Vehicle Description
1960 Rambler American, Custom 2-Door Sedan
A Rare Find. The extremely charming 2-door sedan with the uniquely
attractive Cinnamon Bronze and Frost White color combination may be
the only one in existence. This car is one of the rarest in the
country. Very few of the 2,994 produced still exist. It is a
"numbers matching" car, nearly all original, with only 44,670
miles. It comes with the original owner's manual. The dash, garnish
moldings and steering wheel are also in Cinnamon Bronze. The seats,
headliner, door panels are upholstered in coordinating lavender and
white, cloth and vinyl materials thought to be original to the car.
Carpeting has been replaced with white cut pile.
Fun to Drive. The original in-line six cylinder 196 cid, OHV engine
and the manual 3-speed transmission provide unexpected "get up and
go" and comfortably cruises at 65mph. The engine, accessories and
engine bay are in remarkable original condition and the trunk
compartment is immaculate. The gear shift is unusual: instead of
traditional mounting on the steering column, as with some cars of
similar vintage, the gear shift is on the dash next to the steering
wheel, in a ball joint configuration. Easy, smooth shifting.
Well Maintained. A virtually rust-free car with only minor paint
chips and scratches, its chrome, stainless moldings, emblems,
bezels and mirrors are original to the car. The only dent or ding
is a small dent in the right door molding. It has a working AM dial
radio, but currently lacks an antenna. The heater/defrost are in
good working order, as are all gauges, lights, and windshield
wipers.
A Winner!
• 2nd Place for 1950-1961 Stock Vehicles at a show sponsored by
Adirondack Car Enthusiasts, in August 2015.
• Named a "FAVORITE 40" in the June 2015 ACE annual car show, Glens
Falls, NY.
ESTIMATE: $8,500 - $14,000
