Behind all the jokes and insults, the AMC Pacer is actually a car with a great deal of history. It began as radical new design from an underdog company. In an attempt to combat the big, bland, boxy cars from Detroit's "Big Three," little American Motors Corporation decided to build something a little different. Their one-eyed car stylist Dick Teague proposed a small, wide car with big windows and smooth aerodynamics. Americans had never seen anything like it. This in-depth documentary tells the true story of the Pacer. Unbeknownst to many, the car persevered through manufacturing setbacks, government regulations, and many other troubles. Featuring a ton of old car advertisements and rare footage of AMC's factory, the film helps paint a picture of the Pacer's world. Director Joe Ligo sits down with AMC stylist Vincent Geraci, author Patrick Foster, and television personalities John Davis and Pat Goss from PBS's MotorWeek.
With a 5.7 liter V8 and "Ultramatic" transmission, this 1955 Packard is a rarity for sure. It takes you back to a time before the BMW 3 Series set a precedent that luxury had to mean performance. While the Patrician is far from perfect, it's a great piece of history, and the ride really is sublime.
For 2012, the Subaru Impreza got an new engine and transmission, mainly to increase it's fuel economy. We took this 2014 model for a spin to see how it does out on the road. With auto enthusiasts constantly complaining about how Continuously Variable Transmissions ruin cars, we wanted to see if that was actually true. You'll be surprised at what we find out.
Few cars are as "American" as the Cadillac Eldorado. On this Time Warp, we're going to back to 1972 and experiencing the open air in an Eldorado drop top. Thiis car may be an incredible example of American excess, but it's also a blast to drive.
Buckle your seatbelts, because AutoMoments is back with another Time Warp Test Drive! This time, we're heading to 1967 to cruise in a Ford Mustang hardtop. And since this is our first time behind the wheel of a classic Mustang, we walked away with some interesting thoughts.
If you love land yachts, this is a Time Warp Test Drive you don't want to miss! From 1955-1975, Imperial existed as a separate marque under Chrysler Corporation. As a competitor to Lincoln and Cadillac, the brand created some very special cars, like this 1975 LeBaron.
The Lincoln Town Car was one of the longest lived luxury vehicles in the U.S. It's big, soft, and old-fashioned. The key to its survival was due to the fact it simply out-lived all the competition. But the Town Car still raises an interesting question...What should a luxury car be?
Before wheel slip detection and torque-vectoring software, the AMC Eagle revolutionized the 4WD world with its viscous coupling transfer case. Sadly, financial hardships and a lack of updates prevented this hero from saving American Motors Corporation.
Known as the R107, the third generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL lasted for 17 model years. In this Time Warp Test Drive, we discover the secret to the SL's longevity while grand touring on a beautiful summer day.
Time and again, bold entrepreneurs think they have what it takes to break into the auto industry, only to have their dreams shattered. What caused John DeLorean, a shoe-in for the General Motors presidency, to abandon his career and start his own car company? We take a look back in history and test drive a 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 to find out.
A Lincoln that targeted Mercedes and BMW buyers was an even more radical idea in the 80s than it is today. However, the Mark VII LSC holds an important place in Ford history, and deserves some recognition.
Sometimes the most valuable part of a car is its history. This 1962 Rambler Classic represents the final year for a design that not only saved a company but launched a compact-car revolution in the United States. That revolution was led by one of the auto industry's most extraordinary CEOs—George Romney.
A lot changed at American Motors from 1962 to 1968, and one way to unravel that history is to follow the lineage of this 1968 Rebel SST convertible. Plus, it's a lot of fun to drive on a beautiful fall day...
American Motors Corporation arrived late to the muscle car party with the 1968 Javelin, but to keep the excitement going they followed it up with a two-seat performance coupe called the AMX. While AMC is long gone today, Joe Ligo shows us why their cars are still worth remembering.