The new four-door rode on the same 100in (2,540mm) wheelbase as the other models and was meant to battle the newly introduced compacts from the Big Three, the Ford Falcon, Chevrolet Corvair, and Plymouth Valiant. IN." Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. VAM developed a performance model, the Rambler American Rally, that consisted of an optional package for the two-door sedan. Look no further than a Rambler American. "[79] "Likely the most outrageous muscle car from AMC" with 1,512 built, it was probably the only production model made and promoted for a specific drag racing class, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) F/Stock class. "[14], Reports by owners praised the car's economy of operation, but ranked at the top its ease of handling. 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). Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. The cars were modified for the punishing Baja 500 race. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Explore. The Rambler American's wheelbase grew by six inches or 152mm (to 106in or 2692mm) and the interiors were made more spacious. The car was actually a 1963-1964 Rambler Classic passenger compartment with 1964-1965 Rambler American front and rear sections. A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. The wraparound rear window on the sedans was modified to a flat unit, with a more squared-off "C" pillar, which changed the appearance from the earlier sedans with their overhanging rooflines. 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. The regulations called for two-point seat belts on all automobiles produced after 1 March 1967. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. Fordomatic transmissi. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) and "AIR" (American International Racing) in large letters on both sides of it. [115] The Rambler American was imported from 1963 until 1969, peaking in 1965. [89] With a few simple bolt-on modifications, they would run low 12s. Advertisements by AMC's new agency, Wells, Rich, and Greene, headed by Mary Wells Lawrence violated the accepted rule of not attacking the competition.[73]. 1960 AMC Rambler. The American went on sale late January 1958, with a minimum of marketing and promotion. [27] All outside sheet metal was changed, but the side window frames remained the same as previous models. 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.) It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. 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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. The song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. "[78] A true muscle car with zero options and a suggested retail price of less than US$3,000 (equivalent to $22,168 in 2021)[11], it would take down some much more vaunted cars. [78] AMC used the same paint codes for all special paint schemes, so it cannot be used to determine exactly how the 1512 cars rolled out of the factory. Today. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [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. [101], Rambler vehicles were imported into Finland during the 1950s and 1960s by two major Finnish automotive importers, Oy Voimavaunu Ab and Suomen Maanvilelijin Kauppa Oy (SMK Group.) Rambler's emphasis on economy over performance can be observed through the example of automatic transmission use in a Rambler American where the 1959 owner's handbook describes leaving the gear selector in the D-2 position (1.47:1 gear ratio) blocks access to low gear (2.40 ratio) when starting out from a stop; therefore, given the car's 3.31 axle, this yields an initial 4.86:1 final drive ratio reducing crankshaft revolutions for maximum fuel economy. The Rambler line grew to a larger size (108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase) in 1956. 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. In essence, the new body was a shorter, narrower version of the previous year's new Rambler Classic. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. [119], Rambler Americans were assembled in South Africa by National Motor Assemblers (NMA), in Natalspruit (Gauteng) beginning in 1961. [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). [185][186][187], The SC/Rambler has become a popular muscle car to replicate because of the ease of installing a powerful AMC V8 drivetrain into one of the large number of inexpensive 1966 through 1969 Rambler Americans. Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. 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. The station wagons in the restyled 1964 series came with four doors and gained 17% more cargo space compared to the previous design. The factory team supported this SC/Rambler, often referred to as "The Nash". Never. [44] This strategy was copied 10 years later by Datsun. Has hubcaps. The only transmission available was still the three-speed manual with a steering column-mounted shifter on all body styles. NO TITLE. Unlike in the U.S., the "Rambler American" name was continued on the new Mexican-made compact as the "Hornet" name had no connotation in VAM's market. [147] The finished weight of the race cars was 3,140lb (1,424kg) "identical to original stock-form shipping weight - despite the mammoth 44-gallon fuel tank amidships, the steel-lined undersides and 10x15 Goodyear earthmover-like tires. The second-generation Rambler American was achieved through a heavy restyling of the previous year's model under AMC's styling Vice President Edmund E. Anderson. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? [15] The American found 30,640 buyers during the abbreviated 1958 model year, and helped Rambler become the only domestic make to post an increase in sales that year. American Motors called on Hurst to help develop a vehicle for the racing market. The front seats reclined, and the new safety-mandated head restraints were upholstered in red, white, and blue stripes. The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. [90] Well-tuned legal stock S/Cs with allowable changes have run in the 12-second range.[91]. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." Not running but looks complete under the hood. 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Watch. The new models also incorporated various parts and components (such as doors) that were interchangeable with AMC's larger cars. [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. [64] The previous rectangular taillight lenses were replaced with concave versions sculptured into the rear panel. Neat looking body style. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. 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. [20], Even in the face of the new competition from much larger automakers, the compact Rambler American enjoyed appeal not only because of its low initial price, economy, and high gas mileage, but also because its resale values ranked among the highest. The Scrambler came in only two red, white, and blue color schemes, "A" or "B". The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. Sold with bill of sale only. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its class. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. The cars had 44USgal (167L; 37impgal) fuel tanks. Total production for the 1969 model year was 96,029. The car had a transplanted AMC V8 engine that was bored out to 418cuin (6.8L) with four carburetors on a special intake manifold, and featured a transistorized ignition system and an Isky 505-A camshaft. American Motors (and its original equipment manufacturer suppliers, such as the print advertisement for Champion spark plugs) promoted the results of this popular event in its advertising as a marketing technique that further emphasized the thriftiness of the Rambler Americans. [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]. [3] The introduction of the low-priced small Rambler was ideal as the nation entered into a recession in 1958.[4]). [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. 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. Sold with bill of sale only. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. 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 Wipers and washers changed to electric units, a Motorola AM radio with an antenna, and twin-circuit brakes became standard. Mexico hosted a grueling mostly off-road race, the Baja 500. However, with its 8200-rpm redline, the Rambler ran 112mph (180km/h) at the Fontana dragstrip.[143]. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. The front of the car was extended three inches (76mm), which allowed the optional air conditioning to be installed with the new 199 and 232 in-line six-cylinder engines, which were longer than the previous 195.6 versions. 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. 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