Rambler American 440 Convertible

This has been my daily driver (weather pending) while I restore another same make model of this car. I hate to see this rare car go, but I my other project almost street ready. Would really like to see someone take it to the next level and enjoy driving it as much as I have. Listed mileage is what the odometer showed when I last drove it. actual miles are unknown. Below, is the summary.

196 OHV Engine

Newer water pump

New fan belt

Era correct aftermarket oil filter

Carburetor was rebuilt in Spring of 2014, (could use a little more dialing in)

Newer muffler

3 speed column shift

New Cap, Rotor, Spark Plugs and Wires

Brakes are good, new Master Cylinder

4 New BFG Radial T/A’s, P205/60-R15

5 New Chrome Smoothie Wheels

Original wheels with newer tires (2016) and hubcaps included

Gas tank patched and lined

Newer electric wiper conversion

Soft top is in decent shape, (Rear window needs attention)

Convertible motor works as it should

Newer headlights and all lighting except the dash light works

Has good heat

OE lay flat front bucket seats with optional center console, (both front and rear seats are very comfy)

Interior is in good shape except the passenger side door panel needs some TLC

Older restoration, was originally a black car

Paint needs resorted or redone

There is some body filler in the lower rear panels, but otherwise a very clean car

All the glass is good and only the driver side rear window needs a little help just at the top in rolling down or up.

Missing are the front of hood chrome strip, hood emblem, antenna, some of the original chrome strips were not reinstalled during earlier restoration and were not included when I bought the car.

A couple of broken items are the, fuel gauge, horn ring (horn works) and the turn signal cancel cam, but the signals themselves do work properly, you just have to manually turn them on or off. The radio is there, but there aren’t any speakers. So, I am not sure if it works or not.

This car is also listed locally for sale, so I am reserving the right to end the auction early if it sells.