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The Last Independent Automaker

Documentary

Documentary

At half the size of its Big Three competitors, American Motors Corporation had to innovate throughout its 30 year history to survive. AMC factories provided new opportunities and a pathway to the middle class for thousands of minorities, women and immigrants. However, the perfect storm of economics, mismanagement, and betrayal would eventually bring everything crashing down.

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The Betrayal

The Betrayal

Season 1 Episode 106

The Betrayal

American Motors struggles to make a profit and the alliance with France becomes strained.

The Alliance

The Alliance

Season 1 Episode 105

The Alliance

American Motors aligns with a French company to build a nw fuel-efficient car.

The Pacer

The Pacer

Season 1 Episode 104

The Pacer

American Motors unveils a futuristic new car: The Pacer. It's a hit, but things change.

The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

Season 1 Episode 103

The Odd Couple

American Motors launches a quirky new car to fight imports and takes a gamble on Jeep.

The NOW Cars

The NOW Cars

Season 1 Episode 102

The NOW Cars

American Motors changes its public image and turns to sportier "muscle cars."

The Missionary

The Missionary

Season 1 Episode 101

The Missionary

The American Motors Corporation is created as a merger between two independent car companies.