American Motors was founded because of a merger between the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and the Hudson Motor Car Company. The company was dedicated to producing innovative automobiles. American Motors was also able to produce prototype vehicles, which became popular because of their brilliant designs, while maintaining the stability features. Here are some highlights in American Motors’ long history of introducing groundbreaking innovations

The Rambler Classic/Ambassador

The Nash-Kelvinator and the Hudson had their own versions of their automobiles, particularly the Ramblers. When the two companies merged, they jointly produced the new Rambler. One of the most renowned models of the Rambler is the full-size version of Classic, known as the Ambassador. The production started in 1958, with evident changes in the design as compared to other cars during that period. The glass on the sides of the Ambassador were curved to allow for thinner doors and more space in the interior. It also featured car parts that were combined into single pieces. The total weight of the Ambassador was also lessened because of the parts that were linked together without compromising its stability. The Rambler Classic/Ambassador was recognized as the Car of the Year by an automobile magazine because of the structure advancements that American Motors had developed.

The AMX/3

AMX/3, which is one of the most remarkable models made by American Motors, was introduced through a styling competition with Giorgetto Giugiaro, a well-known Italian automobile designer who has extensive experience working on supercars. AMC stylists then sought the help of another supercar designer named Giotto Bizzarrini. He designed the make AMX/3, which was described as futuristic compared to other top vehicles and sports cars during its release in 1970. The AMX/3 was designed to have an engine performance of 350 HP; however, it was restricted to be driven on the track because of the safety regulations during that time. The production was limited to only six models sold to private owners. Nevertheless, this one-of-a-kind make of American Motors proved the company's capacity to produce prototypes.

The Jeep

Before the brand Jeep was sold to Chrysler Corporation, American Motors bought the said model in 1970 because of its popularity. With a tagline stating ""with the guts to come on stronger than ever"", the Jeep was definitely a strong heavyweight vehicle for pickup and other crossover ride purposes, as evident in the CJ-7 series released during that period. But as the demand increased, people started to seek a type of Jeep that is geared for use by families. Thus, American Motors responded by introducing the Jeep Wrangler to the public in 1987.

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