Gearheadengineer Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Here’s something you don’t see often. https://reading.craigslist.org/cto/d/douglassville-59-rambler-rebel/7717767753.html Clean title, 46,000 original miles, doesn’t run currently, relatively rust free, all panels are there, amc 327 4 barrel motor, push button automatic 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, Gearheadengineer said: Here’s something you don’t see often. In my book, that's a good thing. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmarzoli Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Rare bird. Looks very straight and relatively solid. I'd get it running and back on the road and wouldn't touch it cosmetically. Has a great look. $2500 would probably take it home. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 10 hours ago, Reynard said: In my book, that's a good thing. Maybe, but the Rebel is somewhat special. I’ve seen it called one of the first muscle cars. Light body, powerful engine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Just weird enough to be cool.😎 Learned something today. I never knew Ramblers had pushbutton transmission controls. Or as a Mopar buddy calls Chrysler versions "Mash-O-Matic". Look close at the Rambler's rear door and quarter window styling. Then look at this: Reckon Nissan would admit to copping the Rambler roofline? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 hours ago, Gearheadengineer said: Maybe, but the Rebel is somewhat special. I’ve seen it called one of the first muscle cars. Light body, powerful engine. Yes, overlooked because of its nameplate but the 327ci engine in that body was a real hot rod, the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I do recall that the '57 Rambler Rebel had the highest horsepower to weight ratio of any American car that year. Effectively, for you drag racers, that made it a "SUPER STOCK". Not sure if that factor remained in place during following years of the horsepower race. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 It did not, the 57 is the hot rod. Still, this would be no slouch. As @TerryB mentioned it is pretty unusual to see the 327 in this body. Most were small sixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I'd like to see a picture of the engine or some actual verification that this car has the 327. Maybe only the top of the line longer wheelbase Ambassabors had that larger V8 in 1958 & 1959? Most 1958 & 1959 Ramblers came with smaller 250 cu.in./215 hp V8s. Starting in 1958, all V8-powered Ramblers were called Rebels and would be badged as such. With that ancient PA inspection sticker, it's possible this 1959 model pictured for sale has been off the road for a really long time. If it doesn't have the 327 engine or if the engine's stuck, seized or damaged, IMO this non-running sedan would have very little value. Really need an AMC expert here. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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