For your consideration, up for bid is a 1961 Rambler American 4-door wagon, the first of the 2nd generation of the Rambler American line. It’s what one might call a more compact wagon, and it certainly draws stares when driven.
And it drives well, has been well maintained, and is a pretty solid car that could conceivably be used as a daily driver. Why, might one ask would I want to part with this awesome ride? There comes a point in many a father’s life when the realization strikes that there is no way in Hades that his 16 year old son will EVER get behind the wheel of his primary vehicle (Subaru WRX in my case. At this point those of you who know the WRX will now nod your heads in affirmation. The rest of you? Trust me. In a “I’m becoming my parents” moment I now fully understand why my father traded in my mother’s 1979 Trans Am. Had he kept it I might well not be typing this. But I digress.) or an antique ride like the Rambler (and in the case of the Rambler the feeling is mutual with my son). So he needs a sensible and safe car, and I need to make room in the driveway, so it’s time I part with the Rambler. Not entirely willingly, mind you!
So here’s what I know…I purchased the car in December of 2014 on Ebay and had it shipped from upstate New York. Between the work the previous owner did to get it in saleable shape and the work I’ve had done since, the car has:
As the pictures show:
It’s really a great car, and I’m bummed about needing to let it go, but it’s time.
As a long time E-Bayer, I prefer to keep things simple and transparent, which is why I’m starting at a realistic price and offering a very reasonable reserve. Buyer will need to either pick up vehicle or arrange for shipping. Other such details are noted in the “shipping and payments” tab.
Good luck, and feel free to shoot any questions my way.