Rambler Classic is an intermediate sized automobile that was built and sold by American Motors Corporation from the 1961 through 1966 model years.
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Rambler Classic is an intermediate sized automobile that was built and sold by American Motors Corporation from the 1961 through 1966 model years.
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In 1961, the Rambler Classic marque ranked in third place among domestic automobile sales behind Chevrolet and Ford.
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The larger-sized Rambler series was based on a 1956 design and was renamed as the Classic for the 1961 model year to help create a stronger individual identity and contrast from the smaller Rambler American line.
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The magazine editors highlighted that the Rambler Classic has appoximately the same length as most of the other "compact" cars on the market, but its interior room is equal to the new and larger "family-sized" Ford Failane and Mercury Meteor.
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Rambler Classic was now shorter than – as well as visually distinctive from – the Ambassador line, while still sharing the basic body structure from the windshield back.
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Name Rambler Classic was no longer considered a positive factor in the marketplace and AMC began reshuffling model names in 1966.
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The VAM Rambler Classic was a success among consumers and the automotive press; obtaining praise for the car's roominess, comfort, styling, advanced engineering, as well as its economy and value.
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VAM Rambler Classic was not available in Mexico as a two-door hardtop, two-door convertible, or four-door station wagon.
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The Rambler Classic model enjoyed popularity and a positive image among the Mexican public.
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The Rambler Classic was imported from 1963 until 1966, with the majority between 1963 and 1965.
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Rambler Classic Motors went on to import factory right-hand-drive AMC vehicles from 1961 and into the 1970s.
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