The Last Independent Automaker

The Last Independent Automaker

2025 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

The Last Independent Automaker covers the rise and fall of American Motors Corporation, a car company that employed hundreds of thousands of people and built millions of vehicles from 1954 to 1987.

The Last Independent Automaker covers the rise and fall of American Motors Corporation, a car company that employed hundreds of thousands of people and built millions of vehicles from 1954 to 1987.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Missionary

The U.S. car market booms in the wake of World War II, until a price war between Ford and Chevrolet decimates competitor

EP 2

The NOW Cars

After saving American Motors, president George Romney launches a career in politics. His successor takes AMC upmarket, b

EP 3

The Odd Couple

American Motors’ unlikely management team launches a quirky new car to fight the growing wave of foreign imports in th

EP 4

The Pacer

American Motors Corporation spends a fortune developing a futuristic new car called the Pacer. But things fall apart whe

EP 5

The Alliance

As the auto industry becomes increasingly diverse, Gerry Meyers becomes the youngest CEO of any American car company. To

EP 6

The Betrayal

Despite award-winning new products, American Motors Corporation struggles to make a profit, frustrating its partnership

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