1968 AMC Rambler American

Spawned from the merger of Nash and Hudson in 1954, American Motors carried the 'independent' torch through 1987 until Chrysler absorbed AMC and Jeep (which was acquired by AMC in 1970). While Nash and Hudson ended in 1957, Rambler continued through 1969 as a part of American Motors.

For 1968, the Rambler American wore the same body styling as the prior year, albeit with slight changes to the decorative trim. In the front was a new grille that had a single strip of chrome with a 'Rambler' nameplate located at the left-hand side. Rectangular side markers were located on the rear and front fenders. In the back were square taillamps that were set into the rear panel with a Rambler badge located near the right taillight lens.

Bodystyles included a sedan, station wagon, or coupe. The base level was the American 220 line where the 2-door sedan had a base price of $2,600. This version came with a Weather-Eye heater, front armrests, front seat foam cushions, and no side body moldings.

The top model in the Rambler American line was the Rogue two-door hardtop. They had all the features of the American 440, plus a larger base six-cylinder engine and special Rogue identification scripts. They were also given a higher level of interior appointments.

A six-cylinder was standard with an optional V-8 available. A three-speed manual transmission was standard with an Overdrive transmission available.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2015