[100], AMI distributed Ramblers from Melbourne for the state of Victoria. [55], A completely new 290cuin (4.8L) "Typhoon" V8 engine was developed by AMC; it was introduced in the special mid-1966 Rogue model. WebCC-1595500. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. 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. AMC President George Mason believed in small cars and introduced the Austin-built, Nash-designed Metropolitan in 1954. Premier Motors Pty Ltd in Perth distributed Ramblers for Western Australia, and Heathco Motors in Launceston distributed Rambler vehicles for Tasmania. 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. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. Not running but looks complete under the hood. 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. 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. To cement this image, a Rambler American was again the overall winner in the Mobil Economy Run. [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. 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 Same lady owner for 42 years. [31] The E-stick was also available in conjunction with an overdrive unit. Model designations changed with the Custom trim becoming a 400. A Hurst shifter came with a large metal "T" handle. [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 Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version American Motors resumed the importation of its products into the country until a new partner was located. [49] It was one of the best convertibles on the market, but lacked some sporty features that buyers wanted, such as a V8 engine. "[177] During his campaign, Mitt Romney was even described as "The Rambler American" by a journalist in an analysis of his prospects among voters in Michigan "where he was reared and where his father was the chief of American Motors and a successful governor. 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. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. No drivetrain. [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. [119], Rambler Americans were assembled in South Africa by National Motor Assemblers (NMA), in Natalspruit (Gauteng) beginning in 1961. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? The Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. The front seats reclined, and the new safety-mandated head restraints were upholstered in red, white, and blue stripes. The Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. 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 semiboat-tail-roofed fastback hardtop coupe was developed in 1963 from the tooling that was already set for the 1964 model year Rambler Americans. The 1967 models received a new semi-concave, squared taillight design, and a new five-dial instrument cluster with a round speedometer at the center. [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. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. [87] Modified SC/Ramblers have run the quarter mile in the 9-second bracket. [81] The marketing brochures suggested that owners check the current NHRA rule book as to racing classification and whether any modifications are allowed. The AIR team built AMC's 390cuin (6.4L) V8 engines to blueprint tolerances, thus increasing horsepower to 410hp (306kW; 416PS) at the flywheel. [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]. Rogues also received grille trim that wrapped around the fender sides. [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. Standard clutch was a 10.5-inch (267mm) with a three-finger, long-style Borg and Beck pressure plate. Since its introduction, "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors. [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]. 1960 AMC Rambler. [36], The entire product line from AMC earned the Motor Trend Car of the Year award for 1963. Thereafter, NMA assembled Hillman, Humber, and Sunbeam, alongside Peugeot and Rambler. Fordomatic transmissi. 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. The SC/Rambler included a standard 90-degree-arc dial Sun tachometer. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. [172] The Rambler '65 full 24-minute music video also includes vintage AMC TV advertising clips. [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. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! [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. Sold with bill of sale only. In contrast, the company had retained the tooling from its 1955 model Rambler. [44] This strategy was copied 10 years later by Datsun. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. 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. Full coil front springs, along with soft rear leaf units, gave the new American an unusually smooth ride, better than many larger domestic cars. The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. Neat looking body style. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) Named the Rambler American Hardtop, it was the Mexican equivalent to the Rambler American 440H model marketed in the US and Canada. WebCC-1595500. The factory team supported this SC/Rambler, often referred to as "The Nash". The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. The new styling was the work of designer Dick Teague, who later designed the 1968 Javelin and AMX. 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. [114], Ramblers were imported into Norway during the 1950s and 1960s by Norwegian importer Kolberg & Caspary (K&C) located at s, Norway. Other requirements for all cars manufactured after 1 January 1968, included exhaust control systems to help reduce unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. Out of the total production of 69,912 Rambler Americans for the 1967 model year, 921 were Rogue convertibles.[55]. [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). The mid-trim level 330 model was dropped, leaving the top 440 and base 220 models in the lineup for 1966. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. 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. Dealership. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. A new hardtop (no B-pillar) coupe body design debuted, whose steel roof was designed to mimic the appearance of a closed convertible top. $1200. Watch. 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. Same lady owner for 42 years. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! [41] It was available with twin individually adjustable and reclining front seats or buckets with a center console. [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. [156] It was to have sintered plate nickel-cadmium batteries. [169] Released in 1997 by Rhino Records and titled Rambler '65, Vaughn turned his car into a makeshift studio. Among the factory options were the one-barrel OHV version of the 195.6 engine and an automatic transmission. NO TITLE. 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. Pinterest. [90] Well-tuned legal stock S/Cs with allowable changes have run in the 12-second range.[91]. [84] No factory options were available for this package. Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. Options included seat belts, power steering, power brakes, and a heater. [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. However, with its 8200-rpm redline, the Rambler ran 112mph (180km/h) at the Fontana dragstrip.[143]. [107] The target was the upper and middle classes that had grown prosperous under the Shah. [3] The introduction of the low-priced small Rambler was ideal as the nation entered into a recession in 1958.[4]). "[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. [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. [43] The company's series of "Love Letters to Rambler" advertisements included "ordinary user testimonials" about the economy and reliability of their Ramblers, rather than in pursuit of buyers in the whole compact car market segment. The AIR team included a car with Bob Bondurant and Tony Murphy that took the first place. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). The American and Classic models retained their economy-car marketing image, and their traditional nameplate. 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. The Scrambler came in only two red, white, and blue color schemes, "A" or "B". [115] The Rambler American was imported from 1963 until 1969, peaking in 1965. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual 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. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. A fully synchronized 150-T model three-speed manual transmission was now standard equipment, meaning the end of non-synchromesh units in VAM cars. [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. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. [127], The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2+2 "youth-oriented" concept car. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. [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. Tacoma, WA 6 years at [67] He bet on the Rambler American to improve the automaker's financial performance after George W. [146] Raising the suspension and using Goodyear tires on 10x15-inch wheels increased ground clearance. Front floors are rusted out. The cars had 44USgal (167L; 37impgal) fuel tanks. Look no further than a Rambler American. [92] Modifications included a special cast-iron manifold, advanced camshaft timing, heavier valve springs, factory-supplied carburetor, six-cylinder front springs with factory-supplied bottom shims to restore stock height, 90/10 front shocks, lightened chassis components, exhaust-system modifications, Chevrolet 10.5-inch diaphragm pressure plate, wide-ratio transmission gear set, 4.44 rear-axle ratio, and larger, softer, G70-15 rear tires on identical-design "Magnum 500" 15-inch Ford wheels painted AMC blue. Webor $425/mo. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. The engine was the Tornado Interceptor 250cuin (4.1L) overhead cam (OHC) six originally developed for the new 1963 Jeeps. [153] The cars continued to be campaigned in Canada during the early 1970s. [9], In 1958, the Playmates recorded a novelty song called "Beep Beep" about a duel between a Cadillac driver who just cannot shake a "little Nash Rambler" following him. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. "[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. Fun factory Pink color! Self-adjusting brakes were added in 1959. Pinterest. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. [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. [89] With a few simple bolt-on modifications, they would run low 12s. The Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. Has hubcaps. 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 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. 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]. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its class. [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. The entire Rambler line was available, but production and sales volumes were low and the agreement was terminated in late 1959. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. Lot #48,767. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) Webor $425/mo. VAM's engine plant was inaugurated in November 1964, fulfilling another requirement of the 1962 decree. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. Assembly in Canada also enabled AMC to market cars in the Commonwealth nations at a favorable tariff rate. The compact Rambler American was most often the lowest priced car built in the U.S. [37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. [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. 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 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. Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. "[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. Stock class rules required a minimum of 500 identical vehicles to be produced and sold. 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. Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? $1200. Sales of the Rambler American increased and the showroom traffic boosted morale among AMC's independent dealerships. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. An uncommon find. Minimal baffling gave a deep throaty sound, similar to modern Flowmasters. [139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? Lot #48,767. IN." (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. This allowed the transmission to be shifted like a five-speed in the following sequence: 1, 2, 2+OD, 3, and 3+OD. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. This made the 1963 Rambler American line the broadest in the history of VAM, lacking only a convertible. These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. 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. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. The Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. 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. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. Sold with bill of sale only. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. 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). Grenville Motors in Sydney distributed vehicles for New South Wales. 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. All window glass was removed and roll cages were installed. The operation became a subsidiary of AMC in 1961 and changed its name to Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd in 1966. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. 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. "[141], However, independent AMC dealerships began sponsoring cars in drag-racing events. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. The car was actually a 1963-1964 Rambler Classic passenger compartment with 1964-1965 Rambler American front and rear sections. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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]. 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 Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version [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. 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