Premier Motors Pty Ltd in Perth distributed Ramblers for Western Australia, and Heathco Motors in Launceston distributed Rambler vehicles for Tasmania. [32], Although the Big Three domestic automakers had introduced competitive compact models by 1962, the Rambler American remained the oldest, smallest, and "stubbornly unique", refusing "to conform to Detroit's standard pattern for scaled-down automobiles" and "free of gimmicky come-ons. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. [13] All Americans were completely dipped in rust proofing. Tires were E-70-14 fiberglass-belted, four-ply tires with red-stripe Goodyear Polyglas tires. Neat unusual car. [9], Romney worried about cannibalizing sales of his larger, more profitable senior Ramblers, so for 1958, the American was available only as a two-door sedan (senior Ramblers came only in a variety of four-door body styles). The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. At each end of the strip were the newly safety-mandated body side reflectors, amber for the front fenders, and red for the rear. Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. Full coil front springs, along with soft rear leaf units, gave the new American an unusually smooth ride, better than many larger domestic cars. The car became VAM's first sporty compact, its first high-end luxury model (even above the also-new regular-production Rambler Classic), and its first limited edition. For 1961, the Rambler American for Mexico was available as the new second generation of the line, growing from three to four body styles with the introduction of the four-door station wagon. 195.6 Ci 6 Cyl 90 Hp Engine AKA the Super Flying Scot.. Eng $13,500 Dealership CC-1595500 1960 AMC Rambler 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr The genesis of the Rambler American began with the Nash Rambler, introduced in 1950. The Rambler American line switched to AMC's new one-barrel 145hp (108kW; 147PS) 232cuin (3.8L) I6 as the standard engine. We found a 14,000-mile original in Hemmings Motor News with an asking price of $11,900, which is certainly affordable by today's standards. Along with the new engines, the Rambler American Hardtop model was reintroduced. Look no further than a Rambler American. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. The 1968 model changes were in the form of the 232cuin (3.8L) engine as standard equipment in the station wagon, while becoming optional equipment in both of the sedan models. He also stated that his father (George W. Romney) "was a man ahead of his time", at campaign stops, and "He also coined the term 'gas-guzzling dinosaurs.' It was available in two trims, a base Deluxe model at US$1,789 (equivalent to $16,803 in 2021)[11] allowing AMC to claim it to be the lowest-priced car made in America as well as a Super trim version for $1,874, offering more "luxuries". [37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. The Rambler American was also shipped in CKD from the USA and assembled at the Haren factory in Belgium to be sold as the Renault Rambler in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Austria starting with the 1962 model. Same lady owner for 42 years. The American was the second incarnation of AMC forerunner Nash Motors' compact Rambler that was introduced in 1950 and marketed after the merger with Hudson Motors under both marques during the 1954 and 1955 model years. WebCC-1595500. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. The overall effect was a more formal-looking car. [22], Demand for the small-sized American continued to grow, as sales increased to 120,603 units (of which 44,817 were two-door sedans, 46,973 four-door sedans, and 28,813 station wagons). [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. [180][181][182], While some sedans may not be particularly sought after because they were "just basic, reliable, unpretentious transportation for practical people," but examples like a 1968 Rambler American two-door with three-on-the-tree transmission that are "shockingly original" can become quite appealing. 1960 AMC Rambler. With costs to produce the Metropolitan rising, AMC decided to reintroduce a modified version of the 1955 Nash Rambler (the previous 100in (2,540mm) wheelbase model). It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 292 V8 engine. Also differences and overlaps existed in the Australian production and equipment compared to U.S. model years. "[30] The 1962 model year Rambler American lineup was essentially the same as 1961. American Libraries; Canadian Libraries; Universal Library; Project Gutenberg; Children's Library; Biodiversity Heritage Library; Books by Language; 1957 advertisement for the Rambler Ambassador 1958 Station Wagon Rebel Addeddate 2023-02-19 18:17:12 Identifier 1957-rambler-ambassador-1958-station-wagon-rebel-ad Scanner A total of 90 units of this version were made. It was manufactured in Australia, Iran, Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa. An uncommon find. Standard clutch was a 10.5-inch (267mm) with a three-finger, long-style Borg and Beck pressure plate. Front two-point seatbelts became standard for the first time. All window glass was removed and roll cages were installed. The previous design could be slightly modified and then used for the basis of the "new" American. [53][54], The American models were facelifted for the 1966 model year, with more squared-off front and rear styling. The Twin-Stick has a kick-down button on top of the main shift knob to facilitate the five-speed shifting process. The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. Tacoma, WA 6 years at 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. Seven of the Ramblers finished the grueling race, taking three of the top five places in the passenger-car class. [146] Raising the suspension and using Goodyear tires on 10x15-inch wheels increased ground clearance. [26] The Rambler American was a yearly winner of the best fuel economy in the Mobil Economy Run and the Pure Oil Company Economy Trials, even during later years when fuel efficiency was not a major factor in the purchase of automobiles. A special top-of-the-line model called the 440-H was equipped with sports-type features, including individually adjustable reclining front bucket seats and a center console, as well as a more powerful 138hp (103kW; 140PS) version of Rambler's stalwart 195.6cuin (3.2L) inline-six engine. car. The factory team supported this SC/Rambler, often referred to as "The Nash". The front suspension sills extended all the way under the floor to meet the rear suspension sills, a feature that made the Torino much stiffer than its U.S.-produced cousins (The Rambler Marlin also used these long sills, but other models did not). [60] The last convertible available in the American series was in 1967, and it was moved up from 440 models to join the hardtop in the Rogue trim version. [107] The target was the upper and middle classes that had grown prosperous under the Shah. Popular Mechanics wrote "seldom has a car been completely restyled as the 1961 Rambler American and yet retain the same engine, driveline, suspension on the same unit body". Some of the other unique standard items on this model included racing mirrors, antihop rear axle links, and blue painted "Magnum 500" 14x6-inch styled steel wheels with chrome beauty rings and AMC hub centers. With the larger Rambler Six wagons offered only as four-door models, AMC's management thought little sales cannibalization from the American would occur. "[33], The automaker's president, George W. Romney, appeared prominently in advertisements, asking potential customers to "think hard" about new cars and describing "more than 100 improvements in the 1962 Ramblers" and why they are not available in competitive cars, as well as AMC "workers as progress-sharing partners" so that buyers can "expect superior craftsmanship. WebCC-1595500. The line continued with minor cosmetic changes for the 1962 model year. [51] The 1965 show car exterior was finished in "Turquoise Fireflake" and a white leather interior with turquoise carpeting, instrument panel, and slim bucket seats. Windsor, Colorado, [69] The suggested retail price of the base two-door Rambler American sedan dropped to US$1,839 (equivalent to $14,945 in 2021)[11] (its closest U.S. competitor was the $2,117 Plymouth Valiant), making the larger and more powerful American only $200 more than the Volkswagen Beetle. [106] The factory in Tehran was dedicated by the last Shah of Iran. 195.6 Ci 6 Cyl 90 Hp Engine AKA the Super Flying Scot.. Eng $13,500 Dealership CC-1595500 1960 AMC Rambler 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr Today. American Motors contracted Paul Hatton to paint the cars. Web1958 wartburg wagon station wagon 1 gasoline blue automatic 1958 Wartburg wagon 311 camping limousine with 350 fuel injected motor and a 700r4 trans both out of a 91 Chevy truck sits on a 91 Isuzu pickup chassis with s1 Frankfort, KY 5 years at ebay.com 3 29,900 1958 Chevy Brookwood Wagon station wagon [38], First, as the Nash Rambler and then as two generations of the Rambler American, this automobile platform performed the rare feat of having two distinct and successful model runs, an almost unheard-of phenomenon in automobile history. The Rambler line grew to a larger size (108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase) in 1956. [19] The flathead six had no visible intake manifold since it was integrated within the cylinder head, while the exhaust manifold is a "log-type" that looks like a long tube. This model is commonly referred to as a "Scrambler", although Jeeps later used the Scrambler name. Early in 1960, the company signed a new agreement with Willys Mexicana S.A. de C.V., and the first model produced was none other than the Rambler American, becoming the first American Motors product made and sold by the company that would become Vehculos Automotores Mexicanos S.A. (VAM) in 1963.[112]. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. An optional console-shifted "Twin-Stick" manual overdrive transmission was introduced. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) [17], Rambler sales increased in 1959, and AMC struggled to keep up with demand, as production tripled to 91,491 Americans, with 32,639 (almost 36%) made up by the new wagon. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. [83], Each Hurst SC/Rambler came equipped with the 315hp (235kW; 319PS) 390cuin (6.4L) AMC V8 engine from the AMX that translated into 10.03 pounds per horsepower. We found a 14,000-mile original in Hemmings Motor News with an asking price of $11,900, which is certainly affordable by today's standards. WebBid for the chance to own a 1960 Rambler American Super Station Wagon at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Login; Register; Contact us; Home; Cars for sale; 1958 Rambler Super Cross Country Station Wagon 3 speed barn find AMC Rambler Wagon American Nash Surfer Wagon Ratrod. Fun factory Pink color! Parts and spares were supplied locally out of the Chiswick service center located on Great West Road for the whole of the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East. [41] The old 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 was a gas stingy champ in the Mobil Economy Runs and available in 90hp (67kW; 91PS), 125hp (93kW; 127PS), and 138hp (103kW; 140PS) versions. compacts". Sold with bill of sale only. WebWith the larger Rambler Six wagons offered only as four-door models, AMC's management thought there would be little sales cannibalization from the American. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. The VAM Rambler American had the same design features as its AMC equivalent, including a partially redesigned grille design with four vertical lines and new tail lights with a flat internal side and a curved external one. In addition to the top-of-the-line 440 models, the lower trim 330 and 220 models were also available, and Rambler American sales soared to a record 160,000-plus. The cars were modified for the punishing Baja 500 race. "[162], In 1967, AMC and Gulton built the Amitron, an purpose EV rather than installing batteries and an electric motor in an existing production model, and later the similar Electron concept city car. The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. 1960 AMC Rambler. The paint codes SPEC, SPECIAL, 88A, and "OOA" can appear with either the A scheme or B scheme. No drivetrain. Watch. The only transmission available was still the three-speed manual with a steering column-mounted shifter on all body styles. "[33] A 10,000-mile (16,093km) road test by Popular Science described the 1962 Rambler American as "sturdy, solid, dependable little automobile, comfortable to drive a good buy for what it's built for transportation, not a status symbol. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. [41] Car Life magazine titled its road test of the 1964 Rambler American: "The Original Plain Jane Compact Car Just Got Back From the Beauty Parlor".[42]. Champions Pty Ltd in Adelaide distributed vehicles for South Australia. Preston Honea achieved fame with the 1964 "Bill Kraft Rambler" American from Norwalk, California. "[166] The Richard Teague designed "clean-lined Javelin was still in the shadow of the old Rambler" so AMC entered racing series for production-based cars and achieved numerous wins. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. [13], The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. "[34] Car Life magazine noted the level of workmanship on the Rambler Americans was "not only acceptable but actually admirable."[35]. [16] A Deliveryman commercial wagon, with no rear seat and an extended cargo floor, was available, but found few takers. [64] The previous rectangular taillight lenses were replaced with concave versions sculptured into the rear panel. While similar Rogue and American models had standard drum brakes, the SC package came with front discs, a heavier sway bar, and a strengthened drive train and body components. [56] The newly powered Rogue came with a three-speed automatic transmission or a floor-mounted four-speed manual, and made the car "suitable for the Stoplight Grand Prix. The cars came standard with the two-barrel 155hp (116kW; 157PS) version of the 232 engine coupled to a Borg-Warner "Flash-o-Matic" three-speed automatic transmission with floor shift, which was last available in regular production models in 1961. [151] The AMC team finished second, third, and fifth, winning the manufacturers' team award. [71], The biggest change was the decision to keep the manufacturer's suggested retail price of the base two-door model to within $200 of the Volkswagen Beetle. [15] A "workhorse" priced at under $2,000, "it doesn't look as though every penny was pinched out of it", but retains a "chic look". The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. 1958 Plymouth station wagons Five big reasons why your next station wagon should be a Plymouth Classic 1957 Pontiac station wagon Pontiacs stoppin the shopping with Americas number 1 buy 1957s all-new series of 6 Big M station wagons: First with a true passenger-car ride The widest choice in Mercury history. The Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. Newly appointed as AMC's new chairman and chief executive officer, Roy D. Chapin, Jr. began to promote and reposition the Rambler American, the automaker's least popular line. Wipers and washers changed to electric units, a Motorola AM radio with an antenna, and twin-circuit brakes became standard. They were powered by a 90hp (67kW; 91PS) L-head 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with 8.0:1 compression ratio and single-barrel carburetor coupled to a three-speed manual transmission with column shift. American Motors focused its marketing on the economy of the new models, advertising that was previously only popular during the Great Depression. [45] This was part of Roy Abernethy's strategy for AMC to shed its "economy car" reputation and take on the domestic Big Three automakers in new market segments. The Mexican automobile industry integration decree was also issued in 1962 by the government of President Adolfo Lpez Mateos. After an optional second-generation AMC V8 engine was added in late 1966, the cars also became known as a powerful compact "muscle" models that included the 390cuin (6.4L) version built in conjunction with Hurst Performance, the 1969 SC/Rambler. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. The Aria was a more luxurious version that came with a three-speed automatic, as well as manual transmission, while the Shahin was the base model with a manual transmission. Explore. The engine was the Tornado Interceptor 250cuin (4.1L) overhead cam (OHC) six originally developed for the new 1963 Jeeps. And it has a matching interior. [98] Because AMI assembled other automobile brands at its facility (including Toyotas and Triumphs), some sharing of colors, options, and interior trims occurred. [127], The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2+2 "youth-oriented" concept car. American Motors called on Hurst to help develop a vehicle for the racing market. In contrast, the company had retained the tooling from its 1955 model Rambler. [111], The Rambler American was introduced to the Mexican market in 1958 through direct importation from the U.S. The new styling was the work of designer Dick Teague, who later designed the 1968 Javelin and AMX. Look no further than a Rambler American. [61], For the 1967 model year, AMC's new high-compression (10.2:1) 343cuin (5.6L) V8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor producing 280hp (209kW; 284PS) and 365 pound force-feet (495Nm) of torque@3000 rpm was optional in Rogue and 440 models. Has hubcaps. After the departure of Roy Abernethy, AMC eagerly embraced automobile competition and its effect on car sales. To cement this image, a Rambler American was again the overall winner in the Mobil Economy Run. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. In essence, the new body was a shorter, narrower version of the previous year's new Rambler Classic. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. Out of the total production of 69,912 Rambler Americans for the 1967 model year, 921 were Rogue convertibles.[55]. 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