[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. 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. The UK vehicles were imported with right-hand drive from AMC's facility in Peel Village near Brampton, Canada. "[34] Car Life magazine noted the level of workmanship on the Rambler Americans was "not only acceptable but actually admirable."[35]. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. In addition to Rambler parts, the stock of spares also covered Hudson, Nash, and Austin Metropolitan parts. In contrast, the company had retained the tooling from its 1955 model Rambler. 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). 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. 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]. Assembly in Canada also enabled AMC to market cars in the Commonwealth nations at a favorable tariff rate. [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). [51] Other features included die-cast aluminum road wheels and AMC's console-mounted Twin-Stick manual transmission. [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. No drivetrain. The song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" Neat looking body style. The exhaust exited through chrome tips attached with hose clamps. The AIR team included a car with Bob Bondurant and Tony Murphy that took the first place. The firewall and dashboard were new stampings that also changed the clutch and brake pedal mountings from under the floor to the firewall. "[74] For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". A fifth body style, a two-door hardtop, was introduced. Front floors are rusted out. 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. 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. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? "[30] The 1962 model year Rambler American lineup was essentially the same as 1961. The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. compacts". For 1964, the third-generation Rambler American debuted in Mexico and was available in two-door and four-door sedans as well as a four-door station wagon. [127], The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2+2 "youth-oriented" concept car. This was backed up by a marketing campaign stating, "Either we're charging too little for our cars or everyone else is charging too much. 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. And it has a matching interior. All Americans received a new chrome horizontal grille bar that extended outboard to the headlights, while the grille sections got an attractive "blackout" treatment. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. [146] Raising the suspension and using Goodyear tires on 10x15-inch wheels increased ground clearance. Dealership. Also differences and overlaps existed in the Australian production and equipment compared to U.S. model years. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. [27] All outside sheet metal was changed, but the side window frames remained the same as previous models. Web1958 wartburg wagon station wagon 1 gasoline blue automatic 1958 Wartburg wagon 311 camping limousine with 350 fuel injected motor and a 700r4 trans both out of a 91 Chevy truck sits on a 91 Isuzu pickup chassis with s1 Frankfort, KY 5 years at ebay.com 3 29,900 1958 Chevy Brookwood Wagon station wagon Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. "[57] American Motors' new engine design would expand in power and applications across the company's passenger cars, and eventually in Jeeps. For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. Has hubcaps. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. [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. The Hornet-based Rambler American model continued as a "fourth generation" until it was replaced with an updated and expanded new VAM American line for 1975. [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. 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. [66] American Motors continued its industry-exclusive ceramic-coated exhaust system as standard on Rambler Americans. 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 transmission was still the three-speed manual with a column-mounted shifter with a floor-mounted gearshift as a dealership option. The rear end used fore-and-aft staggered rear shock absorbers to eliminate wheel hop (axle wrap) under extreme acceleration conditions with leaf spring suspensions. The front seats reclined, and the new safety-mandated head restraints were upholstered in red, white, and blue stripes. VAM's engine plant was inaugurated in November 1964, fulfilling another requirement of the 1962 decree. [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. 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. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. 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. Other dealership options included front disc brakes, a front sway bar, stiffer shock absorbers, and a Hurst-linked four-speed manual transmission. 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. NO TITLE. The paint codes SPEC, SPECIAL, 88A, and "OOA" can appear with either the A scheme or B scheme. The Torino handled the roads of the interior of the country very well, while its engine acquired fame for being robust and reliable. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." [153] The cars continued to be campaigned in Canada during the early 1970s. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. Rogues also received grille trim that wrapped around the fender sides. [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. The top-of-the-line model, available only as a two-door hardtop, had its name changed from 440-H to Rogue. Options included seat belts, power steering, power brakes, and a heater. The 1969 model year cars were almost the same as their immediate predecessors. The American and Classic models retained their economy-car marketing image, and their traditional nameplate. The American sedan was marketed as the "Rambler Rogue" and the station wagon was marketed as the "Rambler 440 Super Stationwagon".[121][122]. 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. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. [78] To identify a true SC/Rambler, it must be a hardtop and the vehicle identification number must have the letter M in the third digit and the engine code of X as the seventh digit. [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. Because the only race Rambler cares about is the human race. [185][186][187], The SC/Rambler has become a popular muscle car to replicate because of the ease of installing a powerful AMC V8 drivetrain into one of the large number of inexpensive 1966 through 1969 Rambler Americans. [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. [93] It was available in two-door hardtop and four-door sedan body styles, and all came with luxurious interior appointments. It was the last flathead engine to be used in a domestic U.S. [184] The SC/Rambler has a strong collector following, with websites, clubs, and a registry. [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. 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.' [55] The last U.S.-made Rambler was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 30 June, making the production total of 4,204,925 units. The only transmission available was still the three-speed manual with a steering column-mounted shifter on all body styles. [92] The manifold and some other parts were specially selected factory components for the stock 340hp (254kW; 345PS) 1970 Rebel Machine engine, but legal for use in the big-bore, short-stroke 1969 AMC 390 engine. The entire line was treated to neat and trim lines with pleasing simplicity (compared to the more boxy predecessors) with characteristic tunneled headlights with a simple horizontal grille between them. [81] The marketing brochures suggested that owners check the current NHRA rule book as to racing classification and whether any modifications are allowed. [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. 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). Look no further than a Rambler American. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? "[4] The economical car "that put Detroit on notice is one of today's most affordable, fun collectibles. Champions Pty Ltd in Adelaide distributed vehicles for South Australia. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. In addition to the top-of-the-line 440 models, the lower trim 330 and 220 models were also available, and Rambler American sales soared to a record 160,000-plus. Front floors are rusted out. 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. Watch. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. American Motors contracted Paul Hatton to paint the cars. [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. [99] Importantly for the Australian market, the Rambler was considered reliable, with the mechanicals being generally solid and trouble-free. Sold with bill of sale only. [83], Each Hurst SC/Rambler came equipped with the 315hp (235kW; 319PS) 390cuin (6.4L) AMC V8 engine from the AMX that translated into 10.03 pounds per horsepower. Garner did not drive in the race because of a film commitment in Spain. The car was called IKA Torino, later Renault Torino, and featured AMC's automobile platform with a facelifted front and rear design and instrument panel by Pininfarina to create a new car. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. [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. 1960 AMC Rambler. [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. [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]. It was attached to the right side or top of the steering column with a stainless hose clamp. Standard clutch was a 10.5-inch (267mm) with a three-finger, long-style Borg and Beck pressure plate. After the departure of Roy Abernethy, AMC eagerly embraced automobile competition and its effect on car sales. Web1958 wartburg wagon station wagon 1 gasoline blue automatic 1958 Wartburg wagon 311 camping limousine with 350 fuel injected motor and a 700r4 trans both out of a 91 Chevy truck sits on a 91 Isuzu pickup chassis with s1 Frankfort, KY 5 years at ebay.com 3 29,900 1958 Chevy Brookwood Wagon station wagon The station wagons in the restyled 1964 series came with four doors and gained 17% more cargo space compared to the previous design. The American was introduced as the North American economy was in a recession and buyers were looking for smaller and more economical cars, and the Rambler brand was known as a fuel miser. 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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. It was manufactured in Australia, Iran, Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. The domestic Big Three automakers did not respond to this strategy, thus giving AMC a big price differential over the competing domestic models. [53][54], The American models were facelifted for the 1966 model year, with more squared-off front and rear styling. Lot #48,767. Has hubcaps. The new transmission was joined by a 3.73:1 rear differential gear ratio. Other requirements for all cars manufactured after 1 January 1968, included exhaust control systems to help reduce unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. A total of 90 units of this version were made. Today. On the exterior, the center horizontal chrome grille bar was deleted. [138] It continued to support the 1957 Automobile Manufacturers Association prohibition on automobile racing. [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. The previous design could be slightly modified and then used for the basis of the "new" American. Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. Webor $425/mo. The SC/Rambler included a standard 90-degree-arc dial Sun tachometer. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. $1200. [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. [106] The factory in Tehran was dedicated by the last Shah of Iran. [44] This strategy was copied 10 years later by Datsun. "[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. 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[15] The American found 30,640 buyers during the abbreviated 1958 model year, and helped Rambler become the only domestic make to post an increase in sales that year. For 1961, the Rambler American for Mexico was available as the new second generation of the line, growing from three to four body styles with the introduction of the four-door station wagon. An uncommon find. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! [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. [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. Not running but looks complete under the hood. [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. 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). [94] The car was successful in Argentina. [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. [105] The cars were available with factory air conditioning, a unique feature for the Iranian market during that time. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 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The cars were modified for the punishing Baja 500 race. [156] It was to have sintered plate nickel-cadmium batteries. 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. [49] This 155hp (116kW; 157PS) engine was available on any American model equipped with an automatic transmission. And it has a matching interior. All window glass was removed and roll cages were installed. Popular Mechanics wrote "seldom has a car been completely restyled as the 1961 Rambler American and yet retain the same engine, driveline, suspension on the same unit body". Minimal baffling gave a deep throaty sound, similar to modern Flowmasters. 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. 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. 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. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. "[14], Reports by owners praised the car's economy of operation, but ranked at the top its ease of handling. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. [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. [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). [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]. [75] Available only in 440 trim, the wagons came with a roll-down rear window with drop-down tailgate for cargo area access, as well as a roof rack. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) [14], A two-door station wagon was added to the line in 1959. The interiors included new larger side armrests. Named the Rambler American Hardtop, it was the Mexican equivalent to the Rambler American 440H model marketed in the US and Canada. 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