1964 Rambler American 440--SOLD (Maine) - $0

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For Sale or Trade The 440 was the top of the line Rambler American, one of America's best-selling compact cars of the era. This rarely seen 440 Coupe is finished in Bengal Ivory with Emperor Gold metallic two-tone with an all original interior. The interior was an upgraded factory cloth option ("C" trim code suffix) versus a base all vinyl interior. Interior appears to be all original, with some expected wear. Does have factory seat belts up front. Mechanically recommissioned with rebuilt carburetor , four new radial tires and fresh oil change in December 2018. AMC data plate has these codes: Body: R061778 Model: 6409-5 Trim: 446C Gold Cloth Paint: 58-59 Bengal Ivory and Emperor Gold VIN: B794905 The Rambler American was one of the country's favorite cars and in 1964, for its third generation, the American emerged with what would be its only completely new design. The entire line was treated to neat and trim lines with pleasing simplicity (compared to the more boxy predecessors) with characteristic tunneled headlights with a simple horizontal grille between them. The Rambler American's wheelbase grew by six-inches and the interiors were made more spacious. Full coil front springs along with soft rear leaf units, gave the new American an unusually smooth ride, better than many larger domestic cars. The new models also incorporated various parts and components (such as doors) that were interchangeable with AMC's larger cars. In essence, the new body was a shorter, narrower version of the previous years new Rambler Classic. The new styling was the work of designer Richard A. Teague, who would go on to design the 1968 Javelin and AMX. In '64, they were arguably the most attractive Detroit compacts. Car Life magazine titled its road test of the 1964 Rambler American: "The Original Plain Jane Compact Car Just Got Back From the Beauty Parlor".