The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. 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. [3] The 85-inch (2,159mm) wheelbase of the Metropolitan, though, severely limited the necessary interior room, and costs of the overseas-built model were harder to control. The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. Automakers responded by reducing the number of car lines, trim levels, options, and variants in all product lines, Willys Mexicana being no exception. Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. Lot #48,767. The new models also incorporated various parts and components (such as doors) that were interchangeable with AMC's larger cars. Today. The only transmission available was still the three-speed manual with a steering column-mounted shifter on all body styles. It was popular for its economy in ownership, as was proven by numerous Mobilgas Economy Run championships. American Motors called on Hurst to help develop a vehicle for the racing market. 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]. From 1966 through 1982, Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) produced in Argentina a hybrid of the second-generation Rambler American and Classic platforms. In essence, the new body was a shorter, narrower version of the previous year's new Rambler Classic. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. A feature was the standard 138hp (103kW; 140PS) 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with two-barrel carburetor and OHV configuration. Pinterest. [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. [167], In 1988, Ben Vaughn, a musician and a longtime Rambler automobile fan, released "El Rambler Dorado" on his Blows Your Mind album. 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). Has hubcaps. [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. Thereafter, NMA assembled Hillman, Humber, and Sunbeam, alongside Peugeot and Rambler. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [104] Aria means "Aryan", and Shahin "Falcon". 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. [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. 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. "[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. He also stated that his father (George W. Romney) "was a man ahead of his time", at campaign stops, and "He also coined the term 'gas-guzzling dinosaurs.' [13], The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. [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. The overall effect was a more formal-looking car. Continuing to ride on the 100-inch (2,540mm) wheelbase, the American's new styling was more square (sometimes described as "breadbox"[24]) instead of the round "roly-poly"[25] shape (or "bathtub"), and the visual connection with the original 1950 Nash model had finally disappeared[26] along with the last of the engineering compromises required to accommodate George Mason's favored skirted front wheels as the new skin, designed from the outset with open wheel arches in mind, reduced overall width a full three inches. The engine was the Tornado Interceptor 250cuin (4.1L) overhead cam (OHC) six originally developed for the new 1963 Jeeps. [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]. Total production for the 1969 model year was 96,029. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. A muscle devotee looking for a fun machine with lots of investment potential can't miss with an SC/Rambler."[89]. [9], Romney worried about cannibalizing sales of his larger, more profitable senior Ramblers, so for 1958, the American was available only as a two-door sedan (senior Ramblers came only in a variety of four-door body styles). [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. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. [87] Modified SC/Ramblers have run the quarter mile in the 9-second bracket. Betterview Pty Ltd in Canberra distributed vehicles for Australian Capital Territory. The Rambler American can be classified into three distinct model year generations: 19581960, 19611963, and 1964 until 1969. 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. 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. An uncommon find. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. [37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. "[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]. The paint codes SPEC, SPECIAL, 88A, and "OOA" can appear with either the A scheme or B scheme. Never. The new transmission was joined by a 3.73:1 rear differential gear ratio. [102] Autola Oy continued to import AMC vehicles until 1975.[103]. [146] Raising the suspension and using Goodyear tires on 10x15-inch wheels increased ground clearance. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. Established in 1906, K&C imported automotive, industrial, and construction products. 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. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." Early in 1960, the company signed a new agreement with Willys Mexicana S.A. de C.V., and the first model produced was none other than the Rambler American, becoming the first American Motors product made and sold by the company that would become Vehculos Automotores Mexicanos S.A. (VAM) in 1963.[112]. The 1967 Rogue models were available in new two-tone paint schemes for the roof, trunk lid, and hood that included border trim along the upper body line. [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. [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). [13] All Americans were completely dipped in rust proofing. Sold with bill of sale only. Neat unusual car. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. Webor $425/mo. 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. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) [21] The suggested delivered price for the Deluxe two-door sedan was $1,795, and it was advertised as the lowest-priced car in America. [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. At each end of the strip were the newly safety-mandated body side reflectors, amber for the front fenders, and red for the rear. WebCC-1595500. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Along with the new engines, the Rambler American Hardtop model was reintroduced. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. 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. 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 The car was actually a 1963-1964 Rambler Classic passenger compartment with 1964-1965 Rambler American front and rear sections. [88] He did 1,215 in the "A" scheme and that would mean a total of 297 "B" scheme SC/Ramblers. 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". 292 V8 engine. In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. Model designations changed with the Custom trim becoming a 400. No drivetrain. Webor $425/mo. 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). While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. Premier Motors Pty Ltd in Perth distributed Ramblers for Western Australia, and Heathco Motors in Launceston distributed Rambler vehicles for Tasmania. Sold with bill of sale only. [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 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. Stock class rules required a minimum of 500 identical vehicles to be produced and sold. [170], Vaughn also achieved success in Hollywood as the composer for the hit NBC television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, in which the main characters use a 1962 Rambler American convertible. Look no further than a Rambler American. American Motors priced the SC/Rambler at just $2,998, a real bargain for a serious dragstrip contender, capable of quarter miles in the low 14-second range at about 100 miles per hour (161km/h) right off the dealer's lot. The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. [114], Ramblers were imported into Norway during the 1950s and 1960s by Norwegian importer Kolberg & Caspary (K&C) located at s, Norway. [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. [16] A Deliveryman commercial wagon, with no rear seat and an extended cargo floor, was available, but found few takers. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. [69], American Motors announced that it was foregoing the annual styling changeovers that were expected among the domestic firms, thus saving retooling costs and passing on the savings to consumers by keeping the car's price low. This led to the Hurst SC/Rambler, SC meaning "Super Car". For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. [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. 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. 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]. 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. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. The operation became a subsidiary of AMC in 1961 and changed its name to Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd in 1966. 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. [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. [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. 292 V8 engine. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. [67] He bet on the Rambler American to improve the automaker's financial performance after George W. Same lady owner for 42 years. The compact Rambler American was most often the lowest priced car built in the U.S. [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]. American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. [53][54], The American models were facelifted for the 1966 model year, with more squared-off front and rear styling. A total of 260 cars were brought in to Norway by production end. American Motors resumed the importation of its products into the country until a new partner was located. The NHTSA standards for all passenger cars sold in America for 1968 also called for shoulder harness for the front seats and elimination of reflective interior trim. 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. "[74] For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". Front floors are rusted out. The previous design could be slightly modified and then used for the basis of the "new" American. [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. [176] During his 20062007 campaign, he sat in a Rambler American at fund-raising events as a way to emphasize the need for more efficient cars. [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. [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 same engine was later available in a larger 258cuin (4.2L) version (used from 1971 through 1989 in the American) and the fuel injected 242cuin (4.0L) versions that debuted in 1987, known as the Jeep 4.0, which Chrysler would continue their production after its purchase of AMC in 1987, all the way through 2006. Neat looking body style. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. [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.) WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. The 1965 model Ramblers were produced through 1966, mostly in 440 trim and with the smaller 195.6cuin (3.2L) engine. "[72] The promotion and lower prices were designed to rekindle the Rambler American as a practical and economical car in customers' minds. "[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. [89] With a few simple bolt-on modifications, they would run low 12s. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. 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). American Motors focused its marketing on the economy of the new models, advertising that was previously only popular during the Great Depression. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. [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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. [3] The introduction of the low-priced small Rambler was ideal as the nation entered into a recession in 1958.[4]). Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. A new hardtop (no B-pillar) coupe body design debuted, whose steel roof was designed to mimic the appearance of a closed convertible top. 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. "[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. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. The 1970 VAM Camioneta Rambler American became available with a three-speed automatic transmission as a regular-production option - a feature last seen on the 1968 VAM Javelin since automatics were last available in 1961. 292 V8 engine. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. Lot #48,767. Not running but looks complete under the hood. compacts". [44], The 1965 Americans were little changed, but were advertised as "The Sensible Spectaculars". Autola Oy continued to import AMC vehicles until 1975. [ 103 ] domestically produced car. 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