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First of the postwar compact cars, the Rambler American found a loyal following in the 1950s and 1960s among buyers seeking reliability and economy. The first-gen American was built from 1950 through 1955. In an unusual move, it was brought back in 1958 and continued through 1960 with minor revisions. A 1961 update featured straightforward lines and squared-up rooflines. Changes were minor in both 1962 and 1963. A new design, based heavily on the Rambler Classic, was introduced in 1964.
The 1963 American, built with robust unitized body/frame construction, sat on a short 100-inch wheelbase with a remarkably compact 173.1-inch overall length. Model choices included a two-door sedan, four-door sedan, four-door wagon, two-door wagon, convertible, and a new-for-1963 two-door hardtop. A 90-horsepower, 195-cubic-inch flathead six-cylinder engine was standard on all models and a 138-horsepower overhead-valve version was available on the top-of-the-line series 440 models.
Edna Faye Helderman, the mother of the current owner, purchased this American 330 station wagon brand new in July of 1963. She bought it to transport antiques for her resale shop in Cambridge City, Indiana. One of only 3,204 2-door wagons built, it was the only new car she ever bought.
The 1963 American, built with robust unitized body/frame construction, sat on a short 100-inch wheelbase with a remarkably compact 173.1-inch overall length. Model choices included a two-door sedan, four-door sedan, four-door wagon, two-door wagon, convertible, and a new-for-1963 two-door hardtop. A 90-horsepower, 195-cubic-inch flathead six-cylinder engine was standard on all models and a 138-horsepower overhead-valve version was available on the top-of-the-line series 440 models.
Edna Faye Helderman, the mother of the current owner, purchased this American 330 station wagon brand new in July of 1963. She bought it to transport antiques for her resale shop in Cambridge City, Indiana. One of only 3,204 2-door wagons built, it was the only new car she ever bought.
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1963 Rambler American Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rambler American
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 RAMBLER AMERICAN Sold for USD$7,350 2017 McCormick's - # 62 | |
1963 RAMBLER AMERICAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: B561615 Sold for USD$6,270 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1963 Rambler American 440 Sold for USD$6,500 2016 Silver Auction - Missoula | |
1963 RAMBLER AMERICAN 440 CVTBLE Sold for USD$8,400 2015 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 58 | |
1963 Rambler American Chassis#: B544307 Sold for USD$9,500 2011 Silver Auction - Carson City | |
1963 RAMBLER AMERICAN Sold for USD$16,500 2010 Barrett-Jackson Auction - Las Vegas | |
1963 RAMBLER AMERICAN Sold for USD$4,750 2008 Silver Auction - Arizona in January |
Rambler Americans That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Rambler American's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1963 Rambler American 440 | 2016 Silver Auction Portland Spring | $8,100 | |||
1963 Rambler American | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in March | $8,900 | |||
1963 Rambler American CV | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in March | $3,500 | |||
1963 Rambler American | 2011 Silver Portland | $5,250 | |||
1963 Rambler American | 2011 Silver Portland | $6,100 | |||
1963 Rambler American | 2011 Silver Portland | $6,100 | |||
1963 Rambler American | B528238 | 2011 Silver Portland | $6,100 | ||
1963 Rambler American | B619303 | 2011 Silver Portland | |||
1963 Rambler American | B619303 | 2011 Silver Portland | |||
1963 RAMBLER AMERICAN 440 CVT | 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2325, 2007 |
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