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 Scrambler came in only two red, white, and blue color schemes, "A" or "B". Betterview Pty Ltd in Canberra distributed vehicles for Australian Capital Territory. 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. The exhaust exited through chrome tips attached with hose clamps. [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. [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. 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Tacoma, WA 6 years at "[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. 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 came standard with the two-barrel 155hp (116kW; 157PS) version of the 232 engine coupled to a Borg-Warner "Flash-o-Matic" three-speed automatic transmission with floor shift, which was last available in regular production models in 1961. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) "[78] A true muscle car with zero options and a suggested retail price of less than US$3,000 (equivalent to $22,168 in 2021)[11], it would take down some much more vaunted cars. K&C also imported the Rambler Ambassador, Classic, and Rebel. Neat looking body style. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. [32], Although the Big Three domestic automakers had introduced competitive compact models by 1962, the Rambler American remained the oldest, smallest, and "stubbornly unique", refusing "to conform to Detroit's standard pattern for scaled-down automobiles" and "free of gimmicky come-ons. "[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. [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. Hazard lights were added to the standard equipment list. Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. [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. These schemes appeared randomly through early production. [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. 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. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. [10] The only engine was a 195.6cuin (3.2L) flathead six producing 90hp (67kW; 91PS). [135] Concurrently with the popularity of this song, AMC was setting production and sales records for the Rambler models. Neat looking body style. "[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. They were powered by a 90hp (67kW; 91PS) L-head 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with 8.0:1 compression ratio and single-barrel carburetor coupled to a three-speed manual transmission with column shift. Since its introduction, "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors. [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. Fordomatic transmissi. The 1967 Rogue models were available in new two-tone paint schemes for the roof, trunk lid, and hood that included border trim along the upper body line. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. The Rambler American is a compact car that was manufactured by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1958 and 1969. [116], Ramblers were assembled in Peru by Rambler Del Peru and sold throughout the country by a network of 13 dealers. 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). 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). The original taillights were turned upside down, saving money on retooling. 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. Lot #48,767. Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. These included connectors between the front and rear subframes. [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. Factory cast-iron manifolds exited to a true dual exhaust with Thrush (a Tenneco brand) two-chamber oval mufflers with Woodpecker logos. The new transmission was joined by a 3.73:1 rear differential gear ratio. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [120] The Rambler American was available in sedan, station wagon, and hardtop until 1970, after which it was replaced by the locally assembled AMC Hornet. [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. Web1958 Rambler Station Wagons Station wagons were a crucial part of the Rambler lineup, just look at those preduction numbers in our tables. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. Webor $425/mo. 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. Dealership. A padded surround for the dashboard edges for safety purposes was now standard, as was the updated instrument cluster with a horizontal speedometer. 1 condition example can still be had for mid-five figures. [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. [31] The E-stick was also available in conjunction with an overdrive unit. The domestic Big Three automakers did not respond to this strategy, thus giving AMC a big price differential over the competing domestic models. 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). It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. All Rambler Americans received a new grille insert with prominent chromed horizontal bars. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. The paint codes SPEC, SPECIAL, 88A, and "OOA" can appear with either the A scheme or B scheme. [152], The cars were built in AMC's Brampton Assembly in Canada. WebCC-1595500. 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 [44] This strategy was copied 10 years later by Datsun. 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]. 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. [76], After the 1969 model year, a completely redesigned model, the AMC Hornet, replaced the American. The regulations called for two-point seat belts on all automobiles produced after 1 March 1967. 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. 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. The new styling was the work of designer Dick Teague, who later designed the 1968 Javelin and AMX. 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. Windsor, Colorado, Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. The cars were capable of 140mph (230km/h) runs along smooth straights at about 7000rpm in fourth gear. Sold with bill of sale only. The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. The Torino's engine, transmission, and upgraded interior fittings were unique to Argentina and were not used on any of the U.S.-market Ramblers. Tacoma, WA 6 years at 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. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. 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. [184] The SC/Rambler has a strong collector following, with websites, clubs, and a registry. [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. 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. The Rambler American can be classified into three distinct model year generations: 19581960, 19611963, and 1964 until 1969. This model is commonly referred to as a "Scrambler", although Jeeps later used the Scrambler name. [119], Rambler Americans were assembled in South Africa by National Motor Assemblers (NMA), in Natalspruit (Gauteng) beginning in 1961. The AIR team built AMC's 390cuin (6.4L) V8 engines to blueprint tolerances, thus increasing horsepower to 410hp (306kW; 416PS) at the flywheel. WebCC-1595500. The car was actually a 1963-1964 Rambler Classic passenger compartment with 1964-1965 Rambler American front and rear sections. [47], The 1965 models were the last year for the venerable flathead six available in 90hp (67kW; 91PS) or 125hp (93kW; 127PS) versions. Never. The car became VAM's first sporty compact, its first high-end luxury model (even above the also-new regular-production Rambler Classic), and its first limited edition. The car, precisely speaking a 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon, is here on craigslist, residing in the state of New Mexico. [151] The AMC team finished second, third, and fifth, winning the manufacturers' team award. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Only the rear glass was changed to conform to the new roofline. The Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. 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. [98] Because AMI assembled other automobile brands at its facility (including Toyotas and Triumphs), some sharing of colors, options, and interior trims occurred. Watch. This was a one-model-year-only design with a thin profile, clean lines, stamped faux-convertible ribs, and a textured finish. A Hurst shifter came with a large metal "T" handle. 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. It featured the same luxury and sporty touches of the original 1963 model alongside new ones and was once again a low-volume, limited edition. 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 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. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. 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 Rambler maintained a highly positive image among Mexican buyers. [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. The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. 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. Fun factory Pink color! WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? [58] The engine continued to be assembled through 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, long after AMC was sold to Chrysler in 1987. 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. 1960 AMC Rambler. The reason for this was that the 232 engine series was already being produced in Mexico, while both versions of the 195.6 engine were imported from the U.S. To achieve consolidation and standardized production, the 195.6 engine was dropped and both the Rambler Classic and Rambler American lines came with the 232 engines until the 199 was available for the latter. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." [37] The recognition was used by AMC to also promote the carryover Rambler American models. [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. Today. Explore. 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). [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). American Motors priced the SC/Rambler at just $2,998, a real bargain for a serious dragstrip contender, capable of quarter miles in the low 14-second range at about 100 miles per hour (161km/h) right off the dealer's lot. 292 V8 engine. Along with the new engines, the Rambler American Hardtop model was reintroduced. 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. The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. 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. An uncommon find. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) Tacoma, WA 6 years at 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. "[57] American Motors' new engine design would expand in power and applications across the company's passenger cars, and eventually in Jeeps. NO TITLE. [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]. WebCC-1595500. [167], In 1988, Ben Vaughn, a musician and a longtime Rambler automobile fan, released "El Rambler Dorado" on his Blows Your Mind album. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? [106] The factory in Tehran was dedicated by the last Shah of Iran. Sold with bill of sale only. To cement this image, a Rambler American was again the overall winner in the Mobil Economy Run. [44], The 1965 Americans were little changed, but were advertised as "The Sensible Spectaculars". The entire Rambler line was available, but production and sales volumes were low and the agreement was terminated in late 1959. 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). ", "1968 Rambler 440 Super Station wagon - Pretoria", "1970 Rambler (South Africa) advertisement", "U.S. [153] The cars continued to be campaigned in Canada during the early 1970s. 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. 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