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Automotive history: Why the AMC Pacer was a failed design 5 Articles

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    by Daniel Seitz

    The AMC Pacer, a car ranked right up there with the Edsel. The Pacer is no doubt one of the ugliest cars ever produced by any manufacturer foreign or domestic. With seemingly more glass than sheet metal the Pacer was AMC'...read more

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    by Gary Peterson

    The Pacer was the futuristic descendant of the Nash Rambler which was an automobile that had all the style of a meat freezer. But whereas the Rambler was inherited by the American Motors Company, the Pacer was their brainc...read more

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    by Richard Serra

    A lot of people had opinions about the Pacer good and bad. But one thing all can say is that it was unique. I think the Pacer was subjected to more ridicule and yet a lot of attention in a positive way than most other Ame...read more

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    by Chris Con

    The AMC Pacer was a strange looking automobile, I remember the first one I laid eyes on, a neighbor had bought it new. Everybody wanted to sit in it, and look out that big windshield. I also remember the neighbor calling...read more

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    by Tom Karlin

    If you want facts about the AMC Pacer, then this article isn't for you. However, since car design or looks are subjective, I will give you my thoughts on the Pacer, for what they're worth. I have only ridden in a Pacer onc...read more

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