[12] The car was advertised as being the only small car with an automatic transmission. [31] The E-stick was also available in conjunction with an overdrive unit. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. [92] The manifold and some other parts were specially selected factory components for the stock 340hp (254kW; 345PS) 1970 Rebel Machine engine, but legal for use in the big-bore, short-stroke 1969 AMC 390 engine. 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. Same lady owner for 42 years. These schemes appeared randomly through early production. Because the only race Rambler cares about is the human race. [13] All Americans were completely dipped in rust proofing. Options included seat belts, power steering, power brakes, and a heater. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. Stock class rules required a minimum of 500 identical vehicles to be produced and sold. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. [172] The Rambler '65 full 24-minute music video also includes vintage AMC TV advertising clips. The Rambler maintained a highly positive image among Mexican buyers. 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. Tires were E-70-14 fiberglass-belted, four-ply tires with red-stripe Goodyear Polyglas tires. The original taillights were turned upside down, saving money on retooling. 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. "[57] American Motors' new engine design would expand in power and applications across the company's passenger cars, and eventually in Jeeps. Webor $425/mo. [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". 292 V8 engine. [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. 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. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. Neat unusual car. 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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. Not running but looks complete under the hood. Lot #48,767. ", "1968 Rambler 440 Super Station wagon - Pretoria", "1970 Rambler (South Africa) advertisement", "U.S. In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. [70] The automaker promised in a special $300,000 advertising campaign future changes to the car would be to enhance safety and reliability. The American was introduced as the North American economy was in a recession and buyers were looking for smaller and more economical cars, and the Rambler brand was known as a fuel miser. The 440 and Rogue versions picked up a stainless-steel trim piece running stem to stern on either body side, straight back between the wheel wells and the beltline. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. The Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. 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. 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. Front floors are rusted out. Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. Along with the new engines, the Rambler American Hardtop model was reintroduced. The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. Look no further than a Rambler American. That's what we're driving today and that's got to change. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. [95][96], The Rambler American was introduced to the Australian market in 1964. [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. Dealership. [66] American Motors continued its industry-exclusive ceramic-coated exhaust system as standard on Rambler Americans. Tacoma, WA 6 years at 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 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. With the larger Rambler Six wagons offered only as four-door models, AMC's management thought little sales cannibalization from the American would occur. No drivetrain. In part to commemorate the impending discontinuation of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. [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. At the mid-year it was also replaced by the new 199cuin (3.3L) version that became available at midyear. [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. 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. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. The top-of-the-line model, available only as a two-door hardtop, had its name changed from 440-H to Rogue. [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. 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. The American and Classic models retained their economy-car marketing image, and their traditional nameplate. The interiors included new larger side armrests. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. IN." The 1967 Rogue models were available in new two-tone paint schemes for the roof, trunk lid, and hood that included border trim along the upper body line. Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. American Motors called on Hurst to help develop a vehicle for the racing market. [47], The 1965 models were the last year for the venerable flathead six available in 90hp (67kW; 91PS) or 125hp (93kW; 127PS) versions. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. The front seats reclined, and the new safety-mandated head restraints were upholstered in red, white, and blue stripes. Mexico hosted a grueling mostly off-road race, the Baja 500. "[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. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. 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 newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. [156] It was to have sintered plate nickel-cadmium batteries. The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. Same lady owner for 42 years. Fun factory Pink color! The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. All 1967 Americans were covered by AMC's comprehensive warranty designed to increase customer confidence in their vehicles with the tagline "quality built in, so the value stays in". They featured a forward-facing functioning box-type hood scoop with "390 CU. 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. This led to the Hurst SC/Rambler, SC meaning "Super Car". 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. 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. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. Neat looking body style. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. American Motors used this modern straight-six design through 1979, with a smaller 199cuin (3.3L) version used 19661970. Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. This made the 1963 Rambler American line the broadest in the history of VAM, lacking only a convertible. [149] For one of the winning Rambler drivers, this was his first race and the experience launched the career of Walker Evans. 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. American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. It featured the same luxury and sporty touches of the original 1963 model alongside new ones and was once again a low-volume, limited edition. In addition to Rambler parts, the stock of spares also covered Hudson, Nash, and Austin Metropolitan parts. A total of 320 top-of-line models were produced. 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. A fully synchronized 150-T model three-speed manual transmission was now standard equipment, meaning the end of non-synchromesh units in VAM cars. Among the factory options were the one-barrel OHV version of the 195.6 engine and an automatic transmission. [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. 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. [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. Has hubcaps. All window glass was removed and roll cages were installed. 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