Rambler American, 1959

An original, unmolested car. Rust free monocoque body with optional continental spare tire, tinted glass, and sympathetic restoration with minor modifications:

Aluminum radiator

Battery moved to trunk

Alternator replaces generator

Electric fuel pump with return line

All new upholstery and headliner

Door cards replaced with padded, custom upholstered door panels

Interior electric trunk release

Interior hood release

3-point seat belts

Modern radio with door and rear shelf speakers

Bottle jack and hardware custom installed in trunk

Carpeted trunk and painted trim panel

Backup lamps

Restoration included:

Rechromed exterior bright work: bumpers, overriders, taillight & headlight bezels,grill surround, door handles, vent window frames, hood ornament

New taillight lenses

Rebuilt Flash-o-Matic transmission

Minor sheetmetal repair with new steel where required

Modern single-stage urethane two tone paint system

New U joints

New brakes, tie rod ends, trunion bushings, etc.

New pistons, rings

Rebuilt carburetor

Restored heater core

New Coker whitewall tires