Automakers responded by reducing the number of car lines, trim levels, options, and variants in all product lines, Willys Mexicana being no exception. 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 It was attached to the right side or top of the steering column with a stainless hose clamp. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. The station wagons in the restyled 1964 series came with four doors and gained 17% more cargo space compared to the previous design. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. 1960 AMC Rambler. Not running but looks complete under the hood. The front seats reclined, and the new safety-mandated head restraints were upholstered in red, white, and blue stripes. 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. The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. [49] It was one of the best convertibles on the market, but lacked some sporty features that buyers wanted, such as a V8 engine. Lot #48,767. 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. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version For example, the five-day event in 1959 covered 1,898 miles (3,055km). The paint codes SPEC, SPECIAL, 88A, and "OOA" can appear with either the A scheme or B scheme. [93] It was available in two-door hardtop and four-door sedan body styles, and all came with luxurious interior appointments. Mexico hosted a grueling mostly off-road race, the Baja 500. [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. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. Economy claims for stock cars could be confirmed by these open and sanctioned trials. The American sedan was marketed as the "Rambler Rogue" and the station wagon was marketed as the "Rambler 440 Super Stationwagon".[121][122]. Today. Seven of the Ramblers finished the grueling race, taking three of the top five places in the passenger-car class. [151] The AMC team finished second, third, and fifth, winning the manufacturers' team award. Shown before the introduction of Ford's compact Falcon-based Mustang, AMC's show car was "an instant success" with 60% of surveyed potential buyers stating they would buy one. These were baffled mufflers, not glasspacks. [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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. "[34] Car Life magazine noted the level of workmanship on the Rambler Americans was "not only acceptable but actually admirable."[35]. [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. [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. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. Watch. The line continued with minor cosmetic changes for the 1962 model year. All 1967 Americans were covered by AMC's comprehensive warranty designed to increase customer confidence in their vehicles with the tagline "quality built in, so the value stays in". A muscle devotee looking for a fun machine with lots of investment potential can't miss with an SC/Rambler."[89]. [55], A completely new 290cuin (4.8L) "Typhoon" V8 engine was developed by AMC; it was introduced in the special mid-1966 Rogue model. 292 V8 engine. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. [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 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. [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. The front of the car was extended three inches (76mm), which allowed the optional air conditioning to be installed with the new 199 and 232 in-line six-cylinder engines, which were longer than the previous 195.6 versions. [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. [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). 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. 292 V8 engine. Options included seat belts, power steering, power brakes, and a heater. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? [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. In addition to Rambler parts, the stock of spares also covered Hudson, Nash, and Austin Metropolitan parts. This car was essentially the 1950 Nash Rambler, slightly restyled and modernized for the late 1950s. Since its introduction, "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. Has hubcaps. The American was the second incarnation of AMC forerunner Nash Motors' compact Rambler that was introduced in 1950 and marketed after the merger with Hudson Motors under both marques during the 1954 and 1955 model years. [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. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. [169] Released in 1997 by Rhino Records and titled Rambler '65, Vaughn turned his car into a makeshift studio. [27] All outside sheet metal was changed, but the side window frames remained the same as previous models. Garner's shops prepared ten 1969 SC/Ramblers that were provided by AMC. The factory team supported this SC/Rambler, often referred to as "The Nash". That's what we're driving today and that's got to change. The AIR team built AMC's 390cuin (6.4L) V8 engines to blueprint tolerances, thus increasing horsepower to 410hp (306kW; 416PS) at the flywheel. [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. [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. [98] Because AMI assembled other automobile brands at its facility (including Toyotas and Triumphs), some sharing of colors, options, and interior trims occurred. From the mid 1960s, Wihuri Group, a large multi-sector family business, took over import operations using it's shipping operation, Autola Oy. [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. 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. Rogues also received grille trim that wrapped around the fender sides. The operation became a subsidiary of AMC in 1961 and changed its name to Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd in 1966. Lot #48,767. 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. Well take a look at this handsome, rare 1958 AMC Rambler . The transmission was still the three-speed manual with a column-mounted shifter with a floor-mounted gearshift as a dealership option. The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. The exhaust exited through chrome tips attached with hose clamps. 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. The American went on sale late January 1958, with a minimum of marketing and promotion. [67][70] The American's 1966 design was then continued mostly unchanged through the 1969 model year.[55]. "[72] The promotion and lower prices were designed to rekindle the Rambler American as a practical and economical car in customers' minds. Watch. [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. [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. 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. Tires were E-70-14 fiberglass-belted, four-ply tires with red-stripe Goodyear Polyglas tires. [13], The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. [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.) "[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. Factory options included a dash-mounted 8,000 rpm tachometer and the sport steering wheel used in the Javelin models. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Look no further than a Rambler American. Dealership. 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. However, with its 8200-rpm redline, the Rambler ran 112mph (180km/h) at the Fontana dragstrip.[143]. The compact Rambler American was exported from the U.S. and Canada and produced in other markets by AMC subsidiaries or assembled under license. 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. And it has a matching interior. Front floors are rusted out. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual Pinterest. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." [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. 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. [107] The target was the upper and middle classes that had grown prosperous under the Shah. The Rambler line grew to a larger size (108-inch (2,743mm) wheelbase) in 1956. In essence, the new body was a shorter, narrower version of the previous year's new Rambler Classic. 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. [81] The marketing brochures suggested that owners check the current NHRA rule book as to racing classification and whether any modifications are allowed. [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 Mexican automobile industry integration decree was also issued in 1962 by the government of President Adolfo Lpez Mateos. [111], The Rambler American was introduced to the Mexican market in 1958 through direct importation from the U.S. [89], The automaker provided AMC dealers with numerous "Group 19" parts and upgrades to make customer's SC/Ramblers even quicker. Neat unusual car. Minimal baffling gave a deep throaty sound, similar to modern Flowmasters. 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. Total production for the 1969 model year was 96,029. At the mid-year it was also replaced by the new 199cuin (3.3L) version that became available at midyear. [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. Romney. Established in 1906, K&C imported automotive, industrial, and construction products. [164] This followed the pattern that Ford used to develop the Mustang by using the basic platform and components of the compact Ford Falcon. The mid-trim level 330 model was dropped, leaving the top 440 and base 220 models in the lineup for 1966. It was the last flathead engine to be used in a domestic U.S. [104] Aria means "Aryan", and Shahin "Falcon". 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. 1960 AMC Rambler. 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. "[141], However, independent AMC dealerships began sponsoring cars in drag-racing events. Charles Rauch set a D/S quarter-mile record of 12.54 seconds at Detroit Dragway. [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. The cars were modified for the punishing Baja 500 race. Lot #48,767. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. 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. 1 condition example can still be had for mid-five figures. 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. 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. 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. The American and Classic models retained their economy-car marketing image, and their traditional nameplate. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. "[74] For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". Full coil front springs, along with soft rear leaf units, gave the new American an unusually smooth ride, better than many larger domestic cars. Because the only race Rambler cares about is the human race. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? [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. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. [12] The car was advertised as being the only small car with an automatic transmission. The entire Rambler line was available, but production and sales volumes were low and the agreement was terminated in late 1959. A fully synchronized 150-T model three-speed manual transmission was now standard equipment, meaning the end of non-synchromesh units in VAM cars. [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. A total of 320 top-of-line models were produced. [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. Led by the top-line 440-series convertible, they were arguably the 1964's most attractive Detroit compacts. [88] He did 1,215 in the "A" scheme and that would mean a total of 297 "B" scheme SC/Ramblers. 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. 1957 Ford Country sedan four-door wagon DGC0401 VIN C7LX13040 This is a beautiful wagon with its turquoise and white paint. 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". 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. Fun factory Pink color! No drivetrain. 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 transmission was joined by a 3.73:1 rear differential gear ratio. This allowed the transmission to be shifted like a five-speed in the following sequence: 1, 2, 2+OD, 3, and 3+OD. [31] The E-stick was also available in conjunction with an overdrive unit. [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. And it has a matching interior. 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. [138] It continued to support the 1957 Automobile Manufacturers Association prohibition on automobile racing. [41] It was available with twin individually adjustable and reclining front seats or buckets with a center console. Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. The SC/Rambler included a standard 90-degree-arc dial Sun tachometer. Fordomatic transmissi. Tacoma, WA 6 years at [139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? [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. Neat unusual car. Also differences and overlaps existed in the Australian production and equipment compared to U.S. model years. 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 In total, 3,664 sedans, 736 wagons, and 288 hardtops were produced. K&C also imported the Rambler Ambassador, Classic, and Rebel. The domestic-made engines were introduced in 1965 model year VAM cars. [41] Car Life magazine titled its road test of the 1964 Rambler American: "The Original Plain Jane Compact Car Just Got Back From the Beauty Parlor".[42]. 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]. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). AMC President George Mason believed in small cars and introduced the Austin-built, Nash-designed Metropolitan in 1954. Look no further than a Rambler American. [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 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. [14], A two-door station wagon was added to the line in 1959. "[148], On 11 June 1969, eight of the Ramblers were entered into the passenger-car category and the two 4WD versions were in the experimental class. No drivetrain. The Twin-Stick has a kick-down button on top of the main shift knob to facilitate the five-speed shifting process. The genesis of the Rambler American began with the Nash Rambler, introduced in 1950. [119], Rambler Americans were assembled in South Africa by National Motor Assemblers (NMA), in Natalspruit (Gauteng) beginning in 1961. From 1967 through 1974, the 1966 version of the AMC Rambler American was assembled by the Sherkate Sahami Jeep company in Iran. 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]. [9] The car's seemingly narrow 55-inch (1,397mm) track was not much different from the industry standard, but rather an illusion fostered by the bulbous bodywork. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. The domestic Big Three automakers did not respond to this strategy, thus giving AMC a big price differential over the competing domestic models. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. At each end of the strip were the newly safety-mandated body side reflectors, amber for the front fenders, and red for the rear. Wipers and washers changed to electric units, a Motorola AM radio with an antenna, and twin-circuit brakes became standard. [54] For example, Road Test magazine reported 14.4 at 100.44mph and reached 109 miles per hour (175km/h) without topping out. [105] The cars were available with factory air conditioning, a unique feature for the Iranian market during that time. 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 Torino was received by journalists and the public as the Argentinean car. 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. 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 song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" Neat looking body style. Web1958 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Recent $32k appraisal available! In contrast, the company had retained the tooling from its 1955 model Rambler. The SC/Ramblers came with wild factory paint jobs. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. It was popular for its economy in ownership, as was proven by numerous Mobilgas Economy Run championships. The interiors included new larger side armrests. Sales of the Rambler American increased and the showroom traffic boosted morale among AMC's independent dealerships. The Torino handled the roads of the interior of the country very well, while its engine acquired fame for being robust and reliable. Because the 1970 model year Hornet line did not include a station-wagon body style (AMC had the larger-sized Rebel wagon for the U.S. market) the VAM Rambler American four-door station wagon was carried over for one more year. Neat looking body style. "[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]. [56] The newly powered Rogue came with a three-speed automatic transmission or a floor-mounted four-speed manual, and made the car "suitable for the Stoplight Grand Prix. 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 Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. [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]. [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. American Motors contracted Paul Hatton to paint the cars. In part to commemorate the impending discontinuation of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). [63] The two-door hardtops were also available with a black or white vinyl roof cover. [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. NO TITLE. 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. WebCC-1595500. For 1961 the American line added a four-door station wagon and a two-door convertible for the first time since 1954. With costs to produce the Metropolitan rising, AMC decided to reintroduce a modified version of the 1955 Nash Rambler (the previous 100in (2,540mm) wheelbase model). 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