Amazing 1980s AMC & Jeep TV Commercials | Ambassador Vlog 8

The 80s were a wild time for car commercials. Ride along as Joe shares some of his favorite AMC, Jeep, and Renault TV advertisements taken from product training LaserDiscs sent to AMC dealers back in the day.
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[@talfacprez]

My dad had A 1983 AMC Eagle. We lived at 8500 feet in the mountains in Colorado. The Eagle did everything they said in the commercial. HE sold it 10 years later and actually sold it for more than he paid for it.

[@AutoMoments]

That's awesome! Be sure to watch our Eagle test drive if you haven't already!

[@glennso47]

talfacprez My brother had a former boss who had a Hornet with a 6 engine and a 3 speed manual. He could climb some really high hills in 3rd gear. You couldn’t do that with many cars of the day.

[@talfacprez]

@@glennso47 did you know that 258 6 is the same basic engine they put in Jeeps to this day. The 4.0 is that same engine. Now it has a much lighter weight block and many improvements, but it is still the same engine.

[@paulnadratowski3942]

I loved AMC. They were the little car company that tried really hard

[@aaroncone6778]

Even though Chry Co. had bought AMC in late 86 (because of Renault's financial bills, & cheap made products), there was a design for a new AMC V8 engine that was "Shelved" for about 10 years, & was developed & tested at the old Kenosha plant, that ultimately became the Dodge/Jeep 4.7L OHC V8 (1999-2013).

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Me too since I was a Kid

[@MasterJim2020]

Sometimes, I wonder what AMC, Pontiac, Saturn, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, and Mercury would be like today, if they all weren’t shut down.

[@kyboy5]

@@aaroncone6778 the 4.7 was a good engine so was the 3.7

[@JustMe-lp1em]

My first car was a 1969 Ambassador. Was a wonderful car.

[@killerontheloose80]

"The torture test....." sounds like my 1st marriage

[@waynejohnson1304]

LMAO!

[@josephgaviota]

It was GREAT to see your teenaged doodling !

[@AutoMoments]

Ha! I'll post some more on Twitter if people are interested. Thanks for watching!

[@matthewbaquero]

Someone around me has an Eagle wagon. Never thought I'd be so jealous of a rusty heap of magnificence.

[@AutoMoments]

Hahaha. They are indeed magnificent!

[@KC9UDX]

You live near me?

[@danielc5205]

As an 80's kid, I do remember the cars and the commercials. I've even ridden in a few AMC Eagles in my day.

[@AutoMoments]

Very cool! Thanks for watching!

[@jakespeed63]

Ahhhh, the wonderful 80's. The decade of unlimited credit card spending, beautiful hair spray laden blondes, William Shatner voice-overs and the Jeep Cherokee. Enjoyed this video with my morning coffee. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful commercials. Love that Ambassador.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching; I'm glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to share it with your car loving friends!

[@tonychavez2083]

AMC rocks, have always loved their offerings starting with the 68’ Javelin and Ambassadors

[@jeffh8253]

AMC had some amazing products. My grandfather always drove a grand Wagoner and we really enjoyed how nice and versatile they were as a family vehicle and tow vehicle. Miss those days

[@AutoMoments]

Good memories indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@waynejohnson1304]

You forgot to mention the ride quality that these cars delivered. When A.M.C. said in their early TV commercials that they gave the Ambassador the "Red Carpet" ride, they were VERY serious. Even though the cars were ugly as sin, they rode every bit as well as did the Cadillacs and Lincolns of the day. A.M.C. put a lot of money into their suspensions. I know. I have ridden in the 1972 Ambassador and my late sister owned a 1974 Matador.

[@GJM866]

I was in high school in the 80's and don't remember seeing any of those commercials. Love AMC though! Thanks for a good video!

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@nemracfiftyto6206]

I guess maybe he didn’t watch much tv in the 80s. I remember I would see at least 1 AMC commercial every day on any given channel.🙂

[@CadyCTSlover]

I love old 80's commercials, and it's great combined with some specific history on AMC's brand and it's vehicles. Thanks

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@HHH-ye1ro]

My neighbor growing up was an executive at AMC. One day, he put out boxes of AMC materials. Laser discs, books, brochures and more. I asked him if I could have them, and he said ok. But, my mom said “I don’t want his junk.” 8 year old me was crushed.

[@cubantoro]

In the Jeep commercial shot of the barber shop, the man with the shaving cream is actor Bernard Fox. He played Dr. Bombay in the 1964-1972 ABC sitcom Bewitched.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

A+ video! Glad the Ambassador is out driving again! I used to be fascinated by the 4x4 cars AMC used to make. I remember these old commercials and always wanted a AMC 4wd. My wife bought an Alliance new in the mid 80s. The car was a broken down, rusted out junker within 3 years, lol. I also can remember how outdated AMC cars looked when the Taurus came out. They just never could quite get the market share. Sad, because some of their cars were cool! Great trip back down memory lane! Stay safe!

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jessesargent1437]

You rock man. My Aunt had a ‘73 Matador. That thing was a beast! Anyway, your message of encouragement is awesome and keep up the great videos!

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@fiatofgreenville]

Great video Joe, really enjoyed it thank you. I grew up in an AMC family in western Pennsylvania. My dad had a 1958 Rambler Ambassador, a 65 Ambassador, a 68 Ambassador, a 72 Javelin, 76 Pacer, 1980 Renault 18i, a 1982 white 18i wagon and finally a triple green 74 AMC ambassador with 304 V8. My brother still has the 72 javelin SST and I still have the 74 ambassador.

[@AutoMoments]

Wow, that is quite the AMC family! Thanks for watching!

[@CamaroAmx]

My dad’s first car was an ambassador. He also had a CJ7. He currently has a Grand Cherokee as a second vehicle. My grandfather had a full size Cherokee. My aunt had a YJ. I’ve had 2 Cherokees and currently have a TJ and still have my 73 AMX I bought in high school 20 years ago.

[@josephgaviota]

Imagine PETA and the Bison Lobby if that commercial were made today ...

[@billschlafly4107]

The feminists would be upset too. The young lady would have to be plus sized and she would need to ride the bison.

[@Porsche996driver]

Thread of RWNJ haters right here lol.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@xcellken1 I'd still hit it

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@Shepard Wow, dude, well put. You captured just about everything I feel.

[@seiph80]

Thanks so much for this video and old commercials. I still have my AMC books and four original owner's manuals.

[@deepestdub]

Superb production as always. Thanks for the high quality and interesting content.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@AMCmachine]

We bought an '81 SX/4 new and it served us well for 14 years. My Mom still speaks fondly of it. Actually purchased it at a Pontiac/AMC-Jeep dealer if you can believe that. That was our second AMC after the '75 Cherokee, 360 3-speed manual, which we owned until 1987. Total war horse, that was.

[@Scottj2011]

I loved this video of the old AMC commercials and I also loved what you said at the end. Stay safe

[@AutoMoments]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@taraszacharko431]

Excellent job once again!

[@douglasb.1203]

Strange this popped into my feed. It is EXACTLY what we need now, more Joe Ligo.

[@kierancurtis8545]

That was absolutely marvelous! Thanks! With kind regards from Sussex, England.

[@AutoMoments]

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[@cjl9509]

Well done (as usual) and well said at the end! Thanks for sharing.

[@gmlover82]

Love it! Thanks so much for posting. I can’t get enough AMC!!

[@AutoMoments]

Then you've come to the right place! Thanks for watching!

[@InternetDude]

I have two Eagles kzbin.info/www/bejne/e57YnqqgnpKGntk

[@r.h.5052]

I enjoy the " professionalism" in your videos. We've had multiple eagles, wagoneers and I'm on my second Ambassador (1970).

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cheezwizzz]

Stay safe Joe, from 🇮🇪

[@AutoMoments]

Same to you. Thanks for watching!

[@generaloranger6150]

There's a feeling you can get, only in a JEEEEEEP... That commercial always cracks me up.

[@davevallettasr.9443]

Thanks for the post! Was great seeing those old ads. I had a '71 Ambassador wagon white w/ woodgrain. had a 360 V8 w/ 4bbl carb and 4:10 rear. Sold it in'79 to a kid for 600 bucks. It had zero dents and i used to put Murphy's oil soap on the woodgrain to keep it sharp. He had it for 6 months, the car was smashed from stem to stern, one rear window was smashed out, and he had the nerve to tell me the car wasn't worth it.

[@usmale49]

Great video...thanks for sharing!!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

We need more episodes like this Joe!!!

[@AutoMoments]

You think so? What did you like about it?

[@gregoryrankin4728]

I'm just seeing this. Excellent!

[@rayemanuel7460]

I graduated from high school in 1981 and remember most of these commercials. Matter of fact, the parents of one of my close friends owned a 1974 AMC Matador sedan. With all that is happening now, perhaps this video will be shown 50 years from now as an example of what life on earth was like before Covid-19.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching! And hopefully we'll all make it out of this pandemic ok. Stay safe!

[@koolskater30]

Joe this was awesome and great commentary! I don't know if you have plans to but I would love an upload of the dealer training videos they are always fascinating to watch

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have uploaded some longer clips from the dealer videos on our special Facebook page for our AMC documentary project. Go check it out! kzbin.info?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAmericanMoto&event=video_description&v=aDnE4IOM5k8&redir_token=9DG-sbeGlTG3VnCBV3ynLobfXAZ8MTU4NTI3NTIwMkAxNTg1MTg4ODAy

[@howebrad4601]

One thing you notice in.the jeep commercials in particular was the proud confidence in the jeep name. That inferred confidence repeated over the years has a lot to do with why jeeps still have value and cachet, and market presence all the way to today. They were, and still are proud of their products, and thus by extension the buyer will also achieve that same status and prestige if they also buy a jeep

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

I have a vivid memory of an Ambassador commercial showing a lucky couple being picked up by a chauffeur driven Ambassador then driven about, whilst their neighbors had amusing reactions of dropped jaws, pratfalls, etc.

[@AutoMoments]

I've seen that one, too! It's a good one.

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

@@AutoMoments How about the "Hey Javelin!" commercials?

[@johnharris2205]

Wow.....you really brought tears to my eyes here...When I was in high school I knew the automotive new ideas person in Detroit, Mr. Meyers, and I would always talk and tell him about ideas I had for cars.....This was borne from my dad buying a 72 Ambassador Brougham Station Wagon, and they had a 74 Javelin AMX on the showroom floor and I wanted it so bad I was mad I wasn’t grown up.....I graduated high school and my first job was selling AMC cars trying to learn about the car business...I saw Eagle come in, then Renault, then the AMX go on the Spirit chassis-I saw it all.....Then Chrysler bought them and all of my contacts retired from AMC.......but I will always have a place in my heart for the little engine that could-AMC👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@AutoMoments]

Awww, thanks for sharing your AMC memories! We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jefferyrobinson9984]

I enjoyed the video a lot. Remembering the 80s when I was a teenager and later in my early 20s I would watch these commercials wishing I could afford a new Eagle or Jeep because of how good they were at everything you could want for transportation. I've owned my 90 Grand Wagoneer since 99 and have a 85 Eagle Limited wagon since 2003. Owned many used Eagles and Jeeps because I couldn't afford new in the 80s. 1st new vehicle was the 95 Wrangler which was like riding a buffalo and I liked every minute of it. Now I have a 2018 Cherokee Overland and 2021 Gladiator High Altitude both bought new and yet I yearn for the past wishing I could have afforded these AMCs when new and still owning them now. I am hoping that is what eternity in Heaven is about.🇺🇸🦅😎🤣

[@JavierBonilla78]

Another great video from AutoMoments!

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@KC9UDX]

Thank you!

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@cjb8010]

Excellent content. I have a Jeep (Commander, ‘06) and have never gotten rid of it due to its amazing ruggedness. I also grew up with Ramblers - a ‘5, a ‘62, and a ‘70. My dear grandmother used to annoy us all by referring to every one of our non-Nash Ramblers as a Nash.

[@ChristopherOvrebo]

Thanks Joe

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@smoke4life182]

Beautiful, I remember these cars and how groundbreaking they were.

[@jackpolack3315]

Great vid in these times of crisis. I still have 3 Eagles on the alaskan roads, and they were truly ahead of their time. Stay safe out there

[@AutoMoments]

Thank you, and you too!

[@wildcatfan19861]

Thank you for making this video I love old car commercials

[@AutoMoments]

Thank you for watching!

[@benjochs]

I would love to drive the 2 door Eagle SX4. Also my first thought on the 86 XJ commercial was how much it seemed like a 90s ad. I drove a 98 Cherokee for almost 10 years, it was still very similar to the 80s models.

[@AutoMoments]

It's funny that you thought the same thing about the '86 XJ commercial! At least I'm no the only one.

[@MrHubbmuscle]

Love your vlogs! TY!!

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching! Please share this with your car-loving friends!

[@travosk8668]

I dont say this usually, but damn these comercials reek of 80s in your face.

[@JeffKing310]

Fun video! Thanks Joe!

[@AutoMoments]

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[@ticnatz]

I had a '78 Concord and drove it for many years. I miss that car....

[@jimgoff1170]

Your ambassador seems to be a well kept vehicle, seats look nice. I have been working on cars since the early 80s and I always thought the AMCs were kind of odd machines with pieces from other car makers collected together and combined with their in house parts. These days every car maker collect parts from around the world and assembles a car from them.

[@AutoMoments]

I try to take good care of it! You should watch our other "Ambassador Vlog" videos if you want to learn more about it.

[@jimmyiscool1239]

amazing you uploaded a nice video again, thx!

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidsimmons9763]

If AMC’s had the galvanized steel exteriors and were built to last, how come we don’t see more of them today? LOVE AMC!!! (I’m the guy who recently commented on our family ‘72 Ambassador that I used as a teen when mom wasn’t at work or my dad wasn’t pulling a big boat). That Ambassador was white with a navy blue vinyl roof. I kept it waxed and used a clear waxy paste on the vinyl that was made for vinyl roofs. Boy, did that dark blue vinyl shine!!! And bead water!!! Drops as big around as quarters!!! The gold double pinstripe was painted on (factory I assume). I have a million stories about that car, some that would curl your hair ( I used to jump the railroad tracks at Davie Blvd. near Andrews in Fort Lauderdale...get air and land soft as a pillow), but the stories would be boring to most people.

[@Seasonal50]

I assume they just got used up.

[@Super5gon]

R9 and R11's (Alliances and Encores outside US) were extremely popular in France and Spain as they were built there. Also Jeep Cherokees (and Wranglers) were marketed in Europe through Renault dealers. They even equipped a 2.1 litre Turbodiesel engine from Renault.

[@davidsmith4266]

Love the AMC colored shirt great video thank you I love the gremlin and pacer and AMX

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimwhall6609]

This is aweseome. I am a Chrysler guy but a ton of the Chryslers I loved were either AMC designs (Eagle, XJ, ZJ) or had AMC stuff in them (4.0 liter six).

[@robclutter1278]

that was fun, thanks!

[@edwardyork4321]

LOVED IT Joe. U & Yours STAY SAFE & Healthy 👍

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching, and you too!

[@jefferyrobinson9984]

I have a 73 Ambassador 401, 85 Eagle Limited wagon, and a 90 Grand Wagoneer. All of these I really wanted when I was in my teens and later in the 80s and 90s, but couldn't come close to affording them. Now that I have had these vehicles for many decades I have to say I would be totally happy and comfortable driving them as my daily drivers today. I have a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Overland loaded with all the self driving tech stuff, nav, heated and cooled seats, and lots of safety features that I am spoiled with and yet I still yearn for the beautiful simplicity of driving well made AMCs and Jeeps that were ahead of the times in the 70s 80s 90s. Eagles are great fun on or off road and the only competition was Subaru, which was only half as good as Eagle. I could right a book on all the positives about AMC and Jeeps, but I've rambled on enough. And don't get me started on Rambler.😁😎🤣

[@AutoMoments]

Wow, that's quite a collection of AMCs! That's awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@jeepbsc499]

Great video! Just discovered your channel, keep up the great work.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our other videos!

[@carwrtr1]

The Cherokee and Comanche were great vehicles. Renault had some nice vehicles as well...

[@alanblanes2876]

Excellent video...you've brought a lot of material up that has been buried. Great work...

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for more AMC clips!

[@flyjarrett]

I like the sign that fell off the building when the guy rode by on the buffalo - “John Davis, M.D.” Welcome to Motorweek!

[@xrmerkur]

much enjoyed and I was well entertained. this video is edited so nicely. very engaging with a personality passionate for AMC.

[@AutoMoments]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rlfitz3]

Great vehicles, great video

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@pakopepefdez185]

It is amazing being here in Spain watching a YT video about US cars of the 80's and see the same cars that were parked at home when i was a kid. Your Renault Alliance was our R-9 and your Encore was our R-11.

[@AutoMoments]

Ahh, very cool. Thanks for watching!

[@KevBehindACamera]

In the 1970's, my dad was a part-time "livery" cab driver...in Staten Island New York,. Livery service is when you calling your ride request to a dispatcher.. but he had the same ambassador as you.. great car

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinc4632]

Joe love youre vids!! My first cat AMC 81 Spirit.Loved that car straight 6 258cui . Never shouldve sold it. In market now for an 81 hornet sundancer.A rare bird, but very cool.Thanx Joe, please keep the vids coming.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonbrzycki2593]

Great video, very nostalgic to me. My parents had three different concord , a spirit, a Comanche and a Cherokee . When I was growing up. Me personally have had 85 and 86 Cherokee and a Comanche pick up.

[@AutoMoments]

Wow, that's quite the collection of AMCs and S10s! Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@TheRetarp]

Fill the carburetor's fuel before cranking after the car sits for a while and it will fire right up!

[@STB-jh7od]

Growing up in North Dakota, AMC Eagle's were extremely popular for getting thru snow, especially with their high clearance. OMG-I remember those commercials, I'm old.

[@AutoMoments]

People who lived in areas like that loved Eagles. They're awesome!

[@jasonmeehan1269]

Very enjoyable.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@falcon664]

Great video, love the old commercials. Love AMCs too. I've driven all the Eagles body styles, 2 and 4 door sedans, wagons, a Kammback and a Sundancer. My favorite was the SX/4 with a 5 speed manual. It was a lot of fun to drive, though it would be a real stretch to call it a sports car. Would love to have one.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching! Be sure to share with your car-loving friends!

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Such great content and commentary too. Thanks! I still think the Eagle wagon with wood grain and alloy wheels was and still is a good-looking vehicle.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching! Be sure to share this with your car-loving friends!

[@danr4197]

Loved American Motors, Loved they're cars, Loved there commercials and LOVED the looks of the Eagle, Spirit, Concord even to this day! Just IMAGINE the awesome quality cars they would be making today if they where still in business!

[@AutoMoments]

I think it'd make a lot of people happy if AMC was still around!

[@improperbostonian6722]

We had a 1973 Ambassador Brougham nice car, and a 1974 Hornet Hatchback.

[@AutoMoments]

Very cool. Thanks for watching!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Saw some clips of wagoneer interiors... please show us more!

[@jeepman1467]

I bought a used 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ for my daughter to drive while she was in college and kept it after she graduated. I'm still driving that car 200,000 miles later. It's the best car I'm ever owned and that includes a lot of expensive new ones. If Chrysler had any sense they would start making it again, I'd buy the first one made.

[@AutoMoments]

A lot of people love the XJ for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@merrillschaps2325]

I had a '83 AMC Concord four door sedan with the 4.2L 258 Cid. Straight six. Most reliable and fuel efficient car I've ever owned from the 1980's.

[@AutoMoments]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@supersami7748]

I wonder how many AMC20 rear axles and T5 transmissions they went through filming that CJ7 commercial.

[@lightningblue648]

Great job and it makes me want a Cherokee or especially Grand Wagoneer of that era.

[@Dankcatvacs]

that renu encore was was the coolest thing i have ever seen!!!

[@AutoMoments]

PICTURE YOURSELF IN A RENAULT ENCORE

[@RichieRouge206]

Great video. We pronounce Renault ‘Renno’ here in the UK! Those adverts were so cheesy and naff but so cool haha. Some of the Volvo adverts were pretty funny in that period - have a look at Volvo Snorace on KZbin! Keep safe and keep the videos coming when you can!

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@susantassi2715]

Vince told me about this. Enjoyed your video

[@AutoMoments]

Hi Susan, that's wonderful! We're still working on the AMC documentary. Thanks again for your interview!

[@jefferysmith3930]

Great video. A red eagle wagon with the sport appearance package? ( black trim, marchal fogs and alloys) is part of my imaginary nerd car fleet! As a kid we Had a neighbor with an Eagle sedan that I got to ride in a few times. We had a long walk up a dirt road from our bus stop. This was back in the day when a neighbor would stop and say “get in”....and you weren’t afraid to do it. Dad also had 2 XJ’s years ago: ‘84 pioneer 4 cyl. And a ‘90 Laredo 4.0. Great cars.

[@AutoMoments]

Eagle sport wagons are super cool looking. Thanks for watching!

[@albertcarello619]

I had a 1972 AMC MATADOR with a 360 cubic inch 2 barrel V8. In a drag race from a stoplight full throttle I raced a 1969 or 1970 Cadillac and I stayed right alongside it which also did full throttle up to 45 miles an hour when the Caddy started to pull away from me when our transmissions upshifted into 2nd gear still doing wide open throttle.

[@robertarmstrong905]

Nice AMC shirt. Well done.

[@AutoMoments]

You know it! That's why I wear it in so many videos. Thanks for watching!

[@robertarmstrong905]

AutoMoments in 1972 my Mom and Dad bought a Hornet. I have fond memories of that car.

[@borginator1493]

I wish I could get my hands on a decent Jeep Comanche! I've always really liked the look of them.

[@AutoMoments]

They are so cool! Every time I see one I stop to look at it. Thanks for watching!

[@InternetDude]

I have a red 92 and white 87. I have a few videos of the red one on my channel.

[@watferfoot1467]

My Cherokee have a 2.1 Renault engine

[@CamaroAmx]

Had 2 Cherokees (89 and 95). Almost bought a Comanche but had to pass on it cause I actually don’t fit in it. Now daily a 98 TJ, the generation of wrangler to still use AMC parts.

[@DMETS519]

Love the shirt. It was made for this video.

[@roadglide1142]

As a kid my Little League coach had a AMC Ambassador & my dad had a Galaxie 500! Cool cars indeed!

[@AutoMoments]

Cool indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@8avexp]

We had a '68 Ambassador DPL which I learned to drive on. Despite numerous problems when it was new (I still have my father's handwritten observations from 1968), these were all eventually corrected. It even had the wrong carburetor originally! My father said the dealer took the correct carb off another car on the lot and put it on ours.

[@AutoMoments]

Oh my...cars were a lot less consistent back then. Two cars built two days apart could have totally different quality and reliability. Thanks for watching!

[@gravelyman]

I use to love the AMC CJ series Jeep with the 304 V8 Manuel trans from the 70s

[@MegaCrowdaddy]

I rented that exact Eagle wagon (cloth seats) in 1984 for a long 3-day trip around Nevada (the Lake Tahoe/Reno areas, mostly). It was comfortable, drove and handled well, and had plenty of space for our luggage .It wasn't super exciting, but it did the job perfectly. Of course, I made the "Eagle Switch", even though it was summer. It really was was the pioneer of the modern cross-over, pretty neat car.

[@AutoMoments]

That's a cool story! It's amazing how many people have memories of Eagles. Thanks for watching!

[@bosdredpanda0479]

I’ve got a 74 Hornet Sportabout, Orange and white and I love it

[@Porsche996driver]

Totally remember the “tough Americans” campaign. It sounded good but then rang kinda hollow. The Eagles were way ahead of their time for sure. And I totally forgot the Renault Alliance ever came as a convertible! Thanks for the flashback - and take care Joe! 🚘

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for watching!

[@brentludwick213]

The Postal Service phased out Jeeps in 1987. As a former automotive technician for the US Postal Service, I can tell you that is a carrier using his personally owned vehicle with US Mail or Postal Service placards on the doors. The Postal Service does not "use XJ's 30 years later". They didn't use XJ's 30 years ago either. They used DJ's. Other than that technicality, thanks for trudging up wonderful memories from 35 to 40 years ago. I would still be an AMC man today if they were made.

[@AutoMoments]

Thanks for the clarification! I didn't know the rules for postal vehicles. Growing up our mail carrier used a right-hand-drive XJ, and I've seen them in other towns, too. It must be a popular choice for carriers who use their own vehicles. Thanks for watching!

[@mgrella63]

Ive owned several AMCs Love Them!!!

[@AutoMoments]

That's awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@deropol05]

We had an ambassador wagon when we were growing up. I miss my 72 javelin sst.... good cars, great memories.

[@AutoMoments]

I'm always happy to hear memories of Ambassadors! Thanks for watching!