Mobil Economy Run
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Mobil Economy Run was an annual event that took place from 1936 to 1968, except during World War II. It was designed to provide real fuel efficiency numbers during a coast-to-coast test on public road
A 1962 magazine advertisement for Champion Spark Plugs (Federal-Mogul) promoting the Mobil Economy Run winner for the year, the Rambler American.
Rambler American
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The Rambler American is a compact car produced by American Motors Corporation from 1958 until 1969. Representing the second incarnation of the influential compact Rambler lineage that originated with
Mobil Economy Run
…formula used previously which favored bigger, heavier cars. As a result, compact cars became the top mileage champs. In the 47-car field for 1959, a Rambler American was first - averaging 25.2878 miles per US gallon (9.3015 L/100 km; 30.3694 mpg‑imp) - while a Rambler Six was second - with an average of 22.9572 miles…
Second generation: 1962 convertible
1959 Rambler American 2-Door Club Sedan
1963 American 440-H hardtop
1964 Rambler American 440-H hardtop