Re: Wagon experts?

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No, the HTML isn't showing (an attachment would show on the website if it was). Sorry for all the fuss over it, but people who get the list directly in mail have a hard time reading HTML messages. So they usually just delete them and go on, which reduces the number of people who actually read your message. 

I don't see a difference in the grilles Ben! All 59 Ambassadors should be the same. It is different from the 59 Rambler and Rebel though. I think it's just the angles of the photos and the fact that the hardtop wagon photo is B&W causing the slightly different appearance. That and the front license plates on a couple of the cars. Note that the 59 Rambler above the Ambo hardtop wagon is missing most of the letters between the hood and grille. They bolt on individually and often get changed around by owners.

AMC used Series Numbers to identify each model, sort of like the letter associated with GM and Mopar bodies, and the name with Fords. The difference is AMC didn't change numbers with each new iteration of the body or name change. A quick series/model run down:

Series 01 - American, Hornet, Concord
Series 10 - 1956-60 Rambler, 1961-66 Classic, 1966-70 Rebel, 1971-74 Matador sedan/wagon (74 Coupe), 1975-78 Matador Coupe
Series 20 - 1956-60 Rebel (Rambler V-8), 1961 Classic V-8
            (No Classic V-8 for 62 -- when the 287 appeared in mid 63 it was
             optional on the Series 10, had no separate series number. Rebel
             used a 250 CID V-8 except for the 57 Special Edition 327 model)
Series 30 - 1968-70 AMX, 1980-88 Eagle (except SX/4)
Series 40 - 1970-78 Gremlin, 1979-83 Spirit
Series 50 - 1965-67 Marlin, 1980-83 SX/4, 1988-92 Premier
Series 60 - Pacer
Series 70 - 1968-74 Javelin
Series 80 - 1958-74 Ambassador
Series 90 - 1983-87 Alliance

The Series can be found on the model number on the door tag (on the hinge jamb of the drivers door on early 60s models, latch edge ofthe door on 70s models, and under the hood on the right side of the firewall on 50s models). The first two digits are the year, the third the first digit of the series number, and the fourth the body style. If there is a fifth number it's a trim level indicator.




On September 28, 2005 Benjamin DeAsis wrote:

> OK. I know there is a wagon "expert" on this list that can help a new guy identify different models.
> Here is a neat link I found with numerous AMC / Nash models. I am looking for help with the wagons.
> 
> http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/AmericanMotors/AmericianMotors.html
> 
> When you look at the 1958 & 1959 Rambler Ambassador Custom models, they have a "standard" looking grill & door posts.
> But check out the 1959 AMC Rambler Ambassador Custom Country Club Hardtop Station Wagon (that's a mouthful) It has a "different" grill & no door posts!!
> Any info on these subtle details or rarity of the no post wagons? I have seen various sedans without posts. (but I like the wagons)
> TIA,
> ps - I hope the html text isn't showing!
> 
> Benjamin
> N. CA
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