24. AMC Eagle
AMC revealed the Eagle in 1980. It was AMC’s answer to the rising popularity of AWD vehicles and SUVs. Soon, AMC decided to combine their compact sedan and wagon lineup with the tough, proven Jeep AWD system. The result was a surprisingly capable vehicle with the comfort and luxury of a sedan.
It also had compact dimensions, relatively low weight, and extremely good off-road characteristics. The Eagle was one of the first crossover models in the world. Only today can you see how important and influential this car was. As expected, the Eagle was a relatively popular car, especially in areas with harsh climate and long winters.
AMC even produced coupe, wagon, compact and convertible versions of the Eagle, all with AWD systems as standard. Unfortunately, AMC was losing money elsewhere and was forced out of the business in 1987, which meant the demise of the Eagle as well.