The Rambler has been selling from 1958, and was a simple, low-cost, and dependable sedan. From the earliest Rambler bought from 1958 along with the final one to roll from the assembly line in June 1969, much more than 4.2 million Ramblers were made.
By 1969, the Rambler wasn't selling enjoy it utilized to, along with the car had been cancelled. In the core 1969 model year, AMC decided to team with Hurst Performance Study, Inc. (George Hurst had been on the payroll for racing and production consultation) and build 500 from the SC/Rambler's, dubbed 'Scrambler' by numerous fans. Interest in the vehicle forced 1,512 to be manufactured.
Performance
The SC Rambler was designed for the NHRA F-Stock drag racing class. In stock form, performance times in the low 14 seconds could be attained in the quarter mile. Low 12 second times might be achieved having a few extra modifications. A quite well-liked and efficient add-on was the intake Cross-Ram, which brings the times reduced to 12 second area. The unique SC Rambler commercial quoted this vehicle could make life sad for any Roadrunner, GTO, Mach 1 or Cobra Jet owner.
Distinctive Paint Scheme
Two external paint schemes were offered, "A" trim as well as "B" trim. The very first 500 SC Ramblers made as the "A" trim, consisting of red center side body panels, with thick blue racing stripe on the roof, hood, and back deck. The hood had significant blue letters spelling “390 CU. IN”, by having an arrow pointing for the scoop, telling the environment where it’s supposed to go. The term “AIR” was on both sides of the air scoop.
SC Ramblers produced so much attention to the showrooms that some dealers refused to carry them. They brought in crowds, although they were frequently young gawkers, also kept away the clients that would really be purchasing. The special color scheme attracts police, also the big block road racers. Although it was a light-weight with power, it was hard to beat a massive block with only 315 horsepower under the SC Rambler hood.
As soon as the first 500 SC Rambler’s sold, yet another batch was produced using the “B” trim. It was objective, consisting of a mostly white exterior, with thin red and blue stripes, and the “390 CU. IN” label on the hood was removed. Following these, a third batch was ready, reverting back to the “A” trim. Around 1,200 from the 1,512 SC Ramblers made has the “A” trim.
What was standard on the SC Rambler was whatever you got. There is no power steering, no bucket seats, no air conditioning, and no floor console offered. The only choice available was the AM radio. The concept behind it was to maintain the load down. The regular functions included.
315 hp 390 cid engine
Borg-Warner four speed transmission having a Hurst "T handle" shifter
3.54:1 limited slip differential, Two tone mag wheels
Functional ram air hood scoop
Durable shocks
Anti-sway bar
Anti-hop rear links
Bendix front disks
The front disk brakes of the Bendix gave the SC Rambler a really considerable benefit with other street racers of times. Most vehicles did not have this feature, which helped this small automobile stop extremely quickly.
