For Sale: 1961 Rambler Classic Cross Country Wagon, 6-cyl. manual shift - $7,500 - La Center, WA - Not Mine

[58L-Y8]

 For Sale: 1961 Rambler Classic Cross Country Wagon, 6-cyl. manual shift - $7,500 - La Center, WA

1961 Rambler Cross Country Wagon - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org)
Seller's Description:

Beep Beep Beep goes the little pink Rambler! Are you dreaming of having a classic you can cruise the country side, picnics with the family, beach or car cruise in's? Well your dream could come true with this original 1961 wagon. Runs excellent, 6 cylinder, three on the tree, great gas mileage, new tires, and battery. This little pink wagon is a blast from the past with the original paint. I have had many comments on this great little car, no computers, just the basics, easy to work on and starts every time. Can include a parts car with another 6-cylinder motor and automatic transmission if interested.  Possible trade considered.
Contact: Charlie (360) 7-nine-8-1-4-eighty
Copy and paste in your email:  e3468dbc43713bf9a17b9e0f0e90ffb5@sale.craigslist.org

I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1961 Rambler Classic Cross Country Wagon.

[Fossil]

What, no surf board OR fuzzy dice?

If a person needed basic transportation with the ability to haul the groceries these would make an ideal option.  I'm thinking the asking price is a little steep but who knows. There must be a huge stockpile of old original air filters somewhere. 

[plymouthcranbrook]

It does look good. Maybe upholstery issues cause it looks like a horse blanket on the seat. And watch out for usual front suspension issues. More pics would be nice especially the underside.  Price in my opinion is not far off if other stuff checks out.

[auburnseeker]

The dash looks old and kind of fried to me ,  so I bet the upholstery is completely shot underneath.  Door panels look like 1/8 inch plywood as well.  Probably better options out there for very little more money. 

[The 55er]

From what I can see and with a stated mileage of 135K in the Craigslist ad and so few exterior pictures, this looks more like a tired old car than a $7500 collector's item. If the colors on this were say, black, white, gray, or light green it would be a hard sell at $2500. IMO they're selling the pink color, the tablecloth, the picnic basket and not much else. Big pass. 

[plymouthcranbrook]

After further inspection(and realizing I had misread the milage) I find myself much closer in my thoughts to The 55er than my earlier opinion.  

Edited July 9, 2023 by plymouthcranbrook (see edit history)