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Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760344256
ISBN-139780760344255
eBay Product ID (ePID)160089948
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmerican Motors Corporation : the Rise and Fall of America's Last Independent Automaker
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicIndustries / Automobile Industry, Automotive / History, Automotive / General, Automotive / Pictorial, Automotive / Antique & Classic
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Business & Economics
AuthorPatrick R. Foster
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight49.1 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-014304
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"American Motors Corporation makes good use of its coffee-table format, relating AMC's high and low points with a good balance of photos and text'?¬¿ this casually enjoyable book should satisfy all..." - AutoWeek, "American Motors Corporation makes good use of its coffee-table format, relating AMC's high and low points with a good balance of photos and text'?¿ this casually enjoyable book should satisfy all..." - AutoWeek
Dewey Decimal338.7/6292220973
SynopsisThis engaging book, from one of America's best-known automotive writers, provides the ultimate inside look into an American corporation that rose from the death throes of the independent auto industry before succumbing to the corporate machine., In American Motors Corporation: The Rise and Fall of America's Last Independent Automaker , author Patrick Foster provides the ultimate inside look into an American corporation that rose from the death throes of a once-thriving independent auto industry, putting up a valiant fight for nearly half a century before succumbing to the inexorable will of the corporate machine. Born from the ashes of Hudson and Nash, AMC represented a last, desperate attempt at survival for an independent automobile company. Thanks to the steady, capable leadership of George Romney, the company not only survived, but thrived, riding on the success of the firm's small, economical cars like the Rambler. When competition arose from Ford, Plymouth, and Chevrolet and the market began to shift toward performance and luxury cars, AMC found itself poorly prepared to compete with its bigger rivals. With the fuel crisis of the 1970s, the small cars from AMC once again refilled corporate coffers, and the firm's purchase of the Jeep brand also generated profits--but ultimately, it was too little, too late. Even a partnership with French automaker Renault and the introduction of all-wheel-drive cars couldn't save AMC. In 1987, Chrysler Corporation purchased AMC and the story of the last independent automaker came to an end. This engaging book, from one of America's best-known automotive writers, tells the entire AMC story from its inception to its ultimate demise.
LC Classification NumberHD9710.U54A652 2013
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- 04. Jan. 2018
Really great AMC story with great photos.
If you're an AMC fan or just a classic car buff, this is a really nice book. I don't think you would regret purchasing it. The history of the AMC is fascinating. I learned a lot!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 01. Dez. 2020
Excellent Book!
Excellent book on the history of American MotorsBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Okt. 2016
well written
Book is well written in chronological order covering the complete history of American Motors and their predecessors. The many photos complement the writing...all in all a very enjoyable read...Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 17. Jan. 2017
If you're interested in AMC, you'll love the book
A fantastic, and compelling read about the history of America's last independent automaker, American Motors Corporation. Quality paper. Excellent pictures. A very enjoyable book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 04. Aug. 2016
Perfect buy
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- 07. Jul. 2020
Excellent
Very satisfiedBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 30. Dez. 2016
A excellent history of the American Motors Corporation with superb color photographs many of which have never been published before.
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- 12. Nov. 2016
Outstanding automotive history
Outstanding automotive history of the cars and people of American Motors. Well written and illustrated,Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
