carfind-cc: What Do American Motors Corp. and DeLorean Have In Common?

What do American Motors Corporation and DeLorean have in common?

In addition to both independent automakers meeting their demise in the 1980s, they are the subjects of two amazing new books, available now! And you can save 30% on both at our store, when you use the code DRIVES30 at checkout!

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF AMC CARS: AMERICAN MOTORS COPORATION 1954-1988

By Patrick R. Foster and Tom Glatch

AMC authorities Patrick Foster and Tom Glatch provide a thorough and fully illustrated review of all the production cars offered by AMC from its founding in 1954 to its demise in 1988, including the Ambassador, AMX/Javelin, Eagle, Gremlin, Hornet, Jeep, Marlin, Matador, Metropolitan, Pacer, Rambler, and Rebel.

Born from the ashes of Hudson and Nash, AMC represented a last attempt at survival for an independent automobile company. Through the 60s, 70s, and into the 80s, AMC put up a valiant, if often financially constrained, fight against the Big 3 and the increasing competition from the imports. Marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of AMC, Foster and Glatch’s engaging book covers all of the AMC models, as well as racing exploits, from its inception to its ultimate demise. More than a trip down memory lane, this is the fascinating and authoritative story of the “Last Independent Automaker” and its cars. Whether you are an AMC enthusiast or are simply intrigued by cars and the stories behind them, this volume is a must-have for your bookshelf.

DELOREAN: THE RISE, FALL AND SECOND ACT OF THE DELOREAN MOTOR COMPANY

By Matt Stone

Glory, scandal, downfall, fame, and rebirth—discover the captivating saga of John Z. DeLorean, the maverick auto industry titan responsible for the stainless-steel-bodied, gull-winged sports car immortalized in “Back to the Future.”

The tale you thought you knew: In DeLorean: The Rise, Fall, and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company, auto journalist and author Matt Stone recounts the life and career of John Z. DeLorean, from his influential tenure at General Motors, where he played a pivotal role launching the Pontiac GTO and igniting the ’60s muscle car phenomenon, to the founding in 1975 of the DeLorean Motor Company and its 1981 launch of the now-iconic sports car bearing his name. Dispelling common misconceptions about DMC, DeLorean gives you the complete story in one handsomely designed volume illustrated throughout with historic images, period ads, and contemporary photos.