Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. In part to commemorate the impending discontinuation of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). The Scrambler came in only two red, white, and blue color schemes, "A" or "B". The firewall and dashboard were new stampings that also changed the clutch and brake pedal mountings from under the floor to the firewall. [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. Pinterest. 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 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. 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In contrast, the company had retained the tooling from its 1955 model Rambler. No drivetrain. Minimal baffling gave a deep throaty sound, similar to modern Flowmasters. Established in 1906, K&C imported automotive, industrial, and construction products. [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. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. The straight-six engine was modernized with an overhead-valve cylinder head for higher-grade models, but the base cars continued with the flathead engine. The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. "[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. The new president of AMC, George W. Romney, also wanted to build momentum in challenging the domestic Big Three automakers by adding a third car line. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. ", "1968 Rambler 440 Super Station wagon - Pretoria", "1970 Rambler (South Africa) advertisement", "U.S. [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. [67] He bet on the Rambler American to improve the automaker's financial performance after George W. [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. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. 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. 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. WebCC-1595500. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual [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. Fun factory Pink color! [106] The factory in Tehran was dedicated by the last Shah of Iran. "[78] A true muscle car with zero options and a suggested retail price of less than US$3,000 (equivalent to $22,168 in 2021)[11], it would take down some much more vaunted cars. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . The regulations called for two-point seat belts on all automobiles produced after 1 March 1967. Sales of the Rambler American increased and the showroom traffic boosted morale among AMC's independent dealerships. [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]. 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. WebCC-1595500. And it has a matching interior. "[33], The automaker's president, George W. Romney, appeared prominently in advertisements, asking potential customers to "think hard" about new cars and describing "more than 100 improvements in the 1962 Ramblers" and why they are not available in competitive cars, as well as AMC "workers as progress-sharing partners" so that buyers can "expect superior craftsmanship. [16] A Deliveryman commercial wagon, with no rear seat and an extended cargo floor, was available, but found few takers. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. 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. In addition to Rambler parts, the stock of spares also covered Hudson, Nash, and Austin Metropolitan parts. 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. 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. 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. [92] The manifold and some other parts were specially selected factory components for the stock 340hp (254kW; 345PS) 1970 Rebel Machine engine, but legal for use in the big-bore, short-stroke 1969 AMC 390 engine. The only factory option was an AM radio. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. [16] The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version included a standard cargo-area mat and roof rack. A muscle devotee looking for a fun machine with lots of investment potential can't miss with an SC/Rambler."[89]. Lot #48,767. [175], Mitt Romney launched his 2006 campaign for U.S. president at The Henry Ford museum while next to an old Rambler. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. 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. [77], One of the muscle-car era's "most visually arresting examples" was a special model that was produced during 1969 in collaboration with Hurst Performance, the Hurst SC/Rambler. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. Full coil front springs, along with soft rear leaf units, gave the new American an unusually smooth ride, better than many larger domestic cars. [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. Other dealership options included front disc brakes, a front sway bar, stiffer shock absorbers, and a Hurst-linked four-speed manual transmission. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. 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. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [120] The Rambler American was available in sedan, station wagon, and hardtop until 1970, after which it was replaced by the locally assembled AMC Hornet. [64] The previous rectangular taillight lenses were replaced with concave versions sculptured into the rear panel. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its class. [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. 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 American was introduced as the North American economy was in a recession and buyers were looking for smaller and more economical cars, and the Rambler brand was known as a fuel miser. The Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. 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. Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. 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. Same lady owner for 42 years. [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. Has hubcaps. In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. An uncommon find. Neat looking body style. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. From 1967 through 1974, the 1966 version of the AMC Rambler American was assembled by the Sherkate Sahami Jeep company in Iran. The Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. 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. [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. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. [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]. [94] The car was successful in Argentina. [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. For 1961 the American line added a four-door station wagon and a two-door convertible for the first time since 1954. [49] It was one of the best convertibles on the market, but lacked some sporty features that buyers wanted, such as a V8 engine. 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". [55] The last U.S.-made Rambler was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 30 June, making the production total of 4,204,925 units. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 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. 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 Unlike in the U.S., the "Rambler American" name was continued on the new Mexican-made compact as the "Hornet" name had no connotation in VAM's market. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual Assembly in Canada also enabled AMC to market cars in the Commonwealth nations at a favorable tariff rate. For 1964, the third-generation Rambler American debuted in Mexico and was available in two-door and four-door sedans as well as a four-door station wagon. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) 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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. Garner did not drive in the race because of a film commitment in Spain. No drivetrain. [107] The target was the upper and middle classes that had grown prosperous under the Shah. 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. [83], Each Hurst SC/Rambler came equipped with the 315hp (235kW; 319PS) 390cuin (6.4L) AMC V8 engine from the AMX that translated into 10.03 pounds per horsepower. 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. 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 [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]. The interiors included new larger side armrests. 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. Look no further than a Rambler American. Neat unusual car. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. Never. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. [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. [13], The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. Grenville Motors in Sydney distributed vehicles for New South Wales. That's what we're driving today and that's got to change. Pinterest. Automakers responded by reducing the number of car lines, trim levels, options, and variants in all product lines, Willys Mexicana being no exception. 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). [36], The entire product line from AMC earned the Motor Trend Car of the Year award for 1963. [102] Autola Oy continued to import AMC vehicles until 1975.[103]. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. Champions Pty Ltd in Adelaide distributed vehicles for South Australia. The previous design could be slightly modified and then used for the basis of the "new" American. 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Other requirements for all cars manufactured after 1 January 1968, included exhaust control systems to help reduce unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. A total of 260 cars were brought in to Norway by production end. [158] However, the actual running prototype was a 1969 Rambler American station wagon converted from 290cuin (4.8L) V8 to an all-electric car using nickelcadmium batteries. [27] All outside sheet metal was changed, but the side window frames remained the same as previous models. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. Some of the other unique standard items on this model included racing mirrors, antihop rear axle links, and blue painted "Magnum 500" 14x6-inch styled steel wheels with chrome beauty rings and AMC hub centers. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. VAM developed a performance model, the Rambler American Rally, that consisted of an optional package for the two-door sedan. [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. Not running but looks complete under the hood. "[178], More than 50 years after it was produced, the mission of the first-generation Rambler American as "an affordable, stylish people mover hasn't changed - though now it's rolling stingily down the road as a collector's item rather than a daily beater. The 1965 model Ramblers were produced through 1966, mostly in 440 trim and with the smaller 195.6cuin (3.2L) engine. [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. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. [167], In 1988, Ben Vaughn, a musician and a longtime Rambler automobile fan, released "El Rambler Dorado" on his Blows Your Mind album. For example, the five-day event in 1959 covered 1,898 miles (3,055km). [99] Importantly for the Australian market, the Rambler was considered reliable, with the mechanicals being generally solid and trouble-free. "[4] The economical car "that put Detroit on notice is one of today's most affordable, fun collectibles. Among the factory options were the one-barrel OHV version of the 195.6 engine and an automatic transmission. "[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. 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