Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. Fun factory Pink color! Front floors are rusted out. [27] All outside sheet metal was changed, but the side window frames remained the same as previous models. [52], As the automobile marketplace in the U.S. was moving away from economy towards performance and luxury vehicles, American Motors began removing the historic Rambler name from its larger models. The reason for this was that the 232 engine series was already being produced in Mexico, while both versions of the 195.6 engine were imported from the U.S. To achieve consolidation and standardized production, the 195.6 engine was dropped and both the Rambler Classic and Rambler American lines came with the 232 engines until the 199 was available for the latter. Lot #48,767. WebCC-1595500. [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]. [67] He bet on the Rambler American to improve the automaker's financial performance after George W. 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. The song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" Never. "[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. [142] The big engine from an Ambassador added only 80 pounds (36.3kg) more than the venerable 195.6cuin (3.2L) straight six normally found in the small two-door American. Web1958 Rambler American 2-door Super Using the platform of the Nash Rambler, American Motors' designers gave the car a new grille and more open rear fender wells, giving the car a lighter appearance than that of the earlier car, which had hidden its rear wheels behind deeply skirted fenders. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. The overall effect was a more formal-looking car. Look no further than a Rambler American. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. A new "E-stick" option combined a manual three-speed transmission with an automatic clutch as a low-cost alternative to the fully automatic transmission. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. The Rambler maintained a highly positive image among Mexican buyers. Today. $1200. The rear end used fore-and-aft staggered rear shock absorbers to eliminate wheel hop (axle wrap) under extreme acceleration conditions with leaf spring suspensions. Explore. The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. 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. [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. In essence, the new body was a shorter, narrower version of the previous year's new Rambler Classic. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. [156] It was to have sintered plate nickel-cadmium batteries. [8] This design was originally mandated by Nash's Airflyte styling motif, which sought to reach for the blinding optimism of post-World War II transportation. And it has a matching interior. Options included seat belts, power steering, power brakes, and a heater. The AIR team included a car with Bob Bondurant and Tony Murphy that took the first place. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." [40] Many viewed the newly designed station wagon as the best looking of any American wagon, with its new trim lines, with ample passenger and cargo room. Additional safety equipment for the 1969 models included front shoulder belts and headrests for both front outboard seating positions and the front parking lights stayed on with the headlights. The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! Has hubcaps. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. [13], The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. [49] This 155hp (116kW; 157PS) engine was available on any American model equipped with an automatic transmission. IN." 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". Watch. 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 American sedan was marketed as the "Rambler Rogue" and the station wagon was marketed as the "Rambler 440 Super Stationwagon".[121][122]. Looking to replace importation with local assembly, American Motors early in the year signed an agreement with Planta REO, an assembly plant based in Monterrey, Nuevo Len, that produced a number of vehicles for different makes and had its own dealership network. This was backed up by a marketing campaign stating, "Either we're charging too little for our cars or everyone else is charging too much. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. [64] The previous rectangular taillight lenses were replaced with concave versions sculptured into the rear panel. 292 V8 engine. [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. No drivetrain. The 1965 model Ramblers were produced through 1966, mostly in 440 trim and with the smaller 195.6cuin (3.2L) engine. However, the most astounding demonstration was the record set in the Pure Oil Economy Trials, another NASCAR-supervised event: 51.281 miles per US gallon (4.5868L/100km; 61.586mpgimp), which AMC sagely noted, "No car owner should expect to approach in everyday driving. [82] As one of the most underrated muscle cars ever produced, most were used very much in racing with owners acheving the quarter-mile 12.07 seconds at 114mph (183km/h) in full street trim using street tires. [68] Chapin also saw a price gap between U.S. cars and inexpensive imports (primarily the Volkswagen) and lowered the price to make the Rambler American's "total value superior to the imports, as well as superior in both price and range of choice to U.S. The 1970 VAM Camioneta Rambler American became available with a three-speed automatic transmission as a regular-production option - a feature last seen on the 1968 VAM Javelin since automatics were last available in 1961. With the larger Rambler Six wagons offered only as four-door models, AMC's management thought little sales cannibalization from the American would occur. 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. [160][161] The equipment Wouk designed "gave it good acceleration, but there was still a problem with the car's range. 292 V8 engine. The UK vehicles were imported with right-hand drive from AMC's facility in Peel Village near Brampton, Canada. [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. 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. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. 1960 AMC Rambler. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. Fordomatic transmissi. From 1966 through 1982, Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) produced in Argentina a hybrid of the second-generation Rambler American and Classic platforms. Despite a saturation of international brands, American Motors Corporation established a presence, and the Rambler Classic and Rambler American were locally assembled by Luzon Machineries in Manila during the 1960s. 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 [173] The car is featured in posters and in the 100th episode (during season five) entitled "The Fifth Solomon", the space aliens "learn that it's possible to get emotionally attached to a car" after they crash their Rambler and have no insurance. WebCC-1595500. Preston Honea achieved fame with the 1964 "Bill Kraft Rambler" American from Norwalk, California. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. The Mexican Rambler American for 1966 received similar design changes as its U.S. counterparts that included the more squared external lines, squared headlight bezels, and redesigned taillights. Fordomatic transmissi. The entire line was treated to neat and trim lines with pleasing simplicity (compared to the more boxy predecessors) with characteristic tunneled headlights with a simple horizontal grille between them. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. Explore. These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. Not running but looks complete under the hood. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. [44] This strategy was copied 10 years later by Datsun. Windsor, Colorado, compacts". The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. [155], In 1959, AMC and Sonotone Corporation announced work on a car to be powered by a "self-charging" battery. The package included a two-barrel 155hp (116kW; 157PS) 232cuin (3.8L) I6 engine, power drum brakes, fender-mounted "232 SIX" rectangular emblems, and individually adjustable reclining front seats with a center folding armrest. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. [65] All 1967 Rambler Americans included lap belts for all seating positions, a collapsible, energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel, more padding on interior surfaces, four-way hazard flashers, and locking seat-back latches for two-door models. Has hubcaps. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. 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American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. The 1960 Rambler American produced under Willys Mexicana was available in two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and two-door station wagon body styles. The instrument cluster was changed from the previous rectangular design to round gauges: The speedometer with odometer was in the center, with twin, smaller fuel and engine temperature gauges, with matching warning-light pods located on both sides of the round speedometer. 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. The regulations called for two-point seat belts on all automobiles produced after 1 March 1967. Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. 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). $1200. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. The 1967 models received a new semi-concave, squared taillight design, and a new five-dial instrument cluster with a round speedometer at the center. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) Lot #48,767. [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. It was manufactured in Australia, Iran, Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa. Self-adjusting brakes were added in 1959. [78] Other body modifications differentiating Hurst SC Ramblers from regular hardtop Ramblers included rolled-back front and rear wheel openings to allow for larger tires. [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". Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. Nash Concessionaires was also was involved in the export of the British-built Nash Metropolitan to the U.S.[125], Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd of Chiswick in West London had assembled Hudson motor vehicles for the UK market since 1926. [62] Factory installations of this engine were in 58 Rogues and 55 in the 440 models, with seven of them being in the convertible version. Sold with bill of sale only. [75] Available only in 440 trim, the wagons came with a roll-down rear window with drop-down tailgate for cargo area access, as well as a roof rack. The engine was the Tornado Interceptor 250cuin (4.1L) overhead cam (OHC) six originally developed for the new 1963 Jeeps. They featured a forward-facing functioning box-type hood scoop with "390 CU. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." However, with its 8200-rpm redline, the Rambler ran 112mph (180km/h) at the Fontana dragstrip.[143]. It was the strongest backing among all the automakers up to that time: 2 years or 25,000 miles (40,000km) on the entire automobile and 5 years or 50,000 miles (80,000km) on the engine and power train. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. [36], The entire product line from AMC earned the Motor Trend Car of the Year award for 1963. It was attached to the right side or top of the steering column with a stainless hose clamp. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. 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. This led to the Hurst SC/Rambler, SC meaning "Super Car". [100], AMI distributed Ramblers from Melbourne for the state of Victoria. The Rambler American's wheelbase grew by six inches or 152mm (to 106in or 2692mm) and the interiors were made more spacious. The semiboat-tail-roofed fastback hardtop coupe was developed in 1963 from the tooling that was already set for the 1964 model year Rambler Americans. It was inspired by VAM's successful 1965 racing season using Rambler American sedans and hardtops, as well as growing domestic market demand for muscle and performance cars. 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. Look no further than a Rambler American. [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. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [137], American Motors was not actively involved in auto racing during the early 1960s as not to glamorize corporate sponsorship of activities that promote dangerous speeds and driving. [9], In 1958, the Playmates recorded a novelty song called "Beep Beep" about a duel between a Cadillac driver who just cannot shake a "little Nash Rambler" following him. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. [4] This helped AMC achieve 7.5% of the U.S. market with a total Rambler sales of 485,745 and third place among domestic brands.[23]. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! Other dealership options included front disc brakes, a front sway bar, stiffer shock absorbers, and a Hurst-linked four-speed manual transmission. Other requirements for all cars manufactured after 1 January 1968, included exhaust control systems to help reduce unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) Some AMC historians claim American Motors built a batch of 500 "A" scheme SC/Ramblers before switching to the "B" scheme, with 500 "B" models built before a switch to the final lot of 512 SC/Ramblers in "A" pattern. NO TITLE. 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. For 1961 the American line added a four-door station wagon and a two-door convertible for the first time since 1954. [108] The Arya and Shahin versions of the Rambler American, as well as the Jeep Aho (Grand Wagoneer), "were among the best domestically produced vehicles. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) The first proposals were to modify AMC's captive import by extending the Metropolitan with a station wagon-type roof design to make room for four passengers. Fun factory Pink color! He also stated that his father (George W. 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