Here’s a package deal that is likely to be a one-of-a-kind combination. It includes a 1962 AMC Rambler Classic Cross Country station wagon. And a 1962 Shasta Deluxe 19’ Camper. Both were restored in the same color scheme. They’ve had the same owners since 2004, but the restorations weren’t wrapped up for another 14 years. Located in Dixon, Illinois, this interesting duo is available here on Vintage Camper Trailers for $53,000 OBO. What a great tip from JDC!
American Motors replaced the mid-size (closer to compact) Rambler Six and Rambler V8 models with the Classic in 1962. That moniker carried the torch for this class of AMC automobile through 1966. As was the case with the American and Ambassador, the Classic station wagons were also dubbed the Cross Country. About 33,500 of the wagons were built in 1962 with seating for either six or eight (rear-facing rear seat). A 196 cubic inch inline-6 was standard, and that appears to be the one in the seller’s ’62 wagon.
Shasta Travel Trailers have been on the market for 85 years (launched in 1941). Shasta has focused on the pull-behind camper business, where they are lightweight and easy to maneuver. Also built in 1962, the seller’s camper is the Deluxe 19-footer. It’s a well-equipped unit with a bathroom, refrigerator, water heater, stove, and tables and chairs. Plus, some newer features like a microwave oven and air conditioning. We assume this set-up can accommodate four people.
The seller spent some time and money restoring this duo as twins. That includes using Rambler blue paint on both units. No detail was overlooked (or so it appears), and both seem to be ready for action on the road, if you choose. The car’s engine and transmission have been rebuilt, and it has new brakes and upgraded factory A/C (a rarity in this class in 1962). The pair has been to a few rallies, but we don’t know if they’ve been used much for outdoor outings yet. Another project has captured the couple’s attention, so this Rambler/Shasta package is now on the market.
Nice looking outfit, but that poor six trying to pull the trailer. When I was a kid my parents got a 19 ft Franklin. Now those early travel trailers had a lot of lumber and were heavy. The first tow vehicle was a 61 Olds 88 4 dr and it worked it hard on the highway even though it had that ultra high compression engine, and mountains were tough. Late 65 dad got a 66 Caprice wagon with the big 396 turbo 400 and air. It also came with wonderful fake wood, plus was A/C and that wonderful third seat. So yeah this will go to cars and coffee but more than a local trip might be a tough one. But it sure looks good!
This looks phenomenal!! So much work had to have had gone into both the Car and the trailer. Just look at how beautiful that wood looks. Just like Cadmanls said above, a lot of wood goes into these they’re not light. I can imagine the crowd this draws ( I’d be one of them). Absolutely beautiful restoration on BOTH. Love it!!! Thanks for writing this up Russ, I enjoyed it.
Our family had a Mallard in the 60s. Mallard and Shastas were so similar, I always wondered if the came off the same production line.
Whoever gets this will have one thing I never experienced…. a toilet in the trailer. Lucky them.
Such a nice setup. Someone will have fun with this.
They may be nice, but the price is eye watering. I thought the camping life fad peaked a couple of years ago.
People like to complain about the prices of muscle cars, at least they have had a consistently strong following for decades, something like this would have a tiny following by comparison.
Steve R