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| 1964 AMC Rambler |
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Price: $24,000 |
Last Updated 1 hour ago
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| Year: |
1964 |
| Make: |
AMC |
| Model: |
Rambler |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
196ci I6 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
Vintage Burgundy |
| Miles: |
31372 |
| Stock #: |
7236 |
| Body Style: |
Wagon |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1964 Rambler American 440 Convertible Rambler American. All new line of heart teasing compact hardtops, sedans, wagons, and convertible. Longer, lower, lean and luxurious, the economy King has new roominess. Advanced Unit Construction, curved glass side windows, new front suspension system. Still a cinch to turn and park. Engines range from 90-, 125-, to 138-hp sixes. In fact, everything you've ever longed for in a car you'll find in the new, 1964 Ramblers. From the 1964 dealer brochure. For consignment, a 1964 Rambler American 440 convertible showing 31,372 miles which are not actual. This is a low ownership car that according to our consignor was sold by the original owner in 2015.  The first truly new American was the 1964 model.  It was a larger, roomier car built on a 106 inch wheelbase. To save on tooling and manufacturing costs, the new body shared many stampings and other components with American Motors' new for 1963 Classic and Ambassador. Exterior Simple, basic, and classic are the lines of the Rambler. It's one of those cars that could easily represent car in an encyclopedia, (remember those?).  Vintage Burgundy covers the flat panels nicely, accented by a front spear that crosses the hinge gap and onto the door. Inset round headlights bookend a straight vertical grille and the straight theme continues with the front bumper, oval markers embedded. That oval shape returns as tail lights, perfectly trimmed in chrome, flanking even rows of trim that mimic the grille in front, a popular design cue in the 60's. 14-inch Magnum 500 wheels with deep set trim rings enhance this, the highest horsepower version of the '64 American while up top, the white canvas top and its plastic window are in great shape. Same could be said for the metalwork and paint on the car which is near show quality. But of course, no car is perfect and on this one we find a ding, some curdled paint, orange peel, and some chips. Interior Taupe angular accent lines enhance the red vinyl door panels with body colored header and kick panel, both doors showing some patina but are intact.  The colors repeat on the vinyl seats which are based in chrome shells with robust push buttons for moving the seat. The back bench is a twin of the front in design and material and rear passengers are afforded an ashtray and window roller on each side. The steering wheel holds a horn ring on the lower half and the rim is wrapped in an aftermarket but matching vinyl cover. While the dash is typical 60's with metal trim and knobs, the speedometer display is unique as the numbers expand as they widen, as if exploding from the bottom in a design we rarely see. Ovals are used on the dash, around the instrument cluster, around the AM radio, and around the trio of vents, just above an air conditioning system our consignor states does not blow cold. Red loop carpet and low pile mats on top show a touch of patina but entirely presentable, while the trunk has an extra large mat and an original looking wheel cover on the spare. Drivetrain A striking Lancelot Turquoise engine greets you as the hood opens and it's a 196ci inline six cylinder rated at 138 horsepower, fueled by a 2-barrel carburetor and set into motion by a Flash-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. Power goes to the rear axle and 3.31 gears while drum brakes occupy all four corners. Undercarriage More simplicity is found underneath, not overladen with components, just the essentials. Kind of typical patina underneath, minimal surface rust, and only a drop or two of red on the transmission pan. The single exhaust is colored by surface rust, but the stock style muffler and small tailpipe are not. Coil spring suspension is found up front while leaf springs are in the rear. This underside would be a great introductory model for Shop Class 101. Drive-Ability The inline six comes to life and we send this little drop top out onto the |
Vehicle Options
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers,Padded Sun Visors & Dash,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,AM Radio,Air Conditioning |
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