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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #30 on: May 10, 2011, 07:50:04 AM »
Quote from: eaglefreek on May 08, 2011, 12:36:21 PM
It's funny this popped up again. Unrelated to the AMC but to prototype minvans, I stumbled onto this yesterday. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1972-ford-carousel-minivan-concept-car.htm Seems Ford and Chrysler were working on "garagable" vans in the early 70's. Looks quite a bit like a Caravan that Iacoca brought to fruition.


 

What is that a picture of?  A Ford concept?
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #31 on: May 10, 2011, 07:52:54 AM »
I guess there were 3 of the FC Jeep minivans produced....
http://www.globalpost.com/webblog/technology-news/the-fc-150-van-%E2%80%93-now-color
I would love to have one.
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #32 on: May 10, 2011, 12:52:06 PM »
Quote from: 83Eagle! on May 10, 2011, 07:50:04 AM
Quote from: eaglefreek on May 08, 2011, 12:36:21 PM
It's funny this popped up again. Unrelated to the AMC but to prototype minvans, I stumbled onto this yesterday. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1972-ford-carousel-minivan-concept-car.htm Seems Ford and Chrysler were working on "garagable" vans in the early 70's. Looks quite a bit like a Caravan that Iacoca brought to fruition.


 

What is that a picture of?  A Ford concept?
Yes, info is in that link I posted.
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #33 on: May 10, 2011, 04:41:24 PM »
Quote from: El Matador on October 02, 2009, 08:30:17 PM
Figures...  ::)  I watched the video with no audio since my daughter had fallen asleep in the computer room.  :P

You need to invest in headphones....

That is some freaky little van.  That would be fun to drive.  It's too bad AMC couldn't market that (or had an issue with cash), because that would be wicked.

There's a group (Father/son, company whatever) who are doing the AMX/3.   http://www.amx390.com/amx3.html

They're doing the shells and such, too bad some customizer wouldn't pick this one up, and try to get a working chassis to fit it, and then get some kind of fiberglass body going...  That would be an awesome sight for a Custom Car show.
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #34 on: May 10, 2011, 05:53:59 PM »
Thanks Eaglefreek I did not see the link.  I see it now.  The blue on black background is hard for me to see for some reason.  Thanks.
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #35 on: May 10, 2011, 06:01:39 PM »
That '72 Ford concept minivan looks similar to the current Ford Flex, especially the concept drawings.
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #36 on: November 22, 2012, 12:07:33 PM »
i know this is a old post but i thought id mention to anyone that i have some rare design photos of possible amc vans (design sketches) would it be worth posting?
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #37 on: November 22, 2012, 12:10:54 PM »
I vote yes, of course, absolutely.
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #38 on: November 22, 2012, 12:39:04 PM »
Yes, Please Post. -Matt.
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« Reply #39 on: November 22, 2012, 01:02:15 PM »
here they are, i have several other prototype pics, considering making a cd with them on for a fair price







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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #40 on: November 23, 2012, 12:55:30 AM »
Yipes... I'm glad they never actually produced any of those.  :o

There seems to be some Renault influence in those designs.
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #41 on: November 23, 2012, 09:03:32 AM »
Thanks for posting, do you know when those were drawn?
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #42 on: November 23, 2012, 01:40:55 PM »
this date on the first drawing says 1975 i believe in the right lower corner, well before renault
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #43 on: November 23, 2012, 02:40:27 PM »
Some of the fronts remind me of the pacer.  I like the van in the proper picture, but I don't like the concept drawings.
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Re: Concept AM Van
« Reply #44 on: November 24, 2012, 10:18:06 AM »
Our Hoosier AMC club is hosting the amo nationals in Auburn, IN next year and as of now we are slated to have the prototype of the AM van on display at the banquet!
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