AMCRC was founded in 1980 by Frank and Elaine Wrenick to encourage and promote the preservation, restoration and collection of automobiles produced by American Motors Corporation.

The Club also encourages preservation and collection of all information and printed matter relating to these cars.

In furtherance of these objectives, AMCRC publishes the quarterly Rambler Reader, the monthly Ad Release, the annual Parts Source Guide, holds and participates in National and Local Car Meets, and maintains a Club Library of technical information.