My grandfather had a Rambler American (blue) and my mother had a Marlin (white with red accents). They never thought they were bad cars. My grandfather could work on them easily so they were economical to keep in good running condition.
In 1973 when my mother wanted a new car, I remember test driving the Gremlin - a deep purple - and since that was my favorite color, I wanted that car. She ended up buying a Plymouth Duster in light blue. A couple of years later, my grandfather would trade his Rambler in on an Impala and that was the end of our family's AMC days.
The adult leader of our youth group at church had a brand new orange Pacer. Fun car all around. We drove it to a regional church youth something in Grand Island, NE about three hours from here. Very memorable trip, I can still see that car in the parking lot of the convention center - you couldn't lose it if you wanted to. Easily spotted from a great distance with it's bright color and distinctive shape.
In 1973 when my mother wanted a new car, I remember test driving the Gremlin - a deep purple - and since that was my favorite color, I wanted that car. She ended up buying a Plymouth Duster in light blue. A couple of years later, my grandfather would trade his Rambler in on an Impala and that was the end of our family's AMC days.
The adult leader of our youth group at church had a brand new orange Pacer. Fun car all around. We drove it to a regional church youth something in Grand Island, NE about three hours from here. Very memorable trip, I can still see that car in the parking lot of the convention center - you couldn't lose it if you wanted to. Easily spotted from a great distance with it's bright color and distinctive shape.