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1966 AMC American 2-Dr Convertible

The American 220 was AMC's entry-level compact offering basic transportation at economy pricing. This stripped-down model competed with Ford Falcon and Chevy II in the budget compact segment.
A6KA75A148290
American series with 199 CID I6 engine (128 HP)
Engine
2-Dr Convertible
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 AMC American

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code A AMC
Year digit 6 1966
Plant Code K Kenosha, Wisconsin
Transmission code A Automatic Column Shift
Body type code 7 2-Dr Convertible
Model Code 5 American
Series engine code A American series with 199 CID I6 engine (128 HP)
Production Number 148290 148290

Basic Information

MakeAMC
ModelAmerican
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr Convertible
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineAmerican series with 199 CID I6 engine (128 HP)
Cylinders6
Displacement199 CID
Horsepower128 HP
Compression Ratio8.5:1
ConfigurationInline-6
Carburetor1BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceAMC

Original Specifications (Matched to: Rambler American)

Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1969
Headroom front39.3
Headroom rear37.0
Height54.5
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear36.5
Length181.0
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase106.0
Width69.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)