[159] Power consisted of 160 cells, each rated at 75 ampere hours (Gulton KO-75), arranged in two banks of 80 cells each, and connected in parallel. 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. The Hornet-based Rambler American model continued as a "fourth generation" until it was replaced with an updated and expanded new VAM American line for 1975. Explore. [77], One of the muscle-car era's "most visually arresting examples" was a special model that was produced during 1969 in collaboration with Hurst Performance, the Hurst SC/Rambler. The exhaust exited through chrome tips attached with hose clamps. 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. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. Fordomatic transmissi. The Rambler American's wheelbase grew by six inches or 152mm (to 106in or 2692mm) and the interiors were made more spacious. 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. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Front two-point seatbelts became standard for the first time. 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 [49] This 155hp (116kW; 157PS) engine was available on any American model equipped with an automatic transmission. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. [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. And it has a matching interior. [164] This followed the pattern that Ford used to develop the Mustang by using the basic platform and components of the compact Ford Falcon. Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. 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. Same lady owner for 42 years. And it has a matching interior. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. Neat unusual car. Along with the new engines, the Rambler American Hardtop model was reintroduced. 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". 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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. Champions Pty Ltd in Adelaide distributed vehicles for South Australia. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. 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 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. The old model's 100-inch (2,540mm) wheelbase fit between its bigger family-sized 108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase Ramblers and the small import. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. [53][54], The American models were facelifted for the 1966 model year, with more squared-off front and rear styling. As a true compact-sized car on a 106in (2,692mm) wheelbase, the Rambler station wagon had no domestic competitors, and it offered interior space advantage compared to imported models with its 66 cubic feet (1,869L) of cargo space. [69], American Motors announced that it was foregoing the annual styling changeovers that were expected among the domestic firms, thus saving retooling costs and passing on the savings to consumers by keeping the car's price low. The AIR team built AMC's 390cuin (6.4L) V8 engines to blueprint tolerances, thus increasing horsepower to 410hp (306kW; 416PS) at the flywheel. car. The new president of AMC, George W. Romney, also wanted to build momentum in challenging the domestic Big Three automakers by adding a third car line. For 1968, the line was further simplified from nine to five models,[71] with the two-door coupe and four-door sedan comprising the base line (with the 220 designation no longer used), four-door sedan and station wagon being offered in up-level 440 guise, and a lone hardtop coupe making up the top-line Rogue trim line. Dealership. IN." In essence, the new body was a shorter, narrower version of the previous year's new Rambler Classic. WebCC-1595500. [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. [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. Continuing the tradition of minimal changes, the models received a new "suspended" accelerator pedal and cable throttle linkage. 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 line continued with minor cosmetic changes for the 1962 model year. 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. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. Lot #48,767. A feature was the standard 138hp (103kW; 140PS) 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with two-barrel carburetor and OHV configuration. [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. [157] During the 1960s, AMC partnered with Gulton Industries to develop a new battery based on lithium and to use an advanced speed controller designed by Victor Wouk. WebCC-1595500. [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) Explore. 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. Has hubcaps. [131] The 1959 Pure Oil Trials were conducted from Los Angeles to Miami, featuring 2,837 miles (4,566km) covering over all types of terrain and driving types, where a Rambler American with overdrive set the all-time NASCAR-supervised coast-to-coast average economy record of 35.4 miles per US gallon (6.64L/100km; 42.5mpgimp). In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. Never. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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. 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. Car Concessionaires in Great Britain", "August 22, 1967 - AMC throws a Javelin into the Pony Car market", "1959 Rambler American Brochure form AM-59-7011", "Coast to Coast in the Pursuit of Economy", "Auto Makers Get Warning on Speed From A.M.C. Lot #48,767. Sold with bill of sale only. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual "[109], Production continued by the Iran Jeep Company in a Tehran factory. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. And it has a matching interior. In 1969, Rambler production was moved to the former GM plant, Motor Assemblies Limited in Durban, which had come under the control of Toyota South Africa in 1964. [170], Vaughn also achieved success in Hollywood as the composer for the hit NBC television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, in which the main characters use a 1962 Rambler American convertible. The Twin-Stick has a kick-down button on top of the main shift knob to facilitate the five-speed shifting process. [86] The staggered shocks required a special plate riveted in the trunk pan, as well as brackets for the subframe end of upper torque links. 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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. 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. Annand & Thompson Pty Ltd in Brisbane distributed vehicles for Queensland. [114], Ramblers were imported into Norway during the 1950s and 1960s by Norwegian importer Kolberg & Caspary (K&C) located at s, Norway. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. [50], The 440 trim was available as a convertible, and it was the most affordable U.S.-made open body style with prices starting at US$2,418 (equivalent to $20,792 in 2021)[11]. A special youth-oriented concept car, the 1964 Rambler Tarpon, was built on an Rambler American platform that foretold the fastback design of the 1965 Rambler Marlin, as well as future trends in sporty-type pony cars, including the 1968 AMC Javelin. [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). VAM's engine plant was inaugurated in November 1964, fulfilling another requirement of the 1962 decree. [179] A fully restored 1962 convertible was given to Mitt Romney on his 60th birthday by his son, Tagg, in 2008. Model designations changed with the Custom trim becoming a 400. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. "[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. These were baffled mufflers, not glasspacks. 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. Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. Watch. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. Further proof of the American's exceptional fuel economy came when an overdrive-equipped car driven coast to coast under NASCAR's watchful eyes averaged 38.9 miles per US gallon (6.05L/100km; 46.7mpgimp). "[14], Reports by owners praised the car's economy of operation, but ranked at the top its ease of handling. Wipers and washers changed to electric units, a Motorola AM radio with an antenna, and twin-circuit brakes became standard. 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". [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. [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. [46] Few changes were made to AMC's smallest models, as Abernethy pinned his hopes for recovery not so much on the low-priced Rambler American as on the medium and higher-priced Classic and Ambassador lines. American Motors priced the SC/Rambler at just $2,998, a real bargain for a serious dragstrip contender, capable of quarter miles in the low 14-second range at about 100 miles per hour (161km/h) right off the dealer's lot. NO TITLE. 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. Between January 1968 and January 1969, Rambler production was moved to the Datsun assembly plant, Rosslyn Motor Assemblers. [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. Same lady owner for 42 years. [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]. The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. [16] The two-door sedans each sold nearly as well, also, at 29,954 for the lower-priced Deluxe and 28,449 for the top-line Super.[18]. Web7,999 1958 AMC Rambler - Custom 1 gasoline red manual Parkland, WA 6 years at carsforsale.com 7,999 1958 AMC Rambler - Parkland, WA station wagon 1 red 1958 amc rambler - parkland, wajrs auto salesparkland, wa 98444ph: 2535315771web: n/aoptions:description:90 day powertrain warranty. The UK vehicles were imported with right-hand drive from AMC's facility in Peel Village near Brampton, Canada. American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. The hardtop model was dropped and the line was restricted to the 199cuin (3.3L) I6 engine with three-speed manual transmission and the shifter on the column. A new hardtop (no B-pillar) coupe body design debuted, whose steel roof was designed to mimic the appearance of a closed convertible top. [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. [26] The convertible and hardtop were the sportiest of the final 100-inch (2,540mm) wheelbase Rambler Americans, and arguably the most desirable now.[28]. This allowed the transmission to be shifted like a five-speed in the following sequence: 1, 2, 2+OD, 3, and 3+OD. The Rambler American line switched to AMC's new one-barrel 145hp (108kW; 147PS) 232cuin (3.8L) I6 as the standard engine. Neat unusual car. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. "[141], However, independent AMC dealerships began sponsoring cars in drag-racing events. "[34] Car Life magazine noted the level of workmanship on the Rambler Americans was "not only acceptable but actually admirable."[35]. Front floors are rusted out. 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. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) [129] The automaker waited until the 1968 model year to introduce the Javelin, a small fastback aimed directly at the market segment that was created by the Ford Mustang.[130]. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). The paint codes SPEC, SPECIAL, 88A, and "OOA" can appear with either the A scheme or B scheme. [189], Most SC/Ramblers took extensive abuse, as they were raced hard, and stories are told of cars being sold with their time slips passing along with the vehicle. [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. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. Seven of the Ramblers finished the grueling race, taking three of the top five places in the passenger-car class. Grenville Motors in Sydney distributed vehicles for New South Wales. 292 V8 engine. The cars had 44USgal (167L; 37impgal) fuel tanks. 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While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. The interiors included new larger side armrests. Windsor, Colorado, 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. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. Sales of the Rambler American increased and the showroom traffic boosted morale among AMC's independent dealerships. 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. Fordomatic transmissi. [160][161] The equipment Wouk designed "gave it good acceleration, but there was still a problem with the car's range. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. 1960 AMC Rambler. 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