Re: {FORGED?} Re: {FORGED?} Re: Almost AMC - Eagle Premier

[farna@xxxxxxx]

I have to agree with you 100% Doc, especially on the last statement! The Premier was designed to be as "timeless" as possible. The side effect is just what you mentioned -- they don't stand out in a crowd but blend in. You can liken it in a way to the 66-69 American and 63-64 Classic -- they look good even today, though you can tell they are old designs. The Premier doesn't look that "old" today, just another 10 year old ho-hum sedan. In another 10 (if there are any still around) it will be a different story. 

I don't know exactly how many Premiers and Monacos were made. There is an Eagle Premier/Dodge Monaco page at www.geocities.com/eagle_premier, with some info at AllPar (www.allpar.com/model/premier.html) also. The Premier was made 88-92, the Monaco 90-92. Production numbers are on the first page, but I can't open it at work (having my morning coffee right now!). From the AllPar site: 

"The First Year (Courtesy of Bob Benoit) 
The original model (1988) of the Premier was rushed into production so quickly after the sale of AMC to Chrysler that the vehicles had AMC build plates on the driver's door.

The model year that I own (1989) has an emissions decal under the hood that states: "American Motors Corporation" and then in tiny letters almost imperceptable it says: "Built by Chrysler." That one must have been created by an AMC loyalist and escaped the Chrysler inspection.

All models including 1992 had radiator hoses with the AMC logo. 

For some reason the electrical system totally changed in 1991. Thus this system existed in only cars sold between September of 1991 through December of 1992 (a little more than one year). 

The 1992 model was largely to use up left over parts for the poor selling 1991 model. The grille and tail lamps were carry overs from the 1991 Limited trim level. The cars were sold fully equipped in late 91 for $11,000 which was a bargain even in those days. Production ceased in December of 92 to convert the Bramalea Plant for LH production thus ending production for the last AMC designed automobile. The legacy of that automobile that carries through to today is the rear disc brake design that was put directly into the Viper and the North - South orientation of the engine carried over into the LH models and the new LH replacements (Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, and 300M)."

So it seems that the last year is the one to get. There are also notes from one of the engineers who worked on the cars on the AllPar site. Once you know more about it, it becomes much more interesting. I'll probably buy one if I find a 92 model in good condition to refurbish. I just hate the idea of expensive transmission and engine parts! Hmm... might haveto buy two... that's the problem with orphaned cars, can't buy one, have to have spare parts!! 



On September 8, 2005 Mr. AMC wrote:

> As a 14 year old in 1959 my father traded in the used 53 Nash Rambler he bought in 1957 and drove for 3 years on a new 60 Rambler American. Being a car nut since I was 5 years old and riding in the Nash for 3 years I could see all the similar parts and slight modifications AMC made to the Nash to make it into the American. Mechanically it had the same problems as the Nash when it was a few years old but was good cheap basic transportation. I learned to drive on the American. Needless to say this car was not a chick magnet for a high school kid. My second car and first new car was a 65 American 440 Twin Stick Hard top. That car was what made me an AMC man for life. With the redesign of the big 63 Ramblers and the 64 Americans AMC made a nice stylish looking dependable car. Hugo's were just disposable cars period. How many years did AMC & Mopar offer the Eagle Premier? Any production no# available. I only saw 3-4 when they were new and rode in a used one a friend had who wor!
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>  d for Mopar had as a company car. It was a comfortable car but was nothing on looks inside or out to make some one even give it a second look. How could you expect to sell such a bland car? Old Ramblers are unique looking cars, not bland. This is why they are now becoming popular.
> There is a big movment now in the dare to be different crowd.
> "Doc"


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