1966 AMC Rambler American Convertible 290 CI 4 Speed in Red & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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- Опубліковано 23 жов 2022
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago on 6-19-22.
We're looking at a 1966 AMC Rambler American 440 Convertible in Red Paint with the Factory 290 CI “Typhoon” V8 engine, and a 4 speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Don Wiese. Don’s had this car since 1998. Don shares while looking for parts at a swap meet, he came across this car in rough shape. He noticed the V* under the hood, and then noticed the 4 speed manual transmission. Being a former American Motors Corporation Employee, he did some research and found out only 3 Rambler Americans in 1966 had the 290 V* motor, convertible, and came with a 4 speed. After a 2 year restoration, this car looks showroom new.
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Hi Lou, I have an interesting Rambler convertible. I'm wondering if you have any interest in it. 1965 Classic convertible original owner. My parents bought it new and has been in the garage for 17 years since my dad passed. Looks as if it came out of showroom yesterday. I am in south eastern Idaho. If you have any interest, let me know. Thanks.
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The Rambler American was a likeable car, with its clean, simple design. It is a shame that AMC is hardly mentioned anymore, but thanks to Lou and the gentleman who owns (and restored) it, some of their cars won't be forgotten. Thanks Lou!
What a neat little car, and so rare too.
Lou, this Rambler is astounding. It is so rare on so many levels - not to mention that AMC just didn't make many ragtops - ever... The restoration is so tastefully done right down to the "Pacer" mags. Congratulations to the gentleman on his restoration and stewardship. Gr8 call Lou!!
Hi Audie, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
What a treat! In fact, it is a Gem. Thank you Don for saving your Red American 440 290 V/8, she is a show stopper for sure. Thank you Lou for the share.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "Gem" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hello, Lou. Wow. A FOUR SPEED, CONVERTIBLE, Rambler American. Incredible. I am 69 and have been a car nut ( HEMI nut). I have seen tons of Rambler, then, AMC cars. I have never seen an American decked out from the factory like this ! I don't know where you find these cars,but please. Never stop ! Thank you !
Hello Charlie, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) I'll do my best to "Never stop !". My pleasure sharing with you. Thank you, Lou
@@loucostabile 🙂
It's nice to see AMC cars getting the respect they deserve for years they were treated as the RED-headed stepchild
(Pun intended 😏) in the collector car world
Nice save Don 👌
Hi Terry M, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou
Wow, another rare one for the channel! You can tell Mr. Wiese is a tried & true car guy, because once he saw the V-8 & the 4-spd, it was a done deal. What a great car. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunFighter45acp, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Congrats to Don on being the owner and caretaker of a wonderful and extremely rare beauty.
Hi David, Happy to read you appreciate this "wonderful and extremely rare beauty" :-) Lou
Some of my earliest memories is my grandparents driving down the road to take me out for the day in their 1965 Yellow American Coupe. I had to be around 5 years old. My Grandfather treated every car he owned as if they were a new Caddy. The story goes My Grandpa always bought used and after he had them running like show room new everyone wanted to buy these cars from him knowing he fixed everything. And he loved changing cars often.
Hi gene978, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Very nice Rambler! These are largely forgotten today but are very clean designs.
Thanks for documenting this classic for us Lou.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "largely forgotten today but are very clean designs." Well said. You're welcome, Lou
I owned a 59 American--40 years ago--and it looked nothing like the next two generations of American...I thought that the mid-60s versions were rather bland looking....but wow!...a V8 convertible 4sp?....my mind is blown..AMC was such a unique, struggling company, but they hung in there for a long time. I would love to have a cup of coffee with the owner of this car, I am sure he has lots of good stories about his over 30 years with AMC...he is also an American Classic!
Now that's a rare gem! I've never seen a Rambler American with a 4-speed floor shifter. I've seen plenty of Ramblers in that era with the 3-speed on the tree. It's also rare to see a convertible equipped with a V8 engine, because most had the inline 6-cylinder engine. My sister's first car was a 1968 Rambler 6-cylinder automatic. Really cool car Lou!
Hi Michael, Happy to share this "Rare Gem" with you :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Sisters car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
In 1966 I was with my grandparents when they bought their new 1966 Rambler Classic. The dealer had an new American 2 door hardtop with a 290 V8 . sitting on his lot. While my grandpa was making the deal for his Classic I was checking out the cars on the lot. I was 14 years old and have always liked the American motors cars. Especially The American and Rouge.
Hi Grant, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Eventhough I hate to say it and I believe classic cars should be driven, in this case, this car belongs in a museum. 1 of only 3….it most likely is the last one standing and should be preserved for future generation. Thx again Lou!
Hi David, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
My dad worked at AMC Milwaukee plant. Then had to go 10 yrs. at Kenosha and finished last 2 yrs. back at Milwaukee. Just barely got his 30 yrs.
Hi Hurstscrambler, Happy to read your Dad had 30 years with AMC :-) Lou
Cute little Rambler ! So cool that it's a stick ! Rare find ! Thanks for posting Lou !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy this cute rare find :-) You're welcome, Lou
I love simple small cars and this is such a classic 1960's car. Thanks for sharing this with us, Lou. Another great find!
Hi Carroll, Happy to read "I love simple small car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
HI Lou, that's a great cherry red conv. My father had a 63 ,four door, like New condition, he gave it to my brother, he was 17 ,his first car, a month later, he asked my brother wear is the ,he said he sold it to richie, for 50 bucks, I saw my dad's face, and went in the house. When I turned 17 had to buy my own car. My dad love that car. Take care Lou.
Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car he loved :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great looking AMC! 👍👍
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car THROTTLE POWER :-)
I never seen a rambler convertible in my entire life. That tells me they are very rare. Nice car , thanks for sharing it.
Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy. ua-cam.com/video/AMQIEQbm7F4/v-deo.html
Thanks for showing these Ramblers Lou. Do you have footage of a 1969 rambler SC rambler Hurst ? Also know as the rambler scrambler ? I never seen one in real life ,but I know they are very rare
What a terrific show, this Rambler is one of my faves. Why AMC failed is almost a mystery to me, then I remember my 1974 Ambassador Wagon, and is all clear again. Still this one is a lovely example of what made AMC such a good looking automobile.
Happy to read this is a favorite for you :-)
Are you kidding it's like this video was made just for me, my daily is a 65.
Hi Just a Ramblin, NICE! Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
You have a dream job Lou! And that car is history on wheels.. Such a nice cruiser! It would be loads of fun to drive in on a nice sunny day.
Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this "history on wheels" :-) I do enjoy what I'm doing and it's a pleasure to share the videos and rides with you, Lou
GOOD MORNING. From Venezuela. AWESOME & UNIQUE AMC RAMBLER CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this GREAT CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thanks for taking us along for a ride. As always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.
GOOD MORNING Aejandro, Happy to read "AWESOME & UNIQUE" :-) My pleasure taking you along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou
I got to ride in a brand new 1966 Rouge 440 in Bamberg, Germany. My dad's buddy bought it through the military sales outlet. They sold a lot of cars to the overseas military. It was yellow with a black interior and I was thrilled to ride in a new American car.the following year in 1967, I got to see that same car again in Ft.Campbell, Kentucky. Just by some coincidence, my Grandmother had a JoHan 1/25th scale model car kit 66 American 440 Rogue waiting for me when we got back to the states. I put it together and I still have it! It's one of my most prized possessions now but I'd trade it for a real one. I also have a 1967 AMC sales brochure printed exclusively for overseas military sales. I doubt if there are many if those left.
Hi Ken, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou. Yup..I will do that if I haven't already.
A cool one and a rare one. Another truly great find from Lou. 👍
Hi AMCmachine, Happy to read you enjoy this "great find" :-) Lou
What a spectacular convertible. Chrysler should revive this exact model.
Hi Alan, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
My first car was a 65 Rambler and this brings back some memories!
(Mine had a straight 6........no comparison to that little powerhouse!😉) You found another good one, Lou!!
Hi George S, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My man! Giving AMC some love...💯
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Very nice!
The sound of a convertible top going down is one of my favorite happy sounds!
Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice!" car and the sounds from the top going down too :-)
Enjoyed the video, thank you. I do wish you had showed the VIN tag. We have a 67 AMC Rogue convertible with "D" engine code, 290 high compression 4-barrel and "M" transmission code, 4-speed manual. It was stripped for painting when the owner died so all the trim is gone. I always try to get examples that will help with this puzzle.
Hi 99saleen322, You're welcome. Hope this video helps fill in a puzzle piece or two. Lou
Muy bonito AMC Rambler American Convertible de 1966! Está tan bien restaurado que solo le faltó un tornillito en la placa de la puerta izquierda del conductor, jaja. No pero, bromas aparte, para ser un modelo compacto me gustó mucho como rugía ese motor V8! Parecía como si fuese un Eurofighter Typhoon a punto de despegar, jeje. ¡Hermoso día para pasear por esos caminos en un Convertible! ¡Saludos cordiales!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy that this typhoon is ready to take off :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That’s a nice car. You did a great job with it.
Hi : Kevin-Bruce: Stevens., Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Pretty cool. Not too many American Motors being collected. Can't be too many 4speed convertibles either. Good job.
Hi Jim, Happy to share this rare AMC treat with you :-) Lou
Well Lou incredible story once again you have proven to be the Sherlock Holmes classic automobiles. This is obviously an incredible find one of three for the right man found it. He Coors classic American pride in his work company and country. I wish you could find the right people run office in America we could restore it to. 🇺🇸
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the rarity and story of this car :-) Lou
Leave silly politics out, please!
@@curbozerboomer1773 as a man and former member of US Coast Guard there’s nothing silly about politics except ignorant people.
Awesome rare AMC.
High praise :-)
Wow nicest amc on youtube ever
High praise :-)
In addition to the two Volkswagen Beetles my father owned, for a period of time my father owned a 1966 Rambler American that he called the Nash. His car was one of the more common models with a 6 cylinder engine and a 3 speed column shift with overdrive. The overdrive was used when traveling on freeways. At one point my father did have to do some repair work on the 3 speed shift linkage, because worn linkage made it difficult to shift into gear.
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Oh, love at first sight! Already special and highly collectible without the convertible top but add that one to the mix and voila - showstopper Rambler ! Thanks gentleman, and Lou - home run buddy !!
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read this one is a "home run" :-) You're welcome, Lou
@Lou --- a great little red rocket! Thank you and have. a great Monday!
@Peter --- Happy to read you enjoy this "great little red rocket!" :-) Wishing you a great Monday too. You're welcome, Lou
Wow, what a find! Beautiful car.
Hi William, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Yeah, the previous generation American was such an ugly little box! Rambler really scored with the redesign. Super clean lines, "literally" timeless design.
Hi Lou, what a very nice clean car, they did a very nice resto on that Rambler.👍👍.
Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy this "very nice clean car" :-) Lou
😍😍😍😍😍 Beautiful car! What a wonderful story about Don's career! Thank you Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy this car & story :-) You're welcome, Lou
Good job Lou! Another AMC. Made my wife's day! Her *daily driver* is a 69 AMX.
Thank you scavengerspc :-) Let your wife know she's on the right Channel for her. If she types into UA-cam search "My Car Story with Lou American Motors" or "My Car Story with Lou AMC" I think she'll see many she'll enjoy. Lou
@@loucostabile She definitely knows Lou. In fact, you did a video on a 69 AMX a year or two ago, and she was thrilled.
She still has it bookmarked and watches it occasionally.
So cool, talk about rare, excellent restoration, I'm jeolous.
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
Reminds me of the movie with Clint Eastwood, Grand Torino! Worked on the assembly line, and was proud of the fruit of his labor, to the point he owns the product he produced!
Just retired from 32 years of assembly production line work of commercial aircraft, I can empathize, but I don't think I will be buying a jet soon....😗
....buying a jet sounds FUN !
Nice again, Lou.
GF in the early'70s.
All about Ramblrers,,,they had two.
Never saw a convertible. Nice !.
Hi Glen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your GF's cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Very cool little car!!!
Hi Dirk, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very cool little car!!!" :-) Lou
Nice car!! A friend of mine had a Rambler "Rebel" (2dr htp) of that vintage and hers had a six cylinder with bucket seats.
Hi Brennan CJ, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Totally awesome, thanks for sharing, Lou!💥🙌
High praise Wesley :-) You're welcome.
@@loucostabile
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Hi Curtis, OUCH! Hang in there and heal up soon! Lou
BT3 Bryant Advance boiler technician U.S.S.GRIDLEY CG-21(You may fire 🔥 😳 when ready Gridley)acc/abs, automatic combustion control console operator, L.M.E.T. 6YO(6year obligator).. Assigned to carrier task force U.S.S. Ranger and U.S.S. Carl Vinson 10-17-84. Truthfully Lou, all I wanted was Brenda an my 76 California white Pontiac Trans-Am with white interior, and not in that order. Curtis🤪😎
I'm always amazed when something so rare like this beautiful AMC falls into someone's hands when the seller doesn't do the research!
Hi Brian, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I lived in Brampton Ontario near an American Motors factory when I was a kid . I remember it closing ……
My wife’s parents had a new ‘72 Javelin then a new top of the line Ambassador that was nicer than a Cadillac …..
Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your wife's parents cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice car love the convertible
Hi Joe, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile sure love your channel
@@loucostabile your mate with all the cuda's is a legend pass on my love from Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺
What a great little car. Little by 1960s standards. Especially with the top down. Looks like it is a lot of fun to drive.
Hi Sabba_Dabba, Happy to read "What a great little car" :-) I agree, Lou
Lou, that's a really nice looking cruiser! The ragtop, red paint and the chrome wheels make it a real nice package. Actually, it kind of looks like it would compete with the Nova/Chevy II of the time period.
Bill, I agree, it does look like it would compete with those. Lou
The Rambler American convertibles in this and the previous body style are good looking compact cars. I haven't seen one in years but this is a real find!
You're right, you don't see this one at many car shows today.
Between all of the '66 compacts the Big Four sold, the Ramblers were the best styled, IMHO
Hi Al Dente, Happy to read you enjoy the Ramblers styling for a compact car :-) Lou
My first car was a '65 rambler. Blue with white hard top. 6 cyl automatic. My friends in high school had muscle cars, but I had good times in that car. Wished I still had it today!
Hi tuesdays rain, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I have a 66 AMC rambler with 290 and 4 speed . My dad bought new
Hi Tracy, WOW! Would be a great car story for this Channel. Hope we run into each other and make sure you say hello, Lou
Nice!
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very nice
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Nice 😀
Hi Michael, Happy to read "Nice" from you :-) Lou
I remember seeing a Rogue convertible in a couple of the muscle car mags over the years, a two-tone black and red car, that was reputed to have been a factory 343. That one boasted a manual trans also.
Hi AMCmachine, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Rogue Convertible you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
1 of 3, wow! I often wonder why the car makers went through all the trouble of designing a convertible and all that goes into it and only make 3🤨🤔
Hi Bruce P, Good question. Not sure, Lou
They built more than 3 convertibles. Aside from the three with 290s the rest all had 232s
Mine had a 232 three on the tree automatic . Man I miss that car
150% Classic Rambler , Amazing Coverage !!
Hi Super Case, My pleasure sharing this car with you. Lou
Thanks!
Hi David, THANK YOU for the SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou
Now this is a find ! Very cute.
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Those are bucket seats full individual adjustments on each side. It looks like a bench but they are split down the middle very comfortable for bucket seats.
Hi Lee, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great story and car!
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this story & car :-) Lou
My first car was a white ‘66 American 220 2 door sedan. 199 6 cyl. 3 on the tree. About as minimal as possible. At least it had an AM radio. (optional). Point A to point B car. Would have loved to have a V8 and 4 speed. Oh well.
In the late 60s, AMC built the Rambler American "Scrambler"....their idea of a muscle car--and it did very well against the competition!...It had a 390ci, 4sp, rated at 325hp(probably underrated!)...they are very collectable nowadays.
Hi Denaalb, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Here's a video of the two versions of the Rambler Scrambler. Enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/BmLkZ8VvcUo/v-deo.html
Restoring a 66 2 door now!! I love these little cars ..302 sbc ladder bar car...hoping for low 6sec 1/8 mile times
Hi Dozer, Hope your cars comes out exactly the way you like it :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My best friend had one of these cars when we were teenagers
Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Best Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
💕👍 très belle voiture
Nice !
@@loucostabile hi from NICE.france 🤣 👩🦰
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Sweet
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mega-chingon MR LOUU
High praise MR CHONN
جميله جدا.....
Hi Iraq Kingdom, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I deliberately wrote in Arabic to let you know that your videos are spread in all countries.....😀😀😀 Certainly I can write my comments in English,but just to let you know that people in middle east are following you....
Very nice gentleman with a very nice (clean) AMC.
Were you driving out by Elburn, by any chance?
Hi kimosabbe50, Happy to read you enjoy this gentleman & his AMC. We were further West in Genoa, Lou
For such a simple car but the lines are amazing can't hate a rambler but it have to awesome to own one that is 1 in 3 I miss American motors cars
Hi Larry, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful car and a very nice restoration. Sounds like the engine has an exhaust manifold leak when Don first pulled up at the beginning and at the end of the video. I hope Don got that fixed. My dad bought two new full-size Rambler Classic wagons both in 1962, then in 1964. Our '64 was the 660 model with the 290 V8, but the '62 was an absolute bare bone entry-level model with a 232 inline six, 3 speed manual column shift and zero options...not even a radio.
Hi Carl V, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice, Lou
@@loucostabile You're welcome, Lou. I clicked the "like" button on your video. That's really a very sharp and very rare American. Hope Don got that exhaust leak fixed, though. I don't mean to be so critical, but that flappity-flap exhaust leak sound is so prominent that it draws immediate negative attention to a viewer and starts to cast doubt to other car afficionados about the quality of the restoration and build. I liken it to guys who post their driving videos here when show-casing their beautifully restored vintage car or truck, and the first thing you see is a misaligned steering wheel that's way off-center while on a straight, flat road. Ugh, that's like fingernails on a chalkboard! To some folks, that's a not a big deal, but to a real car enthusiast, that kind of attention to detail is important, in my humble opinion.
Sounds like the car my uncle bought, I believe it was a 66 2 dr post with 6 cylinder and three speed column shift transmission. Rubber floor mats, no radio, but did have a heated, blackwall tires, with dog dish hub caps. Really good gas mileage from the engine. Good cheap trsnsportation.
@@allanfranklin9615 Yeah, the worst part about Dad going to the new '62 bare-bones Rambler is that he traded in our absolutely pristine top-of-the-line '57 Bel Air (with V8, auto, power, etc). So, we went from relative luxury and beautiful world-class styling to basic transportation in a boring sedate car, and it really sucked. That new Rambler had little if any sound deadening, so it was noisy and clunky.
@@carlv8168 man, that's a bummer...
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Owner: This is one of three.
Narrator: Let's open up the trunk!
It's a gift I learned in college....
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The first car I bought my self was a 2 door rambler Americana 6 cyl 3 on the tree. Great little car my father made me sell it when I wanted to put a 69 440 out of a police interceptor into it lmao gosh I wonder why
Hi koozmane 68, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car you bought yourself :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
washer pump on floor?
Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice, Lou
2bbl or 4bbl?
I think 2 bbl. If a Viewer knows for sure, feel free to share knowledge.
I'll take an amc over a corvette or mustang any day
Hi kobra6660, Happy to read you enjoy the AMC cars :-) Lou
I wonder what the hp rating was on that 290ci engine?...Probably not much, maybe 200hp or so, but in a lightweight vehicle, it would be fun!
Definitely not your grandma's Rambler.. that little 290 is a high revving engine, you can hear that it's got flat solid tappets, those flat tappets follow the cam more precisely, and do not go soft at high RPM the way Hydraulics do, that little car will fly, I'll bet it's a barrel of fun. Thanks for showing us this beauty.
Hi James, Happy to read the details you share in this comment :-) I agree, this one is a "barrel of fun". You're welcome, Lou
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