 5.6 inches of ground clearance. Audi even [...]

The article talks about a 1969 SC/Rambler automobile by American Motors Corporation (AMC) owned by Jim McKee. Topics discussed include the AMC's performance add-ons, spending time at the AMC factory-sponsored International Motor Sports Association race shop warehouse in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, and restoring the automobile 25 years after it was purchased.

The article offers information related to the transformation of low-priced economy car Gremlin introduced by American Motors Corp. in 1970. It is noted that Mike Randall of Randall AMC got approval for a high-performance Gremlin project and it sold more than 670,000 Gremlins during its eight-year run. AMC sold more than 670,000 Gremlins during its eight-year run, but there are a growing number of collectors who now realize it has become harder to find older Gremlin.

The article provides information on the Group 19 program by the American Motors Corp. for listing the parts of the automobile. Topics discussed include selling and installation of manifolds by the American Motors Corp.; information on documentation of Carburetors by the company; and information on automobile kit by the camshaft.

The article discusses the domination of the U.S. automobile market by General Motors (GM) because of its timely car downsizing program. GM, which was first in remodeling its plants to accommodate car-size reduction, has captured almost 60 percent of the domestic market after 1979 models were launched in 1978. The operations and market share of Ford Motors, Chrysler and American Motors, antitrust claims against GM, the impact of GM's X-car on sales, GM's marketing tactics, and downsizing efforts by GM competitors are discussed. INSETS: GM'S FAMILY OF LOOK-ALIKES;AMC: RUN OVER, BUT NOT FLATTENED.

The article focuses on the economic conditions of the automobile industry in the U.S., which is due inflation and the Arab oil embargo. It says that the industry is also affected by the price increases demanded by suppliers and the shortages in materials. It also mentions that U.S. car makers including Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., and American Motors Corp. are going to increase the prices into small cars to increase their market share.

A chart is presented that shows the sales and profits of companies in various industries in the second quarter of 1983 including Alaska Airlines, American Motors and Bankers Trust New York.

The article discusses development in the automobile industry worldwide as of mid-June 1986. It compares the operations of Honda of America and the Jeep division of American Motors Corp. (AMC). It cites the survey conducted by the National Automobile Dealers Association in the sector, the effect of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union on Jeep's operation, and the opinion of Honda of America's Al Kinzer on their operation and the industry, in general.

Focuses on Republican political candidate George Romney in the U.S. Information about the plans of Romney for his party. Description of the political image proposed by Romney for the Republicans; Comment on the political relations of Romney with politician Richard Nixon; Description of the political status of Romney; Attitude of Romney towards labor; Information that Romney had nailed down American Motors Corp.' profits securely enough to permit, for the first time, the luxury of thoughts about civic affairs and politics; Comment on Romney's widely-publicized present views on the need for restrictions on bigness in all sectors of the economy; Opinion of Romney on several domestic matters; Attitude of Romney towards issues related to foreign aid; Attitude of Romney towards Mormons, Catholics and African-Americans.

The article discusses whether American Motors Corp. can still compete with other automotive companies after the death of its chairman and president George Wilcken Romney in 1954. Romney's notable "Dinosaur in the Driveway" speech is mentioned. The company posted sales of 277.6 million U.S. dollars in December 1960, which is the highest for any similar period in company history. It is believed that American Motors has the capacity and the capital to compete on even terms in the compact field.

The author offers his opinions on investing in the stock market for the year 1959. He predicts that while the steel workers strike as well as the visit of former Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev will affect the market, 1959 fourth quarter earnings should remain strong. He discusses investing in the American railroads Illinois Central and New York Central, the British Petroleum oil company, and automobile companies including Chrysler, American Motors, and Ford Motor.

The article discusses the performance of top companies in the automobile industry in the U.S. as of January 1958. It examines industry trends and business activities of companies including American Motors, Ford and General Motors. It presents the criteria used in measuring the management success of the companies which include profitability, corporate growth and the amount that management have to pay on average to borrow money. A chart showing the rankings is also presented.

This article presents information on political developments in the United States. If George Romney, the GOP Presidential aspirant, had the same qualities as George Romney of American Motors Corp.--if he had even a fraction of them--he would be a godsend to American politics. Apologists for Romney say he has not made up his mind on a firm 1968 foreign policy position, hence the appearance of unmanly irresolution. The workers union Teamsters Union has offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the disclosure that the Department of Justice relied on illegal wire taps or "bugs" in securing the conviction of James Hoffa.

The article discusses the "25th Annual Report on American Industry" presented by "Forbes" magazine in January 1, 1973. It discusses how the companies perform in many ways, the measured profitability of 780 companies in the U.S., and the earnings per share of each company as of 1972. A list of companies with their respective ranks in terms of profitability, growth, and stock market is presented, including Abbot Laboratories, American Motors, and American Natural Gas.

The article presents updates on various mutual funds as of February 1968. Six funds have raised their combined holdings to about 8% of American Motors' 19 million shares, including Dreyfus Fund. Investment management firm Insurance & Securities Inc. is said to have the worst performance because it is locked into life insurance stocks.

The article focuses on how millionaire Robert B. Evans has taken control of the wavering American Motors Corp. (AMC) and how he intends to assist AMC president and chief executive officer (CEO) Roy Abernethy and executive vice president (EVP) Roy D. Chapin Jr. turn the company around. The need for a safe corner to protect it from the Big Three including General Motors, Ford and Chrysler is presented.

The article discusses the efforts of Roy D. Chaplin, chairman of American Motors Corp. (AMC), in reviving the company's business. In fiscal 1966 ending September 30, the company's sales dropped to 20% to 870.1 million U.S. dollars and its market share in the U.S. has steadily declined to an estimated 2.8% in the first quarter of 1967. In order to reestablish AMC as a viable automobile maker, Chaplin has reverted to the past strategy of finding a special niche in the market overlooked by its competitors. Its focus will be on smaller cars.

The article reports on the strategic plan of the American Motors Corp. (AMC) to produce a compact car in Detroit, Michigan that will compete effectively with Big Three. According to AMC President Roy Abernethy, AMC has introduced the sporty-looking Typhoon, a fast-back version of the Rambler Classic, to stay competitive in the automobile industry. He also notes that compact cars have become not just a small segment of the total market in the city but a new standard for the industry.

The article profiles businessman George W. Romney who became the Republican governor in Michigan. It states that Romney was an executive of American Motors Co. who facilitated the success of the company since 1954. It mentions that Romney can be a good contender in the 1964 presidential elections once the problems of the state will be solved.

The article discusses American Motors Corporation's (AMC) model of management organization. According to the author, the driving force behind AMC's management reorganization is its chairman and president, George Romney. The author reports that before Romney took over as chairman and president, AMC had no organization chart and had no policy committee for pooling ideas and experience from its executives.

The article examines the terms of a new contract signed by the United Auto Workers union with General Motors Corp. (GM) in the U.S. in 1961. The contract is considered a major victory for UAW president Walter P. Reuther since GM had been forced to agree to its highest yearly wage increase since 1946 in order to match the progress sharing fund approved by American Motors Corp. (AMC) for 23,000 workers. The contract between the UAW and GM is expected to set the economic pattern for new labor contracts at Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Corp.

The article discusses the purchase of jeep automobile by the U.S. defense forces from American Motor Corp. The armed forces have ordered several hundred vehicles of two types and a prototype of the third one. The vehicle features are discussed and the engines of the automobiles are air-cooled rather than liquid-cooled. The specially designed mule is mentioned to have been designed to fit the special needs of the new airborne fighting force. Also several pictures of the jeeps are presented.

The article discusses why American Motors Corp. (AMC) can gamble on its new small car Rambler American. It states that the car can be an answer to what the U.S. automobile industry has been searching for to cater the needs of new type of customers. It mentions that its president George Romney's belief that market for small cars will increase has also come true.

The article reports on the decision of several automobile companies in the U.S. to get involved in small car market in 1957. It states that the move is caused by the continuous decline of their sales since 1938 due to the launch of cheaper-to-operate cars from Europe. According to George Romney, president of American Motors Corp., the different geographical aspects, raw materials and restrictive taxes between the U.S. and Europe triggered the former's low market performance.

The article describes the state of the American Motors Corp. (AM) as of August 1972. The firm experienced a 12% increase in market share to 2.8% of industry sales, whiles its earnings rose by 230% to 27.2 million U.S. dollars, on a 13% gain in sales to 1.04 billion U.S. dollars. Discussed are the changes made by AM Chairman Roy D. Chapin Jr. and President William V. Luneburg in the firm, including the overhauling of the field marketing and sales organization, and the horizontal integration in the transportation field and in nonautomotive manufacturing.

In September 1967, American Motors Corporation (AMC) had no performance parts, no performance engineering group, no racing group, no engine-development program, and absolutely no plan for what it was about [...]

The article offers information on the TV show Home Run Derby that feature a set of 20 baseball cards was produced picturing the collection of sluggers. It mentions the American Motors, the show's sponsor, produced the cards which were handed out at the carmakers' dealerships across the country; and also mentions that fifteen of the 16 teams comprised Major League Baseball were represented on the show and the cards.

The article focuses on the restoration of the 1969 SC/Rambler muscle car from the American Motors Corp. of owner Chuck Fisher. The restoration effort is led by Jim Wisneski and Scott Bowden who took with new rings, bearings, and a valve job while keeping the enormous solid-lifter cam in place. Fisher also decided not only to install a set of Cragars but also to letter the car to look like it did when it ran on the Northeast's raceways.