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. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . 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). This led to the Hurst SC/Rambler, SC meaning "Super Car". WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. The Rambler American can be classified into three distinct model year generations: 19581960, 19611963, and 1964 until 1969. Watch. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. 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 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. Has hubcaps. [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. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. [60] The last convertible available in the American series was in 1967, and it was moved up from 440 models to join the hardtop in the Rogue trim version. All 1967 Americans were covered by AMC's comprehensive warranty designed to increase customer confidence in their vehicles with the tagline "quality built in, so the value stays in". Front two-point seatbelts became standard for the first time. The American went on sale late January 1958, with a minimum of marketing and promotion. [164] This followed the pattern that Ford used to develop the Mustang by using the basic platform and components of the compact Ford Falcon. [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. 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. [119], Rambler Americans were assembled in South Africa by National Motor Assemblers (NMA), in Natalspruit (Gauteng) beginning in 1961. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. Has hubcaps. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). The American, along with "A-body" Chryslers, were the only domestic cars that were available as a hardtop coupe model, the Ford Falcon and Chevy Nova being only available as pillared sedans (and a wagon in the Ford Falcon line). Among the factory options were the one-barrel OHV version of the 195.6 engine and an automatic transmission. 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. [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. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. $1200. [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. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. The Rambler line grew to a larger size (108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase) in 1956. The 1965 model Ramblers were produced through 1966, mostly in 440 trim and with the smaller 195.6cuin (3.2L) engine. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION 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]. 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 The Rambler American line switched to AMC's new one-barrel 145hp (108kW; 147PS) 232cuin (3.8L) I6 as the standard engine. 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 [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. 1 condition example can still be had for mid-five figures. [106] The factory in Tehran was dedicated by the last Shah of Iran. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) 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]. 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. [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. [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 1960 Rambler American produced under Willys Mexicana was available in two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and two-door station wagon body styles. "[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. [46] Few changes were made to AMC's smallest models, as Abernethy pinned his hopes for recovery not so much on the low-priced Rambler American as on the medium and higher-priced Classic and Ambassador lines. [61], For the 1967 model year, AMC's new high-compression (10.2:1) 343cuin (5.6L) V8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor producing 280hp (209kW; 284PS) and 365 pound force-feet (495Nm) of torque@3000 rpm was optional in Rogue and 440 models. NMA had existed as a motor assembly plant since the 1920s, and assembled numerous automobile marques, including Hudson, throughout the years before it was sold to the Rootes Group in 1964. [13], The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. The AIR team built AMC's 390cuin (6.4L) V8 engines to blueprint tolerances, thus increasing horsepower to 410hp (306kW; 416PS) at the flywheel. [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 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. Since its introduction, "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors. [13] All Americans were completely dipped in rust proofing. [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. [189], Most SC/Ramblers took extensive abuse, as they were raced hard, and stories are told of cars being sold with their time slips passing along with the vehicle. However, with its 8200-rpm redline, the Rambler ran 112mph (180km/h) at the Fontana dragstrip.[143]. Look no further than a Rambler American. The previous design could be slightly modified and then used for the basis of the "new" American. The Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. [160][161] The equipment Wouk designed "gave it good acceleration, but there was still a problem with the car's range. Because the only race Rambler cares about is the human race. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." [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. 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. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. Look no further than a Rambler American. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. The Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. These schemes appeared randomly through early production. "[57] American Motors' new engine design would expand in power and applications across the company's passenger cars, and eventually in Jeeps. [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. No drivetrain. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. 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. K&C also imported the Rambler Ambassador, Classic, and Rebel. The station wagons in the restyled 1964 series came with four doors and gained 17% more cargo space compared to the previous design. 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. 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. [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. [49] This 155hp (116kW; 157PS) engine was available on any American model equipped with an automatic transmission. "[74] For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". [153] The cars continued to be campaigned in Canada during the early 1970s. 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. Today. Hazard lights were added to the standard equipment list. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. Lot #48,767. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. NO TITLE. [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 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. 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. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. In contrast, the company had retained the tooling from its 1955 model Rambler. Watch. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual The genesis of the Rambler American began with the Nash Rambler, introduced in 1950. The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. [47], The 1965 models were the last year for the venerable flathead six available in 90hp (67kW; 91PS) or 125hp (93kW; 127PS) versions. [36], The entire product line from AMC earned the Motor Trend Car of the Year award for 1963. 292 V8 engine. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. Tacoma, WA 6 years at 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. The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. And it has a matching interior. No drivetrain. 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. [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. Iran Jeep (Sherkate Sahami) had been cooperating with General Motors for over 15 years and in June 1972 purchased enough shares to change the name to General Motors Iran. WebCC-1595500. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. On the exterior, the center horizontal chrome grille bar was deleted. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. The car had a transplanted AMC V8 engine that was bored out to 418cuin (6.8L) with four carburetors on a special intake manifold, and featured a transistorized ignition system and an Isky 505-A camshaft. [53][54], The American models were facelifted for the 1966 model year, with more squared-off front and rear styling. [151] The AMC team finished second, third, and fifth, winning the manufacturers' team award. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. [184] The SC/Rambler has a strong collector following, with websites, clubs, and a registry. The new models also incorporated various parts and components (such as doors) that were interchangeable with AMC's larger cars. [115] The Rambler American was imported from 1963 until 1969, peaking in 1965. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) Fordomatic transmissi. An uncommon find. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. Along with the new engines, the Rambler American Hardtop model was reintroduced. 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. [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). Webor $425/mo. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its 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. Premier Motors Pty Ltd in Perth distributed Ramblers for Western Australia, and Heathco Motors in Launceston distributed Rambler vehicles for Tasmania. The entire Rambler line was available, but production and sales volumes were low and the agreement was terminated in late 1959. 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. It is by far the most rattle-and-squeak-free 1958 Detroit product I've driven-and I've driven them all! 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. 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]. Fordomatic transmissi. IN." 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. [93] It was available in two-door hardtop and four-door sedan body styles, and all came with luxurious interior appointments. [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. The original taillights were turned upside down, saving money on retooling. "[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. 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. [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. This allowed the transmission to be shifted like a five-speed in the following sequence: 1, 2, 2+OD, 3, and 3+OD. A feature was the standard 138hp (103kW; 140PS) 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with two-barrel carburetor and OHV configuration. [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. Dealership. The car became VAM's first sporty compact, its first high-end luxury model (even above the also-new regular-production Rambler Classic), and its first limited edition. 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.' "[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]. [169] Released in 1997 by Rhino Records and titled Rambler '65, Vaughn turned his car into a makeshift studio. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Annand & Thompson Pty Ltd in Brisbane distributed vehicles for Queensland. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. 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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 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. [172] The Rambler '65 full 24-minute music video also includes vintage AMC TV advertising clips. Neat unusual car. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. [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. [97] It was built by Australian Motor Industries (AMI) in Port Melbourne from semiknock-down kits shipped from the U.S.[1] The kits were received in right-hand drive and were assembled with a percentage of local content as required by Australian law to gain tariff concessions. 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[139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? VAM developed a performance model, the Rambler American Rally, that consisted of an optional package for the two-door sedan. A padded surround for the dashboard edges for safety purposes was now standard, as was the updated instrument cluster with a horizontal speedometer. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. 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. Neat looking body style. 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