1967 AMC Marlin
The 1967 Marlin was increased in size to "full-size" and based on the senior Ambassador series on a 118" wheelbase chassis, as American Motors introduced an all new, redesigned intermediate and full size platform with the 1967 AMC Rebel and Ambassador. AMC now marketed the Ambassador as a full size flagship, in line with CEO and President Roy Abernethy's vision of being a full line automaker. Less than six months into the model year, Abernethy resigned in January 1967 as record losses mounted and the all new models failed to reach sales targets.
Sharing the same platform as the Ambassador, the Marlin was basically a fastback variant of the Ambassador 2-door hardtop. The narrow rear trunk opening limited practical cargo loading and the lack of a folding rear seat on the fastback (unlike the Mustang and Barracuda) was not versatile for oversized loads. The Marlin was in its final year with just 2,545 built. The 232 six was standard, with 290 and high performance 343 V8s optional.
This Marlin (delivered October 1966) has the standard 232.
More info on the Marlin can be found at the Marlin Auto Club.
1967 AMC Ambassador/Marlin brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/67amba/67amba.html
1967 AMC full line brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/67amc/67amc.html
1967 AMC Marlin
The 1967 Marlin was increased in size to "full-size" and based on the senior Ambassador series on a 118" wheelbase chassis, as American Motors introduced an all new, redesigned intermediate and full size platform with the 1967 AMC Rebel and Ambassador. AMC now marketed the Ambassador as a full size flagship, in line with CEO and President Roy Abernethy's vision of being a full line automaker. Less than six months into the model year, Abernethy resigned in January 1967 as record losses mounted and the all new models failed to reach sales targets.
Sharing the same platform as the Ambassador, the Marlin was basically a fastback variant of the Ambassador 2-door hardtop. The narrow rear trunk opening limited practical cargo loading and the lack of a folding rear seat on the fastback (unlike the Mustang and Barracuda) was not versatile for oversized loads. The Marlin was in its final year with just 2,545 built. The 232 six was standard, with 290 and high performance 343 V8s optional.
This Marlin (delivered October 1966) has the standard 232.
More info on the Marlin can be found at the Marlin Auto Club.
1967 AMC Ambassador/Marlin brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/67amba/67amba.html
1967 AMC full line brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/67amc/67amc.html