What if the AMS Ventnor were even larger (and more realistically so)? May I present to you the…
1995 AMS Venator
Powered by a 6.0L naturally aspirated V12, developing 400 horsepower with a fat torque curve at lower revs, this was the most opulent car of its time.
With a helical LSD and a 5-speed advanced automatic sending its grunt to the rear wheels, it’s quicker off the mark than you think.
Fully independent self-levelling air suspension at each wheel utilizes adaptive dampers for the smoothest ride imaginable, without being too floaty.
18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in medium compound tires hide large vented disc brakes, providing surprisingly good grip and braking figures.
And if you thought the outside was good, wait until you see the inside.
Interior
With a full set of airbags (driver and passenger front and side + rear passenger side) and all the driving aids you need (ABS + stability/traction control), you’ll feel safer inside one of these than at Fort Knox.
A top-end in-car entertainment system comes as standard - you can even specify an in-car navigation system and phone (the latter is hidden when not in use), as shown here, at extra cost.
An optional rear-seat entertainment system adds seat-back TVs and a VHS player to built-in fold-out tray tables for the ultimate in contemporary conveniences.
But most importantly, underneath its AHS steel chassis and high-quality treated steel bodywork (available in any color you want at your request) is a bespoke hand-made interior, complete with genuine high-quality wood, leather, and metal trim that comes in a very wide array of finishes and colors.
This example was built with a 4-seat interior (instead of the usual 5-seat version) at customer request, with the center rear seat being replaced with a heated and cooled beverage container.
And with plenty of interior and trunk space, the Venator has the potential to be the ultimate luxury road trip companion.