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America's first successful compact car, the Rambler debuted in 1950 with a Nash badge. Discontinued after five years, it returned in 1958 as an AMC product named Rambler American. The nameplate soldiered on until 1969, when it was replaced by the AMC Hornet.
While far from spectacular performance-wise, the Rambler was eventually involved in the muscle car wars. Right before it went into the history books, the compact spawned the 1969 SC/Rambler, a drag-ready factory rig produced in collaboration with Hurst Performance.
Wrapped in a patriotic livery, the SC/Rambler was a notable departure from its more mundane siblings. Developed for the NHRA F/Stock class, the beefed-up American featured front disc brakes, a heavy-duty sway bar, and a strengthened suspension.
AMC dropped its most potent mill under the hood. Sourced from the AMX, the 390-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) V8 engine sent 315 horsepower to the rear wheels. This was a significant improvement over the regular American, which came with 225 horsepower on tap in range-topping trim. In addition to the red-white-blue paint job, the SC/Rambler also featured a "mailbox" hood scoop, racing mirrors, and blue Magnum 500 wheels.
Even though it lacked the massive output of other muscle cars, the SC/Rambler was a solid performer on the track. Notably lighter than a midsize, it needed less than 15 seconds to cover the quarter-mile in factory specs. Simple bolt-on modifications turned the SC/Rambler into a 12-second racer.
The NHRA required a minimum of 500 vehicles to be produced and sold for homologation. AMC made a little over units split into two distinct paint schemes. The more colorful "A scheme" moved 1,215 units, while the "B scheme" found 297 customers. There's no info on how many of them survived, but many SC/Ramblers are still waiting to be rescued in barns and backyards. This "A scheme" survivor is one of them.
Retired from the road in 1994, this SC/Rambler has been sitting for a whopping 30 years as of 2024. Surprisingly enough, the hardtop is still in solid condition and retains its numbers-matching 390 V8 and four-speed manual transmission. Why was it parked? That's a bit of information we don't get, but this drag-ready AMC is looking for a new owner.
The ad doesn't include many current photos, but those provided show a rust-free body with straight panels. The paint appears to be in very good condition, a hint that this SC/Rambler may have been repainted before it was parked. The interior needs a thorough cleaning but appears to be complete and highly original.
There's no information on whether the engine runs, but it's safe to assume it needs some TLC after 30 years without a sip of gasoline. Once everything is sorted, this AMC should become a cool classic that draws crowds at local car shows.
If the SC/Rambler has been on your to-buy list for a while, this barn-kept gem is in Fairmont, West Virginia. The seller wants $45,750 to part ways with the car.
Wrapped in a patriotic livery, the SC/Rambler was a notable departure from its more mundane siblings. Developed for the NHRA F/Stock class, the beefed-up American featured front disc brakes, a heavy-duty sway bar, and a strengthened suspension.
AMC dropped its most potent mill under the hood. Sourced from the AMX, the 390-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) V8 engine sent 315 horsepower to the rear wheels. This was a significant improvement over the regular American, which came with 225 horsepower on tap in range-topping trim. In addition to the red-white-blue paint job, the SC/Rambler also featured a "mailbox" hood scoop, racing mirrors, and blue Magnum 500 wheels.
Even though it lacked the massive output of other muscle cars, the SC/Rambler was a solid performer on the track. Notably lighter than a midsize, it needed less than 15 seconds to cover the quarter-mile in factory specs. Simple bolt-on modifications turned the SC/Rambler into a 12-second racer.
The NHRA required a minimum of 500 vehicles to be produced and sold for homologation. AMC made a little over units split into two distinct paint schemes. The more colorful "A scheme" moved 1,215 units, while the "B scheme" found 297 customers. There's no info on how many of them survived, but many SC/Ramblers are still waiting to be rescued in barns and backyards. This "A scheme" survivor is one of them.
Retired from the road in 1994, this SC/Rambler has been sitting for a whopping 30 years as of 2024. Surprisingly enough, the hardtop is still in solid condition and retains its numbers-matching 390 V8 and four-speed manual transmission. Why was it parked? That's a bit of information we don't get, but this drag-ready AMC is looking for a new owner.
The ad doesn't include many current photos, but those provided show a rust-free body with straight panels. The paint appears to be in very good condition, a hint that this SC/Rambler may have been repainted before it was parked. The interior needs a thorough cleaning but appears to be complete and highly original.
There's no information on whether the engine runs, but it's safe to assume it needs some TLC after 30 years without a sip of gasoline. Once everything is sorted, this AMC should become a cool classic that draws crowds at local car shows.
If the SC/Rambler has been on your to-buy list for a while, this barn-kept gem is in Fairmont, West Virginia. The seller wants $45,750 to part ways with the car.
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