With Hawaii license plates, Acacia koa wood on the dash, and a roof rack for your surfboard, this is one cool wagon. Not to mention having factory air-conditioning, power steering, and power brakes. This 1965 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country is posted here on Craigslist in Boise, Idaho and the seller is asking $12,000. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Tony P. for the tip!
The third-generation Rambler Classic was made for only two years, 1965 and 1966. We saw a 1963 660 sedan a couple of days ago with a crazy bright interior. This car doesn’t have that, but it does have some custom exotic koa wood on the glove compartment door that’s beautiful. I don’t see a flaw anywhere on or in this car. We don’t see the underside, unfortunately, but it sure looks rust-free and the seller doesn’t mention the body condition at all.
A beautiful sweeping panel on the rear cargo door is an elegant touch for this otherwise pragmatic and somewhat unadorned Rambler. I’m not quite sure what the Hawaii license plates are for, is that legal for a vehicle titled in Idaho? Maybe they’re just for adding interest to the photos, but what’s the backstory on that? Is this car from Hawaii? Inquiring minds want to know.
I was wondering why there were only four interior photos, all close-ups showing the beautiful dash. Then I read the description and the seller says one front seat has been recovered and they’re including material for the other one – but how about at least one photo showing the seats? There are none showing the back seat or rear cargo and that’s always super disappointing.
Speaking of disappointing, there are no engine photos. I know, aaaaaaagain. Check out that koa wood glove box door again, though, there are two photos of that. The engine is AMC’s 232-cu.in. OHV inline-six with 145 horsepower and 215 lb-ft of torque. It sends power through a three-speed automatic to the rear wheels. The AC is said to need a recharge, it has vacuum wipers and a foot-pump washer, and there is no word at all as to how it runs, oddly enough. I have to believe it runs fine given the cosmetic condition and various locations for the exterior photos. Any thoughts on this Cross Country?
Thanks Tony P. What a cool wagon! I would drive as is and just maintain it. Good luck to the new owner.!
My first car! Not this particular one of course, but a ’65 Classic 660 wagon just like it, minus niceties such as AC and disc brakes. Paid $100 for it circa 1972. Hopefully this one looks as good underneath as it does up top.
If the AC “needs recharge” that means it has a leak that has to be fixed which could be something simple or could be an expensive nightmare. Probably best to convert it to R134a when repaired.
A friend had one identical to this one in Tucson Arizona that he had for years, passed away some years ago and I always wondered what became of his. I’m not saying that this car was his just interesting observation that there could be two in the western part of the United States
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This is a beautifully preserved wagon. I have to say, that Acacia wood on the glove box door is beautifully done and the color of the wood looks great up against the black dash. It looks like it belongs there. Its too bad there aren’t more interior shots though. The grill, chrome, wheel covers everything looks like its in beautiful condition.
I’m in Florida, too bad it’s in Idaho! I have a 49 Nash 600 2dr and it’s tooo big. Also, I want a wagon!
very cool car. reminds me of my 84 300TDT. kind of. well, not really. but cool as hell.
I had an 83 300 TDT for 20years, put 280,000 on it, sold it and it now has close to 500,000.
I miss AMC…and station wagons.
Yeah, I have lots of ideas about this: There’s a guy named Keith Newcomer (Newcomer Racing in Concord, NC) that builds AMC (Hurricane) Inline 6 engines to astounding levels. I think one his Torque Monster Stroker engines, with a Turbo 400 behind it would be a fantastic set up that would easily power this wagon. Alas, it’s not the time, where I have money to build this type of monster (which would at least need a better rear axle, good brakes, a good suspension, and a decent electrical system just to complement the engine and trans).