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Topic starter
02/04/2021 1:49 pm
Before most American automakers were thinking of "small" cars, there was the RAMBLER!Ā In 1955 when the Big Three's cars were getting longer, bigger, more horsepower, and with eye-catching colors and glittering chrome, this compact car was garnering an audience of its own.Ā And the choices for a Hardtop, a Convertible, or a Wagon were available.Ā Some would consider the Rambler to be just basic transportation, and also claim it was really all they needed to get from point A to point B.Ā Ā
I remember being intrigued with how they were so little compared to most cars and my Dad's friend Larry from his work that had one said, "While those guys with the big Buick's are trying to find a parking spot big enough for them park in, my Rambler takes up half the space and I'm parked and in shopping".Ā Ā
1955 RAMBLERĀ
They were designed for Personal, Business, Recreational, andĀ FUN DRIVING!Ā Ā
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
02/04/2021 1:51 pm
Interesting that this little car, although perhaps a bit before its time, sold fairly well; whereas the Hudson Jet didn't.
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02/04/2021 1:58 pm
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
02/04/2021 7:35 pm
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
02/04/2021 7:39 pm
@georgeschireĀ The Hudson Jet absolutely looked like a shrunken '53 Ford.
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02/04/2021 7:52 pm
@georgeschireĀ The Hudson Jet absolutely looked like a shrunken '53 Ford.
Maybe that was the reason that it didn't sell well.Ā Ā
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota