The 1966 AMC Marlin was a distinct two-door fastback marketed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) as a personal luxury car. It represented AMC's attempt to break its economical "Rambler" image and compete in the sporty youth market, although its large size (based on the mid-sized Rambler Classic chassis) made its proportions somewhat controversial. The 1966 model year was officially renamed the AMC Marlin (dropping the Rambler name), and it offered a range of powerful engine options, including