[17], Rambler sales increased in 1959, and AMC struggled to keep up with demand, as production tripled to 91,491 Americans, with 32,639 (almost 36%) made up by the new wagon. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. Watch. 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. [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. 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]. 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. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. Rambler assembly at NMA ceased in 1967 after Chrysler in the U.S. acquired Rootes Group. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. 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. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. IN." These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. "[21], In the 1964 run, a six-cylinder Rambler American 440 sedan averaged 27.8336 miles per US gallon (8.4507L/100km; 33.4268mpgimp), once again the best of all the cars that year.[133][134]. Windsor, Colorado, Neat unusual car. One of the 4WD came in fourth in its class. The compact Rambler American was most often the lowest priced car built in the U.S. Led by the top-line 440-series convertible, they were arguably the 1964's most attractive Detroit compacts. 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. 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. 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. [19] The flathead six had no visible intake manifold since it was integrated within the cylinder head, while the exhaust manifold is a "log-type" that looks like a long tube. 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]. And it has a matching interior. 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 Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. Between January 1968 and January 1969, Rambler production was moved to the Datsun assembly plant, Rosslyn Motor Assemblers. [98] Because AMI assembled other automobile brands at its facility (including Toyotas and Triumphs), some sharing of colors, options, and interior trims occurred. [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. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. 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. Fordomatic transmissi. [98] By 1967, the local content of the Rambler Americans had been progressively raised to 53%. The first proposals were to modify AMC's captive import by extending the Metropolitan with a station wagon-type roof design to make room for four passengers. 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. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual Self-adjusting brakes were added in 1959. A blue arrow on the hood pointed towards the air intake. 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. The Rambler line grew to a larger size (108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase) in 1956. [64] The previous rectangular taillight lenses were replaced with concave versions sculptured into the rear panel. [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. [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. [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 1958 Rambler got new-car buyers right there too, being one of just two new cars to set a sales record that year. 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. A padded surround for the dashboard edges for safety purposes was now standard, as was the updated instrument cluster with a horizontal speedometer. American Motors used this modern straight-six design through 1979, with a smaller 199cuin (3.3L) version used 19661970. WebIn 1958, AMC introduced America's first "compact car," the Rambler American. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. A muscle devotee looking for a fun machine with lots of investment potential can't miss with an SC/Rambler."[89]. 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. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. [9], Romney worried about cannibalizing sales of his larger, more profitable senior Ramblers, so for 1958, the American was available only as a two-door sedan (senior Ramblers came only in a variety of four-door body styles). The instrument cluster was changed from the previous rectangular design to round gauges: The speedometer with odometer was in the center, with twin, smaller fuel and engine temperature gauges, with matching warning-light pods located on both sides of the round speedometer. [65] All 1967 Rambler Americans included lap belts for all seating positions, a collapsible, energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel, more padding on interior surfaces, four-way hazard flashers, and locking seat-back latches for two-door models. Preston Honea achieved fame with the 1964 "Bill Kraft Rambler" American from Norwalk, California. "[4] The economical car "that put Detroit on notice is one of today's most affordable, fun collectibles. [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. For 1968, the line was further simplified from nine to five models,[71] with the two-door coupe and four-door sedan comprising the base line (with the 220 designation no longer used), four-door sedan and station wagon being offered in up-level 440 guise, and a lone hardtop coupe making up the top-line Rogue trim line. 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). Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. Explore. [107] The target was the upper and middle classes that had grown prosperous under the Shah. 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. [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. [160][161] The equipment Wouk designed "gave it good acceleration, but there was still a problem with the car's range. [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. 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. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . 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 Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. "[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. The AIR team built AMC's 390cuin (6.4L) V8 engines to blueprint tolerances, thus increasing horsepower to 410hp (306kW; 416PS) at the flywheel. However, the most astounding demonstration was the record set in the Pure Oil Economy Trials, another NASCAR-supervised event: 51.281 miles per US gallon (4.5868L/100km; 61.586mpgimp), which AMC sagely noted, "No car owner should expect to approach in everyday driving. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. Explore. 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. Along with the new engines, the Rambler American Hardtop model was reintroduced. 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. Tacoma, WA 6 years at [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). Despite a saturation of international brands, American Motors Corporation established a presence, and the Rambler Classic and Rambler American were locally assembled by Luzon Machineries in Manila during the 1960s. [44] This strategy was copied 10 years later by Datsun. Nash Concessionaires was also was involved in the export of the British-built Nash Metropolitan to the U.S.[125], Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd of Chiswick in West London had assembled Hudson motor vehicles for the UK market since 1926. Not running but looks complete under the hood. 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. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. Fordomatic transmissi. The only factory option was an AM radio. 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]. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. The rear differential was changed to a 3.54:1 gear ratio. 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. In addition to Rambler parts, the stock of spares also covered Hudson, Nash, and Austin Metropolitan parts. Dealership. [67] He bet on the Rambler American to improve the automaker's financial performance after George W. The American went on sale late January 1958, with a minimum of marketing and promotion. [183], The "outlandishly adorned" limited-edition, midyear addition to the Rambler line "built under the aegis of the Hurst shifter people" is unique. 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. ", "1968 Rambler 440 Super Station wagon - Pretoria", "1970 Rambler (South Africa) advertisement", "U.S. [55] The last U.S.-made Rambler was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on 30 June, making the production total of 4,204,925 units. 292 V8 engine. 195.6 Ci 6 Cyl 90 Hp Engine AKA the Super Flying Scot.. Eng $13,500 Dealership CC-1595500 1960 AMC Rambler 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr The 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. [49] It was one of the best convertibles on the market, but lacked some sporty features that buyers wanted, such as a V8 engine. [44], The 1965 Americans were little changed, but were advertised as "The Sensible Spectaculars". [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. "[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. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. [156] It was to have sintered plate nickel-cadmium batteries. Windsor, Colorado, [94] The car was successful in Argentina. 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). The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. The new four-door rode on the same 100in (2,540mm) wheelbase as the other models and was meant to battle the newly introduced compacts from the Big Three, the Ford Falcon, Chevrolet Corvair, and Plymouth Valiant. Stock class rules required a minimum of 500 identical vehicles to be produced and sold. 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. Factory options included a dash-mounted 8,000 rpm tachometer and the sport steering wheel used in the Javelin models. The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. 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The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. Tacoma, WA 6 years at [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. [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. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) The new styling was the work of designer Dick Teague, who later designed the 1968 Javelin and AMX. 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. Dealership. 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). It was popular for its economy in ownership, as was proven by numerous Mobilgas Economy Run championships. K&C also imported the Rambler Ambassador, Classic, and Rebel. [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . Has hubcaps. American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. From 1967 through 1974, the 1966 version of the AMC Rambler American was assembled by the Sherkate Sahami Jeep company in Iran. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Sold with bill of sale only. Since its introduction, "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors. For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. [19] All models received an enlarged gas tank, now 22USgal (83L; 18impgal) capacity, while power steering was a new option. NO TITLE. The operation became a subsidiary of AMC in 1961 and changed its name to Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd in 1966. The Scrambler came in only two red, white, and blue color schemes, "A" or "B". Automakers responded by reducing the number of car lines, trim levels, options, and variants in all product lines, Willys Mexicana being no exception. A new hardtop (no B-pillar) coupe body design debuted, whose steel roof was designed to mimic the appearance of a closed convertible top. "[109], Production continued by the Iran Jeep Company in a Tehran factory. [104] Aria means "Aryan", and Shahin "Falcon". 1960 AMC Rambler. Model designations changed with the Custom trim becoming a 400. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. [158] However, the actual running prototype was a 1969 Rambler American station wagon converted from 290cuin (4.8L) V8 to an all-electric car using nickelcadmium batteries. American Motors contracted Paul Hatton to paint the cars. [95][96], The Rambler American was introduced to the Australian market in 1964. [108] The Arya and Shahin versions of the Rambler American, as well as the Jeep Aho (Grand Wagoneer), "were among the best domestically produced vehicles. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. The transmission was still the three-speed manual with a column-mounted shifter with a floor-mounted gearshift as a dealership option. Lot #48,767. The American sedan was marketed as the "Rambler Rogue" and the station wagon was marketed as the "Rambler 440 Super Stationwagon".[121][122]. An uncommon find. Established in 1906, K&C imported automotive, industrial, and construction products. Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. [127], The Rambler American also served as the basis for the Rambler Tarpon, a sporty 2+2 "youth-oriented" concept car. An uncommon find. For example, the five-day event in 1959 covered 1,898 miles (3,055km). The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. The song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. 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