design touch. These cars had fairly plebian inline-six cylinder engines standard, with a much recommended mid-size V-8 optional. Your biggest challenge will be parts; plan on relying on AMC club connections and the boneyards. Even though this Ambassador is considered the full-size platform among AMC Rambler models of the day, riding atop a 106-inch wheelbase, be advised that they are a bit smaller than competitive big American ragtops.


Whether you choose a Cadillac, Chevy, Chrysler, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Plymouth or Rambler, fun open-air motoring for the whole family can be very affordable. All of these big droptops are relatively easy to find, inexpensive to maintain and, with few exceptions, have readily available parts supplies. They also have trunks big enough to handle all the baby’s gear, luggage for six and a picnic basket. What’s not to like?


To see more images from our Dreamboats photoshoot, go to hagerty.com/dreamboats.


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