1969 AMC Rambler Rogue

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“So you see, we don’t build them like we used to. That’s our message.” American Motors’ print ad for the Rogue was clear. The 1969 Rambler was the lowest cost car made in the USA, as well as the smallest. “It lists for $1,946, scrimps on gas, and doesn’t change styles from year to year. Yet it seats six comfortably, and gives you more than twice the horsepower and trunk space of the VW.” Better yet, it won its class in the Mobil Economy Run for six of the past seven years, while a mostly stock Rambler won its class at the Baja 500 in 1969. But if economy and durability wasn’t a buyer’s only consideration, there was the stylish and fun Rogue. From 1966 to 1969 this added an upgraded interior, two-tone paint, some badge and trim changes, and the option of AMC’s 290 cu-in V8. But even with the Rogue’s standard 232 cu-in inline-six, this was a lightweight coupe with the engine and suspension derived from AMC’s Javelin pony car, making it a surprisingly sporty performer in economy car clothing. This well-preserved original condition 1969 Rambler Rogue certainly delivers that message.

Highlights

• Intriguing original condition 1969 Rambler Rogue

• Finished in Matador Red and Black Mink two-tone paint with black vinyl top

• Last year for the Rambler brand 

• The chassis number (A9A097B277511) decodes as:

  • A – AMC

  • 9 – 1969

  • A – 3spd/auto/column

  • 0 – Rambler

  • 9 – 2dr hardtop

  • 7 ­– AMX, Rogue, SST

  • B ­– 232 inline six 1bbl

  • 277511 – Sequential assembly number

• This 1969 Rambler Rebel is offered with 82,481 miles and is believed original; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Engine: “Torque Command” 232 cubic inch OHV six-cylinder

• Horsepower: 155 at 4,400 rpm

• Torque: 215 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm

• Fuel System: 1-bbl carburetor

• Transmission: Three-speed automatic

• Independent front suspension

• Rear live axle with leaf springs

• Four-wheel drum brakes

• Wheelbase: 108 inches

• Length: 187.4 inches

• Width: 68.4 inches

• Weight: 2,830 pounds

Known Imperfections

• Seats are lightly worn

• Driver side door latch/handle needs adjusting

• Glove box lock/latch difficult to operate

• Fuel gauge does not register

• Horn does not work

Included

• Owner’s manual

• 1969 Rambler brochure

Ownership History

The owner states this 1969 Rambler Rogue has been stored in a garage and driven less than 300 miles since the consignor purchased it in Ohio in 2017. It is thought to have been sold new in Ohio.