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. Look no further than a Rambler American. A total of 90 units of this version were made. 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. 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. $1200. Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. [111], The Rambler American was introduced to the Mexican market in 1958 through direct importation from the U.S. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. [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. After the departure of Roy Abernethy, AMC eagerly embraced automobile competition and its effect on car sales. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). 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. [27] All outside sheet metal was changed, but the side window frames remained the same as previous models. Fun factory Pink color! [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. [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]. 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. The new transmission was joined by a 3.73:1 rear differential gear ratio. 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. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. 292 V8 engine. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. Garner did not drive in the race because of a film commitment in Spain. 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. 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. Wipers and washers changed to electric units, a Motorola AM radio with an antenna, and twin-circuit brakes became standard. 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. [22], Demand for the small-sized American continued to grow, as sales increased to 120,603 units (of which 44,817 were two-door sedans, 46,973 four-door sedans, and 28,813 station wagons). In July 1967, a Rambler American, in the passenger-car category, driven by Spencer Murray and Ralph Poole finished the run in a record 31 hours. [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. Tacoma, WA 6 years at 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. NO TITLE. No drivetrain. The Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. And it has a matching interior. This made the 1963 Rambler American line the broadest in the history of VAM, lacking only a convertible. They all featured a new roll-down disappearing rear window for the bottom-hinged tailgate. The compact Rambler American was most often the lowest priced car built in the U.S. The overall effect was a more formal-looking car. [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. Options included seat belts, power steering, power brakes, and a heater. American Motors focused its marketing on the economy of the new models, advertising that was previously only popular during the Great Depression. The interiors included new larger side armrests. Has hubcaps. The new styling was the work of designer Dick Teague, who later designed the 1968 Javelin and AMX. This model is commonly referred to as a "Scrambler", although Jeeps later used the Scrambler name. Automakers responded by reducing the number of car lines, trim levels, options, and variants in all product lines, Willys Mexicana being no exception. Never. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version The Rambler American line switched to AMC's new one-barrel 145hp (108kW; 147PS) 232cuin (3.8L) I6 as the standard engine. In 1963 Willys Mexicana was reorganized as a new company, Vehculos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM), with direct investments by American Motors, Kaiser Willys, and the Mexican government. [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 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. Webor $425/mo. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. Neat unusual car. 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". Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. The station wagons in the restyled 1964 series came with four doors and gained 17% more cargo space compared to the previous design. WebCC-1595500. 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. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 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. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Only the rear glass was changed to conform to the new roofline. The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. [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. 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. 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). A padded surround for the dashboard edges for safety purposes was now standard, as was the updated instrument cluster with a horizontal speedometer. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its class. Pinterest. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. 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. No drivetrain. [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. "[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. WebCC-1595500. $1200. The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. Compact car produced by American Motors Corporation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "1958-'60 Rambler American: The economical car from Kenosha that put Detroit on notice is one of today's most affordable, fun collectibles", "AMC 1958 Rambler American Brochure form AM-58-6655", "Rambling American: Preparing a 1959 Rambler American Super Two-Door Club Sedan to be a daily driver", "The Studebaker Scotsman and the Rambler American", "AMC 1959 Rambler American Brochure form AM-59-7011", "Smaller, more sensible cars lead 1960 parade", "New free automotive x-rays (advertisement)", "Rambler American: after 10 years, a new shape", "Motoring Memories: AMC Rambler American 1958-1960", "1961-1963 Rambler American Convertible & Hardtop", "1961-1962 American Motors Rambler Classic Custom Six", "New Rambler "E-Stick" rated big '62 auto news (AMC advertisement)", "For 1962 "Think Hard" (AMC advertisement)", "Go for fun, save a bundle (advertisement)", "Bob Nixon, AMC designer who penned the Gremlin and Pacer, dies at 86", "Rambler Chief Is Fighting 'Big 3'; Roy Abernethy Says American Pushes Hard Battle", "It Runs Forever: 3 Of America's Most Successful Unkillable Engines", "20 Facts about the Classic Jeep Wagoneer You Might Not Know", "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Safety Assurance", "American Motors Announces quality built in, so the value stays in (advertisement)", "Now American Motors fills the gap between 'too little-car imports' and the 'too-much-money compacts (advertisement)", "America's Most Sensible Everyday Passenger Cars", "Car of the Week: The 1969 AMC SC Rambler", "Collectible Classic: 1969 1/2 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler", "1969 SC Hurst Rambler (Scrambler SC/ Rambler)", "In the sport thing the Torino was something else", "39 - Marathon de la Route - Nrburgring 84 hours", "1964 Rambler American (newspaper advertisement) - Australia", "Corporate Social Responsibility in Auto Industry: an Iranian Perspective", "Willys Mexicana-VAM: Testimonios del ltimo sobreviviente de su fundacin", "Guia de Identificacion Rambler 1960-1983", "How much were cars in PH back in the day? The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version Dealership. [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. For 1961 the American line added a four-door station wagon and a two-door convertible for the first time since 1954. Betterview Pty Ltd in Canberra distributed vehicles for Australian Capital Territory. Fordomatic transmissi. Watch. From 1966 through 1982, Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) produced in Argentina a hybrid of the second-generation Rambler American and Classic platforms. [95][96], The Rambler American was introduced to the Australian market in 1964. The entire Rambler line was available, but production and sales volumes were low and the agreement was terminated in late 1959. 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. The American was available in nine models, and was the only U.S. compact to be available in "all" body styles (two-door, four-door, sedan, wagon, pillar-less hardtop, and convertible). Hazard lights were added to the standard equipment list. Not running but looks complete under the hood. Fordomatic transmissi. Rogues also received grille trim that wrapped around the fender sides. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. NO TITLE. Same lady owner for 42 years. Annand & Thompson Pty Ltd in Brisbane distributed vehicles for Queensland. 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. [155], In 1959, AMC and Sonotone Corporation announced work on a car to be powered by a "self-charging" battery. Neat unusual car. It was inspired by VAM's successful 1965 racing season using Rambler American sedans and hardtops, as well as growing domestic market demand for muscle and performance cars. Neat looking body style. Standard clutch was a 10.5-inch (267mm) with a three-finger, long-style Borg and Beck pressure plate. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. An uncommon find. For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. 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. [139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? Minimal baffling gave a deep throaty sound, similar to modern Flowmasters. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos.
2005 Ford Excursion Towing Capacity, Seminole Middle School Principal Fired, Articles OTHER