237:(first generation). As president of AMC George Romney made Anderson responsible "to 'resin' the entire 1961 line up while keeping the 1960 chassis." The compact-sized car was "considered too bland at the time, but Anderson "dis a tremendous job." With its 1961 restyle, Anderson gave the second generation Rambler American an entirely new look without any major re-tooling costs. This allowed AMC to make money in a very tight, competitive market. However, the 1961 Ambassador's "euro" facelift depressed the Rambler's premium model and was only used for one year. The third generation of the compact 1964 Rambler American was also unique. It used some of the larger 1963
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Italian designer's contracted work for a more American look. However, the "Pininfarina" logo remained on the car because of its marketing value. After Nash and Hudson merged to form
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Styling Studio. He then headed the
Chevrolet Styling Studios. He was described as a capable designer and a good administrator, but his greatest talent was his ability to spot talented people.
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