Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. For 1964, the third-generation Rambler American debuted in Mexico and was available in two-door and four-door sedans as well as a four-door station wagon. "[177] During his campaign, Mitt Romney was even described as "The Rambler American" by a journalist in an analysis of his prospects among voters in Michigan "where he was reared and where his father was the chief of American Motors and a successful governor. [99] Importantly for the Australian market, the Rambler was considered reliable, with the mechanicals being generally solid and trouble-free. Watch. 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. [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. Fordomatic transmissi. Factory options included a dash-mounted 8,000 rpm tachometer and the sport steering wheel used in the Javelin models. The genesis of the Rambler American began with the Nash Rambler, introduced in 1950. [94] The car was successful in Argentina. [48], The year also had the introduction of an entirely new 232cuin (3.8L) overhead-valve straight-six engine. [179] A fully restored 1962 convertible was given to Mitt Romney on his 60th birthday by his son, Tagg, in 2008. In part to commemorate the impending discontinuation of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). [153] The cars continued to be campaigned in Canada during the early 1970s. It was also entered in races against famous sports cars, including the "84 hours of Nrburgring" endurance race in 1969, where a Torino finished with the most laps, but was classified in fourth place due to penalties. NO TITLE. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. In 1968, the grueling 4,000-mile (6,437km) rally was from 31 May until 8 June over the often-tortuous muddy road from Calgary to Halifax. 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. [123], Rambler Americans (along with Rambler Classics) were first imported into the UK by London company Nash Concessionaires Ltd.[124] They had previously been the UK importer of Nash vehicles. [89] With a few simple bolt-on modifications, they would run low 12s. 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. [168] He later recorded an entire album in his 1965 Rambler American. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. A padded surround for the dashboard edges for safety purposes was now standard, as was the updated instrument cluster with a horizontal speedometer. [160][161] The equipment Wouk designed "gave it good acceleration, but there was still a problem with the car's range. 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. It featured built-in flow-through ventilation, four-wheel drum brakes, regular suspension, regular cooling system, manual steering, pull-handle parking brake, bench seats, four-side armrests, vacuum wipers, cigarette lighter, front ashtray, hood ornament, glove box, driver's side remote mirror, and hubcaps over standard steel wheels. car. Front floors are rusted out. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. 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. The rear end was an AMC 3.54:1 "Twin-Grip" limited slip differential using Dana internals, with outer wheel hubs attached through a spline and keyway system.[85]. American Motors used this modern straight-six design through 1979, with a smaller 199cuin (3.3L) version used 19661970. Model designations changed with the Custom trim becoming a 400. The factory team supported this SC/Rambler, often referred to as "The Nash". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In July 1967, a Rambler American, in the passenger-car category, driven by Spencer Murray and Ralph Poole finished the run in a record 31 hours. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. The Rambler maintained a highly positive image among Mexican buyers. The reintroduction of the old model leveraged Rambler's renown for fuel economy and wins in the Mobil Economy Runs, with the consumer's need for a smaller and more efficient alternative to the standard-sized cars that were marketed by the domestic Big Three at that time. 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. The Rambler American can be classified into three distinct model year generations: 19581960, 19611963, and 1964 until 1969. Fun factory Pink color! American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. The NHTSA standards for all passenger cars sold in America for 1968 also called for shoulder harness for the front seats and elimination of reflective interior trim. Fordomatic transmissi. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. 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 front seats reclined, and the new safety-mandated head restraints were upholstered in red, white, and blue stripes. 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. In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. [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. Lot #48,767. "[74] For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". 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. Premier Motors Pty Ltd in Perth distributed Ramblers for Western Australia, and Heathco Motors in Launceston distributed Rambler vehicles for Tasmania. [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]. [105] The cars were available with factory air conditioning, a unique feature for the Iranian market during that time. American Motors contracted Paul Hatton to paint the cars. [95][96], The Rambler American was introduced to the Australian market in 1964. Champions Pty Ltd in Adelaide distributed vehicles for South Australia. American Motors focused its marketing on the economy of the new models, advertising that was previously only popular during the Great Depression. The Rambler line grew to a larger size (108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase) in 1956. The top-of-the-line model, available only as a two-door hardtop, had its name changed from 440-H to Rogue. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual Neat unusual car. Watch. An uncommon find. Webor $425/mo. The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. The same engine was later available in a larger 258cuin (4.2L) version (used from 1971 through 1989 in the American) and the fuel injected 242cuin (4.0L) versions that debuted in 1987, known as the Jeep 4.0, which Chrysler would continue their production after its purchase of AMC in 1987, all the way through 2006. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. [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. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. Same lady owner for 42 years. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. The regulations called for two-point seat belts on all automobiles produced after 1 March 1967. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. 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. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its class. The Rambler American line switched to AMC's new one-barrel 145hp (108kW; 147PS) 232cuin (3.8L) I6 as the standard engine. [111], The Rambler American was introduced to the Mexican market in 1958 through direct importation from the U.S. American Motors resumed the importation of its products into the country until a new partner was located. Windsor, Colorado, The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. [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. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. [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. Tires were E-70-14 fiberglass-belted, four-ply tires with red-stripe Goodyear Polyglas tires. Look no further than a Rambler American. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. [41], The 1964 Chicago Auto Show featured a special version of a top-of-the-line American named the Rambler Carrousel on raised rotating platform. It is by far the most rattle-and-squeak-free 1958 Detroit product I've driven-and I've driven them all! [37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. Other dealership options included front disc brakes, a front sway bar, stiffer shock absorbers, and a Hurst-linked four-speed manual transmission. At the mid-year it was also replaced by the new 199cuin (3.3L) version that became available at midyear. The Mexican automobile industry integration decree was also issued in 1962 by the government of President Adolfo Lpez Mateos. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. It was attached to the right side or top of the steering column with a stainless hose clamp. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." 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. 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. [127], The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2+2 "youth-oriented" concept car. "[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. [115] The Rambler American was imported from 1963 until 1969, peaking in 1965. Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. [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]. 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. 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. "[4], Benefiting from network television exposure, the 1962 Rambler American convertible became "a hot ticket item" for collectors after it began to appear regularly on 3rd Rock from the Sun with owners of rusty cars asking high prices and prime examples commanding upward of $14,000. 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 Led by the top-line 440-series convertible, they were arguably the 1964's most attractive Detroit compacts. Total production for the 1969 model year was 96,029. Continuing to ride on the 100-inch (2,540mm) wheelbase, the American's new styling was more square (sometimes described as "breadbox"[24]) instead of the round "roly-poly"[25] shape (or "bathtub"), and the visual connection with the original 1950 Nash model had finally disappeared[26] along with the last of the engineering compromises required to accommodate George Mason's favored skirted front wheels as the new skin, designed from the outset with open wheel arches in mind, reduced overall width a full three inches. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. This model is commonly referred to as a "Scrambler", although Jeeps later used the Scrambler name. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Fun factory Pink color! Look no further than a Rambler American. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. compacts". It was popular for its economy in ownership, as was proven by numerous Mobilgas Economy Run championships. This transmission has a bigger gap between second and third gears compared to the regular three-speed transmissions with overdrive (that operated like a five-speed although the driver needed to know the governor cut-in speed, free-wheeling, as well as when to lock the overdrive in or out). [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. Explore. 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 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. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. [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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. 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. [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. No drivetrain. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. [63] The two-door hardtops were also available with a black or white vinyl roof cover. [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]. The domestic Big Three automakers did not respond to this strategy, thus giving AMC a big price differential over the competing domestic models. A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. Today. 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. For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. [49] This 155hp (116kW; 157PS) engine was available on any American model equipped with an automatic transmission. American Motors called on Hurst to help develop a vehicle for the racing market. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. The entire Rambler line was available, but production and sales volumes were low and the agreement was terminated in late 1959. 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. 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. [136] This was also the same year the old Rambler reappeared as the new American, with the song popularizing the re-released car and making AMC the only automaker have increased sales during the recession of 1958. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. 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. Named the Rambler American Hardtop, it was the Mexican equivalent to the Rambler American 440H model marketed in the US and Canada. Tacoma, WA 6 years at In contrast, the company had retained the tooling from its 1955 model Rambler. Stock class rules required a minimum of 500 identical vehicles to be produced and sold. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [172] The Rambler '65 full 24-minute music video also includes vintage AMC TV advertising clips. Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. "[4] The economical car "that put Detroit on notice is one of today's most affordable, fun collectibles. 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). [16] The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version included a standard cargo-area mat and roof rack. The only transmission available was still the three-speed manual with a steering column-mounted shifter on all body styles. Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. After the departure of Roy Abernethy, AMC eagerly embraced automobile competition and its effect on car sales. [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. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. NO TITLE. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. 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. [156] It was to have sintered plate nickel-cadmium batteries. Annand & Thompson Pty Ltd in Brisbane distributed vehicles for Queensland. $1200. The engine was the Tornado Interceptor 250cuin (4.1L) overhead cam (OHC) six originally developed for the new 1963 Jeeps. 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. 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 [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.) [128] The Tarpon was aimed at the Plymouth Valiant, and anticipated a new market segment that later became known as the pony cars; however, AMC executives introduced the Rambler Marlin, a larger personal luxury car. 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. The Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. "[72] The promotion and lower prices were designed to rekindle the Rambler American as a practical and economical car in customers' minds. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? IN." [44] This strategy was copied 10 years later by Datsun. [149] For one of the winning Rambler drivers, this was his first race and the experience launched the career of Walker Evans. During the entire length of its production, the car was sold under the Rambler brand and in 1969 became the last Rambler-named automobile marketed in the Canadian and United States markets.[2]. The new transmission was joined by a 3.73:1 rear differential gear ratio. 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 Also differences and overlaps existed in the Australian production and equipment compared to U.S. model years. [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. [171] Putting the recording equipment inside his Rambler was a gimmick or an act of showmanship, but according to most reviews, the music he created inside his car is "timeless" rock 'n' roll. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual [105][110] Production of Rambler Americans ended in early 1974, but assembly of some Opel Rekord, Chevrolet Nova and Pickup, Buick Skylark, and Cadillac Seville models from 1974 until 1987. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. Hazard lights were added to the standard equipment list. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. Available only as a two-door hardtop, the interior came in standard gray charcoal vinyl-upholstered reclining seats with a headliner embossed with small squares. [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. [154] Their competition equipment included AMC's new 390cuin (6.4L) V8s, 16:1 steering boxes, four-piston disc-brake calipers, bigger rear brakes, and twin-grip rear differentials. 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