AMC Rambler Classic Cars for Sale

Rambler was a brand name originally used by the Thomas B. Jeffrey Company in the early part of the twentieth century, and then again by Nash Motors in the 1950s. A merger saw Nash Motors (then Nash-Kelvinator Corporation) become the American Motors Corporation (AMC), and the stage was set for the AMC Rambler, which would be on the market until the late 1960s. Following that, the Rambler essentially became a marque for AMC. It has been quite possibly one of the most recognisable vehicle names in American history.

The History of the AMC Rambler

The AMC Rambler—back then known simply as "Rambler"—was first mass produced in 1902, and by the end of the year it made up one sixth of all motorcars in the United States. It was an innovative vehicle even to the point that it was decided some features were too advanced for the public. The 1950s return of the Rambler was a compact soft top, largely due to resource limitations in a post-World War II economy. It was in 1954, with the formation of the American Motors Corporation, that the AMC Rambler first came to market. Initially the vehicle did not change, but after 1957, almost all of the company’s vehicles were marketed under the AMC Rambler banner. After 1969 the name was used in international markets. The last U.S. built Rambler rolled off of the production line in 1969.

Notable Editions of the AMC Rambler

Since the decision to make the Rambler name a brand rather than a specific vehicle, there have been a number of notable models under the "AMC Rambler" name. The 1962 Ambassador was a top of the line offering that ran from 1958 to 1974, during which time it saw eight generations and popularity overseas. The AMC Rambler Classic was a more modest vehicle whose production ran from 1961 to 1966. The Classic came with a number of options to choose from, such as sedan or station wagon, hardtop or convertible, and more. The AMC Rambler Rebel was notable on two separate occasions. It was first introduced in 1957 as the first factory produced intermediate sized performance car in what would eventually become known as the "muscle car" market. This version of the Rebel ran until 1960, but another AMC Rambler Rebel went into production in 1967, though it would later be known as simply the AMC Rebel. Unlike the original Rebel, this one came in a number of different flavours. Buyers could opt for station wagons, muscle car versions, luxury equipment, and much more. The Rebel was also sold around the world under license by other manufacturers, such as Renault in Europe, and Australian Motor Industries in Australia.