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1962 Rambler American Custom Station Wagon (2)
Rear view of a 1962 American Motors (AMC) Rambler American Custom 5-Door, 5-6-Passenger Station Wagon, [6208-2]. One of approximately 8,998 ‘Custom’ wagons built, out of an overall 27,268 ‘American’ series of 3-and-5-door station wagons built by AMC (formally Nash-Kelvinator), for 1962.
Judging by the chrome dealer badge on the rear, this car was sold new at Cline Motors Inc., a long defunct AMC dealership in Shelby, North Carolina, presumably the car was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The car was treated to a superb restoration in the states, before being imported to the UK in 2008, with period black plate registration; “530 XUK”. Fitted w/ aftermarket “Rocket Strike” alloys, window stickers, retrofit seat belts, vintage metal AA + RAC grille badges, plus a few components which may have been dealer options (such as the window surround visors + chrome roof rack). The car still has its original 3.2-litre flathead 6-cylinder mated to a 3-speed auto. A very rare car in the UK, and an increasingly rare car in the states, too.
This car was one of the vehicles in attendance at the annual ‘Race The Waves’ pre-show event in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. However, the car was parked just over the road, a stone’s throw from the main car gathering. Technically still a discreet “car show spot”, but also one which can easily pass for a nice “found down on the street”, “Curbside Classic” find! - In fact, this classic ‘Surf Wagon’ stands out so much nicer in this suburban setting, gleaming bright amongst all the other modern day plastic vehicles. P.S. - shoutout to Paul Niedermeyer, Rich Baron and the rest of the very passionate writers at the CC website, and a big THANK YOU for featuring some of my car spots and findings in the past! - L.S.
1962 Rambler American Custom Station Wagon (2)
Rear view of a 1962 American Motors (AMC) Rambler American Custom 5-Door, 5-6-Passenger Station Wagon, [6208-2]. One of approximately 8,998 ‘Custom’ wagons built, out of an overall 27,268 ‘American’ series of 3-and-5-door station wagons built by AMC (formally Nash-Kelvinator), for 1962.
Judging by the chrome dealer badge on the rear, this car was sold new at Cline Motors Inc., a long defunct AMC dealership in Shelby, North Carolina, presumably the car was assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The car was treated to a superb restoration in the states, before being imported to the UK in 2008, with period black plate registration; “530 XUK”. Fitted w/ aftermarket “Rocket Strike” alloys, window stickers, retrofit seat belts, vintage metal AA + RAC grille badges, plus a few components which may have been dealer options (such as the window surround visors + chrome roof rack). The car still has its original 3.2-litre flathead 6-cylinder mated to a 3-speed auto. A very rare car in the UK, and an increasingly rare car in the states, too.
This car was one of the vehicles in attendance at the annual ‘Race The Waves’ pre-show event in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. However, the car was parked just over the road, a stone’s throw from the main car gathering. Technically still a discreet “car show spot”, but also one which can easily pass for a nice “found down on the street”, “Curbside Classic” find! - In fact, this classic ‘Surf Wagon’ stands out so much nicer in this suburban setting, gleaming bright amongst all the other modern day plastic vehicles. P.S. - shoutout to Paul Niedermeyer, Rich Baron and the rest of the very passionate writers at the CC website, and a big THANK YOU for featuring some of my car spots and findings in the past! - L.S.