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Rambler Rebel Shares Spotlight
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Rambler Rebel Shares Spotlight
Lakeland Ledger
17 February 1960
 RAMBLER REBEL FOR 1960—This is one of the seven models of the 1960 Rambler Rebel line in the showroom of Paul Naylor Motors at 1034 E. Main St. Highlighted by fresh sculptured styling, the Rebels will be displayed at the Automobile Show at Southgate Shopping Center tomorrow through Saturday.
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The spirited new Rambler Rebel from the showroom of Paul Naylor Motors at 1034 E. Main St. will share the spotlight at the 1960 Automobile Show scheduled to open tomorrow at Southgate Shopping Center.
Highlighted by fresh sculptured styling outside and inside, the new Rebel features large wide doors providing ease of entry and exit for all six passengers.
It's large windows and low hood provide greater driver and passenger visibility.
While maintaining full seat, leg and luggage room, over-all length of the 1960 Rebel has been reduced up to four inches.
New split-type front and rear bumpers blend into the new styling of the 1960 Rebel while retaining the basic characteristics of the 1959 model.
The bumper guards extend downward to protect the sheet metal below the bumpers, and a protective recess between split bumpers houses the license plate. Parking and directional lights are recessed also below the bumpers.
The front fenders blend harmoniously into a broad hood and grille. The Rebel's entirely new compound wrap - around windshield is slanted at a greater angle to reduce wind resistance.
GLASS AREA IS INCREASED . . .
Glass area in the new larger wrap-around rear window has been increased 14 per cent.
A gently flaring rear fender starts at the leading edge of the rear door and flows horizontally to the end of the rear fender.
The outer frames of the Rebel's tail-lights blend into the contours of the rear fenders. A chrome die-casting encircles the upper stop light and lower back-up lights.
For maximum trunk space, the rear deck lid of the 1960 Rebel is high and flat. The bottom edge of the trunk is just above the rear bumper for ease of loading. Hinges on the trunk lid are torsion-bar counter-balanced for easier opening and closing.
All Rebel models employ single-unit body construction pioneered by American Motors. The all-welded, single-unit structure is lighter in weight and virtually eliminates squeaks and rattles. It also affords greater torsional rigidity to the body.
The bodies of the Rebel are put through a deep-dip rust-proofing process to give them longer life.
Steering linkage with new pre-lubricated ball joints having nylon bearing surfaces, which never have to be re-greased, are standard on all models.
Power steering, power brakes and the Weather-Eye heating and ventilating system are offered on all models as optional equipment.
Bonded brake linings replace riveted linings on the 1960 Rebel, offering longer life and eliminating the danger of scored brake drums. Self-adjusting brakes are offered as factory installed optional equipment.
A new windshield wiper system features a more powerful motor and improved arms and blades. It wipes a wider area for greater safety and visibility.
RAMBLER REBEL FOR 1960—This is one of the seven models of the 1960 Rambler Rebel line in the showroom of Paul Naylor Motors at 1034 E. Main St. Highlighted by fresh sculptured styling, the Rebels will be displayed at the Automobile Show at Southgate Shopping Center tomorrow through Saturday.