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AMF was the builder of the launching silos for the Titan and Atlas ICBMs, and also developed the rail-car launching system for the solid-fueled Minuteman missile. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the company ran neck-and-neck with General Dynamics in the construction of nuclear power reactors. AMF sold Pakistan and Iran their first nuclear ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 12 February 2025. Classified advertisements website Craigslist Inc. Logo used since 1995 Screenshot of the main page on January 26, 2008 Type of business Private Type of site Classifieds, forums Available in English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese Founded 1995 ; 30 years ago (1995 ...
Financing a used car from a private seller involves securing a loan from a bank, credit union or online lender to purchase a vehicle directly from an individual rather than a dealership.
Lindsay, Brooke (November 5, 2006), "Harley's Sportster: From a Wild Child to a Grown-Up in 50 Years", The New York Times As grim as those days were in terms of performance, it was an era that produced two of the Sportsters considered most unusual and sought-after by collectors, the 1977-78 XLCR Cafe Racer and the 1983-85 XR1000. Both of these ...
In a September 1980 Motor Boating and Sailing review, Oliver Moore wrote, "because of the space below, flush deck boats make sense. Trouble is, the profile is often ungainly. With its new 2100, AMF has done an outstanding job of camouflaging the topsides with a striking three-colored speed stripe that reduces the apparent height.
Meyer's began talks with Renault in 1979 and from 1980, American Motors partnered with the French automaker to help finance their manufacturing operations, obtain much-needed capital, and source subcompact vehicles. [128] On December 16, 1980, Renault became the principal owner of American Motors. [79]
Belt drive was added to their motorcycles in 1980 to prevent the oil leakage from the enclosed chain, along with a 5-speed transmission and rubber motor mounts to help reduce vibration. [1] In 1981, Harley Davidson purchased AMF's share of the company back, adding a new oil pump, improved valve guides, and lowering the compression to help the ...
A second order of 150 cars, known as Amfleet II and completed between 1980 and 1983, were designed for long-distance service. They were the last intercity passenger cars built by Budd. Car types include both long- and short-distance coaches, cafes, club cars, and lounges.