LOT 173 ¤

1962 Rambler Classic 400 Sedan Chassis no. C795753

Sold for US$16,800 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 173^¤

1962 Rambler Classic 400 Sedan

The Greenwich Auction|4 June 2023, 12:00 EDT|Greenwich, W. R. Berkley Corporate Headquarters

1962 Rambler Classic 400 Sedan
Chassis no. C795753

195ci OHV I-6 Engine
Single Holley 1-bbl Carburetor
127bhp at 4200rpm
3-speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
Independent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle
Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Very attractive
*Excellent driver condition
*Nicely optioned
*Perfect for tours and club events

THE RAMBLER CLASSIC 400

Winner of Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" award for 1963, the intermediate-sized Rambler Classic was produced by American Motors between 1961 and 1966. The Classic Series, designed by Edmund Anderson, was offered in both four-door and station wagon versions with six-passenger capacity; two-door sedans came out in 1963 and a convertible was built in 1965 and 1966. This series became AMC's best-selling line for its entire lifetime, helping Rambler achieve third place in overall US Auto sales in 1963, behind only Chevrolet and Ford. Classics were built on two different chassis; the larger was based on an existing design and set it apart from the smaller Rambler American compact series. Ramblers were known for acceptable build quality, roominess, and excellent fuel efficiency. AMC broke new ground for lower-priced American cars, installing some of the first dual-circuit brakes. Cars using automatic transmissions featured push-button gear selection in a panel to the left side of the dashboard. The 1962 Classic is said "to have saved the company but also played a big part of launching the compact car revolution" under the leadership of George Romney. Although its external dimensions were less than those of many competitors, its interior space was their equal.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

In the early 1960s, "Economy" was spelled "American Motors", and that company's focus was on delivering small and mid-sized cars that offered better-than-average fuel mileage. This Rambler Classic 400 was equipped with an "Economy" inline six and three-speed manual transmission with overdrive in 3rd. That doesn't mean the buyer scrimped: this example was delivered with tinted glass, an optional roof-top luggage rack, dual outside mirrors, an AM radio (an aftermarket AM/FM radio and cassette player is mounted beneath the dashboard), clock, and fully-reclining "Airline" seats, which dropped flat to allow the front passengers to snooze when parked. That comfort feature quickly led to some parents prohibiting their teenage daughters from dating boys who drove Ramblers.

This Turquoise Green four-door with a White roof is reported by the seller to be in very nice driver condition with very good paint and unmarked upholstery, and all its chrome and stainless bright trim is said to be in excellent shape.

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