1959 AMC Other

Rambler Cross Country Deluxe Ratrod Wagon

LS 5.3L

Automatic

D571528

Clear

Gasoline

1959 AMC RAMBLERRAMSHACKLE CROSS COUNTRY DELUXETHE ULTIMATE RAT ROD***** THIS INCREDIBLE ANTIQUE WAS FEATURED ON AN EPISODE OF FAST N LOUD!*****THE BOYS FROM GAS MONKEY GARAGE REBUILT THIS BABY ON TV! This featured build from the first season of Fast N Loud was built from an Original 1959 Rambler Cross Country Wagon using an updated 4.8 liter Chevrolet V8 converted to carburetion using an Edelbrock Carburetor & MSD direct ignition. Driving a Ford 9 rear axle w/disc brake conversion & a limited slip differential through a modern & reliable 700R4 automatic transmission with overdrive for the best of both worlds (performance & fuel economy!). They used a Ron Davis custom radiator w/dual electric fans to insure a cool running motor even when stuck in traffic with the A/C blowing cold! Mustang II front suspension w/drop spindles & power steering controlled with Ride Tech Shock waves in front & air ride in the rear controlled by dual 480 compressors w/ dual 3 Gallon tanks for a smooth ride & good looks all controlled with a Ride Tech Modular controller to insure a consistent & programmed ride height! All this to accommodate the 18X7.5 & 18X8.0 TSW Forged alloy rims w/225-45 18 & 245-45 18 Toyos. The interior was built with new glass & felt runners, custom micro suede & floral pattern seat covers, a Lokar shifter & a custom steering wheel. The exterior has a great patina that took over 50 years to achieve so it was clear coated to preserve it. HERE IS THE LINK TO PART OF THE FAST N LOUD EPISODE....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX8Ehf0-HxA TAKE A PIECE OF HISTORY HOME. GAS MONKEY GARAGE DID AN AMAZING JOB ON THIS ONE, AND IT'S A GREAT CONVERSATION PIECE AND A LITTLE BIT OF A CELEBRITY IN ITSELF! WE ENJOY HAVING IT , BUT WOULD LOVE FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE THIS HOME AND TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT!!! On Dec-03-14 at 19:25:40 PST, seller added the following information: **************** THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION!!!! ********************On Dec-04-14 at 13:53:49 PST, seller added the following information: This is a LS MOTOR 4.8 Liter