A 304 cubic inch V8 engine became available for 1972, the muscle car formula of stuffing a big motor in a small car, and engine ratings were downgraded to the more accurate SAE net horsepower figures. The base two seater model was discontinued, having sold 3,017 units in 18 months. American Motors introduced the automobile industry's first 12 month or 12,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, called the Buyer Protection Plan. Model year 1972 sales totaled 61,717.
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Source Wikipedia: American Motors CorporationLead paragraph, formationtier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, formation
American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company on May 1, 1954.
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WikipediaAnnual changes, 1972
Among many other changes was the availability of a 304 cu in (5.0 L) V8 engine.
Year: Annual changes, 1972 sales
Model year 1972 sales totaled 61,717, a 15% gain over the previous year.
Annual changes, 1972 sales
Model year 1972 sales totaled 61,717, a 15% gain over the previous year.
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a single, two-door body style (1970
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WikipediaLead paragraph, formationQuote, Lead paragraph, formation
American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company on May 1, 1954.
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