Classic American performance cars from the late 1970s often live in the shadow of their better-known rivals, yet every so ...

American Motors Corporation spent the muscle car era fighting with fewer resources than its Detroit rivals, yet it managed to put some of the lightest V8 performance cars of the period on the street.

The AMC Ambassador DPL V8 arrived at a pivotal moment for American Motors, when the company was trying to move its full-size flagship upmarket with more power, more comfort, and a sharper image. By ...