250ci OHV V-8 Engine Single Downdraft Carter Carburetor 190bhp at 4,900rpm 4-Speed Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission Independent Front Suspension, Solid Rear Axle 4-Wheel Power Drum Brakes *An exceptionally rare mid-50s family cruiser *Delightfully quirky styling *Amazingly preserved original interior *Fully loaded with V8 engine, automatic, and air conditioning THE NASH RAMBLER Between 1956 and 1960, American Motors Corporation bet the farm on a new "compact" car aimed at American buyers who liked the idea of the new imports from Asia and Germany, but perhaps weren't ready to make the leap.

As GM and Ford were locked in a sales war, independent AMC (Nash and Hudson) was forced to get creative to fight for the leftovers.

The new Rambler suited the independent spirit, being as innovative as it was quirky.

Unitary construction was employed – which Nash called the "Double Safe Single Unit Body" and a range of six and eight-cylinder engines were offered.

The lineup was four-door only,...