[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. 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. [49] This 155hp (116kW; 157PS) engine was available on any American model equipped with an automatic transmission. Fun factory Pink color! [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. Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. 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. 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. [102] Autola Oy continued to import AMC vehicles until 1975.[103]. The only factory option was an AM radio. "[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 regulations called for two-point seat belts on all automobiles produced after 1 March 1967. All window glass was removed and roll cages were installed. Lot #48,767. [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]. [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]. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. 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. [175], Mitt Romney launched his 2006 campaign for U.S. president at The Henry Ford museum while next to an old Rambler. Advertisements by AMC's new agency, Wells, Rich, and Greene, headed by Mary Wells Lawrence violated the accepted rule of not attacking the competition.[73]. "[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. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. Model designations changed with the Custom trim becoming a 400. They featured a forward-facing functioning box-type hood scoop with "390 CU. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. [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. Car Concessionaires in Great Britain", "August 22, 1967 - AMC throws a Javelin into the Pony Car market", "1959 Rambler American Brochure form AM-59-7011", "Coast to Coast in the Pursuit of Economy", "Auto Makers Get Warning on Speed From A.M.C. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. [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. From 1966 through 1982, Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) produced in Argentina a hybrid of the second-generation Rambler American and Classic platforms. [147] The finished weight of the race cars was 3,140lb (1,424kg) "identical to original stock-form shipping weight - despite the mammoth 44-gallon fuel tank amidships, the steel-lined undersides and 10x15 Goodyear earthmover-like tires. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. [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.) Never. An optional bright molding package included "440" emblems, though no other trim levels or versions were offered. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. The Rambler American can be classified into three distinct model year generations: 19581960, 19611963, and 1964 until 1969. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) From 1967 through 1974, the 1966 version of the AMC Rambler American was assembled by the Sherkate Sahami Jeep company in Iran. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 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. Not running but looks complete under the hood. [64] The previous rectangular taillight lenses were replaced with concave versions sculptured into the rear panel. It was manufactured in Australia, Iran, Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa. 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. [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. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. 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. 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. Also differences and overlaps existed in the Australian production and equipment compared to U.S. model years. [28] Passenger room increased from five to six.[17]. [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]. "[79] "Likely the most outrageous muscle car from AMC" with 1,512 built, it was probably the only production model made and promoted for a specific drag racing class, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) F/Stock class. "[30] The 1962 model year Rambler American lineup was essentially the same as 1961. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. [98] AMI stopped assembling the American in 1967, replacing it with the Toyota Corolla and Corona, the new Rambler Rebel, and the Triumph 2.5. [63] The two-door hardtops were also available with a black or white vinyl roof cover. Tires were E-70-14 fiberglass-belted, four-ply tires with red-stripe Goodyear Polyglas tires. [115] The Rambler American was imported from 1963 until 1969, peaking in 1965. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. 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. [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. [41], The 1964 Chicago Auto Show featured a special version of a top-of-the-line American named the Rambler Carrousel on raised rotating platform. [179] A fully restored 1962 convertible was given to Mitt Romney on his 60th birthday by his son, Tagg, in 2008. [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. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. [16] The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version included a standard cargo-area mat and roof rack. WebCC-1595500. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. Explore. 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. 1960 AMC Rambler. Explore. [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. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. [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. [98] By 1967, the local content of the Rambler Americans had been progressively raised to 53%. The genesis of the Rambler American began with the Nash Rambler, introduced in 1950. Lot #48,767. [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. Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. [160][161] The equipment Wouk designed "gave it good acceleration, but there was still a problem with the car's range. 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. 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. [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. It was the last flathead engine to be used in a domestic U.S. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. Pinterest. A Hurst shifter came with a large metal "T" handle. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. [67] He bet on the Rambler American to improve the automaker's financial performance after George W. 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. 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. Thereafter, NMA assembled Hillman, Humber, and Sunbeam, alongside Peugeot and Rambler. 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. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. [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. ", "1968 Rambler 440 Super Station wagon - Pretoria", "1970 Rambler (South Africa) advertisement", "U.S. The Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. 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. Today. [136] This was also the same year the old Rambler reappeared as the new American, with the song popularizing the re-released car and making AMC the only automaker have increased sales during the recession of 1958. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. [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 hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. A total of 260 cars were brought in to Norway by production end. [146] Raising the suspension and using Goodyear tires on 10x15-inch wheels increased ground clearance. [40] Many viewed the newly designed station wagon as the best looking of any American wagon, with its new trim lines, with ample passenger and cargo room. It is by far the most rattle-and-squeak-free 1958 Detroit product I've driven-and I've driven them all! WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. 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. All Americans received a new chrome horizontal grille bar that extended outboard to the headlights, while the grille sections got an attractive "blackout" treatment. $1200. The cars were modified for the punishing Baja 500 race. [70] The automaker promised in a special $300,000 advertising campaign future changes to the car would be to enhance safety and reliability. American Motors contracted Paul Hatton to paint the cars. 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. The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. Along with the Rambler Classic, the Rambler American was popular as a taxi cab. [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. [105] The cars were available with factory air conditioning, a unique feature for the Iranian market during that time. 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. Webor $425/mo. In 1969, Rambler production was moved to the former GM plant, Motor Assemblies Limited in Durban, which had come under the control of Toyota South Africa in 1964. [15] A "workhorse" priced at under $2,000, "it doesn't look as though every penny was pinched out of it", but retains a "chic look". Because the only race Rambler cares about is the human race. 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]. The Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. A Rambler American Deluxe topped the 47-car Mobilgas Economy Run field with an average 25.2878 miles per US gallon (9.3015L/100km; 30.3694mpgimp). At the mid-year it was also replaced by the new 199cuin (3.3L) version that became available at midyear. 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 interiors included new larger side armrests. Neat unusual car. Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. 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. [167], In 1988, Ben Vaughn, a musician and a longtime Rambler automobile fan, released "El Rambler Dorado" on his Blows Your Mind album. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. Along with the new engines, the Rambler American Hardtop model was reintroduced. "[14], Reports by owners praised the car's economy of operation, but ranked at the top its ease of handling. 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. Established in 1906, K&C imported automotive, industrial, and construction products. In part to commemorate the impending discontinuation of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). Webor $425/mo. 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]. A feature was the standard 138hp (103kW; 140PS) 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with two-barrel carburetor and OHV configuration. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. Fordomatic transmissi. Never. The original taillights were turned upside down, saving money on retooling. 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.' 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. Additional safety equipment for the 1969 models included front shoulder belts and headrests for both front outboard seating positions and the front parking lights stayed on with the headlights. The American sedan was marketed as the "Rambler Rogue" and the station wagon was marketed as the "Rambler 440 Super Stationwagon".[121][122]. [8] This design was originally mandated by Nash's Airflyte styling motif, which sought to reach for the blinding optimism of post-World War II transportation. [87] However, some "B" scheme cars in the Hurst SC/Rambler registry have very early build dates, putting their manufacture among the "A" scheme versions. Seven of the Ramblers finished the grueling race, taking three of the top five places in the passenger-car class. [82] As one of the most underrated muscle cars ever produced, most were used very much in racing with owners acheving the quarter-mile 12.07 seconds at 114mph (183km/h) in full street trim using street tires. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. VAM developed a performance model, the Rambler American Rally, that consisted of an optional package for the two-door sedan. 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. Standard clutch was a 10.5-inch (267mm) with a three-finger, long-style Borg and Beck pressure plate. 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. Fordomatic transmissi. A total of 320 top-of-line models were produced. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. [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. 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. The operation became a subsidiary of AMC in 1961 and changed its name to Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd in 1966. The top-of-the-line model, available only as a two-door hardtop, had its name changed from 440-H to Rogue. Not running but looks complete under the hood. 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. [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. [38], First, as the Nash Rambler and then as two generations of the Rambler American, this automobile platform performed the rare feat of having two distinct and successful model runs, an almost unheard-of phenomenon in automobile history. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. [90] Well-tuned legal stock S/Cs with allowable changes have run in the 12-second range.[91]. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. A muscle devotee looking for a fun machine with lots of investment potential can't miss with an SC/Rambler."[89]. 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 new Custom model came standard with a new 195.6cuin (3.2L) overhead valve engine with a slightly higher compression ratio of 8.7:1 producing an additional 37hp (28kW; 38PS), for a total output of 125hp (93kW; 127PS), while the base models retained the flathead as the standard engine. [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. [13], The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. 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. No drivetrain. "[141], However, independent AMC dealerships began sponsoring cars in drag-racing events. Look no further than a Rambler American. American Motors (and its original equipment manufacturer suppliers, such as the print advertisement for Champion spark plugs) promoted the results of this popular event in its advertising as a marketing technique that further emphasized the thriftiness of the Rambler Americans. [94] The car was successful in Argentina. Since its introduction, "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors. Look no further than a Rambler American. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. 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. [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). The Rambler American's wheelbase grew by six inches or 152mm (to 106in or 2692mm) and the interiors were made more spacious. WebCC-1595500. Windsor, Colorado, [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. This allowed the transmission to be shifted like a five-speed in the following sequence: 1, 2, 2+OD, 3, and 3+OD. [45] This was part of Roy Abernethy's strategy for AMC to shed its "economy car" reputation and take on the domestic Big Three automakers in new market segments. [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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! An uncommon find. In 1963 Willys Mexicana was reorganized as a new company, Vehculos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM), with direct investments by American Motors, Kaiser Willys, and the Mexican government. Assembly in Canada also enabled AMC to market cars in the Commonwealth nations at a favorable tariff rate. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. [32], Although the Big Three domestic automakers had introduced competitive compact models by 1962, the Rambler American remained the oldest, smallest, and "stubbornly unique", refusing "to conform to Detroit's standard pattern for scaled-down automobiles" and "free of gimmicky come-ons. 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