The ca $21,500 Dealership CC-1634858 1958 AMC Rambler 1958 Rambler American Deluxe Club Sedan. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." [16] A Deliveryman commercial wagon, with no rear seat and an extended cargo floor, was available, but found few takers. [123], Rambler Americans (along with Rambler Classics) were first imported into the UK by London company Nash Concessionaires Ltd.[124] They had previously been the UK importer of Nash vehicles. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version 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". Never. [89] With a few simple bolt-on modifications, they would run low 12s. The engine used was AMC's 232cuin (3.8L) inline-six producing 142hp (106kW; 144PS). The American was offered in two trim levels as Aria (sometimes spelled "Arya") and Shahin. Has hubcaps. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. It was a two-row, six-passenger wagon, with "airliner" fully reclining front seats and a one-piece tailgate. 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 [169] Released in 1997 by Rhino Records and titled Rambler '65, Vaughn turned his car into a makeshift studio. [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. "[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. A total of 320 top-of-line models were produced. Full coil front springs, along with soft rear leaf units, gave the new American an unusually smooth ride, better than many larger domestic cars. However, with its 8200-rpm redline, the Rambler ran 112mph (180km/h) at the Fontana dragstrip.[143]. Also differences and overlaps existed in the Australian production and equipment compared to U.S. model years. The hood scoop air flapper was vacuum operated, allowing higher pressure cool air to pressurize a Carter AFB carburetor. American Motors called on Hurst to help develop a vehicle for the racing market. The top-of-the-line model, available only as a two-door hardtop, had its name changed from 440-H to Rogue. [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). WebCC-1595500. Rambler Americans were no longer available with an automatic transmission, being restricted to a three-speed manual from 1962. In part to commemorate the impending discontinuation of the Rambler name, American Motors added the Rogue-based SC/Rambler to the line (detailed separately). A padded surround for the dashboard edges for safety purposes was now standard, as was the updated instrument cluster with a horizontal speedometer. Today. [80], The SC/Rambler was a competent performer with quarter-mile times in the low 14-second range. 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. [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. 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 Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. "[30] The 1962 model year Rambler American lineup was essentially the same as 1961. [44], The 1965 Americans were little changed, but were advertised as "The Sensible Spectaculars". In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. [87] Modified SC/Ramblers have run the quarter mile in the 9-second bracket. A total of 260 cars were brought in to Norway by production end. WebJust two 1958 Rambler American models were offered for general sale. "[4] The economical car "that put Detroit on notice is one of today's most affordable, fun collectibles. 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. [106] The factory in Tehran was dedicated by the last Shah of Iran. [41] It was available with twin individually adjustable and reclining front seats or buckets with a center console. (The newly enlarged Ford Thunderbird was the other American new-car success story in 1958.) 1960 AMC Rambler. [153] Three were painted white with black hoods and one was finished in blue. This made the 1963 Rambler American line the broadest in the history of VAM, lacking only a convertible. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual 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. [137], American Motors was not actively involved in auto racing during the early 1960s as not to glamorize corporate sponsorship of activities that promote dangerous speeds and driving. These were baffled mufflers, not glasspacks. 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. [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 entire Rambler line was available, but production and sales volumes were low and the agreement was terminated in late 1959. From 1966 through 1982, Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) produced in Argentina a hybrid of the second-generation Rambler American and Classic platforms. [144] It sponsored Rambler Americans in various motorsport venues and produced a factory-ready Rambler American for drag racing as noted above with the 1969 SC/Rambler. [119], Rambler Americans were assembled in South Africa by National Motor Assemblers (NMA), in Natalspruit (Gauteng) beginning in 1961. Automakers responded by reducing the number of car lines, trim levels, options, and variants in all product lines, Willys Mexicana being no exception. WebCC-1595500. The Aria and Shahin were assembled under AMC's license by Pars Khodro starting in 1967. 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. WebNov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. 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. A two-barrel version of this engine became an option. 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 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. Neat looking body style. No drivetrain. Betterview Pty Ltd in Canberra distributed vehicles for Australian Capital Territory. Preston Honea achieved fame with the 1964 "Bill Kraft Rambler" American from Norwalk, California. Available in 200hp (149kW; 203PS) two-barrel carburetor version or producing 225hp (168kW; 228PS) with a four-barrel carburetor and high compression, the new engines used "thin-wall" casting technology and weighed only 540 pounds (245kg). Fun factory Pink color! [175], Mitt Romney launched his 2006 campaign for U.S. president at The Henry Ford museum while next to an old Rambler. Look no further than a Rambler American. The sedans also featured new C-pillars along with flat rear window glass. 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. [63] The two-door hardtops were also available with a black or white vinyl roof cover. [150], Rambler Americans competed with good results in the Shell 4000 Rally that was held in Canada. Front floors are rusted out. [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. For 1963, model designations were changed once again with the 400 now called 440. 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. The new models also incorporated various parts and components (such as doors) that were interchangeable with AMC's larger cars. Factory options included a dash-mounted 8,000 rpm tachometer and the sport steering wheel used in the Javelin models. Two cars were further modified with four-wheel drive. K&C also imported the Rambler Ambassador, Classic, and Rebel. Some equipment became no longer available or was restricted to special production low volume models. All window glass was removed and roll cages were installed. The song uses an accelerating (accelerando) tempo and ends with the Rambler passing the Cadillac "in second gear!" 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. [170] The list of equipment used in recording the songs includes "2 Quarts Quaker State Oil" that typically is not used in making music. It has slick paint, nice original interior, sto $11,950. A feature was the standard 138hp (103kW; 140PS) 195.6cuin (3.2L) I6 with two-barrel carburetor and OHV configuration. 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. [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. [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. Barn Finder TJ brings us this delicious little nugget. [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. [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. This model is commonly referred to as a "Scrambler", although Jeeps later used the Scrambler name. "[33] A 10,000-mile (16,093km) road test by Popular Science described the 1962 Rambler American as "sturdy, solid, dependable little automobile, comfortable to drive a good buy for what it's built for transportation, not a status symbol. [54] For example, Road Test magazine reported 14.4 at 100.44mph and reached 109 miles per hour (175km/h) without topping out. [102] Autola Oy continued to import AMC vehicles until 1975.[103]. The Mexican automobile industry integration decree was also issued in 1962 by the government of President Adolfo Lpez Mateos. 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. [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. [104] Aria means "Aryan", and Shahin "Falcon". 1960 AMC Rambler 4dr sedan. 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. [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. (It undercut the austere two-door Studebaker Scotsman by just $6.) 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 [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. After the departure of Roy Abernethy, AMC eagerly embraced automobile competition and its effect on car sales. [94] The car was successful in Argentina. Windsor, Colorado, The UK vehicles were imported with right-hand drive from AMC's facility in Peel Village near Brampton, Canada. [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. 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). Pinterest. AMC President George Mason believed in small cars and introduced the Austin-built, Nash-designed Metropolitan in 1954. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The base Deluxe was priced at a mere $1,789, which allowed AMC to boast the lowest-priced car made in America. "[74] For its final model year, 1969, the "American" name was dropped as the car was now referred to as the "American Motors Rambler". [156] It was to have sintered plate nickel-cadmium batteries. Coming on sixty years later, just $3250 keeps me apart from reliving those memories firsthand. [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. 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. 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. [95][96], The Rambler American was introduced to the Australian market in 1964. 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]. [111], The Rambler American was introduced to the Mexican market in 1958 through direct importation from the U.S. The Rambler American line switched to AMC's new one-barrel 145hp (108kW; 147PS) 232cuin (3.8L) I6 as the standard engine. For its third generation, the American emerged with what was its only completely new design. The interiors included new larger side armrests. 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. For 1961 the American line added a four-door station wagon and a two-door convertible for the first time since 1954. The same engine was later available in a larger 258cuin (4.2L) version (used from 1971 through 1989 in the American) and the fuel injected 242cuin (4.0L) versions that debuted in 1987, known as the Jeep 4.0, which Chrysler would continue their production after its purchase of AMC in 1987, all the way through 2006. 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. [105] The cars were available with factory air conditioning, a unique feature for the Iranian market during that time. The Rambler maintained a highly positive image among Mexican buyers. [13] All Americans were completely dipped in rust proofing. [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. American Motors resumed the importation of its products into the country until a new partner was located. The new transmission was joined by a 3.73:1 rear differential gear ratio. 292 V8 engine. The operation became a subsidiary of AMC in 1961 and changed its name to Rambler Motors (AMC) Ltd in 1966. [126] Rambler Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s. [132], In the 1960 Mobilgas Economy Run, a Custom two-door sedan returned 28.35 miles per US gallon (8.30L/100km; 34.05mpgimp) over a route of more than 2,000 miles (3,200km), finishing first in the compact class. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [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). Teague selected the front-end design developed by Bob Nixon, who was later in charge of AMC's small-car studio. A special top-of-the-line model called the 440-H was equipped with sports-type features, including individually adjustable reclining front bucket seats and a center console, as well as a more powerful 138hp (103kW; 140PS) version of Rambler's stalwart 195.6cuin (3.2L) inline-six engine. It featured a power-operated folding top with roll-down door glass, rather than the fixed side-window frames of the original design. [55], A completely new 290cuin (4.8L) "Typhoon" V8 engine was developed by AMC; it was introduced in the special mid-1966 Rogue model. The Torino handled the roads of the interior of the country very well, while its engine acquired fame for being robust and reliable. NO TITLE. An American Super, with a few more "luxuries," was tagged at $1,874. [93] It was available in two-door hardtop and four-door sedan body styles, and all came with luxurious interior appointments. 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 cars had 44USgal (167L; 37impgal) fuel tanks. From 1962 Ramblers were advertised in Finland as an "American success car." The station wagons in the restyled 1964 series came with four doors and gained 17% more cargo space compared to the previous design. Never. 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. 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. Tacoma, WA 6 years at The SC/Rambler included a standard 90-degree-arc dial Sun tachometer. Lot #48,767. [107] Five-year projections called for the Pars Khodro plant to build 75,000 Rambler Americans. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual ", "1968 Rambler 440 Super Station wagon - Pretoria", "1970 Rambler (South Africa) advertisement", "U.S. This led to the Hurst SC/Rambler, SC meaning "Super Car". "[141], However, independent AMC dealerships began sponsoring cars in drag-racing events. Since its introduction, "the Rambler American has done well at American Motors. The line continued with minor cosmetic changes for the 1962 model year. "[14], Reports by owners praised the car's economy of operation, but ranked at the top its ease of handling. [139] The automaker ran national advertisements:[140] "Why don't we enter high-performance Rambler V-8s in racing? "[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. [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. [190] According to Old Cars Weekly magazine, "a No. 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. Neat unusual car. From 1967 through 1974, the 1966 version of the AMC Rambler American was assembled by the Sherkate Sahami Jeep company in Iran. Front floors are rusted out. "[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. [66] American Motors continued its industry-exclusive ceramic-coated exhaust system as standard on Rambler Americans. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. Has hubcaps. "[72] The promotion and lower prices were designed to rekindle the Rambler American as a practical and economical car in customers' minds. The firewall and dashboard were new stampings that also changed the clutch and brake pedal mountings from under the floor to the firewall. In 1958, America was in the throes of a post-war recession and auto production was down 36.8 percent from 1957. And it has a matching interior. Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon The top of the line wagon was the Ambassador Cross Country Hardtop Station Wagon. An uncommon find. The American sedan was marketed as the "Rambler Rogue" and the station wagon was marketed as the "Rambler 440 Super Stationwagon".[121][122]. 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. Dealership. [48], The year also had the introduction of an entirely new 232cuin (3.8L) overhead-valve straight-six engine. The Rambler American line was discontinued in 1969 to make way for the all-new AMC Hornet models. [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. Dealership. Setting new sales records, American Motors continued its "policy of making changes only when they truly benefited the customer. [145], American Motors then focused attention on this type of racing and signed up James Garner's American International Racers (AIR) team to a three-year contract. Some of the other unique standard items on this model included racing mirrors, antihop rear axle links, and blue painted "Magnum 500" 14x6-inch styled steel wheels with chrome beauty rings and AMC hub centers. Dealership. [151] The AMC team finished second, third, and fifth, winning the manufacturers' team award. While not as plentiful as a '59 Chevy or Ford, they can be found. [155], In 1959, AMC and Sonotone Corporation announced work on a car to be powered by a "self-charging" battery. The Deluxe wagon was priced at $2,060, while the $2,145 Super version Neat unusual car. Web1958 Rambler Classic in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan. [64] The previous rectangular taillight lenses were replaced with concave versions sculptured into the rear panel. 1958 Rambler Owners Manual 1958 AMC Rambler Owners Manual [184] The SC/Rambler has a strong collector following, with websites, clubs, and a registry. Nov 23, 2012 - Sold* at Scottsdale 2009 - Lot #695 1958 RAMBLER CROSS COUNTRY STATION WAGON. Not running but looks complete under the hood. 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. WebHow many times do you see this cruising down the road? The front seats reclined, and the new safety-mandated head restraints were upholstered in red, white, and blue stripes. 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 Ramblers were well made and today enjoy a healthy parts aftermarket. And it has a matching interior. It was the last flathead engine to be used in a domestic U.S. A Hurst shifter came with a large metal "T" handle. [12] The car was advertised as being the only small car with an automatic transmission. 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. Webor $425/mo. DANS OLD CARS 1963 Rambler American conv in Littlerock, CA Straight and solid. [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. Out of the total production of 69,912 Rambler Americans for the 1967 model year, 921 were Rogue convertibles.[55]. 1960 AMC Rambler. The mid-trim level 330 model was dropped, leaving the top 440 and base 220 models in the lineup for 1966. [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. [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]. [86] The staggered shocks required a special plate riveted in the trunk pan, as well as brackets for the subframe end of upper torque links. [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.) 292 V8 engine. Watch. 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. Three-Speed manual from 1962 in Parkers Prairie, MN 58 Rambler 4 door sedan starting 1967... 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