Rambler Classic
| Rambler Classic | |
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1965 Rambler Classic 770 convertible
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | American Motors Corporation (AMC) |
| Also called | Rambler-Renault Classic (RIB) |
| Production | 1961–1966 |
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| Class | Mid-size |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Rambler Six and V8 |
| Successor | AMC Rebel |
| First generation | |
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1961 Rambler Classic 4-door sedan
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1961–1962 |
| Designer | Edmund E. Anderson |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108 in (2,743 mm) |
| Length | 189.8 in (4,821 mm) |
| Width | 72.4 in (1,839 mm) |
| Height | 57.3 in (1,455 mm) |
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| Second generation | |
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1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon
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| Overview | |
| Also called | |
| Production | 1963–1964 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112 in (2,845 mm) |
| Length | 188.8 in (4,796 mm) |
| Width | 71.3 in (1,811 mm) |
| Height | 54.6 in (1,387 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,650 lb (1,200 kg) approximate |
| Third generation | |
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1965 Rambler Classic 770 convertible
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1965–1966 |
| Body and chassis | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112 in (2,845 mm) |
| Length | 195 in (4,953 mm) |
| Width | 74.5 in (1,892 mm) |
| Height | 55 in (1,397 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,980 lb (1,350 kg) V8 hardtop |
The Rambler Classic is an intermediate sized automobile that was built and sold by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from the 1961 to 1966 model years. The Classic took the place of the Rambler Six and Rambler Rebel V-8 names, which were retired at the end of the 1960 model year.
Introduced at first as only a six-passenger four-door sedan and station wagon versions, additional body styles were added with two-door models available as a "post" sedan and in 1964 as a sporty pillar-less hardtop, as well as a convertible for 1965 and 1966.
Motor Trend magazine selected AMC's Classic line as Car of the Year award for 1963.
The Rambler Rebel name replaced Classic on AMC's completely redesigned large-line of cars in 1967, and for 1968 the Rebel was renamed the AMC Rebel as AMC began the process of phasing out the Rambler marque.
Throughout its life in the AMC model line-up, the Classic was the high-volume seller for the independent automaker.
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 1950s and 1960s. Their compact cars (for the era) helped AMC to achieve sales and corporate profit successes. In 1961, the Rambler marque ranked in third place among domestic automobile sales.
Ramblers were available in two sizes and built on different automobile platforms. The larger-sized Rambler series was based on a 1956 design and was renamed as the Classic for the 1961 model year to help create a stronger individual identity and contrast from the smaller Rambler American line. American Motors' Edmund E. Anderson designed the new 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase Ramblers "that looked new and fresh, but were in fact inexpensive reskinned models."
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