[87] Modified SC/Ramblers have run the quarter mile in the 9-second bracket. [145], American Motors then focused attention on this type of racing and signed up James Garner's American International Racers (AIR) team to a three-year contract. Teague selected the front-end design developed by Bob Nixon, who was later in charge of AMC's small-car studio. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. [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. [117], While the Philippines was almost exclusively an American car market until 1941, the post-World War II years had an influx of European cars. 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. Tacoma, WA 6 years at [113] Among its statutes was a ban on fully finished vehicle imports and called for a reduction of body styles and engines as well as a new requirement of a minimum of 60% of components and equipment to be produced locally. 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). 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. Between January 1968 and January 1969, Rambler production was moved to the Datsun assembly plant, Rosslyn Motor Assemblers. 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. [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.) [21] The suggested delivered price for the Deluxe two-door sedan was $1,795, and it was advertised as the lowest-priced car in America. The AIR team included a car with Bob Bondurant and Tony Murphy that took the first place. [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. 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 base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. 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. 1960 AMC Rambler. [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. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. Minimal baffling gave a deep throaty sound, similar to modern Flowmasters. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. Dealership. Other requirements for all cars manufactured after 1 January 1968, included exhaust control systems to help reduce unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. [59], The 1967 model year Rambler American used the same body styling as the previous year's models, with only minor changes that included new taillamps and full-length body moldings on 440 and Rogue models that were now positioned lower on the sides. [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. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 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. American Motors contracted Paul Hatton to paint the cars. [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. 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. [164] This followed the pattern that Ford used to develop the Mustang by using the basic platform and components of the compact Ford Falcon. [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. The firewall and dashboard were new stampings that also changed the clutch and brake pedal mountings from under the floor to the firewall. After the departure of Roy Abernethy, AMC eagerly embraced automobile competition and its effect on car sales. The Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. 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). "[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. 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 total of 320 top-of-line models were produced. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. Dealership. [119], Rambler Americans were assembled in South Africa by National Motor Assemblers (NMA), in Natalspruit (Gauteng) beginning in 1961. WebCC-1595500. 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. The engine used was AMC's 232cuin (3.8L) inline-six producing 142hp (106kW; 144PS). 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. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) 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. 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. An optional console-shifted "Twin-Stick" manual overdrive transmission was introduced. Same lady owner for 42 years. A Hurst shifter came with a large metal "T" handle. [37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. And it has a matching interior. Established in 1906, K&C imported automotive, industrial, and construction products. The song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" 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. 292 V8 engine. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . VAM developed a performance model, the Rambler American Rally, that consisted of an optional package for the two-door sedan. The station wagons in the restyled 1964 series came with four doors and gained 17% more cargo space compared to the previous design. "[34] Car Life magazine noted the level of workmanship on the Rambler Americans was "not only acceptable but actually admirable."[35]. Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. compacts". 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. [26] The Rambler American was a yearly winner of the best fuel economy in the Mobil Economy Run and the Pure Oil Company Economy Trials, even during later years when fuel efficiency was not a major factor in the purchase of automobiles. The system was priced at $59.50, but offered stick-shift economy, performance, and driver control without a clutch pedal by using engine oil pressure and intake manifold vacuum to engage and disengage the clutch when shifting gears. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. 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 A new hardtop (no B-pillar) coupe body design debuted, whose steel roof was designed to mimic the appearance of a closed convertible top. Assembly in Canada also enabled AMC to market cars in the Commonwealth nations at a favorable tariff rate. [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". "[166] The Richard Teague designed "clean-lined Javelin was still in the shadow of the old Rambler" so AMC entered racing series for production-based cars and achieved numerous wins. "[21], In the 1964 run, a six-cylinder Rambler American 440 sedan averaged 27.8336 miles per US gallon (8.4507L/100km; 33.4268mpgimp), once again the best of all the cars that year.[133][134]. They all featured a new roll-down disappearing rear window for the bottom-hinged tailgate. [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. 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Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. "[30] The 1962 model year Rambler American lineup was essentially the same as 1961. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. Full coil front springs, along with soft rear leaf units, gave the new American an unusually smooth ride, better than many larger domestic cars. [48], The year also had the introduction of an entirely new 232cuin (3.8L) overhead-valve straight-six engine. A total of 260 cars were brought in to Norway by production end. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. The semiboat-tail-roofed fastback hardtop coupe was developed in 1963 from the tooling that was already set for the 1964 model year Rambler Americans. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. It was the last flathead engine to be used in a domestic U.S. 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. Hazard lights were added to the standard equipment list. Continuing the tradition of minimal changes, the models received a new "suspended" accelerator pedal and cable throttle linkage. To cement this image, a Rambler American was again the overall winner in the Mobil Economy Run. 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 paint codes SPEC, SPECIAL, 88A, and "OOA" can appear with either the A scheme or B scheme. Has hubcaps. 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. [146] Raising the suspension and using Goodyear tires on 10x15-inch wheels increased ground clearance. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. [56] The newly powered Rogue came with a three-speed automatic transmission or a floor-mounted four-speed manual, and made the car "suitable for the Stoplight Grand Prix. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? The line continued with minor cosmetic changes for the 1962 model year. 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. 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. [31] The E-stick was also available in conjunction with an overdrive unit. [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. [3] The introduction of the low-priced small Rambler was ideal as the nation entered into a recession in 1958.[4]). [174] Vaughn promoted his new Rambler '65 album while serving as a composer on the NBC sitcom by appearing on programs such as KTLA Morning News together with his associates. 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 It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. [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 resumed the importation of its products into the country until a new partner was located. Fun factory Pink color! The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. He also stated that his father (George W. Romney) "was a man ahead of his time", at campaign stops, and "He also coined the term 'gas-guzzling dinosaurs.' The AIR team built AMC's 390cuin (6.4L) V8 engines to blueprint tolerances, thus increasing horsepower to 410hp (306kW; 416PS) at the flywheel. 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. "[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. 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. Windsor, Colorado, And it has a matching interior. Factory options included a dash-mounted 8,000 rpm tachometer and the sport steering wheel used in the Javelin models. [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. Today. [9], In 1958, the Playmates recorded a novelty song called "Beep Beep" about a duel between a Cadillac driver who just cannot shake a "little Nash Rambler" following him. Only the rear glass was changed to conform to the new roofline. Explore. 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. The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. [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. 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. It is by far the most rattle-and-squeak-free 1958 Detroit product I've driven-and I've driven them all! [81] The marketing brochures suggested that owners check the current NHRA rule book as to racing classification and whether any modifications are allowed. "[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. [41] The old 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 was a gas stingy champ in the Mobil Economy Runs and available in 90hp (67kW; 91PS), 125hp (93kW; 127PS), and 138hp (103kW; 140PS) versions. [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. [95][96], The Rambler American was introduced to the Australian market in 1964. 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. [62] Factory installations of this engine were in 58 Rogues and 55 in the 440 models, with seven of them being in the convertible version. 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 [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. The 390 engine was mated to a four-speed manual BorgWarner T-10 with close gear ratios. 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. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. Today. Not running but looks complete under the hood. Lot #48,767. [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]. 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. This allowed the transmission to be shifted like a five-speed in the following sequence: 1, 2, 2+OD, 3, and 3+OD. [139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. [132], In the 1960 Mobilgas Economy Run, a Custom two-door sedan returned 28.35 miles per US gallon (8.30L/100km; 34.05mpgimp) over a route of more than 2,000 miles (3,200km), finishing first in the compact class. [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. 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. A feature was the standard 138hp (103kW; 140PS) 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with two-barrel carburetor and OHV configuration. These schemes appeared randomly through early production. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. 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. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. [165] Built on the Rambler American chassis, the Javelin was introduced for the 1968 model year and "immediately established itself as a threat to the established pony car order. A total of 90 units of this version were made. [94] The car was successful in Argentina. Lot #48,767. Sold with bill of sale only. American Motors focused its marketing on the economy of the new models, advertising that was previously only popular during the Great Depression. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. Self-adjusting brakes were added in 1959. [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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. 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). Neat looking body style. Wipers and washers changed to electric units, a Motorola AM radio with an antenna, and twin-circuit brakes became standard. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version An uncommon find. Has hubcaps. The song was on Billboard Top 40 charts for 12 weeks while also selling over a million copies, and it was awarded a gold disc. 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 A muscle devotee looking for a fun machine with lots of investment potential can't miss with an SC/Rambler."[89]. At first standard with the L-head 90hp (67kW; 91PS) 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 as in the previous four years, it was replaced by the one-barrel 127hp (95kW; 129PS) OHV version as the standard engine early in the year. [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]. Same lady owner for 42 years. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) An uncommon find. [14], A two-door station wagon was added to the line in 1959. 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. [176] During his 20062007 campaign, he sat in a Rambler American at fund-raising events as a way to emphasize the need for more efficient cars. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual 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 [88] He did 1,215 in the "A" scheme and that would mean a total of 297 "B" scheme SC/Ramblers. The genesis of the Rambler American began with the Nash Rambler, introduced in 1950. [175], Mitt Romney launched his 2006 campaign for U.S. president at The Henry Ford museum while next to an old Rambler. 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