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 only transmission available was still the three-speed manual with a steering column-mounted shifter on all body styles. [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 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. [54] For example, Road Test magazine reported 14.4 at 100.44mph and reached 109 miles per hour (175km/h) without topping out. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. [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. [167], In 1988, Ben Vaughn, a musician and a longtime Rambler automobile fan, released "El Rambler Dorado" on his Blows Your Mind album. A total of 90 units of this version were made. The new models also incorporated various parts and components (such as doors) that were interchangeable with AMC's larger cars. [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. The 1960 Rambler American produced under Willys Mexicana was available in two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and two-door station wagon body styles. [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. [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. Watch. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. 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. "[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. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Windsor, Colorado, Windsor, Colorado, In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. Champions Pty Ltd in Adelaide distributed vehicles for South Australia. 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 [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]. [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. [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 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. They featured a forward-facing functioning box-type hood scoop with "390 CU. [168] He later recorded an entire album in his 1965 Rambler American. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. 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. These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. 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. [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. 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. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. The Twin-Stick has a kick-down button on top of the main shift knob to facilitate the five-speed shifting process. [139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? The station wagons in the restyled 1964 series came with four doors and gained 17% more cargo space compared to the previous design. NO TITLE. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. 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. 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. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. No drivetrain. [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]. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. [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). Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. The transmission was still the three-speed manual with a column-mounted shifter with a floor-mounted gearshift as a dealership option. 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. [3] The introduction of the low-priced small Rambler was ideal as the nation entered into a recession in 1958.[4]). [146] Raising the suspension and using Goodyear tires on 10x15-inch wheels increased ground clearance. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. [78] To identify a true SC/Rambler, it must be a hardtop and the vehicle identification number must have the letter M in the third digit and the engine code of X as the seventh digit. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. "[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. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. In addition to Rambler parts, the stock of spares also covered Hudson, Nash, and Austin Metropolitan parts. [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. [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. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. [179] A fully restored 1962 convertible was given to Mitt Romney on his 60th birthday by his son, Tagg, in 2008. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. [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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. Webor $425/mo. 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. "[4] The economical car "that put Detroit on notice is one of today's most affordable, fun collectibles. 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. The Scrambler came in only two red, white, and blue color schemes, "A" or "B". [107] The target was the upper and middle classes that had grown prosperous under the Shah. [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. [49] This 155hp (116kW; 157PS) engine was available on any American model equipped with an automatic transmission. $1200. Watch. 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. [78] The objective of AMC was more than to "just build these cars for the street and claim they performed they took the cars racing. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. "[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. Dealership. [94] The car was successful in Argentina. [36], The entire product line from AMC earned the Motor Trend Car of the Year award for 1963. [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. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! Tacoma, WA 6 years at 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. 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. [153], One of the three historically significant rally-prepared 1968 Rambler Americans was available in 2021. VAM's engine plant was inaugurated in November 1964, fulfilling another requirement of the 1962 decree. 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. The Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. That's what we're driving today and that's got to change. With the larger Rambler Six wagons offered only as four-door models, AMC's management thought little sales cannibalization from the American would occur. 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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. Same lady owner for 42 years. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version The rear end was an AMC 3.54:1 "Twin-Grip" limited slip differential using Dana internals, with outer wheel hubs attached through a spline and keyway system.[85]. Total production for the 1969 model year was 96,029. "[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. 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. [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. 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. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Sold with bill of sale only. 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. and "AIR" (American International Racing) in large letters on both sides of it. An uncommon find. Betterview Pty Ltd in Canberra distributed vehicles for Australian Capital Territory. NO TITLE. [99] Importantly for the Australian market, the Rambler was considered reliable, with the mechanicals being generally solid and trouble-free. Today. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. [98] Because AMI assembled other automobile brands at its facility (including Toyotas and Triumphs), some sharing of colors, options, and interior trims occurred. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. [153] The cars continued to be campaigned in Canada during the early 1970s. 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. 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. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. [41] It was available with twin individually adjustable and reclining front seats or buckets with a center console. The Rambler line grew to a larger size (108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase) in 1956. Explore. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual [102] Autola Oy continued to import AMC vehicles until 1975.[103]. [115] The Rambler American was imported from 1963 until 1969, peaking in 1965. [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.) [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. WebCC-1595500. On the exterior, the center horizontal chrome grille bar was deleted. [28] Passenger room increased from five to six.[17]. Webor $425/mo. American Motors used this modern straight-six design through 1979, with a smaller 199cuin (3.3L) version used 19661970. The engine was the Tornado Interceptor 250cuin (4.1L) overhead cam (OHC) six originally developed for the new 1963 Jeeps. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. [31] The E-stick was also available in conjunction with an overdrive unit. [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. The rear end used fore-and-aft staggered rear shock absorbers to eliminate wheel hop (axle wrap) under extreme acceleration conditions with leaf spring suspensions. [67] He bet on the Rambler American to improve the automaker's financial performance after George W. As a true compact-sized car on a 106in (2,692mm) wheelbase, the Rambler station wagon had no domestic competitors, and it offered interior space advantage compared to imported models with its 66 cubic feet (1,869L) of cargo space. Thereafter, NMA assembled Hillman, Humber, and Sunbeam, alongside Peugeot and Rambler. 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. This was a one-model-year-only design with a thin profile, clean lines, stamped faux-convertible ribs, and a textured finish. Not running but looks complete under the hood. The cars were modified for the punishing Baja 500 race. 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 old model's 100-inch (2,540mm) wheelbase fit between its bigger family-sized 108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase Ramblers and the small import. Neat unusual car. Tacoma, WA 6 years at Other requirements for all cars manufactured after 1 January 1968, included exhaust control systems to help reduce unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. [52], As the automobile marketplace in the U.S. was moving away from economy towards performance and luxury vehicles, American Motors began removing the historic Rambler name from its larger models. Pinterest. [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. The Rambler maintained a highly positive image among Mexican buyers. 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. 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.