Cars that no longer are around

[ArizonaTea123]

My first car bought with my own money was a '68 AMC Ambassador. It was a great car. A few years ago I ran across a Rambler Rogue with all of the trim gone. One of very few factory V8 4-speed convertible. It is a project that will take forever but I keep plugging at it. :)

You just don't see many AMC's anymore. I've owned two Gremlins, a 1969 390 SCrambler, and a 304 V8 Hornet wagon. My first Gremlin was $500 and was a "3 on the tree" manual.

 

[ElectraClyde]

Yeah, that's the second year and still not many made (200 in 1953).

It's not uncommon for people on the internet to correct others' highly detailed mistakes. It's what keeps bad information from being circulated.

I'll just assume that your claim of 200 Corvettes made in 1953 is a typo. We wouldn't want to be circulating bad information, now would we?

 

[Jeepnik]

I had never heard of the AMC Scrambler. But it's interesting that while they owned Jeep, they named the CJ-8 the Scrambler.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

I'll just assume that your claim of 200 Corvettes made in 1953 is a typo. We wouldn't want to be circulating bad information, now would we?

All of the info I read stated 300 Corvettes were made in 53. But I'm sure GG is correct ;) ;) ;)

In 1953, a total of 300 Corvettes were produced. The first Corvette came off the assembly line on June 30, 1953. The first two were destroyed as they were engineering test cars. This is still the rarest of all model year production Corvettes. It is estimated that less than two hundred 1953 Corvettes still exist.

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[SlickRS23]

Possible return for 2027
Just have to plug it in and charge it.

 

[Jeepnik]

Of all of the electric/ reintroduced vehicles the only one that would tempt me would be the new VW van. They did a good job with the styling, close but not exact.

Dated an other had one way back when. Fun times.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Typos happen. Correcting them makes us all better. Most of the stuff automotive I correct for others is not a typo but made up BS.

I'll just assume that your claim of 200 Corvettes made in 1953 is a typo. We wouldn't want to be circulating bad information, now would we?

Thank you for setting the record straight. The second user mention is lame-o piling on though.

 

[ArizonaTea123]

I had never heard of the AMC Scrambler. But it's interesting that while they owned Jeep, they named the CJ-8 the Scrambler.

Here ya go.....

1969 Hurst AMC SCrambler coupe. 390 4-speed with a factory functional hood scoop.

 

[jimbo1096]

ArizonaTea, you beat me to it on the Scrambler. Pretty neat little car and a good performer.

 

[Jeepnik]

I guess AMC using Scrambler for two entirely different types of vehicles is like Ford has done with Maverick.

 

[GasGuzzler]

I guess AMC using Scrambler for two entirely different types of vehicles is like Ford has done with Maverick.

And Mustang

 

[kentucky yeti]

I guess AMC using Scrambler for two entirely different types of vehicles is like Ford has done with Maverick.

I figured you'd remember a fast car from 1969. SC/Rambler. "Street Competition" Rambler. Not a Jeep Scrambler. Of course, if I'm wrong on my facts, someone will come along and straighten me out.

 

[bedfordboy]

Want to see what was under the hood of the SCScrambler?

 

[GasGuzzler]

The Jeep Scrambler was a pickup Jeep thing that probably did neither well, right? Were those AMC or was AMC already dead? I know I had a high school friend with a Cherokee that was AMC (I think) and it had MOPAR, AMC, and GM parts. I know it had a GM steering column.

Anyone name Eagle or Merkur?

The SC/Rambler didn't have dual quads from the factory. They had a 315HP 390. Probably why only 1500 were made. That was way below the other makes' optional packages.

 

[bedfordboy]

The AMC National Convention was held in Petersburg Va in June 2024, I volunteered to help park cars for the event and man was it fun to see all the cars, don’t get me wrong I am a true GM man but to see a couple hundred pristine AMC’s was really something. Here are some of my favorites.

 

[Jeepnik]

The Jeep Scrambler was a pickup Jeep thing that probably did neither well, right? Were those AMC or was AMC already dead? I know I had a high school friend with a Cherokee that was AMC (I think) and it had MOPAR, AMC, and GM parts. I know it had a GM steering column.

Anyone name Eagle or Merkur?

The SC/Rambler didn't have dual quads from the factory. They had a 315HP 390. Probably why only 1500 were made. That was way below the other makes' optional packages.

Well, being that I bought my Scrambler new in '82, and took it over Rubicon stock I have to disagree. Modified it over the years and currently returning it to stock via frame off restoration.

 

[ElectraClyde]

The SC/Rambler is known as a giant killer due to its low weight, and in base form outran virtually all of the big 3s base muscle cars. It took 396/375, COPO, Cobra Jet, 440/6, Hemis, etc to beat the lowly little AMC. AMC guys could add the Group 19 performance parts and get into the mid 12s, but it wouldn't be fair to compare a modified 390 against a factory built car with their optional high performance engines.

And considering AMC only built about 300,000 cars in total in 1969, 1,500 total SC/Ramblers isn't too bad.

Edited to add, I agree with GasGuzzler that that calling the Mach E a Mustang is a lame move by Ford......

 

[Monster045]

I hired into American Motors/Jeep Engineering in 77, went through all the mergers… AMC,Renault, Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler, Chrysler, FCA, spent 32 years there enjoyed everything. Built one of the first Eagles out of a hornet body-in-white. We always said AMC stands for All Makes of Cars.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Well, being that I bought my Scrambler new in '82, and took it over Rubicon stock I have to disagree.

Disagree with what? You're telling me it does good as a pick up truck AND as a Jeep? Oh, I see. It does well as a Jeep at least. No way it can be used like a pick up just a little more than a regular Jeep.

 

[jesser76]

Why couldn't it be used as pickup truck?

 

[Jeepnik]

Disagree with what? You're telling me it does good as a pick up truck AND as a Jeep? Oh, I see. It does well as a Jeep at least. No way it can be used like a pick up just a little more than a regular Jeep.

Actually, one of Jeeps mistakes was selling it as a pickup. In my state that meant you had to pay weight fees and such. That was one of the reasons for low sales compared to the CJ-7. Jeep didn't make that same mistake with the Unlimited.
The CJ-8 wasn't meant to compete with trucks like the Ranger, S-10 and Comanche. It was meant to be what it was, an off road capable vehicle with more space to carry gear. In this capacity it worked quite well. It's not a great highway vehicle. Although it had less road hop than the CJ-5 & 7. Also, please note that only the 1981 CJ-8 had narrow track axles. In 1982 all CJ-'s went to the wide track axles.

I guess it just comes down to want/need and to the capabilities of the driver. Never rolled mine, even when it had a bit of lift, never went all that high. There are times when the slightly longer wheel base helped. There are times when the departure angle sucked. Everything in life is a compromise.

Just for kicks I'll tell you exactly why I bought a CJ-8. Play Boy had an ad.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Why couldn't it be used as pickup truck?

Because the bed is 1/3 size.