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. [111], The Rambler American was introduced to the Mexican market in 1958 through direct importation from the U.S. The exhaust exited through chrome tips attached with hose clamps. A Hurst shifter came with a large metal "T" handle. [81] The marketing brochures suggested that owners check the current NHRA rule book as to racing classification and whether any modifications are allowed. 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. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. Sales of the Rambler American increased and the showroom traffic boosted morale among AMC's independent dealerships. Automakers responded by reducing the number of car lines, trim levels, options, and variants in all product lines, Willys Mexicana being no exception. 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 [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]. Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. [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]. The Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. 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 With the larger Rambler Six wagons offered only as four-door models, AMC's management thought little sales cannibalization from the American would occur. Fun factory Pink color! [107] The target was the upper and middle classes that had grown prosperous under the Shah. 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. [156] It was to have sintered plate nickel-cadmium batteries. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. And it has a matching interior. Lot #48,767. This led to the Hurst SC/Rambler, SC meaning "Super Car". Sold with bill of sale only. Shown before the introduction of Ford's compact Falcon-based Mustang, AMC's show car was "an instant success" with 60% of surveyed potential buyers stating they would buy one. The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. Dealership. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. American Motors focused its marketing on the economy of the new models, advertising that was previously only popular during the Great Depression. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. 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. A new hardtop (no B-pillar) coupe body design debuted, whose steel roof was designed to mimic the appearance of a closed convertible top. 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. Stock class rules required a minimum of 500 identical vehicles to be produced and sold. 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. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. Continuing the tradition of minimal changes, the models received a new "suspended" accelerator pedal and cable throttle linkage. The 1965 model Ramblers were produced through 1966, mostly in 440 trim and with the smaller 195.6cuin (3.2L) engine. [13] All Americans were completely dipped in rust proofing. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. Never. The firewall and dashboard were new stampings that also changed the clutch and brake pedal mountings from under the floor to the firewall. The new models also incorporated various parts and components (such as doors) that were interchangeable with AMC's larger cars. They all featured a new roll-down disappearing rear window for the bottom-hinged tailgate. 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. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! No drivetrain. "[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. 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. [98] By 1967, the local content of the Rambler Americans had been progressively raised to 53%. 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. The mid-trim level 330 model was dropped, leaving the top 440 and base 220 models in the lineup for 1966. 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. 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. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Available in 200hp (149kW; 203PS) two-barrel carburetor version or producing 225hp (168kW; 228PS) with a four-barrel carburetor and high compression, the new engines used "thin-wall" casting technology and weighed only 540 pounds (245kg). 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. The Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. Windsor, Colorado, [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. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? The American went on sale late January 1958, with a minimum of marketing and promotion. [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. [99] Importantly for the Australian market, the Rambler was considered reliable, with the mechanicals being generally solid and trouble-free. 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 Front floors are rusted out. The 1968 model changes were in the form of the 232cuin (3.8L) engine as standard equipment in the station wagon, while becoming optional equipment in both of the sedan models. Same lady owner for 42 years. The 1967 model year also had the addition of the new safety standards for passenger cars mandated by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. In essence, the new body was a shorter, narrower version of the previous year's new Rambler Classic. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. The cars were modified for the punishing Baja 500 race. WebCC-1595500. "[34] Car Life magazine noted the level of workmanship on the Rambler Americans was "not only acceptable but actually admirable."[35]. 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. [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. Garner did not drive in the race because of a film commitment in Spain. [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. 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. Romney. Premier Motors Pty Ltd in Perth distributed Ramblers for Western Australia, and Heathco Motors in Launceston distributed Rambler vehicles for Tasmania. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. Because the 1970 model year Hornet line did not include a station-wagon body style (AMC had the larger-sized Rebel wagon for the U.S. market) the VAM Rambler American four-door station wagon was carried over for one more year. These schemes appeared randomly through early production. [84] No factory options were available for this package. [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. 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. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. [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]. "[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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. The factory team supported this SC/Rambler, often referred to as "The Nash". It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. Explore. An uncommon find. An uncommon find. 292 V8 engine. "[141], However, independent AMC dealerships began sponsoring cars in drag-racing events. [43] The company's series of "Love Letters to Rambler" advertisements included "ordinary user testimonials" about the economy and reliability of their Ramblers, rather than in pursuit of buyers in the whole compact car market segment. [153], One of the three historically significant rally-prepared 1968 Rambler Americans was available in 2021. The engine was the Tornado Interceptor 250cuin (4.1L) overhead cam (OHC) six originally developed for the new 1963 Jeeps. These were baffled mufflers, not glasspacks. Not running but looks complete under the hood. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. 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". 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). "[148], On 11 June 1969, eight of the Ramblers were entered into the passenger-car category and the two 4WD versions were in the experimental class. "[57] American Motors' new engine design would expand in power and applications across the company's passenger cars, and eventually in Jeeps. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. Other standards included a luxury steering wheel, individually adjustable and reclining front seats, high-trim upholstery, a center console with a locking compartment, custom wheel covers, a full bright molding package (including 440H emblems), and an under-dash tissue holder. The front seats reclined, and the new safety-mandated head restraints were upholstered in red, white, and blue stripes. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. ", "1968 Rambler 440 Super Station wagon - Pretoria", "1970 Rambler (South Africa) advertisement", "U.S. The Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. [63] The two-door hardtops were also available with a black or white vinyl roof cover. 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. Fordomatic transmissi. American Motors called on Hurst to help develop a vehicle for the racing market. After the departure of Roy Abernethy, AMC eagerly embraced automobile competition and its effect on car sales. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. 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. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. IN." This allowed the transmission to be shifted like a five-speed in the following sequence: 1, 2, 2+OD, 3, and 3+OD. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. 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). [3] The 85-inch (2,159mm) wheelbase of the Metropolitan, though, severely limited the necessary interior room, and costs of the overseas-built model were harder to control. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. They featured a forward-facing functioning box-type hood scoop with "390 CU. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. 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 This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . [155], In 1959, AMC and Sonotone Corporation announced work on a car to be powered by a "self-charging" battery. [89] With a few simple bolt-on modifications, they would run low 12s. In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. The compact Rambler American was most often the lowest priced car built in the U.S. [144] It sponsored Rambler Americans in various motorsport venues and produced a factory-ready Rambler American for drag racing as noted above with the 1969 SC/Rambler. NO TITLE. [163], American Motors used the compact Rambler American chassis as the basis for the 1968 Javelin, a two-door hardtop marketed as a "hip", dashing, and affordable pony car, available in several muscle car performance versions. Windsor, Colorado, At each end of the strip were the newly safety-mandated body side reflectors, amber for the front fenders, and red for the rear. 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. All Americans received a new chrome horizontal grille bar that extended outboard to the headlights, while the grille sections got an attractive "blackout" treatment. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. Options included seat belts, power steering, power brakes, and a heater. [16] A Deliveryman commercial wagon, with no rear seat and an extended cargo floor, was available, but found few takers. A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. [127], The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2+2 "youth-oriented" concept car. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. 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. Other dealership options included front disc brakes, a front sway bar, stiffer shock absorbers, and a Hurst-linked four-speed manual transmission. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." 1960 AMC Rambler. Never. 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. [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. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. In 1963 Willys Mexicana was reorganized as a new company, Vehculos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM), with direct investments by American Motors, Kaiser Willys, and the Mexican government. [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. [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. Neat looking body style. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. 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. [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. Mexico hosted a grueling mostly off-road race, the Baja 500. 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. Since its introduction, "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors. Among the factory options were the one-barrel OHV version of the 195.6 engine and an automatic transmission. 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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. The Torino handled the roads of the interior of the country very well, while its engine acquired fame for being robust and reliable. 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. "[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. A total of 260 cars were brought in to Norway by production end. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. The Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The American was available in nine models, and was the only U.S. compact to be available in "all" body styles (two-door, four-door, sedan, wagon, pillar-less hardtop, and convertible). WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 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. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! 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. [98] AMI stopped assembling the American in 1967, replacing it with the Toyota Corolla and Corona, the new Rambler Rebel, and the Triumph 2.5. [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. The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. [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). Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. [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. 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". A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. 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. 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. Neat unusual car. 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. The car was called IKA Torino, later Renault Torino, and featured AMC's automobile platform with a facelifted front and rear design and instrument panel by Pininfarina to create a new car. [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. The operation became a subsidiary of AMC in 1961 and changed its name to Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd in 1966. The Scrambler came in only two red, white, and blue color schemes, "A" or "B". Watch. An optional console-shifted "Twin-Stick" manual overdrive transmission was introduced. 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. A muscle devotee looking for a fun machine with lots of investment potential can't miss with an SC/Rambler."[89]. [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]. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. Look no further than a Rambler American. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. 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