"[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. The American went on sale late January 1958, with a minimum of marketing and promotion. Webor $425/mo. [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. [89] With a few simple bolt-on modifications, they would run low 12s. Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. The American and Classic models retained their economy-car marketing image, and their traditional nameplate. [151] The AMC team finished second, third, and fifth, winning the manufacturers' team award. Stock class rules required a minimum of 500 identical vehicles to be produced and sold. Tacoma, WA 6 years at It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. Total production for the 1969 model year was 96,029. The regulations called for two-point seat belts on all automobiles produced after 1 March 1967. [55], A completely new 290cuin (4.8L) "Typhoon" V8 engine was developed by AMC; it was introduced in the special mid-1966 Rogue model. Mexico hosted a grueling mostly off-road race, the Baja 500. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. Windsor, Colorado, 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. Never. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. 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. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . The old model's 100-inch (2,540mm) wheelbase fit between its bigger family-sized 108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase Ramblers and the small import. Led by the top-line 440-series convertible, they were arguably the 1964's most attractive Detroit compacts. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. 1960 AMC Rambler. The engine used was AMC's 232cuin (3.8L) inline-six producing 142hp (106kW; 144PS). The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version [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.) 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. WebCC-1595500. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. Because the only race Rambler cares about is the human race. 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 exhaust exited through chrome tips attached with hose clamps. 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]. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) Has hubcaps. With costs to produce the Metropolitan rising, AMC decided to reintroduce a modified version of the 1955 Nash Rambler (the previous 100in (2,540mm) wheelbase model). Watch. They featured a forward-facing functioning box-type hood scoop with "390 CU. The compact Rambler American was most often the lowest priced car built in the U.S. [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 new Custom model came standard with a new 195.6cuin (3.2L) overhead valve engine with a slightly higher compression ratio of 8.7:1 producing an additional 37hp (28kW; 38PS), for a total output of 125hp (93kW; 127PS), while the base models retained the flathead as the standard engine. Same lady owner for 42 years. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Not running but looks complete under the hood. [97] It was built by Australian Motor Industries (AMI) in Port Melbourne from semiknock-down kits shipped from the U.S.[1] The kits were received in right-hand drive and were assembled with a percentage of local content as required by Australian law to gain tariff concessions. Fordomatic transmissi. Explore. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual [137], American Motors was not actively involved in auto racing during the early 1960s as not to glamorize corporate sponsorship of activities that promote dangerous speeds and driving. 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. [105] The cars were available with factory air conditioning, a unique feature for the Iranian market during that time. 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. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. 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. The Rambler American's wheelbase grew by six inches or 152mm (to 106in or 2692mm) and the interiors were made more spacious. The only factory option was an AM radio. Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! The Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. The SC/Rambler included a standard 90-degree-arc dial Sun tachometer. [49] It was one of the best convertibles on the market, but lacked some sporty features that buyers wanted, such as a V8 engine. [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 Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. The cars had 44USgal (167L; 37impgal) fuel tanks. Sold with bill of sale only. 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. [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. [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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. 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. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) "[72] The promotion and lower prices were designed to rekindle the Rambler American as a practical and economical car in customers' minds. Dealership. The 1970 VAM Camioneta Rambler American became available with a three-speed automatic transmission as a regular-production option - a feature last seen on the 1968 VAM Javelin since automatics were last available in 1961. The Rambler maintained a highly positive image among Mexican buyers. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. The Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. 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. [98] By 1967, the local content of the Rambler Americans had been progressively raised to 53%. The song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. 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. While mechanically identical to the 1960 model, Anderson's restyle resulted in a car that was three inches (76mm) narrower and shorter in its exterior dimensions with an overall length of 173.1 inches (4,397mm), but increased in its cargo capacity. Front floors are rusted out. [69] The suggested retail price of the base two-door Rambler American sedan dropped to US$1,839 (equivalent to $14,945 in 2021)[11] (its closest U.S. competitor was the $2,117 Plymouth Valiant), making the larger and more powerful American only $200 more than the Volkswagen Beetle. 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. Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. For example, the five-day event in 1959 covered 1,898 miles (3,055km). The Rambler American was also shipped in CKD from the USA and assembled at the Haren factory in Belgium to be sold as the Renault Rambler in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Austria starting with the 1962 model. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. Neat unusual car. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its class. [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. 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. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. [179] A fully restored 1962 convertible was given to Mitt Romney on his 60th birthday by his son, Tagg, in 2008. [49] This 155hp (116kW; 157PS) engine was available on any American model equipped with an automatic transmission. [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]. [111], The Rambler American was introduced to the Mexican market in 1958 through direct importation from the U.S. 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. 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. [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. Iran Jeep (Sherkate Sahami) had been cooperating with General Motors for over 15 years and in June 1972 purchased enough shares to change the name to General Motors Iran. 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 Advertisements by AMC's new agency, Wells, Rich, and Greene, headed by Mary Wells Lawrence violated the accepted rule of not attacking the competition.[73]. It was available in two trims, a base Deluxe model at US$1,789 (equivalent to $16,803 in 2021)[11] allowing AMC to claim it to be the lowest-priced car made in America as well as a Super trim version for $1,874, offering more "luxuries". Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. 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. Wipers and washers changed to electric units, a Motorola AM radio with an antenna, and twin-circuit brakes became standard. [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. 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. Automakers responded by reducing the number of car lines, trim levels, options, and variants in all product lines, Willys Mexicana being no exception. Tires were E-70-14 fiberglass-belted, four-ply tires with red-stripe Goodyear Polyglas tires. 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. 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. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. [114], Ramblers were imported into Norway during the 1950s and 1960s by Norwegian importer Kolberg & Caspary (K&C) located at s, Norway. The car was actually a 1963-1964 Rambler Classic passenger compartment with 1964-1965 Rambler American front and rear sections. 292 V8 engine. [37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. [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. [169] Released in 1997 by Rhino Records and titled Rambler '65, Vaughn turned his car into a makeshift studio. 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. [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. American Motors used this modern straight-six design through 1979, with a smaller 199cuin (3.3L) version used 19661970. 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. [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. [13] All Americans were completely dipped in rust proofing. The mid-trim level 330 model was dropped, leaving the top 440 and base 220 models in the lineup for 1966. On the exterior, the center horizontal chrome grille bar was deleted. Sales of the Rambler American increased and the showroom traffic boosted morale among AMC's independent dealerships. 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. [164] This followed the pattern that Ford used to develop the Mustang by using the basic platform and components of the compact Ford Falcon. [55] The last U.S.-made Rambler was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 30 June, making the production total of 4,204,925 units. 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. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. NMA had existed as a motor assembly plant since the 1920s, and assembled numerous automobile marques, including Hudson, throughout the years before it was sold to the Rootes Group in 1964. 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. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. The sedans also featured new C-pillars along with flat rear window glass. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. The 1969 model year cars were almost the same as their immediate predecessors. [88] He did 1,215 in the "A" scheme and that would mean a total of 297 "B" scheme SC/Ramblers. 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. 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. Minimal baffling gave a deep throaty sound, similar to modern Flowmasters. [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. A Rambler American Deluxe topped the 47-car Mobilgas Economy Run field with an average 25.2878 miles per US gallon (9.3015L/100km; 30.3694mpgimp). Only the rear glass was changed to conform to the new roofline. [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. Hazard lights were added to the standard equipment list. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. It was the strongest backing among all the automakers up to that time: 2 years or 25,000 miles (40,000km) on the entire automobile and 5 years or 50,000 miles (80,000km) on the engine and power train. An uncommon find. [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 hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. NO TITLE. Dealership. [175], Mitt Romney launched his 2006 campaign for U.S. president at The Henry Ford museum while next to an old Rambler. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. 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. Has hubcaps. [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. [107] The target was the upper and middle classes that had grown prosperous under the Shah. Neat unusual car. American Motors built a new assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, for the production of Rambler Americans, as well as the larger Rambler Classics.[29]. "[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. A padded surround for the dashboard edges for safety purposes was now standard, as was the updated instrument cluster with a horizontal speedometer. An uncommon find. Watch. 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. [48], The year also had the introduction of an entirely new 232cuin (3.8L) overhead-valve straight-six engine. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. [106] The factory in Tehran was dedicated by the last Shah of Iran. [100], AMI distributed Ramblers from Melbourne for the state of Victoria. [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. 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. However, the most astounding demonstration was the record set in the Pure Oil Economy Trials, another NASCAR-supervised event: 51.281 miles per US gallon (4.5868L/100km; 61.586mpgimp), which AMC sagely noted, "No car owner should expect to approach in everyday driving. [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. From 1966 through 1982, Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) produced in Argentina a hybrid of the second-generation Rambler American and Classic platforms. compacts". The American, along with "A-body" Chryslers, were the only domestic cars that were available as a hardtop coupe model, the Ford Falcon and Chevy Nova being only available as pillared sedans (and a wagon in the Ford Falcon line). Neat looking body style. Lot #48,767. Never. 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. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. The top-of-the-line model, available only as a two-door hardtop, had its name changed from 440-H to Rogue. [78] Other body modifications differentiating Hurst SC Ramblers from regular hardtop Ramblers included rolled-back front and rear wheel openings to allow for larger tires. [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. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? [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]. NO TITLE. "[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. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. [9] The car's seemingly narrow 55-inch (1,397mm) track was not much different from the industry standard, but rather an illusion fostered by the bulbous bodywork. [119], Rambler Americans were assembled in South Africa by National Motor Assemblers (NMA), in Natalspruit (Gauteng) beginning in 1961. 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 The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. [61], For the 1967 model year, AMC's new high-compression (10.2:1) 343cuin (5.6L) V8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor producing 280hp (209kW; 284PS) and 365 pound force-feet (495Nm) of torque@3000 rpm was optional in Rogue and 440 models. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. [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. [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. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. 1960 AMC Rambler. Watch. 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