'59 Rambler Cross Country Wagon, Off the Road 40 Years

[scuncio]

Man...AMC was really out there with their styling - but there's something endearing about this wagon. I can't imagine there are more than a handful of these still in existence.

Hate to say, but this would be a perfect LS swap candidate. Or, for the AMC purist, a stout 401....

Link to 1959 AMC Cross Country Wagon auction (https://ebay.to/3qIz0q2)

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[X66 714]

Joe Dirt :)

[Bill Pritchard]

Love the "AM Air Conditioned" emblems on the 2 front doors....a classy addition. And factory air on one of these has gotta be a rare bird.

[BJCHEV396]

Listing ended.

[KNAPPY]

I couldn't help myself. Never in a million years did I think I would own a Rambler.
It is pretty cool.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I couldn't help myself. Never in a million years did I think I would own a Rambler.
It is pretty cool.

Coolest wagon ever!!!

A friend was a Rambler Dealer, he may have contacts and info.

Ryan W31

[Jonesy]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NORS-Deitz-Stop-Tail-Lamp-Lens-1958-1959-Nash-Rambler-exc-Ambassador/294028802454?hash=item44757b7996:g:v0IAAOSwCh1gKCt m

You need a couple of these. Congrats on the buy. That will be a fun project!!

[KNAPPY]

Thanks Jonesy,

Just bought it!

[Bill Pritchard]

Steve,

Congrats on the cool purchase! There wasn't much info in the listing...is this a running, driving vehicle? Factory a/c components present?

[Jonesy]

Heres another lense

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-1959-Rambler-Tail-Light-Lens-Brake-Light-Stop-Lens-NORS/324477040336?hash=item4b8c56b6d0:g:CmIAAOSw5RJgHgw X

[KNAPPY]

Ok, I got both of my tail lights. Thanks again Jonesy.

I am going to pick up the wagon on Thursday. It is mostly complete but has been sitting for awhile. Not running but everything looks original under the hood. I'll get a better look at it on Thursday.

[Lynn]

Congrats on the purchase.

Post a pic of the AC controls when you get a chance. I believe there is a setting for "desert only", although that may have come along a little later, like late 60's.

Always got a kick out of that setting.

[Bill Pritchard]

Post a pic of the AC controls when you get a chance. I believe there is a setting for "desert only".....
Always got a kick out of that setting.

In the summer out here, you really NEED a "desert only" setting! :laugh:

[KNAPPY]

As cold as it was here last week (-3) at my house I think I'm ready for summer. I have some interior pictures the owner sent. Its hard to see any settings for the A/C and heater. I'll post them If I can figure out how.

[KNAPPY]

Heres a few interior pics

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[KNAPPY]

One More

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