AMC Diecast Model Cars

Practical, Innovative, Independent

AMC began its 33 years of history as a partnership born of necessity: become one company or say "farewell" to two. When Nash and Hudson combined operations in 1954 it was an act of survival that proved, over the decades, to be a roller coaster of successes, failures and, sometimes, just plain bad luck.

Today, AMC might best be remembered for the Rambler, a compact and economical car that carved out a niche when the "Big Three" were busy making cars bigger and less fuel efficient. Once Motor Trend's "Car of the Year", the spunky little favorite got caught up in corporate changes and, although occasionally spotted on the road, is more often a nostalgic favorite of AMC die cast car collectors.

Even as it fought ...more

Practical, Innovative, Independent

AMC began its 33 years of history as a partnership born of necessity: become one company or say "farewell" to two. When Nash and Hudson combined operations in 1954 it was an act of survival that proved, over the decades, to be a roller coaster of successes, failures and, sometimes, just plain bad luck.

Today, AMC might best be remembered for the Rambler, a compact and economical car that carved out a niche when the "Big Three" were busy making cars bigger and less fuel efficient. Once Motor Trend's "Car of the Year", the spunky little favorite got caught up in corporate changes and, although occasionally spotted on the road, is more often a nostalgic favorite of AMC die cast car collectors.

Even as it fought for survival, AMC's leadership showed innovative thinking that was later adopted by its successful rivals. The company looked to outside suppliers for many of its components and sought partnerships in a worldwide market. AMC built cars using shared components and was the first to make air conditioning a standard amenity.

But, AMC couldn't keep pace with the competition. By 1987, it was maintaining operations by manufacturing cars designed by Renault. When Renault sold to Chrysler, AMC ceased operations. It left behind collectible cars such as the Rambler, Javelin, Hornet, the Pacer and the uniquely designed Gremlin. ...less