The Rambler American came in three generations. The first, from 1958 to 1960, revived the Nash Rambler body. The second ran from 1961 to 1963, and the third, from 1964 to 1969, had a new body on a 106 in wheelbase. Early cars used a 195.6 cu in six. A 232 cu in six arrived in 1965 and a 290 cu in V8 in 1966. The Hornet replaced the American for 1970.
The Rambler American was a compact car produced by AMC from 1958 to 1969, credited with helping popularize the American compact segment. It offered economical straight-six engines and, later, optional V8 power in a light body. Its strong sales in the late 1950s and early 1960s helped keep AMC profitable against the Big Three. It was replaced by the Hornet for 1970.
68years
3generations
11trims
89–222hp range
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The Lineage
3 generations · tap any to explore2 trimsFirst generation
1958–1960
2 trimsSecond generation
1961–1963
7 trimsThird generation
1964–1969
The Story
Why the Rambler American mattersTrims · Third generation
7 trims · 1964–1969Third generation Rambler American, 1964 to 1969 model years, a new wider body on a 106 in wheelbase. 1964 and 1965 engines: the 90 hp 195.6 cu in L-head six (last used in 1965), the 195.6 cu in overhead-valve six at 125 hp, the 138 hp two-barrel version for the 440-H, and from 1965 the 232 cu in six at 155 hp. Power figures are SAE gross.