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American Independent Magazine (AIM) and American Motors Cars (AMC) Magazines were published from November 1997 through May of 2015. Back issues are still available electronically.
Welcome to the "American Motors Cars Magazine" website! The main editor and production manager was myself, Frank Swygert. I have been an AMC enthusiast since 1979. I have previously self-published two books on AMC ("The Unheralded Rambler", 1987, and "The Compact Chronicles", 1992, sold only through AMC clubs) as well as several "classic" home computer related books and a home computer hobby magazine. I retired from the USAF after 24 years of service in August of 2007 and currently reside in Gilbert, South Carolina, and still support the AMC hobby.
"American Motors Cars" (AMC) was originally printed from 1997 through October 2006 as "American Independent Magazine". The name change occurred in December 2006 to let people know that this magazine covers only American Motors related vehicles. The original title reflected the intent to include coverage of other independent makes, but I was unable to generate adequate interest. There were nine volumes (37 issues) of AIM and nine volumes (33 issues) of AMC, all still available as back issues.
The purpose of the magazine was to support the American Motors/Rambler hobby with technical information and interesting stories concerning the history and cars produced by the company, including related companies (Jeffery, Nash, Hudson, Jeep, IKA, VAM, etc.). The magazine was a supplement to local and national club publications. I supported all the clubs by publishing contact information at least once yearly and promoting membership and free advertising for meets and other club functions. I also held personal memberships in one or more.
Back issues of "AMC" are available in electronic format. The electronic version is sent via e-mail in the form of a PDF file created from the original printed master. AIM 1-32 are only in black and white, all others are in full color. Each issue averages 24 pages, the PDF file size average 2.5 MB. The contents and size of all issues vary with a balance among year, model, and type vehicles covered.
I encourage you to give AMC a chance by requesting or downloading the sample copy.
To order back issues of AIM or AMC please click on "Purchases" the link in the left sidebar after perusing the "Back Issue Contents" page. Electronic copies are $3 each sent via e-mail. FIVE or more electronic issues can be requested on a CD-ROM for an additional $2 charge (minimum $17).
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Direct all inquiries and submissions to the above address or via e-mail:
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You may also phone Frank at 803-604-6548 9am-9pm Eastern Standard Time.
If no answer leave a message and number -- I have free long distance
in the US and Canada and will return your call.
I produced AMC as a service to the AMC hobby, putting in at least 240 hours a year.
I ask that the files not be posted or passed around unless specific permission is granted -- it was a lot of work to produce a magazine! Please first ask to use an article in a club publication or on a website.
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