[37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. Sales of the Rambler American increased and the showroom traffic boosted morale among AMC's independent dealerships. [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. 1 condition example can still be had for mid-five figures. Annand & Thompson Pty Ltd in Brisbane distributed vehicles for Queensland. 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. [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. A total of 90 units of this version were made. [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. [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. Premier Motors Pty Ltd in Perth distributed Ramblers for Western Australia, and Heathco Motors in Launceston distributed Rambler vehicles for Tasmania. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. Has hubcaps. Tires were E-70-14 fiberglass-belted, four-ply tires with red-stripe Goodyear Polyglas tires. 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. [13], The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. 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. [142] The big engine from an Ambassador added only 80 pounds (36.3kg) more than the venerable 195.6cuin (3.2L) straight six normally found in the small two-door American. "[74] For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". VAM's engine plant was inaugurated in November 1964, fulfilling another requirement of the 1962 decree. 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. [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. Lot #48,767. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. 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 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.' Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. [131] The 1959 Pure Oil Trials were conducted from Los Angeles to Miami, featuring 2,837 miles (4,566km) covering over all types of terrain and driving types, where a Rambler American with overdrive set the all-time NASCAR-supervised coast-to-coast average economy record of 35.4 miles per US gallon (6.64L/100km; 42.5mpgimp). [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. In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. [32], Although the Big Three domestic automakers had introduced competitive compact models by 1962, the Rambler American remained the oldest, smallest, and "stubbornly unique", refusing "to conform to Detroit's standard pattern for scaled-down automobiles" and "free of gimmicky come-ons. $1200. [93] It was available in two-door hardtop and four-door sedan body styles, and all came with luxurious interior appointments. The original taillights were turned upside down, saving money on retooling. The Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. "[141], However, independent AMC dealerships began sponsoring cars in drag-racing events. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) [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. The line continued with minor cosmetic changes for the 1962 model year. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. 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 cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. "[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. 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 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. Only the rear glass was changed to conform to the new roofline. [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. The regulations called for two-point seat belts on all automobiles produced after 1 March 1967. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. 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. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. ", "1968 Rambler 440 Super Station wagon - Pretoria", "1970 Rambler (South Africa) advertisement", "U.S. IN." 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[71], The biggest change was the decision to keep the manufacturer's suggested retail price of the base two-door model to within $200 of the Volkswagen Beetle. "[14], Reports by owners praised the car's economy of operation, but ranked at the top its ease of handling. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version 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. 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. Neat unusual car. [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. [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. 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). [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. 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. They all featured a new roll-down disappearing rear window for the bottom-hinged tailgate. Webor $425/mo. The exhaust exited through chrome tips attached with hose clamps. 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. 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. [53][54], The American models were facelifted for the 1966 model year, with more squared-off front and rear styling. And it has a matching interior. 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. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. [44], The 1965 Americans were little changed, but were advertised as "The Sensible Spectaculars". [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. It was the last flathead engine to be used in a domestic U.S. [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. This made the 1963 Rambler American line the broadest in the history of VAM, lacking only a convertible. [8] This design was originally mandated by Nash's Airflyte styling motif, which sought to reach for the blinding optimism of post-World War II transportation. car. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. It was popular for its economy in ownership, as was proven by numerous Mobilgas Economy Run championships. Windsor, Colorado, The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. Seven of the Ramblers finished the grueling race, taking three of the top five places in the passenger-car class. 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. "[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]. Wipers and washers changed to electric units, a Motorola AM radio with an antenna, and twin-circuit brakes became standard. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. [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. [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. 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). Neat unusual car. Fun factory Pink color! On the exterior, the center horizontal chrome grille bar was deleted. The Torino's engine, transmission, and upgraded interior fittings were unique to Argentina and were not used on any of the U.S.-market Ramblers. [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]. 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. The new styling was the work of designer Dick Teague, who later designed the 1968 Javelin and AMX. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. Pinterest. Never. 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). DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. 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. "[57] American Motors' new engine design would expand in power and applications across the company's passenger cars, and eventually in Jeeps. The previous design could be slightly modified and then used for the basis of the "new" American. Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Among the factory options were the one-barrel OHV version of the 195.6 engine and an automatic transmission. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. The top-of-the-line model, available only as a two-door hardtop, had its name changed from 440-H to Rogue. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) [84] No factory options were available for this package. 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. Neat looking body style. The 440 and Rogue versions picked up a stainless-steel trim piece running stem to stern on either body side, straight back between the wheel wells and the beltline. To cement this image, a Rambler American was again the overall winner in the Mobil Economy Run. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." [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. 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. [127], The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2+2 "youth-oriented" concept car. Dealership. [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. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. The AIR team included a car with Bob Bondurant and Tony Murphy that took the first place. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. From 1966 through 1982, Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) produced in Argentina a hybrid of the second-generation Rambler American and Classic platforms. 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. The Rambler American's wheelbase grew by six inches or 152mm (to 106in or 2692mm) and the interiors were made more spacious. The Scrambler came in only two red, white, and blue color schemes, "A" or "B". The paint codes SPEC, SPECIAL, 88A, and "OOA" can appear with either the A scheme or B scheme. [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. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. [54] For example, Road Test magazine reported 14.4 at 100.44mph and reached 109 miles per hour (175km/h) without topping out. [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. [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. Neat looking body style. The car was actually a 1963-1964 Rambler Classic passenger compartment with 1964-1965 Rambler American front and rear sections. Tacoma, WA 6 years at Assembly in Canada also enabled AMC to market cars in the Commonwealth nations at a favorable tariff rate. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. The overall effect was a more formal-looking car. 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 WebCC-1595500. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. 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". Dealership. Explore. A special top-of-the-line model called the 440-H was equipped with sports-type features, including individually adjustable reclining front bucket seats and a center console, as well as a more powerful 138hp (103kW; 140PS) version of Rambler's stalwart 195.6cuin (3.2L) inline-six engine. 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. Out of the total production of 69,912 Rambler Americans for the 1967 model year, 921 were Rogue convertibles.[55]. [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. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. 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. [28] Passenger room increased from five to six.[17]. For example, the five-day event in 1959 covered 1,898 miles (3,055km). The Twin-Stick has a kick-down button on top of the main shift knob to facilitate the five-speed shifting process. Garner did not drive in the race because of a film commitment in Spain. [104] Aria means "Aryan", and Shahin "Falcon". Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. "[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. 292 V8 engine. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. [48], The year also had the introduction of an entirely new 232cuin (3.8L) overhead-valve straight-six engine. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! 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 However, with its 8200-rpm redline, the Rambler ran 112mph (180km/h) at the Fontana dragstrip.[143]. No drivetrain. The 1960 Rambler American produced under Willys Mexicana was available in two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and two-door station wagon body styles. 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. 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. [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. WebCC-1595500. 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 [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. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual 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 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. 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. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. 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". "[109], Production continued by the Iran Jeep Company in a Tehran factory. 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 Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. [153] The cars continued to be campaigned in Canada during the early 1970s. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. A Hurst shifter came with a large metal "T" handle. Fordomatic transmissi. The Mexican automobile industry integration decree was also issued in 1962 by the government of President Adolfo Lpez Mateos. 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. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. [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. Lot #48,767. 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 Year also had the introduction of an entirely new 232cuin ( 3.8L ) overhead-valve engine! The U.S. acquired Rootes Group 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon and `` OOA '' can appear with either the scheme... 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