OK, so there is some initial confusion with the listing for this convertible. It is stated as being an AMC Hornet Silver(?) but it’s actually a 1967 Rambler American Rogue convertible – and a rare car at that as it’s one of only 921 assembled that year. The listing text, further in, however, does correctly name this very nice, clean example. We don’t come across these very often, and for good reason, so this discovery is a treat. Located in Dover, Delaware, this neat drop top is available, here on eBay for an opening bid of $12,000.
The Rambler was a mainstay for Nash and then American Motors with the designation of Rambler “American” taking hold in 1958 and remaining as an AMC brand through 1969. The year 1966 saw the introduction of the “sporty” Rogue two-door hardtop, and a convertible, such as our subject car, followed in ’67 and that was it – no more convertible Ramblers after ’67. Our subject is in spectacular condition, the copper finish makes for a magnificent presentation, though based on images of the door jamb, I’d suggest that it’s a likely repaint. The seller tells us that this convertible is rust-free though there is a paint bubble on the hood. The white folding top is claimed to be flawless and the American Racing Torque-Thrust wheels nicely cap off the visuals.
A 232 CI, in-line six-cylinder engine, generating either 145 or 155 gross HP (depending on the carburetor employed), provides the necessary forward motivation while a three-speed automatic transmission makes the rear wheel hook up. The odometer is reading 86K miles and the seller states, “Engine runs very well!“.
When reviewing a convertible, I like to give the interior the twice-over, assuming there are adequate images, as the upholstery can take a real beating from weather exposure in top-down mode. From what can be seen, the two-tone vinyl upholstery is in excellent condition as are the door panels and dash pad. It’s an attractive environment, certainly a lot cheerier than today’s dark monotone interior hues. It all appears to be stock and original with the exception of a trio of auxiliary gauges positioned in the center at the bottom edge of the dash. Note the location of the ignition switch, it’s in the less commonly encountered position to the left of the steering column.
This is such a neat find, you just don’t encounter a Rogue convertible very often. The styling and condition are great though I think I would prefer V8 power, and I don’t mean muscle car V8 performance, just something that would have a little more low-end pullaway. No bids yet, maybe the opening is a bit too high though I don’t think that it’s excessive. What’s your thought, a good buy, or…?
Nice looking car! The six cylinder, auto trans kinda takes the wind out of your sails though.
American Motors 6 cyl. Were nice running ultra reliable and would suit fine. Nice cruising wheels.
Ridiculous.
Ridiculous. My Singer sewing machine runs just fine.
A V8 would be appropriate here, and there’s no arguing that it would be better.
A nice V8 motor would be great for this car
Nice, rare, Rogue! That 232 will move it just fine! I don’t think that’s the ignition switch on the left….seller has lowered price to $10k. That’s a bargain, if it runs and drives well!
This is the time of year for bargains. Folks are rethinking if they want to store their cars over another winter or reclaim the space for other uses. Or, save money if they’re paying for storage.
Or do not want to pay the insurance on it. Maybe food and groceries. Possibly pay that mortgage or the $1000. a month truck payment. Looks like we are in for nasty weather with this economy
That is the headlamp switch, with something hanging from it.
I suppose it is, thx!
JO
I’m a rambler and a gambler and a sweet talkin ladies man …
My grandfather had a 68 American 2 door sedan. I don’t recall the ignition being on the left side either
For a V8AMC has the 290 343 same block and the 390 which the S/C Rambler mated to a automatic would be great
Huh?
You can turn anything into a race car but Ramblers never appealed to me. To each his own.
Same here. But there’s no denying the the Rebel, S/C Rambler, and tbe AMX were outstanding looking cars for the brand.
Overall, a very nice, clean driver. The paint “bubble” noted on the hood is a bit worrisome, but if that’s the only issue, it’s probably an easy fix. Another car that’s too nice to mess with, and you certainly don’t see many of them still on the road! It’s different, that’s for sure, and that’s part of its charm!
What a Rare, Fun to See Treat!!
When the Rogue hardtop came out, in 1966, a friend of mine, whose extended family, owned an AMC dealership, purchased one of the first V-8 Rogue hardtops, fully loaded, and it turned heads, and spun rear wheels. Some called the Rogue V-8, a GTO Jr, which was a bit of a stretch, but they were built well, had enough power, for its weight, and was well priced.
As for this most rare 1967 convertible, it is the Only 6 cylinder Rogue, I’ve ever seen, or knew existed, for that matter. Yes, If it drives out, as great as it looks, It Is a really great buy. I must admit, when I saw it was a 6 cylinder, my first thought, was how cool it would be, to Upgrade it, to a fully ‘Stock AMC’ Rogue V-8, but remembering how great, the AMC 6 cylinder engines are, and how they were built to last, and last, and last…and they were pretty powerful 6 cylinder engines, that got fantastic mileage…So, what is better, in a world of high priced gas 👍 and it’s a fully documented original. I need to share this with my Rambler loving wife, Quickly.
Me too, first time I have seen a 6 cylinder Rouge. I thought the Rouge nameplate meant it had a V8….but I could be wrong.
Rogue was a trim level. They had all motor and trans options. For the 67 the 232 automatic was the standard Rogue model and were produced in the highest numbers. My Rogue is a 67 convertible with the 232. Its a great running car.
My dad was parts and service manager for an AMC dealership at the time. The first Rogues were so powerful they were not street legal coming off the assembly line in Kenosha. I wasn’t aware they had toned them down or put out a soft top version later. I do remember quite vividly that State Farm refused to insure them. A man who had bought one said, “I have a mortgage, a wife, and three kids! I’m a responsible driver!” And the insurance company said, “You just gave me five of the best reasons not to insure a Rogue.”
“so powerful they were not street legal”
And what about them would constitute not being a street legal car?
yes please!!!!
i love it. the rag top version of the american i owned eons ago. and that 232 does move out well. though i might work in some fuel injection off the early 4.0s. but only might
Who needs a V8 when you have a Rambler with the rare electric windshield wiper option!
I totally agree. I had a ’69 American i bought as a $250 beater with the vacuum wipers. They left a lot to be desired for sure. It had a six and auto. and ran just fine. I think the sixes were a better motor than the V-8’s. For 10 grand this looks like real honey.
Had a 67 Rogue hard top with the 290. The HS auto shop teacher practically begged to buy it.
The car is timeless, simple and sleek look to it, and the softest most comfortable arm rest between those bench seats. Great car but not the easiest to find parts for, sought out a lot of junkyards to replace a cracked tail light. This car looks beautiful and a great ride. The six cylinder is a little underwhelming but overall a great find!
Exterior color is the one-year-only Diaper Load Brown?
This car would be a “one only” at any Cars & Coffee and
draw lots of attention.
Color charts suggest the car is Sungold Amber which available for 1966-67 Rambler and AMC models.
In the pony/muscle car era Ramblers barely rated a second glance. Now I look at this car and can only admire a most attractive design which is elegant in its simplicity.
It’s unfortunate the seller doesn’t provide more information. If this car is all it appears, $10k would be most reasonable.
advertised as a hornet? You may get stung
I took my drivers test in my Grandmother’s 69 Rogue hardtop. With a proper tune up (Rogues had more initial timing than a regular American) it would chirp the tires and run at least 110 mph, as verified by a NYS Trooper when my Grandmother was rushing me to the hospital after a snowmobile accident.
Have you ever saw a longer rear quarter panel?
’69 Newport 2 door . For starters.
haaaaaa… “For starters” ……..Good one!
Sold for $10,600. I think someone got a great deal. For that price, how can you go wrong? If I still lived in the DC area I would bid on it. Perfect little cruiser.
This car is a great deal! At 10 K you can’t go wrong. If I could I would buy this
car. I would throw away the fuzzy dice and just enjoy the ride. What is not to like. I think you would be a hit were ever you went.
sorry joe the fuzzy dice gotta stay. it’s in da rulz ;-)
Having owned many 232 and 258 six cylinder AMCs nothing to feel inferior about. Everyone doesn’t need to race to take a trip to the store. Besides there are many parts available to wake these engines up so those that want to could. Not everything needs a V8 and thank God Cummins didn’t.
With the wacky economy the way it is a Mitsubishi Mirage is $20,300 otd. Makes this a car a deal.
The best thing of all to owning a 66-69 American is the fact that people would stop and ask if my Chevy II was for sale? I had to explain that it was not a Chevy. It was much better. Very true.
The color? You call it copper, to me it’s brown, ugliest color choice available. The first thing I’d do is paint it, perhaps a bright florescent green, or a nice canary yellow or maybe even resale red, anything else but brown. Price is fair.
God Bless America
Is it a flip from mecum auction in Harrisburg pa this past summer? Lack of info, pics? Mecum cushion in trunk? Hmmm.
Lives in Delaware, close to pa.
Duracell makes CAR batteries?????
Yep, bought a Duracell car battery from Sam’s Club. They are on the cheaper end of the spectrum.
I think if one looked closer at this car, they’d find major issues. Looking at the nameplate photo and the lack of interior photos (the one photo tends to hide the front seats), I think this is a 10-footer.
nice to see the rambler going out on such notes.
Clean dash design’n nice straight lines for body.
The last nash (seemed pininfarina designed) also
a great design but ‘the other’ gen. And mine the
American, a big box (2nd gen), such a wonderful run
for the lill car. Dont forget some of the (not
just AMC but) ramblers: Typhoon, American, this 1,
rebel, ambassidor, marlin, classic, AMX, Javiln,
hornet. matador (pardon sp, I can turna wrench but
not a pencil). I treated mine poorly due to the
social vibe on the brand, but 1 that sold me forever
on the i6. An engine so well balanced they need
bout nuttin on the dampners (while my ford bent8
hasa 3.5 lb.er 52 oz.er).
Can we get an interpreter to repost chrlsful’s post,
so we might understand what was posted?
Why?
Oh, Stewardess! I speak jive! – Barbara Billingsley in Airplane! (1980). He had a Rambler American that he liked very much, and he liked all of the other AMC products as well. He treated his car poorly in other forums because AMC products weren’t popular. He liked the perfect primary and secondary balance of the “Straight” six-cylinder motor, which was so smooth that it didn’t need a damper pulley on the crankshaft, unlike his Ford V8, which needed a 52.0 ounce or 3.5 pound crankshaft damper pulley on the crankshaft!
Neat little AMC. I would replace the engine with an Aussie Ford Barra 6 turbo motor, and 6 speed auto box. To go with the additional horsepower, it would include a 4 wheel brake upgrade with a stout Turbo 6 ute diff, would be a great little cruiser then!
Such a rare car it shouldn’t be to high a bid price based on other prices of claßic cars I have seen. Rambler wasn’t a very popular car. Infact most of the AMC cars were not popular. The AMC cars with the best interest were Jeep, Javelin and AMX. I personally like Ford. Mercury and Plymouth in the sixties and seventies. However if I was a a serious collector I might bid on the car. Would like a chance to see the car and test drive before I would make an offer though. However since I am not in the financial position to be a collector I have to pass. I took prefer a small V8 over an inline six. The only inline six I liked was the Slant six Chrysler made. Frome the picture this car looked surprisingly good wit the top down.
SOLD for $10,600.
The AMC Rambler brand continued until 1967. The AMC, Rambler American badge compact model line continued until 1969. The AMC Rambler brand, Rebel badge intermediate model cabriolet continued until 1967. The AMC, Rambler American badge compact model line 2-door hard-top and cabriolet continued until 1969. The AMC, Hornet badge compact model line was the next year’s replacement.
Well acquired, only Mustang cabriolet value new.