ebinmaine 67,194 #1 Posted March 19, 2022 Heard of these but never really knew what they were... @AMC RULES https://www.motortrend.com/features/history-amc-rambler-marlin/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #2 Posted March 19, 2022 Often mistaken for this... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,579 #3 Posted March 19, 2022 @ebinmaine those AMC cars actually were pretty rare , even back in the day . with all the big 3 really banging heads , for the same idea . if you ever go west , thats where you see , rust free cars , 40-50-60 years old . saw a marlin at the roger penskie ,auto world show in Scottsdale ariz , with a complete , late model L/S drive train in it , almost typical of the saving of a classic . seeing classic daily drivers out there is just amazing . dry and rust free , pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,278 #4 Posted March 19, 2022 I was either 11 or 12 - my Uncle Warren had a 1963ish Rambler American. I went with him to the local Nash - then Rambler - now American Motors dealership. I don't recall just why we went there, but, larger than life, was a shiny new 2 tone 1966 Marlin in the showroom. Impressive looking for a company that cranked out cars mostly geared to geriatrics. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,579 #5 Posted March 19, 2022 @ri702bill had a similar never forget view, 1963, was at a Chrysler / Studebaker dealer , they were unloading a white AVAVTI , red leather interior , disc brakes and super charged , talk about a space craft ! there was nothing else like it , used to go down late in the afternoons to watch them unload cars . my father had a 39 Plymouth, back in the day .,pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,278 #6 Posted March 19, 2022 Not to hijack this post, but Studebaker did have some impressive cars - Silver Hawk, Golden Hawk, Commando, and the sleeper - the supercharger version of the Lark. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,029 #7 Posted March 19, 2022 Knew a gentleman that had a collection of classic Ramblers. He had told me about a station wagon he had with a retractable roof. One day I followed a station wagon with what appeared to be an upright refrigerator or freezer still in it's carton stuck up out of the roof. Knew it had to be him. About a week later I heard he had passed away. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,194 #8 Posted March 19, 2022 47 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Not to hijack this post No worries. Hijack away... I knew a fella years ago that had restored a Stude Avanti. Off-white exterior, gorgeous tan hand sewn leather interior. 289 if memory serves. Not sure of other details... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,997 #9 Posted March 19, 2022 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: , Golden Hawk I car pooled to college in my buddys Golden Hawk in 1962. A little cramped for 4 guys. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,997 #10 Posted March 19, 2022 I bought a new AMC Hornet in 1970 for $2200. Lovingly called the "Purple People Hauler". 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #11 Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) My first day of kindergarten and I put those dents in the rear quarter . One Sunday morning before church I ran out the door and jumped into the driver seat and acted like I was driving .Before I knew it I was rolling down the driveway across the road into the ditch ! I even remember crying the day dad sold it. The wife said they had a green one growing up . Edited March 19, 2022 by ACman 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #12 Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) Half a Hornet. Edited March 19, 2022 by AMC RULES 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,278 #13 Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, gwest_ca said: He had told me about a station wagon he had with a retractable roof If I remember correctly, it was called a Wagonaire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,159 #14 Posted March 19, 2022 The Studebaker Wagonair was later reincarnated as the GMC Envoy XUV. Neither was much of a success. Seems like a great idea to me. I’d rather have the Stude. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #15 Posted March 19, 2022 I was a teenager in the 60's. The main thing I thought was cool about Ramblers was the front seats laid down... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,014 #16 Posted March 19, 2022 First AMC I ever worked on: Ford starter and carb, GM ignition and alternator and steering box, Ford 3 on the tree trans, Chrysler rear axle. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #17 Posted March 19, 2022 You forgot them Torqueflite automatic transmissions. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,014 #18 Posted March 19, 2022 24 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: You forgot them Torqueflite automatic transmissions. This was a Gremlin 3 spd. Jeeps had Torque flites and Autolite carbs. And teeny tiny woodruff keys driving the rear wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,697 #19 Posted March 19, 2022 @ACman Jeff, you look like a "Naughty Nelly" in that picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,014 #20 Posted March 19, 2022 25 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: @ACman Jeff, you look like a "Naughty Nelly" in that picture. Is that Maisy the cow masquerading as a horse in the background? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites