1965-1966 Rambler Classic Hardtops & Convertibles

1966 Rambler Ambassador 990 convertible

These Ramblers were essentially the 1963-1964 design with a rectilinear reskin similar to that of concurrent Ambassadors. The Classic's wheelbase was unchanged, however, so its hood remained shorter, and overall proportions were a little stumpier.

A new convertible in the top-line 770 series for 1965 was followed by a sporty 1966 hardtop called Rebel, basically the previous year's bucket-seat 770-H model with a new "crisp-line" roof, loud checked upholstery, and special badges. As with the Ambassador, drivetrains were little changed from 1964, but more closely shared with the senior line.

Pluses of the 1965-1966 Rambler Classic Hardtops & Convertibles:

• Club Support
• Conservative styling has held up pretty well
• Even the ragtops are cheap
• Fair rarity
• Roomy
• Slightly better maneuverability and fuel economy than the 1965-1966 Rambler Ambassador Hardtops & Convertibles
• Smooth V-8 performance

Minuses of the 1965-1966 Rambler Classic Hardtops & Convertibles:

• Body and trim parts increasingly scarce
• Low asking prices reflect limited appreciation prospects
• Tin-worm troubles

Production of the 1965 Rambler Classic Hardtops & Convertibles:

• 770 2-door hardtop: 14,778
• Convertible: 4,953
• 770-H 2-doord hardtop: 5,706

Production of the 1966 Rambler Classic Hardtops & Convertibles:

• 770 2-door hardtop: 8,736
• Convertible: 1,806
• Rebel 2-door hardtop: 7,512

Specifications of the 1965-1966 Rambler Classic Hardtops & Convertibles:
Wheelbase, inches: 112.0
Length, inches: 195.0
Weight, pounds: 3,060-3,169
Price, new: $2,436-$2,696 (U.S.)

Engines for the 1965-1966 Rambler Classic Hardtops & Convertibles:

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