[51] Other features included die-cast aluminum road wheels and AMC's console-mounted Twin-Stick manual transmission. [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.) [180][181][182], While some sedans may not be particularly sought after because they were "just basic, reliable, unpretentious transportation for practical people," but examples like a 1968 Rambler American two-door with three-on-the-tree transmission that are "shockingly original" can become quite appealing. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. This model is commonly referred to as a "Scrambler", although Jeeps later used the Scrambler name. [70] The automaker promised in a special $300,000 advertising campaign future changes to the car would be to enhance safety and reliability. 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. 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. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. [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. This was a one-model-year-only design with a thin profile, clean lines, stamped faux-convertible ribs, and a textured finish. 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. And it has a matching interior. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version The genesis of the Rambler American began with the Nash Rambler, introduced in 1950. Watch. Mexico hosted a grueling mostly off-road race, the Baja 500. Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. [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. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. That's what we're driving today and that's got to change. [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. [188] Additionally, there is a stamped number hidden behind the steering box that has the letter X (indicating a factory 390 car) followed by the last 6 digits of the VIN which should match the numbers on the dash tag. Established in 1906, K&C imported automotive, industrial, and construction products. 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. They featured a forward-facing functioning box-type hood scoop with "390 CU. The Rambler maintained a highly positive image among Mexican buyers. [28] Passenger room increased from five to six.[17]. 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. It is by far the most rattle-and-squeak-free 1958 Detroit product I've driven-and I've driven them all! The SC/Rambler included a standard 90-degree-arc dial Sun tachometer. 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 Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. $1200. From 1967 through 1974, the 1966 version of the AMC Rambler American was assembled by the Sherkate Sahami Jeep company in Iran. A total of 320 top-of-line models were produced. The transmission was still the three-speed manual with a column-mounted shifter with a floor-mounted gearshift as a dealership option. An uncommon find. 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]. Webor $425/mo. 292 V8 engine. 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. Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. "[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]. [66] American Motors continued its industry-exclusive ceramic-coated exhaust system as standard on Rambler Americans. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. 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. $1200. Pinterest. Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. The Rambler American's wheelbase grew by six inches or 152mm (to 106in or 2692mm) and the interiors were made more spacious. 1960 AMC Rambler. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. 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. [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. Windsor, Colorado, [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 1968 model changes were in the form of the 232cuin (3.8L) engine as standard equipment in the station wagon, while becoming optional equipment in both of the sedan models. Today. "[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. Minimal baffling gave a deep throaty sound, similar to modern Flowmasters. 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 new hardtop (no B-pillar) coupe body design debuted, whose steel roof was designed to mimic the appearance of a closed convertible top. "[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 car was called IKA Torino, later Renault Torino, and featured AMC's automobile platform with a facelifted front and rear design and instrument panel by Pininfarina to create a new car. Between January 1968 and January 1969, Rambler production was moved to the Datsun assembly plant, Rosslyn Motor Assemblers. The UK vehicles were imported with right-hand drive from AMC's facility in Peel Village near Brampton, Canada. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. [88] He did 1,215 in the "A" scheme and that would mean a total of 297 "B" scheme SC/Ramblers. At each end of the strip were the newly safety-mandated body side reflectors, amber for the front fenders, and red for the rear. [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. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. It was manufactured in Australia, Iran, Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa. 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. [55] The last U.S.-made Rambler was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 30 June, making the production total of 4,204,925 units. Watch. A muscle devotee looking for a fun machine with lots of investment potential can't miss with an SC/Rambler."[89]. A special youth-oriented concept car, the 1964 Rambler Tarpon, was built on an Rambler American platform that foretold the fastback design of the 1965 Rambler Marlin, as well as future trends in sporty-type pony cars, including the 1968 AMC Javelin. The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. 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. "[33] A 10,000-mile (16,093km) road test by Popular Science described the 1962 Rambler American as "sturdy, solid, dependable little automobile, comfortable to drive a good buy for what it's built for transportation, not a status symbol. 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). When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. [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]. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. Tacoma, WA 6 years at Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." car. 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. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its class. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. [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 line continued with minor cosmetic changes for the 1962 model year. 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. The new models also incorporated various parts and components (such as doors) that were interchangeable with AMC's larger cars. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! It was popular for its economy in ownership, as was proven by numerous Mobilgas Economy Run championships. [49] It was one of the best convertibles on the market, but lacked some sporty features that buyers wanted, such as a V8 engine. [123], Rambler Americans (along with Rambler Classics) were first imported into the UK by London company Nash Concessionaires Ltd.[124] They had previously been the UK importer of Nash vehicles. Parts and spares were supplied locally out of the Chiswick service center located on Great West Road for the whole of the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition to Rambler parts, the stock of spares also covered Hudson, Nash, and Austin Metropolitan parts. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) [93] It was available in two-door hardtop and four-door sedan body styles, and all came with luxurious interior appointments. In part to commemorate the impending discontinuation of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. While similar Rogue and American models had standard drum brakes, the SC package came with front discs, a heavier sway bar, and a strengthened drive train and body components. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). [132], In the 1960 Mobilgas Economy Run, a Custom two-door sedan returned 28.35 miles per US gallon (8.30L/100km; 34.05mpgimp) over a route of more than 2,000 miles (3,200km), finishing first in the compact class. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. [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. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . [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. VAM's engine plant was inaugurated in November 1964, fulfilling another requirement of the 1962 decree. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual For example, the five-day event in 1959 covered 1,898 miles (3,055km). Not running but looks complete under the hood. Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. 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. [27] All outside sheet metal was changed, but the side window frames remained the same as previous models. The 1965 model Ramblers were produced through 1966, mostly in 440 trim and with the smaller 195.6cuin (3.2L) engine. Only the rear glass was changed to conform to the new roofline. The new four-door rode on the same 100in (2,540mm) wheelbase as the other models and was meant to battle the newly introduced compacts from the Big Three, the Ford Falcon, Chevrolet Corvair, and Plymouth Valiant. [84] No factory options were available for this package. 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. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. For the 1960 model year, the Rambler American line added a four-door sedan body style and a third trim level, a top-of-the-line Custom. Fordomatic transmissi. [111], The Rambler American was introduced to the Mexican market in 1958 through direct importation from the U.S. The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) 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. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version "[109], Production continued by the Iran Jeep Company in a Tehran factory. Lot #48,767. [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. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. The American sedan was marketed as the "Rambler Rogue" and the station wagon was marketed as the "Rambler 440 Super Stationwagon".[121][122]. Rogues also received grille trim that wrapped around the fender sides. Sold with bill of sale only. 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. [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. [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. [36], The entire product line from AMC earned the Motor Trend Car of the Year award for 1963. 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. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. [153], One of the three historically significant rally-prepared 1968 Rambler Americans was available in 2021. [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. [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. NO TITLE. "[34] Car Life magazine noted the level of workmanship on the Rambler Americans was "not only acceptable but actually admirable."[35]. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. [20], Even in the face of the new competition from much larger automakers, the compact Rambler American enjoyed appeal not only because of its low initial price, economy, and high gas mileage, but also because its resale values ranked among the highest. All Americans received a new chrome horizontal grille bar that extended outboard to the headlights, while the grille sections got an attractive "blackout" treatment. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. WebCC-1595500. 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]. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. [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. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. "[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. Sold with bill of sale only. 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. 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. [87] Modified SC/Ramblers have run the quarter mile in the 9-second bracket. 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. [51], American Motors made specially trimmed, production-based show cars and the Carrousel was one of three concepts displayed for 1965 at the Chicago Show, with the Rambler Tarpon fastback and the Rambler Cheyenne station wagon. 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). 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. [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 ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. 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. 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 NO TITLE. 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. [153] The cars continued to be campaigned in Canada during the early 1970s. Other dealership options included front disc brakes, a front sway bar, stiffer shock absorbers, and a Hurst-linked four-speed manual transmission. Webor $425/mo. 1 condition example can still be had for mid-five figures. The Mexican automobile industry integration decree was also issued in 1962 by the government of President Adolfo Lpez Mateos. The Torino handled the roads of the interior of the country very well, while its engine acquired fame for being robust and reliable. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Pinterest. The entire line was treated to neat and trim lines with pleasing simplicity (compared to the more boxy predecessors) with characteristic tunneled headlights with a simple horizontal grille between them. 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. 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. [102] Autola Oy continued to import AMC vehicles until 1975.[103]. These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. 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". [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. Fordomatic transmissi. These schemes appeared randomly through early production. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. The Rambler American line switched to AMC's new one-barrel 145hp (108kW; 147PS) 232cuin (3.8L) I6 as the standard engine. The cars had 44USgal (167L; 37impgal) fuel tanks. 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. In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. Never. [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. [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). 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. [31] The E-stick was also available in conjunction with an overdrive unit. And it has a matching interior. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. Same lady owner for 42 years. Pinterest. 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