What if AMC Was Still Around? - Joe Ligo, The Last Independent Automaker

What if AMC Was Still Around? - Joe Ligo, The Last Independent Automaker

Author: Matt West September 24, 2025 Duration: 22:27
Everybody loves the underdog. American Motors, with cars like Rambler, Matador, Gremlin, Jeep, and Pacer, was certainly a loveable underdog. I continue my discussion with Joe Ligo, Emmy award winning television producer and creator of the documentary series, “The Last Independent Automaker”. Joe and I talk about a hypothetical alternate history where AMC is still in business, and ponder what sort of cars they'd make in the modern era.lastindependentauto.comGet your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com🎙 On The Radio in Colorado: AM1460 & FM101.1 The Answer — LIVE Sat 2pm • 100.7 The Word — Sat 7pm • 91.7 KLZR — Sat 10:30am📺 Watch The Show on Youtube📱Follow on Facebook🏎️ Support SEMA’s work#AutomotivePodcast #CarCulture #Motorsports

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