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Detail from an unrestored 1962 Rambler Classic Cross Country 400 Station Wagon stuffed under the old Mountain Lodge Hotel neon sign, which was moved from Carnuel just east of Albuquerque, New Mexico to front the (then) recently-opened West Central Route 66 Visitor Center.
A nice pic of the entire Center featuring the Rambler and restored Mountain Lodge sign in front, by flickrite Elmar, is here.
My own shot of the whole Mountain Lodge sign with this vehicle in its entirety underneath, is here. — It was years before I acquired Android photo-editing software that could handle the processing that image needed, and I could work thru all the times hours & hours of editing crashed anyway, were lost, and I had to start from scratch again.
Location: West Central Route 66 Visitor Center, 12300 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 10:39am
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Not really relevant here, but: The Mountain Lodge Hotel dated back to the 1940s but burnt down on December 14, 2014. Its beat-up, landmark neon sign survived and was donated to the Center in 2020. It's been restored down to the stupendously period-stereotypical fat mexican miner in a sombrero riding a donkey, adorning the top. Thanks to flickr artist Patricia Henschen, a 2018 pic from before the sign was moved is here.
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The top line series of the midsize or "standard" Rambler, 770 was available as a 4-door sedan, wagon, 2-door hardtop, or convertible. With 23,603 built the sedan was the best selling in the 770 series. Equipped with V8 (327) with badge under the Classic emblem on the front fender.
Factory delivered retail price for 770 sedan (FOB Kenosha or Brampton): $2,436 (232 six)/$2,492 (V8)
Unrestored 1962 Rambler Classic Cross Country 400 Station Wagon sits stuffed under the old Mountain Lodge Hotel neon sign, which was moved from Carnuel just east of Albuquerque, New Mexico to front the West Central Route 66 Visitor Center on Nine Mile Hill in Albuquerque.
— Detail shot of the Rambler is here.
The Mountain Lodge Hotel dated back to the 1940s but burnt down on December 14, 2014. Its beat-up, landmark neon sign survived and was donated to the Center in 2020. It's been restored down to the stupendously period-stereotypical fat mexican miner in a sombrero riding a donkey, adorning the top. Thanks to flickr artist Patricia Henschen, a 2018 pic from before the sign was moved from its original site is here.
Location: West Central Route 66 Visitor Center, 12300 Central Ave. NW; 10:45am
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(AMC) Rambler Classic 4 door Saloon (2nd Gen) (1963-64) Engine 287 cu in (4708cc) V8
Registration Number BAL 589 B (Nottingham)
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The Rambler Classic is an intermediate sized automobile, built by AMC from 1961 until 1966 over three design generations.
The second generation launched for the 1963 model year, designed by outgoing design director Edmund E Anderson, these were also the first AMC models that were influenced by Dick Teague, the company's new principal designer. The range was available as a 2 door Sedan and Hardtop (1964 only) a 4 door Sedan and 5 door Station Wagon. Built in Kenosha, Winsconsin, USA the car was of a suitable size for international markets, this Rambler was assembled in a number of countries. In Europe, Renault built this car in their Haren, Belgium plant and marketed it as a luxury car, filling the gap above the tiny Renault Dauphine. The model designations now became "a three-number model designation" going from the lowest 550 (essentially fleet cars), 660, to highest 770 trims (replacing the Deluxe, Custom, and 400 versions). initially available only as 6-cylinder 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) models. In addition to higher trim and features, the Ambassador's standard V8 327 cu in (5400cc). In mid-1963, a new 287 cu in (4.7 L) 198hp V8 was announced delivering good performance with good mileage; even with the optional "Flash-O-Matic" automatic transmission from Borg-Warner, they reached 0 to 60 mph.
The 1964 model year Classics, were refined with stainless steel rocker moldings, a flush single-plane aluminum grille replacing the previous year's deep concave design, and oval tail lamps replacing the flush-mounted lenses of the 1963's.
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August 1964 American Motors press photo of new 1965 Rambler Classic 660 2-door sedan.
The 660 was the intermediate level model in the intermediate Rambler Classic line, with 2-door sedan factory retail price at $2,282 ($2,341 V8).
Original Caption: Among the Shoreline Debris at the John F. Kennedy Airport Is This Abandoned Auto 05/1973
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August 1964 American Motors press photo of the top line 2-door hardtops in the Ambassador (full size, bottom), Classic (intermediate, middle) and American (compact, top) series.
The Ambassador 990H 2-door hardtop was the top line Ambassador at $2,785 ($2,876 V8), the Classic 770H at $2,499 ($2,601 V8) and the 440H was the top of the compact Rambler American line at $2,282.
August 1964 American Motors press photo of new 1965 Rambler Classic sedan (550 or 660 series) completed and awaiting acceptance and final inspection on the Kenosha assembly line.
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Circa 1972. I probably took this photo because I recognized the young woman with her thumb extended as a schoolmate. I'm fairly positive she was a resident of College Park East, hence the direction of her prospective travel.
Viewing south. I would imagine that most people living in the area today would understandably have no idea of this particular location. The structure in the background, an ARCO gasoline station, no longer exists and the entire area has been reutilized.
At this time, at least two holes of the Old Ranch Country Club golf course were situated on the south side of Lampson Avenue, off in the distance. That's where Sunrise Senior living is situated now. Those holes were accessed via a tunnel that ran underneath Lampson.
Taken from the passenger side of my friend's car, using my mom's Olympus Pen-D half-frame 35mm film camera.
2-door sedans were added to the intermediate Rambler Classic in the 1962 model year, the first 2-door 108" wheelbase Ramblers since the longer 108" Rambler was introduced for 1954 (and became the only Rambler from 1956 onward until the 100" short wheelbase Rambler returned as the Rambler American in 1958). The 1962 Rambler 2-door sedans were simply 4-door body shells without rear doors. A small number of 2-door Ambassador V8 sedans were also produced in 1962 (though not appearing in official AMC literature or catalogs). All new redesigned Rambler Classic and Ambassador models on a 112" wheelbase appeared for the 1963 model year, making these the only 2-door 108" Ramblers. The 1962 Classic was offered in Deluxe, Custom and 400 series, with 2-door models at $2,000, $2,150 and $2,299 respectively (the 2-door Deluxe sedan being the lowest price intermediate sized car in the United States).
1962 Rambler full line brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/62r/62r.html
1962 Rambler Classic/Ambassador "X-Ray" comparison brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/62x1/62x1.html
August 1964 American Motors press photo of new 1965 Rambler Classic 770 Wagon. The 770 was the top of the intermediate Classic series, with the wagon (112" wheelbase and 80 cubic feet cargo volume) at a $2,674 factory delivered price with standard 232 six ($2,777 with V8).
August 1964 American Motors press photo of new 1965 Rambler Classic 660 4-door sedan. The 660 was the midlevel series in the intermediate Classic line, with the 660 4-door sedan AMC's best seller in 1965: 50,638 produced at a $2,287 factory delivered price with standard 232 six ($2,390 V8).
August 1964 American Motors press photo of new 1965 Rambler line, clockwise from top left: Rambler American 440H 2-door hardtop, Rambler Classic 770 Wagon, Rambler Classic 770 Convertible and Rambler Ambassador 990 4-door sedan.
The midlevel 660 2-door sedan was the lowest volume model in the intermediate Classic series, with just 4,561 built at a $2,282 factory delivered price ($2,341 with V8). Equipped with standard "Torque Command" 232 six (new for '65) and "Shift Command" column automatic, in Marina Aqua (paint code P-8A), car build series number W103123, built last week January 1965.
Includes this message from George Romney, President, American Motors Corporation:
“Never before in a single year have we made so many important improvements in this popular Rambler.
“Even the name is new. We call it the Rambler Classic from the definition: ‘Classic – Any work that is regarded as a standard of excellence.’ It has become the standard of excellence, with nine U.S. imitators.
“For the first time in a U. S. car, the Rambler Classic 6 engine block is die-cast aluminum under enormous pressure, to near-flawless perfection not possible before. Highest in quality, lighter by far – it gives easier steering, better performance and economy.
“The world’s first Ceramic-Armored Muffler and Tailpipe are guaranteed against defect as long as the original buyer owns his Rambler.
“The world’s first cushioned acoustical ceiling of molded fiber glass increases headroom, cuts road noise 30%. New low-cost Lock-O-Matic system locks all doors to keep children in, intruders out. I invite you to see the 1961 Rambler Classic soon.”
That ad is a snapshot of George Romney’s vision for American innovation, and a prelude to a family legacy that would shape both business and politics for decades.
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George Romney (1907-1995) was president and chairman of American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1954 to 1962. He championed the compact Rambler car, famously calling oversized competitors “gas-guzzling dinosaurs.” After leaving AMC, he served three terms as Governor of Michigan (1963–1969), where he pushed for civil rights, tax reform, and expanded state services. He was appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Nixon (1969–1973), advocating for desegregated housing and urban renewal. Known for integrity and civic-mindedness, he later promoted volunteerism and public service. He was also a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
George Romney – “a charitable CEO who helped establish American Motor Company”— was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1995.
Mitt Romney (b. 1947), George Romney’s son, co-founded Bain Capital, a major private-equity firm, after leading Bain & Company out of financial trouble. He became CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics, rescuing the Games from scandal and financial peril. As Governor of Massachusetts (2003-2007), Mitt introduced a landmark state healthcare reform known as “Romneycare.” He was the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2012, losing to Barack Obama. As a U.S. Senator from Utah (2019-2025), he was known for his independent stance. Mitt was the first senator in U.S. history to vote to convict a president of his own party in an impeachment trial.
A moderate Republican voice, Mitt Romney has supported civil rights, gun control, and judicial independence, and remains active in civic and global affairs.
[Sources: Wikipedia, AutomotiveHallofFame.org, and "The Real Story of Romney's Olympic Turnaround" by Alex Altman (Times, July 18, 2012) at Swampland.Time.com]
August 1964 American Motors press photo of new 1965 Rambler Classic 550 2-door sedan.
The 550 2-door sedan was the entry level standard model in the intermediate Rambler Classic line, with factory retail price at $2,101 (six)/$2,223 (V8).
August 1964 American Motors press photo of new 1965 Rambler Classic 770H 2-door hardtop. The 770H hardtop was the top of the intermediate Classic series with a $2,499 factory delivered retail price with standard 232 six ($2,601 with V8).
August 1964 American Motors press photo of new 1965 Rambler convertible models, including Ambassador 990 (left), Classic 770 (center) and American 440 (right). 1965 would be the first year Rambler would offer convertibles in all three model lines. The Ambassador and American convertibles lasted to 1967, with the Classic replaced by the AMC Rebel for 1967 and the convertible available through 1968.
2-door sedans were added to the intermediate Rambler Classic in the 1962 model year, the first 2-door 108" wheelbase Ramblers since the longer 108" Rambler was introduced for 1954 (and became the only Rambler from 1956 onward until the 100" short wheelbase Rambler returned as the Rambler American in 1958). The 1962 Rambler 2-door sedans were simply 4-door body shells without rear doors. A small number of 2-door Ambassador V8 sedans were also produced in 1962 (though not appearing in official AMC literature or catalogs). All new redesigned Rambler Classic and Ambassador models on a 112" wheelbase appeared for the 1963 model year, making these the only 2-door 108" Ramblers. The 1962 Classic was offered in Deluxe, Custom and 400 series, with 2-door models at $2,000, $2,150 and $2,299 respectively (the 2-door Deluxe sedan being the lowest price intermediate sized car in the United States).
1962 Rambler full line brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/62r/62r.html
1962 Rambler Classic/Ambassador "X-Ray" comparison brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/62x1/62x1.html
2-door sedans were added to the intermediate Rambler Classic in the 1962 model year, the first 2-door 108" wheelbase Ramblers since the longer 108" Rambler was introduced for 1954 (and became the only Rambler from 1956 onward until the 100" short wheelbase Rambler returned as the Rambler American in 1958). The 1962 Rambler 2-door sedans were simply 4-door body shells without rear doors. A small number of 2-door Ambassador V8 sedans were also produced in 1962 (though not appearing in official AMC literature or catalogs). All new redesigned Rambler Classic and Ambassador models on a 112" wheelbase appeared for the 1963 model year, making these the only 2-door 108" Ramblers. The 1962 Classic was offered in Deluxe, Custom and 400 series, with 2-door models at $2,000, $2,150 and $2,299 respectively (the 2-door Deluxe sedan being the lowest price intermediate sized car in the United States).
1962 Rambler full line brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/62r/62r.html
1962 Rambler Classic/Ambassador "X-Ray" comparison brochure: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/amc/62x1/62x1.html