Denver AMO Convention — 2007
Terry Gale's "Rambler Ranch"

For only the second time since it's inception, the American Motors Owners annual convention was staged west of the Mississippi in July, 2007, and members from both Chapters took advantage of the location to either drive or fly to the Denver show.

One of the "Special Events" that was put on for the Convention was an opening viewing of Terry Gale's "Rambler Ranch", a collection of over 600 AMCs, Nash's, and other makes, located in nearby Elizabeth, Colorado!

Also on hand for viewing were the two most famous AMX's of all time — "Pete's Patriot" and Shirley Shahan's "Drag-on Lady".

Here are some scenes from that event ....

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Many of the conventioneers that attended the "Rambler Ranch" open house had heard stories about the place, but no one really knew exactly what to expect — and previous visitors weren't telling any secrets or giving any hints!

The warmth of the "Welcome" given by Terry Gale, the owner of this unbelieveable collection of AMC memorabilia, was just the beginning of a fairy-tale experience ....
 

With all the warmth that Colorado is famous for, Terry was quick to introduce himself, make the necessary announcements, and put everyone at ease.

With so much to see, everyone was planning on just how they would be able to take in all that they were hoping to have a look at — and Terry was gracious enough to keep it "short, sweet, and simple" ....

  

 

  

Terry's private museum is located in Elizabeth, Colorado, near Denver.

Terry writes: "I started about 12 years ago [ in 1990 ] with my Dad's 54 Ambassador. I pulled it out of a field where it sat rusting away for 18 years. It took 3 years to get it back on the road but once I drove it I was hooked and wanted more! I have about 360 cars mostly Nash, Rambler & AMC but do have a few X brand cars. I like all cars but do favor the Nash & AMC most.

I had the garage built 9 years ago to hold the 30 cars I had at the time. I started opening the garage to our local Metropolitan club for a club picnic. Many of the Met people are also in other clubs so the news traveled fast about the garage being a cool place to gather for club events. Last summer I hosted 18 clubs! The Met club was here for the 8th time [ in the ] Summer [ of 2002 ] and will be back in 2003.

I do not open the museum to the general public but car people are always welcome to visit."


... and some of the sights that were offered ...

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On behalf of the American Motors Club of Alberta, the AMO, and AMC–lovers everywhere, I'd like to thank Terry for his hospitality, and for the inspiration that he has passed on to so many AMC enthusiasts!
 




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