Third Thursday Talk: AMC in Canada
From its founding in 1954, the American Motors Corporation (AMC) stood out from other major American automakers for its quirky, innovative vehicles, often decades ahead of their time. With a Canadian manufacturing plant in Brampton, AMC built cars that sold on both sides of the border, and left a lasting impression on generations of owners and enthusiasts. Join AMC expert Gary Freelen as he explores the history of this unusual brand in Canada.
This online talk will take place over Zoom and is part of the Canadian Automotive Museum's Third Thursday lecture series. These online talks are free and open to the public, but registration is required. The Canadian Automotive Museum is a registered Canadian charity and a suggested donation of $10 goes toward covering the cost of hosting these virtual events. Donors who make an annual contribution of over $25 will receive a charitable tax receipt.
About our Speaker
Gary Freelen bought his first AMC car when he was 19, and was hooked for life. He has served as the National Concours Director of the American Motors Owners (AMO) for 5 years, is actively involved in his local car club, and has been President of AMO+ (American Motors of Ontario) since 2017. He has helped organize multiple regional and national meets for AMO+ and AMO since 1995. Gary is retired from Bell Canada, where he spent 37 years doing various technical jobs, and management positions. He lives in Langton Ontario, with his wife Sonia, and Dachshund Cashew.