1959 AMERICAN MOTORS
Model Designations:
Rambler American, Series 01, 6 Cylinder
Rambler Six, Series 10, 6 Cylinder
Rambler Rebel, Series 20, 8 Cylinder
Ambassador, Series 80, 8 Cylinder
Metropolitan, Series 56, 4 Cylinder
Rambler American, Series 01, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
Panel Delivery Line:
2 Door Glass Panel Delivery; Body #5904-7
Production Total: 3
2 Door Steel Panel Delivery, Body #5904-8
Production Total: 3
DeLuxe Line:
2 Door Business Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #5902
Base Price: $ 1,821; Shipping Weight: 2,435 Pounds;
Production Total: 443
2 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Body #5904
Base Price: $2,060; Shipping Weight: 2,554 Pounds;
Production Total: 15,256
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #5906
Base Price: $1,835; Shipping Weight: 2,467 Pounds;
Production Total: 29,954
Super Line:
2 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Body #5904-1
Base Price: $2,145; Shipping Weight: 2,570 Pounds
Production Total: 17,383
2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #5906-1
Base Price: $1,920; Shipping Weight: 2,492 Pounds;
Production Total: 28,449
Rambler Six, Series 10, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
DeLuxe Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5915
Base Price: $2,098; Shipping Weight: 2,934 Pounds;
Production Total: 26,157
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #5918
Base Price: $2,427; Shipping Weight: 3,047 Pounds
Production Total: 422
Super Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5915-1
Base Price: $2,268; Shipping Weight: 2,951 Pounds
Production Total: 72,577
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5919-1
Base Price: $2,343; Shipping Weight: 2,961 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,683
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #5918-1
Base Price: $2,562; Shipping Weight: 3,082 Pounds;
Production Total: 66,739
Custom Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5915-2
Base Price: $2,383; Shipping Weight: 2,956 Pounds;
Production Total: 35,242
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #5918-2
Base Price: $2,677; Shipping Weight: 3,097 Pounds;
Production Total: 38,761
Rambler Rebel, Series 20, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
DeLuxe Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5925
Base Price: $2,228; Shipping Weight: 3,283 Pounds;
Production Total: 113
Super Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5925-1
Base Price: $2,398; Shipping Weight: 3,287 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,488
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #5928-1
Base Price: $2,692; Shipping Weight: 3,398 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,634
Custom Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5925-2
Base Price: $2,513; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,046
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #5928-2
Base Price: $2,807; Shipping Weight: 3,407 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,427
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5929-2
Base Price: $2,588; Shipping Weight: 3,338 Pounds;
Production Total: 691
Ambassador, Series 80, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
DeLuxe Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5985
Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: 3,428 Pounds;
Production Total: 155
Super Line;
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5985-1
Base Price: $2,587; Shipping Weight: 3,428 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,675
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #5988-1
Base Price: $2,881; Shipping Weight: 3,546 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,782
Custom Line;
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5985-2
Base Price: $2,732; Shipping Weight: 3,437 Pounds;
Production Total: 10,781
4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5989-2
Base Price: $2,822; Shipping Weight: 3,483 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,447
4 Door Hardtop Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #5988-2
Base Price: $3,026; Shipping Weight: 3,562 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,341
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #5983-2
Base Price: $3,116; Shipping Weight: 3,591 Pounds;
Production Total: 578
Nash Metropolitan, Series 56, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 561
Base Price: $1,591; Shipping Weight: 1,803 Pounds; Production Total: *
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 562
Base Price: $1,567; Shipping Weight: 1,843 Pounds; Production Total: *
* Metropolitan Production Total was 13,128.
1959 AMERICAN MOTORS
Rambler American, Series 5901, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 100 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.0 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 150 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
Rambler Six, Series 5910, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications:
127 H.P. Engine:
Wheelbase: 108 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 127 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: 180 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
138 H.P. Engine:
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 23.44
Horsepower: 138 @ 4,500 RPM
Torque: 185 Ft Lbs @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
Rambler Rebel Series 5920, 8 Cylinder, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 108 Inches
Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.2
Horsepower: 215 @ 4,900 RPM
Torque: 260 Ft Lbs @ 2,500 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 55 PSI
Ambassador 8, Series 5980, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 117 Inches
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 327 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.7 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 51.2
Horsepower: 270 @ 4,700 RPM
Torque: 360 Ft Lbs @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 55 PSI
Metropolitan, Series 56, 4 Cylinder, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 85 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 4 Cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 2.88" X 3.50"
Engine Displacement: 90.9 Cu. In.
Taxable Horsepower: 13.27
Horsepower: 52
No Further Information is Available on the Metropolitan.
Tune Up Specifications, Series 01:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AL7, Champion H-10, AC-451, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 3 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)
Cylinder Head Torque: 57-60 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, Series 10:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite 7J or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, Series 20:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite 7J or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM (In Drive)
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, Series 80:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite 7J or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM (In Drive)
Cylinder Head Torque: 60-65 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications, Series 01, 6 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .016"; Exhaust .018"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens @ 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes @ 19 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 75 Lbs @ 1.44 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash: Intake: .324"; Exhaust: .322"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0013"-.0033"
Exhaust .0013"-.00383
Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3407"-.3412";
Exhaust: .3407:-.3412"
Valve Specifications, Series 10, 6 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .012"; Exhaust .016"
Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees,
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens @ 12-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10-1/2 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 120 Lbs @ 1-7/16 inches
Valve Lift, Zero Lash: Intake: .3658"; Exhaust: .3614"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0018"-.0033"
Exhaust .0023"-.0038"
Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3412"-.3417";
Exhuast: .3407"-.3412"
Valve Specifications, Series 20, 8 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .012"; Exhaust .014"
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens @ 12-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10-1/2 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 155 Lbs @ 1-7/16"
Valve Lift Zero Lash: Intake: .375"; Exhaust: .375"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0013"-.0028"
Exhaust .0018"-.0033"
Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3412"-.3417";
Exhaust: .3407"-.3412"
Valve Specifications, Series 80, 8 Cylinder
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero; Exhaust Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Timing:
Intake Valve Opens @ 12-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10-1/2 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 155 Lbs @ 1-7/16"
Valve Lift Zero Lash: Intake: .375"; Exhaust: .375"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0013"-.0028"
Exhaust .0018"-.0033"
Valve Stem Diameter: Intake: .3412"-.3417";
Exhaust: .3407"-.3412"
Pistons, Pins, Rings & Bearings Data, Series 01, 6 Cylinder:
Fitting Pistons:
Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder
Width of Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8596"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.0948"-2.0955"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"
Bolt Torque: 27-30 Ft Lbs
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4791"-2.4798"
Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0018"
Bolt Torque: 66-70 Ft. Lbs
Pistons, Pins, Rings & Bearings Data, Series 10, 6 Cylinder:
Fitting Pistons:
Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder
Width of Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8596"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.0948"-2.0955"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"
Bolt Torque: 27-30 Ft Lbs
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4791"-2.4798"
Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"
Bolt Torque: 66-70 Ft. Lbs.
Pistons, Pins, Rings & Bearings Data, Series 20, 8 Cylinder:
Fitting Pistons:
Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder
Width of Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2483"-2.2490"
Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0028"
Bolt Torque: 46-50 Ft Lbs
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4983"-2.4990"
Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"
Bolt Torque:
Rear Cap: 50-55 Ft Lts; All Others: 80-85 Ft. Lbs
Pistons, Pins, Rings & Bearings Data, Series 80, 8 Cylinder:
Fitting Pistons:
Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder
Width of Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2483"-2.2490"
Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0028"
Bolt Torque: 46-50 Ft Lbs
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4983"-2.4990"
Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"
Bolt Torque:
Rear Cap: 50-55 Ft Lts; All Others: 80-85 Ft. Lbs
Capacities, Series 01, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System:
11 Quarts, Without Heater
12 Quarts With Heater
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil:
Summer: 20: Winter: 10W
Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive: 2-3/4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Capacities, Series 10, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System:
10 Quarts, Without Heater
11 Quarts With Heater
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil:
Summer: 20: Winter: 10W
Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive: 2-3/4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Capacities, Series 20, 8 Cylinder
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 20 Quarts
With Heater: 21 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts
Grade of Oil:
Summer: 20; Winter: 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 Pints Without Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Capacities, Series 80, 8 Cylinder
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 19 Quarts
With Heater: 20 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 13 PSI
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts
Grade of Oil:
Summer: 20; Winter: 10W
Manual Transmission: 4 Pints Without Overdrive; 4 Pints With Overdrive
Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 01 & 10:
Distributor #1110246
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 28 to 35 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .016"
Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 600 RPM
Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6" to 8" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16-3/4" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 20:
Distributor #1110923
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw in opposite direction 1/2 turn.
Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 375 RPM
Full Advance: 18 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6-1/2" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13-1/4 to 15-3/4" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 80:
Distributor #1110887
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: Turn adjusting screw in until engine misfires, then turn screw in opposite direction 1/2 turn.
Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 18 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" to 7" Vacuum
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14-1/4 to 15-3/4" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:
Generator #1102070
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Ground Polarity: Negative
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,510 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current: 1.69 - 1.79 Amperes
Regulator # 1119168
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 01 & 10:
Part #1107647
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 75 Amperes, 10.3 Volts @ 6,900 RPM
Torque Test: 435 Amperes, 5.8 Volts @ 10.5 Ft Lbs Torque
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, V-8:
Part #1107648
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces
No Load Test: 75 Amperes, 10.3 Volts @ 6,900 RPM
Torque Test: 435 Amperes, 5.8 Volts @ 10.5 Ft Lbs Torque
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: WCD
Part #2887S
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Pump Adjustment: Long Stroke
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: YF
Part #2014S
Float Level: 1/2"
Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"
Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Holley Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model: 4150-C
Type: 4 Barrel
Idle Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/2
Dual Float Setting:
Primary: 13/16"
Secondary: 3/4"
Primary Fuel Bowl Vent: 1/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean
Carburetor Model: 1904FC
Type: 1 Barrel
Idle Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/4
Float Setting: 23/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications, Series 01 & 10:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .002"-.006"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.004"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1";
Rear 13/16"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Brake Specifications, Series 20, & 80:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .002"-.006"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .001"-.004"
Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1-1/8; Rear: 7/8
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 01:
Caster: 0 Degrees
Camber: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17 Degrees, 40 Minutes
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 8 Degrees
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 10:
Caster: + 1/2 Degrees; With Power Steering: +3/4 Degree
Camber: 0 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17 Degrees, 17 Minutes
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 6 Degrees, 11 Minutes
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 20:
Caster: + 1/2 Degrees; With Power Steering: +3/4 Degree
Camber: 0 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17 Degrees, 17 Minutes
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 6 Degrees, 11 Minutes
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 80:
Caster: + 1/2 Degrees; With Power Steering: +3/4 Degree
Camber: 0 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17 Degrees, 28 Minutes
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Inclination: 6 Degrees, 11 Minutes
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model 5901 : E-33001
Model 5910 : Standard Engine B-227001
Model 5910: Optional Engine CB-36001
Model 5920: G-24001
Model 5980: N-32501
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model 5901: M-32001 Kenosha, Wisconsin
Model 5910: D-516001 Kenosha, Wisconsin
Model 5920 A-26101 Kenosha, Wisconsin
Model 5980: V-41501 Kenosha, Wisconsin
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
P-4 Alamo Beige
P-5 Autumn Yellow
P-8 Chatsworth Green
P-9 Pineridge Green
P-10 Placid Blue
P-11 Nocturne Blue
P-12 Alladin Gray
P-13 Oriental Red
P-14 Carmel Copper
P-15 Aqua Mist
P-16 Cotillion Mauve
P-17 Hibiscus Rose
P-72 Frost White
P-99 Frontenac Gray
Black
Popular Options
Air Conditioning; Weather-Eye Heater; Power Brakes; Power Steering; Tinted Glass; Wheel Discs; Outside Rear View Mirror; Two-Tone Paint; Continental Tire Kit for Rear; Whitewall Tires; Reclilning Seat; Manual Radio; Push Button Radio; Clock; Custom Steering Wheel: Winshield Washer; Rear Foam Seat Cushion; Heavy Duty Springs (Rear); Back Up Lights; Power Windows; Inside Anti-Glare Rear View Mirror; Child Guard Door Locks; Oil Filter; Overdrive; Flash-O-Matic Automatic Transmission; Rambler Six Power-Pack; Dual Exhausts; Positive Traction Rear Axle; Heavy Duty Radiator; Oil Bath Air Cleaner; Undercoating; Two-Tone Paint
1959 American Motors Historical Data
1959 AMC model year introduction was on October 8, 1958.
Total 1959 AMC Model Year Production was 374,240, not including Metropolitans which were assembled in England.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: Rambler Cross Country 4 Door Station Wagon
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