Detail Info for: AMC SUPER STANDARD AMERICAN MOTORS 1959 RAMBLER AMERICAN 2 DOOR SEDAN EXCELLENT CONDITION AMC AMC

Transaction Info
Sold On:
06/15/2013
Price:
$ 5000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
76976
Location:
Fairport, New York, 14450
Seller Type:
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1959 AMC
Submodel Body Type:
2 DOOR SEDAN
Engine:
6 CYCLINDER
Transmission:
FLASH-O-MATIC AUTOMATIC
VIN:
b191831
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
THE VEHICLE UP FOR SALE IS A 1959 RAMBLER AMERICAN 2 DOOR SEDAN IN ROBINS EGG BLUE. I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AN ESTATE SALE OF A VERY FUSSY COLLECTOR. HE HAD 4 VEHICLES AND THIS WAS ONE OF HIS FAVORITES. THE CAR HAS A LITTLE LESS THANT 77000 MILES ON THE ODOMOTOR, AND BY THE LOOKS OF THE CONDITION OF THE CAR IT LOOKS RIGHT. THIS MODEL WAS A BIG HIT FOR AMERICAN MOTORS BECAUSE IT CAME OUT ABOUT A YEAR AHEAD OF THE FORD FALCON AND THE CHEVY CORVAIR. IT WAS COMPETITION FOR THE VOLKSWAGEN BUG AND THE OTHER EUROPEAN IMPORTS THAT WERE SOLD IN THE US AT THE TIME. THE AMERICAN CAR INDUSTRY MADE MUCH MORE MONEY ON BIG CARS AND WERE VERY LATE BRINGING OUT SMALLER FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLES. SO AMC HAD A YEAR TO SELL THIS CAR AND IT SOLD VERY WELL. THIS ONE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FLASH-O-MATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A RADIO AND HEATER. IT HAS A NICE MULTICOLORED INTERIOR THAT MATCHES THE EXTERIOR PAINT. THE CAR IS ORIGINAL AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED OVER THE YEARS.THE PAINT HAS SOME CHIPS AND A FEW SCRATCHES BUT IT LOOKS GREAT. THERE IS ONE LARGER CHIP AREA ON DRIVER'S DOOR BUT IT IS VERY HARD TO EVEN SEE. THE CAR RUNS, SHIFTS AND STOPS FINE. IT IS OVER 50 YEARS OLD, BUT IS IN GREAT CONDITION. REMEMBER THIS WAS A PLAIN JANE CAR AT THE TIME SO IT HAS MINIMUM EQUIPMENT. IT HAS A FACTORY RADIO, FACTORY HEATER AND BACKUP LIGHTS. THE CAR FEATURES A SINGLE LARGE CIRCULAR SPEEDOMETER POD THAT HAS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND FUEL GAUGE. THE DASH IS ROBINS EGG BLUE WITH A BLACK INSERT FOR THE RADIO. THERE IS NO CLOCK. THERE IS A LARGE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THERE ARE NO SEAT BELTS. SEAT BELTS WERE NOT MANDATED UNTIL 1964. THE ENGINE IS A 195.6 CUBIC INCH 6 CYCLINDER L-HEAD ENGINE. IT IS RATED AT 90 HORSEPOWER WITH A CARTER 1 BARREL CARBURETOR. THE CAR IS 179 INCHES LONG AND WEIGHS 2571 POUNDS. THIS VEHICLE IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND IS A GREAT COLLECTOR CAR FOR ANYONE. VEHICLE IS SOLD AS IS AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY WITH THE VEHICLE I OWN A USED CAR LOT IN FAIRPORT, NY, BUT THIS IS NOT INVENTORY FOR MY DEALERSHIP. IT IS MY PERSONAL VEHICLE. i WILL HELP ASSIST ANY TRANSPORT THE SELLER ARRANGES TO BRING VEHICLE TO HIS LOCATION. BUYER IS EXPECTED TO PAY A $500 DEPOSIT BY PAYPAL WITHIN 48 HOURS. I WILL ONLY ACCEPT A CERTIFIED BANK CHECK OR CASH FOR THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY THE CAR. IT'S A GREAT OLD CAR AND WOULD MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION OR A GREAT FIRST CAR TO COLLECT.\CALL ME DIRECTLY AT 585-259-3958 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. VINCE