Body style

	2-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	195.6 cu in (3.2 L)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	100 in (2,540 mm)
Length	178.25 in (4,528 mm)
Width	73 in (1,854 mm)
Height	57.32 in (1,456 mm)
	Curb weight: 2,439 lb (1,106 kg) The genesis of the Rambler American began with the Nash Rambler, introduced in 1950. AMC President George Mason believed in small cars and introduced the Austin-built, Nash-designed Metropolitan in 1954. The Rambler line grew to a larger size (108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase) in 1956. With costs to produce the Metropolitan rising, AMC decided to reintroduce a modified version of the 1955 Nash Rambler (the previous 100 in (2,540 mm) wheelbase model). The domestically produced small car let AMC control costs more closely. The new president of AMC, George W. Romney, also wanted to build momentum in challenging the domestic Big Three automakers by adding a third car line. The introduction of the low-priced small Rambler was ideal as the nation entered into a recession in 1958.) The first proposals were to modify AMC's captive import by extending the Metropolitan with a station wagon-type roof design to make room for four passengers. The 85-inch (2,159 mm) wheelbase of the Metropolitan, though, severely limited the necessary interior room, and costs of the overseas-built model were harder to control. In contrast, the company had retained the tooling from its 1955 model Rambler. The old model's 100-inch (2,540 mm) wheelbase fit between its bigger family-sized 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase Ramblers and the small import. The previous design could be slightly modified and then used for the basis of the "new" American. American Motors' financial condition meant it could not afford to develop an entirely new model. The reintroduction of the old model leveraged Rambler's renown for fuel economy and wins in the Mobil Economy Runs, with the consumer's need for a smaller and more efficient alternative to the standard-sized cars that were marketed by the domestic Big Three at that time. Using the platform of the Nash Rambler, American Motors' designers gave the car a new grille and more open rear fender wells, giving the car a lighter appearance than that of the earlier car, which had hidden its rear wheels behind deeply skirted fenders. The original taillights were turned upside down, saving money on retooling.This design was originally mandated by Nash's Airflyte styling motif, which sought to reach for the blinding optimism of post-World War II transportation. The car's seemingly narrow 55-inch (1,397 mm) track was not much different from the industry standard, but rather an illusion fostered by the bulbous bodywork. Romney worried about cannibalizing sales of his larger, more profitable senior Ramblers, so for 1958, the American was available only as a two-door sedan (senior Ramblers came only in a variety of four-door body styles). The only engine was a 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) flathead six producing 90 hp (67 kW; 91 PS). The American went on sale late January 1958, with a minimum of marketing and promotion. It was available in two trims, a base Deluxe model at US$1,789 (equivalent to $18,893 in 2023) allowing AMC to claim it to be the lowest-priced car made in America as well as a Super trim version for $1,874, offering more "luxuries". The car was advertised as being the only small car with an automatic transmission. All Americans were completely dipped in rust proofing. The automotive press was positive to the reintroduced model. Tom McCahill wrote in Mechanix Illustrated, "There isn't a better buy in the world today." He continued, "The Rambler American ... is an ideal-size small family car... It will give up to 30 miles on a gallon of gas (and more, with overdrive) and will outperform any imported sedan. It is by far the most rattle-and-squeak-free 1959 Detroit product I've driven-and I've driven them all!" Reports by owners praised the car's economy of operation, but ranked at the top its ease of handling. A "workhorse"and "it doesn't look as though every penny was pinched out of it", but retains a "chic look". The American found youth movement of buyers during the 1959 model year, and helped Rambler become the only domestic make to post an increase in sales that year. Ships world-wide, and shipped our cars everywhere, we're always happy to help assist you to get this car from our driveway to yours! *It's your responsibility to check your jurisdiction for re-registration rules for cars carrying rebuilt and collector status.* We ALWAYS honor our commitments to the customer, and in turn we expect the customer to do the same. Deposits made within 24 hours of auction close will hold the vehicle. However, if no deposit is received within 24 hours of auction close, then we will relist the vehicle. Further, if vehicles are not paid for in full within 3 days, then we will relist the vehicle. If payment is made late, it will be at our discretion to end the redundant auction and honor the original sale, but we cannot house inventory while buyers decide whether or not they wish to honor their commitment. Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. 1. Placing a Bid: By bidding on or buying this vehicle you are entering into a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle and you agree to abide by all terms of sale set forth herein. 2. Vehicle Representation: Although we describe all our vehicles to the best of our abilities, it is still possible that we may have unintentionally made an error or left some information out. Please keep in mind that used vehicles may have typical dings and scratches inherent for their year and mileage. Interior wear should also be considered depending on the vehicle�s year and mileage. Opinions and expectations can vary, so please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the condition of this vehicle. Used cars may not come with all of the original books, keys or accessories. Please review all photos carefully and if there is anything you are not sure about, ask questions prior to bidding. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in our listings. Based on your local laws and regulations, this car can be considered to be a show car or off-road use only car based on its condition and / or modifications. The mileage may be different than advertised due to test drives and demos. 3. Vehicle Inspection: We welcome and encourage potential buyers to inspect the vehicle but such inspections must be conducted prior to completion of this auction or deposit submission. This vehicle is available for inspection at any reasonable time. If you choose to have the inspection done by a licensed professional, you must do so at your own expense and at our location. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value based solely upon that judgment. Furthermore, it will be assumed that you have inspected this vehicle fully if you have placed the bid or sent in your deposit. Some cars that we have on our site are not owned by us, they are listed on our site by their owners. We rely on the owner for the description information, reports as well as pictures. It will be assumed that buyer have inspected the vehicle, paper work as well as reports fully and will not hold us responsible after the bid was placed or deposit sent in.4. Financing: If you are planning to finance this vehicle through a lending institution, you must secure the loan prior to bidding. Secure all finances and be able to follow through with the payment before you bid. Please do not call us for financing help, we do not provide financing.5.Warranty: Unless stated otherwise, this vehicle is being sold �as is�, "where is" and with all faults and possible defects. No representations or warranties are made by seller, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title or implied warranties of merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose. Nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. We are not the first owners of this vehicle and therefore cannot guarantee history, condition, reliability, past repairs, rust issues / repairs, mileage, title, salvage / history of salvage, function or performance of the vehicle. You are only buying what we have. Manufacturer�s warranties may still apply. You may choose to purchase extended warranty from any aftermarket warranty company that can be found online.6. Vehicle Transportation: Buyer is responsible for shipping and/or pickup of the vehicle. All shipping charges are the buyer�s responsibility. We will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage. Shipping companies have insurance policies that protect buyers against damage. If you choose to pick up the vehicle yourself, you would have to take care of your own temporary plates. We do not provide any, nor do we help you in obtaining them. We do not meet customers at our local airport; closest airport to us is YVR, Vancouver. Payment Information: If you are the winning bidder/buyer, you must contact us within 24 hours of winning the auction or getting invoice to set up payment arrangements. We do add $149 document fee to every car we sell We require a non-refundable $500 deposit for purchases under $2500, or $1000 for purchases exceeding $2500 within 24 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 3 calendar days of auction close. This deposit can be made through PayPal to service@38dollarglasses.com (Paypal deposit is used to place a hold on the car, it will be refunded back to PayPal, once the car is Paid in full. Usually this is done within 1-2 days after the car is paid in full). In the alternative, you can make your deposit Cash in person or Bank wire transfer. If the deposit is not received within the required time frame and alternative arrangements were not made, we reserve the right to make the vehicle available for sale to another buyer. The remaining balance is due within 3 calendar days of making the deposit. We reserve the right to keep your deposit and resell the vehicle to another buyer if final payment is not received within 3 calendar days. As final payment for the vehicle, we will accept a certified bank check, bank loan check, wire transfer, or cash. We will not release the vehicle and/or title until funds clear. If you pay cash, you can pick up the vehicle immediately. If you pay by wire transfer the vehicle will be available for pickup once funds are available in our account. If you pay by bank check, you will have to wait nine (9) business days until the funds clear.8. Title Information: Vehicle titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In some cases there is a delay in receiving the original paper Title after the vehicle is paid off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at the time of sale, there are occasions where we may have to wait for them to arrive. It may take anywhere from 3 to 7 business days for us to receive the title.9. Bidder�s Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to bid/purchase.10. Storage Terms: Once the auction/sale completed, we will store the vehicle free of charge for six (6) calendar days and at 20 dollars per day after that until the payment is made in full. Once the payment has been made, the vehicle will be stored free of charge for ten (10) calendar days and at 20 dollars per day after that.11. Choice of Law & Forum: Buyer agrees that in the event any dispute shall arise, it will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and litigated in Port Coquitlam or Vancouver. By bidding on this auction/sale buyer consents to service by certified mail.12. Miscellaneous: We reserve the right to obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction/sale. In order to protect the integrity of this auction/deal, buyers with zero or negative feedback must contact us prior to bidding. We reserve the right to cancel any and all bids at our discretion and end the auction early in the event the vehicle is sold locally prior to the end of the auction, we shall not be held liable for such cancellations.13. Not responsible for Typographical errors, if you are not sure about something just ask us. ---------- We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit when you commit to "Buy it Now" and balance arranged within 24 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 3 calendar days of auction close.

We ALWAYS honor our commitments to the customer, and in turn we expect the customer to do the same. Deposits made within 24 hours of auction close will hold the vehicle. However, if no deposit is received within 24 hours of auction close, then we will relist the vehicle. Further, if vehicles are not paid for in full within 3 days, then we will relist the vehicle. If payment is made late, it will be at our discretion to end the redundant auction and honor the original sale, but we cannot house inventory while buyers decide whether or not they wish to honor their commitment.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.

1. Placing a Bid: By bidding on or buying this vehicle you are entering into a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle and you agree to abide by all terms of sale set forth herein. 2. Vehicle Representation: Although we describe all our vehicles to the best of our abilities, it is still possible that we may have unintentionally made an error or left some information out. Please keep in mind that used vehicles may have typical dings and scratches inherent for their year and mileage. Interior wear should also be considered depending on the vehicle�s year and mileage. Opinions and expectations can vary, so please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the condition of this vehicle. Used cars may not come with all of the original books, keys or accessories. Please review all photos carefully and if there is anything you are not sure about, ask questions prior to bidding. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in our listings. Based on your local laws and regulations, this car can be considered to be a show car or off-road use only car based on its condition and / or modifications. The mileage may be different than advertised due to test drives and demos. 3. Vehicle Inspection: We welcome and encourage potential buyers to inspect the vehicle but such inspections must be conducted prior to completion of this auction or deposit submission. This vehicle is available for inspection at any reasonable time. If you choose to have the inspection done by a licensed professional, you must do so at your own expense and at our location. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value based solely upon that judgment. Furthermore, it will be assumed that you have inspected this vehicle fully if you have placed the bid or sent in your deposit. Some cars that we have on our site are not owned by us, they are listed on our site by their owners. We rely on the owner for the description information, reports as well as pictures. It will be assumed that buyer have inspected the vehicle, paper work as well as reports fully and will not hold us responsible after the bid was placed or deposit sent in.4. Financing: If you are planning to finance this vehicle through a lending institution, you must secure the loan prior to bidding. Secure all finances and be able to follow through with the payment before you bid. Please do not call us for financing help, we do not provide financing.5.Warranty: Unless stated otherwise, this vehicle is being sold �as is�, "where is" and with all faults and possible defects. No representations or warranties are made by seller, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title or implied warranties of merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose. Nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. We are not the first owners of this vehicle and therefore cannot guarantee history, condition, reliability, past repairs, rust issues / repairs, mileage, title, salvage / history of salvage, function or performance of the vehicle. You are only buying what we have. Manufacturer�s warranties may still apply. You may choose to purchase extended warranty from any aftermarket warranty company that can be found online.6. Vehicle Transportation: Buyer is responsible for shipping and/or pickup of the vehicle. All shipping charges are the buyer�s responsibility. We will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage. Shipping companies have insurance policies that protect buyers against damage. If you choose to pick up the vehicle yourself, you would have to take care of your own temporary plates. We do not provide any, nor do we help you in obtaining them. We do not meet customers at our local airport; closest airport to us is YVR, Vancouver. Payment Information: If you are the winning bidder/buyer, you must contact us within 24 hours of winning the auction or getting invoice to set up payment arrangements. We do add $149 document fee to every car we sell We require a non-refundable $500 deposit for purchases under $2500, or $1000 for purchases exceeding $2500 within 24 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 3 calendar days of auction close. This deposit can be made through PayPal to service@38dollarglasses.com (Paypal deposit is used to place a hold on the car, it will be refunded back to PayPal, once the car is Paid in full. Usually this is done within 1-2 days after the car is paid in full). In the alternative, you can make your deposit Cash in person or Bank wire transfer. If the deposit is not received within the required time frame and alternative arrangements were not made, we reserve the right to make the vehicle available for sale to another buyer. The remaining balance is due within 3 calendar days of making the deposit. We reserve the right to keep your deposit and resell the vehicle to another buyer if final payment is not received within 3 calendar days. As final payment for the vehicle, we will accept a certified bank check, bank loan check, wire transfer, or cash. We will not release the vehicle and/or title until funds clear. If you pay cash, you can pick up the vehicle immediately. If you pay by wire transfer the vehicle will be available for pickup once funds are available in our account. If you pay by bank check, you will have to wait nine (9) business days until the funds clear.8. Title Information: Vehicle titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In some cases there is a delay in receiving the original paper Title after the vehicle is paid off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at the time of sale, there are occasions where we may have to wait for them to arrive. It may take anywhere from 3 to 7 business days for us to receive the title.9. Bidder�s Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to bid/purchase.10. Storage Terms: Once the auction/sale completed, we will store the vehicle free of charge for six (6) calendar days and at 20 dollars per day after that until the payment is made in full. Once the payment has been made, the vehicle will be stored free of charge for ten (10) calendar days and at 20 dollars per day after that.11. Choice of Law & Forum: Buyer agrees that in the event any dispute shall arise, it will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and litigated in Port Coquitlam or Vancouver. By bidding on this auction/sale buyer consents to service by certified mail.12. Miscellaneous: We reserve the right to obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction/sale. In order to protect the integrity of this auction/deal, buyers with zero or negative feedback must contact us prior to bidding. We reserve the right to cancel any and all bids at our discretion and end the auction early in the event the vehicle is sold locally prior to the end of the auction, we shall not be held liable for such cancellations.13. Not responsible for Typographical errors, if you are not sure about something just ask us.