Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally straight
and rust free and great daily driving survivor of this very rare
and mostly all original and stock (apart from the wheels and paint)
1966 AMC Rambler 'Rebel' 2 Door Hardtop with the car's original and
highly desirable upgrade 327/250HP V8 engine, 'Flashomatic'
automatic transmission with floor shifter, factory power steering,
dual master cylinder brake system, with 'Rebel' special trim and
identification and bucket seats, center armrest, electric clock,
AM/FM factory radio, electric windshield wiper washer amp; period
style 'American Racing' wheels and the car has had one professional
repaint in it's original 'Samoa Light Gold Metallic' color paint
with a Black interior!The 1966 'AMC Rambler's' had a lot going for
them, but were one of the most confusing model ranges of all time.
The AMC Rambler line-up was a collection of different vehicles left
over from the formation of American Motors Corporation, through the
merger of Nash and Hudson. Originally sold as the Nash Rambler in
1958, the name became a generic term for any number of models in
the AMC range, including a compact car called the Rambler American
and the Rambler Rogue Coupe, the larger Rambler Classic and the
top-of-the-line Rambler Ambassador. There was also the Rambler
Marlin Coupe, which was a pretty but unsuccessful attempt to take
on the all conquering Ford Mustang. Despite the massively confusing
model range more than 4M Ramblers were sold but AMC failed to make
a profit and the range marked the beginning of the end for the
corporation.This car is an original California 'Black License
plate' car and has been owned since new by obviously only very
careful and mature California owners and obviously has always been
garaged from the elements and is rust and accident free with all
original factory markings still in place and hence a true survivor
car! The body is razor straight and the interior is stunning with
all original bucket seats with console, a beautiful dash and
instrument cluster and it's original two-tone '60's style steering
wheel. The car boasts its original 327/250HP 'J' code V8 engine and
its original and legendary 'Flashomatic' transmission. The car also
boasts its original AM/FM factory radio and heater and power
steering. The car has been extraordinarily well maintained and
boasts a thick file of service records showing that at no time was
any expense was spared on this car's preventive maintenance.This
great driving 1966 AMC Rambler 'Rebel' Classic 2 Door Hardtop is a
rare survivor from this era and would make a wonderful daily driver
for any classic American muscle car enthusiast. The rebuilt 327 V8
engine runs strong and sounds absolutely magnificent and this
particular car drives really well - must be driven to be
appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - a
truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a
run for it's money!With very few remaining '66 AMC Rambler Rebel's
left in this kind of condition or with the desirable 327 V8 engine,
this is an extremely unusual opportunity to own a great daily
driving example of this rare and very desirable sixties muscle car,
built to compete with the Mustang and GTO's of the era with power
steering in very fine daily driving condition ready and for any
classic American car enthusiast to enjoy or collect today!
