
The Ambassador V8 by Rambler official name contributes to the confusion from the seller, who lists it as a "Other Makes: Ambassador V8 Cross Country Wagon" on ebay. The Ambassador also had a sweet pillar-less hardtop wagon version available - but this one unfortunately has the pillar. Its not entirely clear to us what makes this one a "Cross Country" vs the standard, deluxe, etc.
All Ambassador V8 by Ramblers were powered by a 327 cubic inch (5.4 liter) V8, so we aren't sure what inline 6 the seller is making a reference to. The pushrod V8 was an all AMC design and produced 270 gross horsepower and was equipped with a novel (for its time) hydraulic fan clutch.
The inside of this Ambassador is well used/abused and will need serious reconditioning to get back into drivable shape. We spy the push-button shifting controls for the three speed Borg Warner Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission, a vintage feature that will seem cool until it ceases to function properly.
If you are going to get a wagon with tailfins, they don't get much cooler than the Ambassador, and this year has sweet rocket-inspired brake lamps. There is also a particularly interesting rust pattern on the rear tailgate, looks sort of like a person's face...but who? Give your suggestions in the comments below.
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Well, if this car is from MN... you can expect lots more rust than just the 'Ambassador from Hell'... see - below the tailgate to the left and right?... just a small sample.
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