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390 cid V-8 with 425 lb-ft of torque in a 3000 lb car. That thing must have launched like a bat outta hell.Rambler Scrambler
390 cid V-8 with 425 lb-ft of torque in a 3000 lb car. That thing must have launched like a bat outta hell.Rambler Scrambler
Very clever of AMC, one of my favorite underdog brands, to borrow a little styling from the '66-67 Satellite/GTX but make it smaller, about the size of a Nova.
Good grief, a nearly flat 14 second quarter mile!
For those who don't know what that means, or think it means nothing, it's a 10th of a second faster than a modern Camaro SS with all of that super advanced technology, comparatively.
The nasty rumor that they used Slinkys for springs is untrue. Slinkys hadn't been invented yet.Before the Avanti, Traction Avant, unveiled in 1934, so incredibly far ahead of it's time.
Proving inspiration is a judgement call, as any composer who has ever been sued for plagiarism knows but there are several AMC vehicles that also might have influenced their "brandmate". I see a lot of the American and Rogue models in the Scrambler styling.Very clever of AMC, one of my favorite underdog brands, to borrow a little styling from the '66-67 Satellite/GTX but make it smaller, about the size of a Nova.
Except the Rambler American (that the SC Rambler was based on as the Rogue) was already there in '65, size-wise, and already had the styling in '66:Very clever of AMC, one of my favorite underdog brands, to borrow a little styling from the '66-67 Satellite/GTX but make it smaller, about the size of a Nova.
The Scrambler was based on the Rogue which was the "Youth market" version of the American.Proving inspiration is a judgement call, as any composer who has ever been sued for plagiarism knows but there are several AMC vehicles that also might have influenced their "brandmate". I see a lot of the American and Rogue models in the Scrambler styling.
Except the Rambler American (that the SC Rambler was based on as the Rogue) was already there in '65, size-wise, and already had the styling in '66:
Speaking of related models, long long ago it occurred to me that Guild at least, was like many auto manufacturers in a lot of ways, where parts commonality allowed some economy of scale, and models which may well share identical woods and dimensions are distinguished by their "bling".Having learned to drive on a '64 Classic, I did pay a lot of attention to the brand in the 60's. The Scrambler really reminded me of the American but I didn't push the point because the American images I was getting had two headlights per side and a "rounded well" on the fender. Thanks for finding this.
Great minds think alike, and the AMC cars used Chrysler Torqueflites when not using B&W transmissions. The placement and styling of the hood emblem reminds me of the Polara. Quarter panels remind me of older Chrysler Newport/NY/300 but shrunk down.Except the Rambler American (that the SC Rambler was based on as the Rogue) was already there in '65, size-wise, and already had the styling in '66:
Dick Teague:Great minds think alike, and the AMC cars used Chrysler Torqueflites when not using B&W transmissions. The placement and styling of the hood emblem reminds me of the Polara. Quarter panels remind me of older Chrysler Newport/NY/300 but shrunk down.
Who did the body design for AMC at the time, pre Javelin?
1968 Plymouth GTX 440 4 speed 4:10 posi Dana 60 rear end. H-pipe exhaust, staggered rear leaf springs, all factory. 375hp, 425 lbs ft torque 14 second flat 1/4 mile in stock form. Mine I added Hedman Hedders, a port clean up and high rise intake and 850 Holley 4bbl double pumper and a dual point plate in the distributor, along with 10" rear tires, got it down to 13.1.
That thing was a beast, I could cruise down the street at 30 mph in 3rd gear, stomp on the gas and lay down 100 feet of rubber ...
Not my car, but similar - mine was army green with a black vinyl top:
Last of a breed, the great American wagon:How about cool station wagons/estates? A friend posted this one today, and if brought back a lot of great memories. Growing up, my parent's besties were Citroën fans, and while they had a couple of DSs, this is one cool wagon. @bluesypicky approved, too!
Sam retired the front seats from his first DS, and used them for chairs in his basement. Comfy!