Rambler

Stored Over 4 Decades: 1951 Nash Rambler Convertible

The Nash Rambler is often remembered in 50s automotive history for being recognized as the first U.S. car that achieved success in the compact market.  When it was introduced in 1950, Nash Ramblers were first produced by the Nash-Kelvinator… more»

Rebuilt 327: 1965 Rambler Marlin

Ford broke new ground in the 1950s with its Thunderbird. Many consider this to be the first “personal luxury car.” By the 1960s, other manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon, with AMC developing the Rambler Marlin as its halo offering…. more»

Rambling On My Mind: 1963 Rambler Cross Country

A lost profile stuck in my mind but it was instantly recognizable the second that I spied this 1963 Rambler Classic station wagon. Nowhere near as commonplace as say, a ’63 Ford Country Squire or Chevrolet Impala, the concave… more»

Tidy Driver: 1960 Rambler American Station Wagon

Rambler introduced the First Generation American model in 1958 as its new offering within the compact market sector. The company offered the vehicle in several body types by 1960, including a Two-Door Station Wagon. Our feature American is one… more»

Cool Factor Personified: 1958 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon

It was in a car much like this that I was squired around as a kid. My earliest car memory is of being in the “way in the back” while going to my grandparents’ Montreal home from the apartment… more»

Twin-Stick Tranny: 1964 Rambler American 440

The Rambler American (1958 through 1969) is an American Motors compact car that had its roots in the Nash Rambler of the mid-1950s. After the merger of Nash and Hudson to form AMC, it gave the company a means… more»

Solid Rambler: 1967 AMC Rebel SST

AMC resurrected the Rebel name in 1967 when the car replaced the Classic as a true intermediate. It was longer and wider than before, offering as much cabin space as the Big Three’s full-size automobiles. And while the cars… more»

Just Three Owners! 1965 Rambler Marlin

Like the Dodge Charger that soon followed, the Rambler Marlin was positioned in the growing luxury personal segment of the car market but really wasn’t one. At least not like a Ford Thunderbird or Buick Riviera. It was more… more»

Just Two Owners! 1962 Rambler American

Nash-Kelvinator Corp. and Hudson Motor Car Co. merged in 1954 to form American Motors. Soon after, they began to consider new product offerings, and the Rambler American was born in 1958. It began as an updated and modernized version… more»

Reassembly Required: 1953 Nash Rambler Wagon

Finding a Nash Rambler in this day and age is an uncommon discovery find but a 1953 Custom station wagon? Hardly an everyday event! This is considered a matching number car that, “was a running and driving car prior… more»

3 for 1 Project: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler

The Rambler American had its swan song at American Motors in 1969, to be replaced by the revived Hornet nameplate the following year. But the car went out in style with a limited-edition muscle model called the SC/Rambler, a… more»

1959 Rambler Ambassador Custom Cross Country

Rambler made both a post and a hardtop version of the 1959 Rambler Ambassador Custom Cross Country wagon and you can see that this isn’t the hardtop version. That’s a bummer but this is still a very cool car… more»

Summer Cruiser: 1963 Rambler American 440

By far my personal favorite era of the Rambler American, this car would be great to own for summer car cruising and car show duties. Or maybe, winter cruising if I lived in a reasonable climate that wasn’t cold… more»

Big Fish: 1965 Rambler Marlin

In 1965, at least two car companies had “fishy” names: the Plymouth Barracuda, a fairly new pony car, and the Rambler Marlin, a really new personal luxury sporty automobile. The Marlin was based on a 1964 concept car called… more»

Moving – Must Sell: 1965 Rambler Classic 770

It’s hard to believe that the Rambler Classic was only made for a half-dozen years, it’s such a well-known name among vintage car fans that it seems as if the name was around for longer than that. This 1965… more»

Rust-Free Daily Driver: 1962 Rambler American

While owning an iconic and valuable classic car comes with benefits, there is something to be said for turning your attention to a less desirable car in extraordinary condition. That could be the case with this 1962 Rambler American… more»

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