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This Custom 1959 Rambler Isn’t Your Typical Drag Racer

The U.S. has tons of iconic car models that people still try to save these days, and while the Nash Rambler isn’t necessarily the first name that pops into our heads when talking about American car culture, it has a well-deserved place in history books.
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And it’s because it was the creation of Nash Motors, the company that merged with Hudson Motor Car Company for the founding of American Motor Corporation, or AMC, which in turn eventually became part of the company that we know today as Chrysler.

The 1959 Rambler, officially launched as Rambler American, was produced by AMC but based on the Nash Rambler platform and was part of the very first generation of this model. The lineup was offered with a 195.6ci (3.2-liter) engine and in four different body styles, with the two-door station wagon added specifically for model year 1959.

The Rambler became much more popular than AMC anticipated, with the company selling nearly 91,500 units in 1959 alone.

And the wagon model that we have here is one of them, although it’s no longer the typical Rambler that one could see on the streets in the late '50s.

It’s actually been converted into a drag racer that comes with the full package, and instead of just being called a Rambler, it’s now referred to as the Pro Street Nash.

Power on this dragster comes from an 871 Blown big-block Chevy engine, and the owner says the car has already been certified by NHRA. In other words, should you decide to buy it, there’s no problem to actually race it one day.

The car runs properly, and a listing on eBay where the car is for sale indicates that it’s completely custom. And you can easily tell that from all the pics, as the vehicle has received massive upgrades. Under the body, for example, you can find a Morrison chassis with a Mustang suspension, while inside, the first things you’ll see are the AutoMeter gauges.

Painted in a striking purple finish, the Pro Street Nash has 500 miles (804 km) on the clock, obviously all of them from races.

As for the price, the car is auctioned off on eBay, and the starting price is $45,000.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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