amc

Ah, AMC, the American Motors Corporation—once the scrappy underdog of the US auto industry before being gobbled up by Chrysler in the late '80s. Known for quirky models like the Gremlin and the Pacer, AMC tried to be different, but often ended up just plain odd. Their cars sported compact designs and sometimes innovative engineering for the era, but reliability could be a mixed bag. Collectors now hunt down AMC classics for their kitsch value and rarity. Used models can be found on CarShowroom and Tradingpost, though brace yourself for the quirks.