This transmission has a bigger gap between second and third gears compared to the regular three-speed transmissions with overdrive (that operated like a five-speed although the driver needed to know the governor cut-in speed, free-wheeling, as well as when to lock the overdrive in or out). 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 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. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. [94] The car was successful in Argentina. The line continued with minor cosmetic changes for the 1962 model year. That's what we're driving today and that's got to change. [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. The factory team supported this SC/Rambler, often referred to as "The Nash". 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. Webor $425/mo. [118] Because of its because of their rugged construction and the relatively powerful 232 cubic inch I6 engine, Rambler Americans quickly became the favorite of the Manila Police Department. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. 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. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. "[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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. [28] Passenger room increased from five to six.[17]. The American sedan was marketed as the "Rambler Rogue" and the station wagon was marketed as the "Rambler 440 Super Stationwagon".[121][122]. [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. Champions Pty Ltd in Adelaide distributed vehicles for South Australia. Continuing the tradition of minimal changes, the models received a new "suspended" accelerator pedal and cable throttle linkage. 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. [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). 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. "[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. At each end of the strip were the newly safety-mandated body side reflectors, amber for the front fenders, and red for the rear. [105] The cars were available with factory air conditioning, a unique feature for the Iranian market during that time. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). The top-of-the-line model, available only as a two-door hardtop, had its name changed from 440-H to Rogue. 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. 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. [68] Chapin also saw a price gap between U.S. cars and inexpensive imports (primarily the Volkswagen) and lowered the price to make the Rambler American's "total value superior to the imports, as well as superior in both price and range of choice to U.S. A feature was the standard 138hp (103kW; 140PS) 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with two-barrel carburetor and OHV configuration. [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. 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. [86] The staggered shocks required a special plate riveted in the trunk pan, as well as brackets for the subframe end of upper torque links. [100], AMI distributed Ramblers from Melbourne for the state of Victoria. [16] The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version included a standard cargo-area mat and roof rack. The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. 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. The original taillights were turned upside down, saving money on retooling. [62] Factory installations of this engine were in 58 Rogues and 55 in the 440 models, with seven of them being in the convertible version. "[74] For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". And it has a matching interior. 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. Newly appointed as AMC's new chairman and chief executive officer, Roy D. Chapin, Jr. began to promote and reposition the Rambler American, the automaker's least popular line. 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. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. The front of the car was extended three inches (76mm), which allowed the optional air conditioning to be installed with the new 199 and 232 in-line six-cylinder engines, which were longer than the previous 195.6 versions. 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. Look no further than a Rambler American. 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. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. [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]. Fun factory Pink color! [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. [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. Out of the total production of 69,912 Rambler Americans for the 1967 model year, 921 were Rogue convertibles.[55]. [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. Annand & Thompson Pty Ltd in Brisbane distributed vehicles for Queensland. Lot #48,767. [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. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. Lot #48,767. [139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. Same lady owner for 42 years. Neat unusual car. [55], A completely new 290cuin (4.8L) "Typhoon" V8 engine was developed by AMC; it was introduced in the special mid-1966 Rogue model. [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. [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. 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. [44] This strategy was copied 10 years later by Datsun. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. 292 V8 engine. Never. 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. [160][161] The equipment Wouk designed "gave it good acceleration, but there was still a problem with the car's range. Neat unusual car. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) [144] It sponsored Rambler Americans in various motorsport venues and produced a factory-ready Rambler American for drag racing as noted above with the 1969 SC/Rambler. 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. [37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. They all featured a new roll-down disappearing rear window for the bottom-hinged tailgate. [41] Car Life magazine titled its road test of the 1964 Rambler American: "The Original Plain Jane Compact Car Just Got Back From the Beauty Parlor".[42]. The Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. This made the 1963 Rambler American line the broadest in the history of VAM, lacking only a convertible. VAM developed a performance model, the Rambler American Rally, that consisted of an optional package for the two-door sedan. For 1961 the American line added a four-door station wagon and a two-door convertible for the first time since 1954. [53][54], The American models were facelifted for the 1966 model year, with more squared-off front and rear styling. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. 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. [106] The factory in Tehran was dedicated by the last Shah of Iran. Has hubcaps. Not running but looks complete under the hood. 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. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. 1960 AMC Rambler. 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. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. 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. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. [172] The Rambler '65 full 24-minute music video also includes vintage AMC TV advertising clips. 292 V8 engine. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. [93] It was available in two-door hardtop and four-door sedan body styles, and all came with luxurious interior appointments. The new styling was the work of designer Dick Teague, who later designed the 1968 Javelin and AMX. [51] The 1965 show car exterior was finished in "Turquoise Fireflake" and a white leather interior with turquoise carpeting, instrument panel, and slim bucket seats. 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". These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. [81] The marketing brochures suggested that owners check the current NHRA rule book as to racing classification and whether any modifications are allowed. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. 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. [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. "[72] The promotion and lower prices were designed to rekindle the Rambler American as a practical and economical car in customers' minds. 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. 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 only transmission available was still the three-speed manual with a steering column-mounted shifter on all body styles. Neat looking body style. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. 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. 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