1966 American Motors (AMC) Rambler Rouge Package Apo...

History:
The Rambler American was restyled in 1966. The main reason for this restyling was to gain more clearance in the engine compartment so that air conditioning could be used with the new 199 and 232 in-line six cylinder engines ( 232 introduced in Classic in 1964, first available in the American in 1965, 199 replaced the 196 in 1966). 1965 Americans with A/C had to have the 196 because the 199 was longer, and there was no room for the A/C condenser with the longer engine. To solve this problem, the 66 models were made 3.8 inches longer, with three inches added to the inside of the engine compartment in front of the wheels, maintaining the same 106" wheel base. The extra length was obtained by reshaping the exterior body panels only -- the bare unit body is identical in all respects to the 64-65 unit body. This redesigned body was used through 1969

Features.

Vin #A6KA97B117937

Body 083401
Model 6609-7
Trim 641-d
Paint 25-A

This Car was Built in 1966 At the Kenosha WI Plant, it had from the factory an automatic Column Shift which has been replaced with a B&M Shifter on the floor. It is a 2 Door hardtop with the Rouge Trim, 1 of 8,718 built that year. It has a 232 CID Straight 6 cylinder 2 BBL. The Car is the original color Apollo Yellow. The trim from the factory was black Bucket seat with fabric insert, "Lancaster" Pattern, which has been redone with a more modern version. The Car Features a Pioneer Cassette Player, 205/70/r14 Cooper Cobra Tires with American Racing Wheels