Rambler logo, 1960s

Rambler was an automobile brand name used by the Thomas B. Jeffery Company between 1900 and 1914, then by its successor, Nash Motors in 1950, and finally by Nash's successor, American Motors Corporation from 1954 to 1969. Image File history File links RamblerR.png Rambler (automobile) logo 1960s, original art by stude62 This is a logo of a corporation, sports team, or other organization, and is protected by copyright and/or trademark. ... Image File history File links RamblerR.png Rambler (automobile) logo 1960s, original art by stude62 This is a logo of a corporation, sports team, or other organization, and is protected by copyright and/or trademark. ... “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ... Thomas B. Jeffery Automobile Manufacturer Thomas B. Jeffery and his 1897 Rambler prototype Thomas B. Jeffery was one of Americas first men interested in automobiles in the late 19th century, and in 1897, he built the first Rambler (car) motor car. ... Also see: Kelvinator and American Motors Corporation Nash Motors was an automobile manufacturer based in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the United States from 1916 to 1938. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

1897-1914

1908 Rambler advertisement

1913 Rambler 5-passenger touring car

The first use of the name Rambler for an American made automobile dates to 1897 when Thomas B. Jeffery of Chicago, Illinois and builder of the Rambler bicycle, constructed his first prototype automobile. Rambler automobile, engraving advertisment from Missouri Valley Farmer newspaper, June, 1908, p. ... Rambler automobile, engraving advertisment from Missouri Valley Farmer newspaper, June, 1908, p. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 604 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1375 × 1365 pixel, file size: 659 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Rambler (automobile) Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 604 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1375 × 1365 pixel, file size: 659 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Rambler (automobile) Metadata... Horatio Nelson Jackson in his 2-seat Winton touring car, The Vermont, drives across America A touring car was a popular car body style in the early 20th century, being a larger alternative to the runabout. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... An American bicycle brand manufactured by the Gormully & Jeffery Mfg. ...

After receiving positive reviews at the 1899 Chicago International Exhibition & Tournament and the first National Automobile Show in New York City, Jeffery decided to enter the automobile business. In 1900, he bought the old Sterling Bicycle Co. factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and set up shop. Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... A 19th century Sterling Bicycle Also known as: Sterling Cycle Works // General A 19th century American bicycle company based in Chicago, Illinois. ... Nickname: K-town Keno Kenowhere Location of Kenosha within Wisconsin Coordinates: Country United States State Wisconsin Counties Kenosha Settled 1836 Government  - Mayor John M. Antaramian Population  - City 96,845  - Density  3,795. ...

Jeffery started commercially mass-producing automobiles in 1902 and by the end of the year had produced 1,500 motorcars, one-sixth of all existing in the USA at the time. The Thomas B. Jeffery Company was the second largest auto manufacturer at that time, (behind Oldsmobile). Mass production is the production of large amounts of standardised products on production lines. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Rambler experimented such early technical innovations as a steering wheel (as opposed to a tiller), but it was decided that such features were too advanced for the motoring public of the day, so the first production Ramblers were tiller-steered. Rambler innovated various design features and was the first to equip cars with a spare wheel-and-tire assembly. This meant that the driver of a Rambler, when experiencing one of the all-too-common punctures (flat tires) could simply exchange the spare wheel & tire for the flat one. Previously it had been necessary to remove the wheel from the car, demount the tire, patch the inner tube, re-mount the tire, inflate the tire, and re-mount the wheel. The interchangeable wheel and a spare tire made travel a lot easier on primitive roads that were littered with stray horseshoe nails. The punctured tire could then be repaired at a more convenient time and place. A modern road cars steering wheel Steering wheels from different periods A steering wheel is a type of steering control used in most modern land vehicles, including all mass-production automobiles. ... A tiller or till is a lever attached to a rudder post (American terminology) or rudder stock (English terminology) of a boat in order to provide the leverage for the helmsman to turn the rudder. ... A flat tire means the motorist must use the spare tire In a motor vehicle, a flat tire occurs when a tire becomes deflated and the metal of the wheel comes in contact with the ground below (or ground level). ... Firestone tire A tire (US spelling) or tyre (UK spelling) is a roughly toroidal piece of (usually) rubber placed on a wheel to cushion it. ... Firestone tire This article is about pneumatic tires. ... Modern horseshoes are most commonly made of steel and nailed into the hoof wall. ...

In 1914, Charles T. Jeffery, Thomas B. Jeffery's son, replaced the Rambler brand name with Jeffery in honor of his now deceased father. Son of Thomas B. Jeffery. ... Thomas B. Jeffery Automobile Manufacturer Thomas B. Jeffery and his 1897 Rambler prototype Thomas B. Jeffery was one of Americas first men interested in automobiles in the late 19th century, and in 1897, he built the first Rambler (car) motor car. ...

In 1916, the Thomas B. Jeffery Company was purchased by Charles W. Nash and became Nash Motors Company in 1917. The Jeffery brand name was dropped at the time of the sale and the manufacture of Nash branded automobiles commenced. In 1937, the concern became the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation through a merger with the well-known appliance maker. Charles W. Nash (January 28, 1864 _ June 6, 1948) was a United States automobile entrepreneur. ... Also see: Kelvinator and American Motors Corporation Nash Motors was an automobile manufacturer based in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the United States from 1916 to 1938. ... Also see: Kelvinator and American Motors Corporation Nash Motors was an automobile manufacturer based in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the United States from 1916 to 1938. ... Kelvinator Appliance ad from 1951 Nash-Kelvinator Corporation was the result of a merger between Nash Motors and Kelvinator Appliance Company. ...

1950-1957

The Nash Rambler served as the platform for the first generation Rambler American 2-door sedan shown above.

Main article: Nash Rambler

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However, steel shortages limited the amount of raw materials that Nash could get, so Mason turned the compact, now designated the Rambler, into a two-door sedan with a convertible top and the cars were equipped with many standard features that were typically options, to maximize profits for the company. When introduced, the Rambler was an immediate success for Nash. As steel quotas (related to the Korean War) eased, the Rambler line was broadened in both its model types (four-door sedan and station wagon) and price points, which proved to be as successful as the first generation of two-door sedan convertibles. For other uses, see Steel (disambiguation). ... material is the substance or matter from which something is or can be made, or also items needed for doing or creating something. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Combatants United Nations:  Republic of Korea,  Australia,  Belgium,  Luxembourg,  Canada,  Colombia,  Ethiopia,  France,  Greece,  Luxembourg,  Netherlands,  New Zealand,  Philippines,  South Africa,  Thailand,  Turkey,  United Kingdom,  United States Medical staff:  Denmark,  Australia,  Italy,  Norway,  Sweden Communist states:  Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,  Peoples Republic of China,  Soviet Union Commanders... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

The first generation of modern Ramblers carried a modified version of Nash's Airflyte styling, which included an enclosed front wheel design. While enclosing the front wheels within the body envelope may have helped the vehicle with wind resistance, the design limited the turning radius of the wheels and subsequently, the car itself. Ramblers continued to use this styling until 1955, when the front wheels were revealed by a periodic design update. Wind resistance is overall drag on a body due to its interaction with the atmosphere. ...

In 1954, American Motors Corporation (AMC) was formed from the merger of Nash-Kelvinator and the Hudson Motor Car Company. Following the merger, Ramblers were badged as both Nashes and Hudsons, with no visible difference between the two. The Nash and Hudson makes were continued through 1957, after which all of AMC's offerings were marketed as Ramblers, with the exception of the imported 1958-1962 Metropolitan. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This page deals with the combination of two companies into one. ... Hudson Six-40, 1914 1917 Hudson Phaeton The Hudson Motor Car Company made Hudson brand automobiles in Detroit, Michigan, from 1909 to 1957. ... The Nash Metropolitan was a subcompact car that was sold from 1954 to 1962. ...

1958-1969

1958 Rambler sedan

Cover of Motor Trend magazine, featuring 1965 Marlin

At the start of the 1960s George Romney made a marketing decision that began the process of differentiating the Rambler brand name from its various model names. In 1962, the Ambassador, a top-trim level model, was officially brought under the Rambler name (it had previously been the "Ambassador by Rambler"), and the former Rambler Six and Rambler Rebel V8 were renamed the Rambler Classic. Image File history File links 1958_Rambler_sedan_pink_and_white_NJ.jpg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): American Motors Rambler (automobile) ... Image File history File links 1958_Rambler_sedan_pink_and_white_NJ.jpg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): American Motors Rambler (automobile) ... Cover of Motor Trend magazine, showing 1965 Marlin. ... Cover of Motor Trend magazine, showing 1965 Marlin. ... Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Cover of Motor Trend magazine, featuring 1965 Marlin The Marlin was a mid-sized fastback sporty car built by American Motors from 1965 to 1967. ... George Wilcken Romney (July 8, 1907 – July 26, 1995) was chairman of the American Motors Corporation from 1954 to 1962 and was elected three times as the Republican Governor of Michigan from 1963 to 1969. ... 1973 Ambassador Brougham Sedan with 401 V8 The Ambassador logo from 1958 to 1961 The Ambassador was the top-line automobile produced by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1958 until 1974. ... 1959 Rambler Six sedan The Rambler Six was an intermediate sized automobile that was built and sold by American Motors Corporation (AMC). ... The Rambler Rebel was an automobile was a product by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) of Kenosha, Wisconsin between 1957 and 1961. ... The Rambler Classic was an intermediate sized automobile that was built and sold by American Motors Corporation from 1961 to 1966. ...

Romney also put into play his plan to slash production costs, which involved more common parts sharing between the Ambassador and Classic models. Beginning in 1962, all "senior" Rambler models would share the same wheelbase and body parts, with trim and equipment level distinguishing the Classic from the Ambassador. Better still, major stamped sheet metal panels were shared between the new 1963 Ambassador/Classic body and the new 1964 American body. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

In 1963, the entire Rambler line received the Motor Trend Car of the Year award. However, Romney's departure to become Michigan governor opened the door for his successor, Roy Abernethy, to redirect the company towards a strategy of competing head to head with the Big Three (General Motors, Chrysler Corporation, and Ford Motor Corporation) with a variety of bodies and automobile platforms. Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Motor Trend magazine was the first to give a Car of the Year award, doing so to a Chrysler in 1949. ... Roy Abernethy (b. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM or The General, an American multinational conglomerate corporation, is the worlds largest auto company by annual production volume for 2006, and the second largest by sales volume as of the first half of 2007, behind Toyota Motor Corporation. ... The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker based on vehicle sales in 2005. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ...

One of the first moves in that direction was the creation of the 1965 line of Ramblers, which split the Classic from the Ambassador visually, while still sharing a significant number of parts. In addition, AMC introduced the Marlin, a hardtop coupe intended to give AMC a toe-hold in the sporty fastback market. Cover of Motor Trend magazine, featuring 1965 Marlin The Marlin was a mid-sized fastback sporty car built by American Motors from 1965 to 1967. ...

Backed by marketing reports, Abernathy next made a persuasive argument to the AMC board that the Rambler name had not only acquired a stodgy image and was a hindrance to increasing sales, but that consumers associated it with compact cars. In what hindsight would show to be an ill-conceived decision, American Motors began to phase it out in favor of an AMC marque beginning in 1966, as it attempted to become a multiplatform automobile manufacturer. Retention of the well-known Rambler brand name and its association with compact economy models could have served AMC well in the 1970s. Sales are the activities involved in providing products or services in return for money or other compensation. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

By 1968, the only vehicle produced by AMC to carry the Rambler marque, was the compact Rambler American, and for its final year in 1969 it was simply called Rambler. The original Rambler was an automobile produced of the Thomas B. Jeffery Company then by its successor, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and finally, by its successor, American Motors Corporation (all in Kenosha, Wisconsin). ...

1970–1983

The Rambler marque was continued in numerous international markets. Examples include AMC Hornets and AMC Matadors assembled by the Australian Motor Industries (AMI) from complete knock down (CKD) kits that continued to be badged as Ramblers until 1978. The Rambler nameplate was last used on automobiles in 1983 by Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) in Mexico. A marque (French for brand and pronounced as mark) is a brand name, most commonly used for automobile brands. ... The AMC Hornet was a compact automobile made by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) beginning with the 1970 model year and continuing through the 1977 model year. ... 1974 Matador rebuilt as a replica of a Police Car from The Dukes of Hazzard Second generation 1975 Matador base model sedan The AMC Matador was an intermediate car built and sold by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1971 to 1978. ... AMI emblem attached on American Motors cars assembled during 1968-1978 Australian Motor Industries (AMI) was a corporation and an important participant in the automobile industry in Australia. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... VAM logo Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos S.A. (VAM) was an automaker in Mexico. ...

In Argentina, the Rambler American became the IKA Torino in 1967. It then became the Renault Torino and was offered until 1980. The Torino was a mid-sized automobile made by IKA, which meant Industrias Kaiser Argentina. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...

Popular culture

The Rambler continues to be referenced in music, television, and movies. A few examples include:

• Lois Lane drove a 1951 Rambler Custom Landau (Convertible) in the Superman TV series (1953).
• The little car is subject of the novelty song, "Beep, Beep (The Little Nash Rambler)", performed by The Playmates.
• A Rambler appeared in episode 9 of the second season of Prison Break.
• Fred from the film Cars appears to be a Rambler.
• A 1958 Rambler hardtop sedan is seen in the Cyndi Lauper music video "She Bop".
• A 1959 Rambler Super appears "The Sopranos" season two episode seven.
• On 3rd Rock from the Sun, the Solomons owned a 1962 Rambler convertible.
• On the Vanity 6 track, He's So Dull, the opening line references a "'63 Rambler".

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Resources

The Standard Catalogue of American Cars 1946-1975, John Gunnell, Editor. Krause Publications, 1987. ISBN 0-87341-096-3

External links

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• The AMC Rambler Car Club
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• Ramblers History on amcrc.com
• Pacific Northwest Region of the Nash Car Club of America
• Ramblers History on emory.edu
• AMCyclopedia AMC/Rambler History/Documentation Site

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