Summit (1991)

Failing automakers Hudson and Nash merged their fortunes to become American Motors Corporation, hoping that they could reap some economies of scale. Eventually, due to slow sales for their overweight cars, they were bought by Renault, partly to increase Renault's sales in the US. Renault's attempt failed, and Chrysler, under "buy and sell" Iaccoca, bought AMC.

Iaccoca, for unknown reasons, dropped the AMC name, replacing it with Eagle - named after a particularly heavy compact. Chrysler was contractually obligated to sell Renaults after buying AMC, leading to the Eagle Premier. Built in Bramalea (Ontario), it was the roomiest car in its class and quite aerodynamic. Its 3 liter, European, MPI V-6 and four-speed automatic were reportedly quite nice to drive, with 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm and 171 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm.

Sales were slow, partly because Eagle dealers were selling odds and ends: leftover AMCs, the Renault/AMC hybrid, the odd Mitsubishi, an LH (each depending on the year). Mainly, Eagle was a sideshow to Jeeps. Eventually, in October 1997, Chrysler announced it would end the Eagle name and franchise in 1998.