1963 American Motors

Although sales increased for 1963, American Motors drops to 6th place in the industry.

1963 Ambassador

For 1963, the Ambassador is offered in three trim levels: 800, 880, and 990.

1963 American Custom Sedan

For the second consecutive year, Rambler continued to lead all American built cars in fuel economy, scoring the highest miles-per-gallon record in the annual Mobil Fuel Economy Run.

1963 American 440H

For 1963, Model designations now ascended through 220, 330, and 440 series. A new Hardtop was added to the American lineup. The Hardtop and the convertible were only available in the top of the line 440 series. The H series only added $145.00 to the price of the car, a value car buyers found hard to pass up. The H series out sold the base model nearly two-to-one.

1963 American 440H

The American 440H model came standard with bucket seats and the Power-Pack 138 hp overhead-valve six. Notice the twin-Shift option on the factory photo. One to shift the transmission, and one for in/out mode for the overdrive. You can read more about it in the owners manual, here on AutomotiveTimelines.

1963 Renault Rambler

Ramblers were built in the Renault plant in Haren, Belgium.

1963 Renault Rambler Interior