Vehicle Description
FULL DESCRIPTION ON HEMMINGS AND EBAY - WORD LIMIT PROHIBITS 1962
AMC Rambler Classic Cross Country Wagon 1 OWNER All Original
Survivor! 83,971 MILES TONS OF ORIGINAL PAPERWORK! Driver Quality
Wagon Well Optioned! Runs and Drives Great! Vin # C794944 Evolve
Motors and Chicago Car Club are pleased to present this AMC
Rambler! The Rambler was the focus of AMC's management strategy
under the leadership of George W. Romney. American Motors designed
and built some of the most fuel-efficient, best-styled, and
well-made cars of the 1950's and 60's. Their compact cars (for the
time) helped AMC to become a real contender against the Big 3. In
1961, the Rambler ranked in third place among domestic automobile
sales. In 1962, AMC took a leadership role with safer brake systems
in all Ramblers, featuring twin-circuit brakes, a design offered by
only a few cars at that time. The popularity of the compact-sized
Classic continued in the face of a dozen new competitors, making
them a real trendsetter. Sales of the 1962 model year Classics
increased by over 56,000 in the first six months compared to the
same period in 1961. A Popular Mechanics nationwide survey of
owners that had driven a total of 1,227,553 miles revealed that the
Rambler is likeable, easy handling, providing stability and
comfortable, a roomy ride with low-cost operation. Flaws included
inadequate power and poor workmanship. Even Motor Trend magazine
named it their "Car of the Year" for 1963. There's no secret that
the Rambler has it's own cult following, and we have one of the
most original survivors out there, right here at Evolve Motors! I
don't think we need to sell you the fluff on this sweet old girl.
What you see is what you get on this one. This ol Rambler's got
more patina than the Statue of Liberty. It's literally a running,
driving tribute to the 60's. What family didn't have a Rambler
wagon sitting in the driveway? If you didn't, your neighbor's sure
did. Here's your chance to re-live a piece of your childhood, and
create some new memories with your kids in the same fashion. The
exterior is pretty raw. The rust you see throughout is limited to
surface patina. In fact, with visual rust all over, the only real
"problem" area is in the small corner of the passenger side
floorboard, near where the floor meets the kick panel. Other than
that small spot, the car's tins and metals throughout are
surprisingly solid. The car was bought new in Missouri, and spent
it's entire life (until now) in Lawrence, Kansas. This car was
driven, and loved daily up until the day we brought it up here.
When we loaded her up, the owner had a small twinkle in his eye (we
won't call it a tear), as he beamed with nostalgia one last time.
The car shows absolutely no signs of body damage or repair over the
years, as it sits in it's original two tone blue and white paint
job. The patina is absolutely perfect on it, not too much, not too
little, and evenly spread throughout. This is the look a lot of
guys are going for these days. I just picture this thing with a V-8
transplant, a set of old school Cragar wheels, hitting the open
highway with a car load of people. She's got great bones, no matter
what you decide to do with it. Drive it, restore it, or hot rod it.
The great part is, when you buy it, the choice is yours! The
interior is mostly in good condition, aside from some obvious wear
and tear on the driver's seat. An upholstery specialist could
repair that in half a day and have the interior looking like new.
The dash is super clean, as is the headliner and all of the glass
throughout the car. Again, we note the only major flaw of this
entire ride is the passenger floorboard where the rust has gotten
through the floor pan. The trunk is amazing. Pull back the carpet
in the trunk area, and see the original steel and paint looking
like it just rolled off the factory line. The original spare is
still intact, along with the correct tire iron. Pop the hood to
find the
