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. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. "[34] Car Life magazine noted the level of workmanship on the Rambler Americans was "not only acceptable but actually admirable."[35]. The song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" [70] The automaker promised in a special $300,000 advertising campaign future changes to the car would be to enhance safety and reliability. In part to commemorate the impending discontinuation of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). [28] Passenger room increased from five to six.[17]. 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. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. [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. [149] For one of the winning Rambler drivers, this was his first race and the experience launched the career of Walker Evans. This transmission has a bigger gap between second and third gears compared to the regular three-speed transmissions with overdrive (that operated like a five-speed although the driver needed to know the governor cut-in speed, free-wheeling, as well as when to lock the overdrive in or out). [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. In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. 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. 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. Fordomatic transmissi. [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. Look no further than a Rambler American. 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. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . A new "E-stick" option combined a manual three-speed transmission with an automatic clutch as a low-cost alternative to the fully automatic transmission. 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 Torino handled the roads of the interior of the country very well, while its engine acquired fame for being robust and reliable. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 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. The 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. "[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. 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. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. This led to the Hurst SC/Rambler, SC meaning "Super Car". 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. And it has a matching interior. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. [167], In 1988, Ben Vaughn, a musician and a longtime Rambler automobile fan, released "El Rambler Dorado" on his Blows Your Mind album. [52], As the automobile marketplace in the U.S. was moving away from economy towards performance and luxury vehicles, American Motors began removing the historic Rambler name from its larger models. The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. [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. 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]. Named the Rambler American Hardtop, it was the Mexican equivalent to the Rambler American 440H model marketed in the US and Canada. [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. The song was on Billboard Top 40 charts for 12 weeks while also selling over a million copies, and it was awarded a gold disc. [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. Unlike in the U.S., the "Rambler American" name was continued on the new Mexican-made compact as the "Hornet" name had no connotation in VAM's market. [113] Among its statutes was a ban on fully finished vehicle imports and called for a reduction of body styles and engines as well as a new requirement of a minimum of 60% of components and equipment to be produced locally. No drivetrain. 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 Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. American Motors used this modern straight-six design through 1979, with a smaller 199cuin (3.3L) version used 19661970. [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. [51] Other features included die-cast aluminum road wheels and AMC's console-mounted Twin-Stick manual transmission. "[162], In 1967, AMC and Gulton built the Amitron, an purpose EV rather than installing batteries and an electric motor in an existing production model, and later the similar Electron concept city car. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . The new styling was the work of designer Dick Teague, who later designed the 1968 Javelin and AMX. American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. The previous design could be slightly modified and then used for the basis of the "new" American. 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). 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. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Webor $425/mo. No drivetrain. $1200. Neat unusual car. [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. 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. [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. Has hubcaps. For example, the five-day event in 1959 covered 1,898 miles (3,055km). Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. [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. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. Watch. A special youth-oriented concept car, the 1964 Rambler Tarpon, was built on an Rambler American platform that foretold the fastback design of the 1965 Rambler Marlin, as well as future trends in sporty-type pony cars, including the 1968 AMC Javelin. Webor $425/mo. [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. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! [175], Mitt Romney launched his 2006 campaign for U.S. president at The Henry Ford museum while next to an old Rambler. [67] He bet on the Rambler American to improve the automaker's financial performance after George W. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. [27] All outside sheet metal was changed, but the side window frames remained the same as previous models. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. Led by the top-line 440-series convertible, they were arguably the 1964's most attractive Detroit compacts. 1960 AMC Rambler. "[30] The 1962 model year Rambler American lineup was essentially the same as 1961. 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. 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". This made the 1963 Rambler American line the broadest in the history of VAM, lacking only a convertible. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. 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. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. [127], The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2+2 "youth-oriented" concept car. 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. "[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. [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. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. [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. [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. [142] The big engine from an Ambassador added only 80 pounds (36.3kg) more than the venerable 195.6cuin (3.2L) straight six normally found in the small two-door American. The Rambler American can be classified into three distinct model year generations: 19581960, 19611963, and 1964 until 1969. The mid-trim level 330 model was dropped, leaving the top 440 and base 220 models in the lineup for 1966. [139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? Today. 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 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. The Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. The AIR team built AMC's 390cuin (6.4L) V8 engines to blueprint tolerances, thus increasing horsepower to 410hp (306kW; 416PS) at the flywheel. 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. Annand & Thompson Pty Ltd in Brisbane distributed vehicles for Queensland. 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. 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 front suspension sills extended all the way under the floor to meet the rear suspension sills, a feature that made the Torino much stiffer than its U.S.-produced cousins (The Rambler Marlin also used these long sills, but other models did not). [174] Vaughn promoted his new Rambler '65 album while serving as a composer on the NBC sitcom by appearing on programs such as KTLA Morning News together with his associates. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. Front floors are rusted out. 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. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. 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. 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). The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. Hazard lights were added to the standard equipment list. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway.