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SC/Rambler racing history page last updated:
February 26, 2012 0:00 AM
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Limited Production Factory Race Car -
the 1969 AMC/HURST SC/Rambler
The HURST SC/Rambler's were sold as factory NHRA F stock production
race cars and used very much in the line of duty. Although
most of them now accompany crash and burn stories, there
are some that remain in private collections, seen only
by their owners and then there are a few others that
the owners continue to use them for the purpose they
were intended.
In a world full of high production number muscle cars,
these Scramblers now are rising to the top of most enthusiasts’
lists for the ultimate muscle car to own and are being
sought after by collectors who once never gave them
a second look. These Rambler Scrambler's are now, one of the top
10 all time greatest muscle cars, but even more interestingly are one of
the most underrated muscle cars ever produced. This little Rambler SC/Rambler had what it took to
keep up with the best of the big 3 and despite actually
accomplishing that, this little compact Rambler muscle car did so with-out
the degree of respect that it deserved. Competing in
a the tough market of performance consumers, over the
next 30 plus years to come, only the true AMC fan could endure the constant bullying from the on lookers
and stigmas like - Ramblers were your grandparents car.
A true AMC fan knows
and there is no way to explain how it feels to own one
of these cars, for many years we have had to grow a thick skin but never were our minds changed about these cars! Don't forget the parts availability to
keep this car on the road are equally as hard to obtain
as the car itself. One thing is for sure, It has taken a special breed
of person to maintain the kind of dedication that comes
with the constant verbal abuse by disbelieving owners
of other muscle cars. Interestingly enough the owners
of these cars today are largely still those same dedicated
fans.
Today's muscle car market is a little different. Collectors
are noticing how cool it would be to own one of these
rare gems. Parts availability has slowly improved over the
last few years and will greatly improve the probability
that these cars can be resurrected rather than destroyed.
No doubt, the value of these cars for the true AMC fans
today will certainly reflect the amount
of long over due re$pect.
Joie Vaughan, President
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HURST SC/Rambler Racing History |
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Here are just a few Legendary Scramblers in the line of duty. It is my honor to present to you, the only true factory race cars from the era of all mother muscle cars makers. This Racing Histrory page is in honor of those who dared to be different and face the oposition with a bold attitude and more than enough power to change your mind about a Rambler! |
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This HURST SC/Rambler was a drag car since new and over the years it evolved into a low 8 second Chevrolet powered car running in a variety of classes.
It was originally owned and built by Ken Keir.
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This SC was running the 1/4 mile in the 10's
It is not known who owned or was driving this car or at what event this picture was taken. |
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1994 - Rick Boshart won a junior gold trophy at the Denver PA nat's
Owner Rick Boshart has also run a best time of 12.07 @ 114 in full street trim on street tires. |
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1980 - David Furlin against Maskin & Canners Pro Stock Hornet
Here I am lining up with a pro stock car, I had
open headers and I still couldn't hear my car
running!
He is playing with me I'm nervous as all heck.
I cut a great light had the crowd on their feet,
the rev limiter caught me at 6600 rpm in 3rd gear,
I was to busy worrying about him and hit 4th gear
to late, I lost. It was so cool to get the to
race these guys!
The best ET this car ran is 12:29
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Video clip - Early 1970's drag racing footage |
1970's - Bob Crayton, Keystone Raceway Park
"Home town
B Scheme Legend"
Bob Crayton regularly raced the SC/Rambler but took care to preserve the car and never cut it up. It was an eight time class winner at Keystone Dragway in Pittsburgh, PA., he turned his best 1/4 mile time of 12.61
Video was taken in the mid to late 80's and
that was when my SC was running a all stock 390.
Bob's mom took the video back then and the car
went on to win that night, note the newer win decal
on the window. This SC was a eight time class
winner at this track back in the 70's. This footage was the last time Bob ever had the car
was at the track. |
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2004 - Matt Wilson, Keystone Raceway PA
Matt Wilson at the track.
It was my first and only pass in any car to date.
It was my dream to take a Hurst SC/Rambler down
the strip if only once, It was worth the over
twenty year wait for me to do this in my SC. This was at PRP the old Keystone raceway
near pittsburgh Pa.
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Joie Vaughan, Mission Raceway Park - 2000 Mission B.C. Canada
"Nostalgic Olds Time Drags"
The best ET 13.10 @ 110 mph, after repairing a broken axle in the pits. Not bad for a tired ratrod 360 built by a girl.
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2006 - Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Racing event
held in Stanton Michigan
Bob Witt at the 2006 Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Racing event
held in Stanton Michigan every September. I'm
matched up with a 69 Road Runner with a 440 six
pack. We, the SC/Rambler and I, beat him in the
first two races. Best two out of three. Best time
this year was 13.88, 102 mph, not bad for a stock
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Lakeview Rambler - American Image |
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The NewBreed
Rodeo Motors Calgary |
This SC/Rambler listed on our survivors list, belongs to 1512 registry
member Sterling Stump this car resides on Vancouver Island Canada. |
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1969 - Off Road Baja
This is one of only 2 known Scramblers that
was made as a 4-wheel drive.
This car was originally
owned by James Garner.
James Garner owned 10 Scramblers number from
100 to 110, this would be car 110! |
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1969 ''AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL RACING''
James Garner TEAM |
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