column-mounted three-speed automatic starting in 1969, making the Rambler Classic the second regular production VAM to offer an automatic transmission after the Javelin the year before. Rear gear ratios included a 3.73:1 for 1967 and a 3.54:1 for the remainder of the run. External cosmetic changes over the years in VAM Rambler Classics were mostly the same as in the U.S. and Canadian market Rebels. Both VAM Rebel-based Rambler Classics included almost the same equipment between the two body styles with only a few exceptions. The largest difference was in the front seats. The Classic 770 came with a full-width bench seat while the Classic SST had individually adjustable units, even though some of the hardtops came with a front bench. The standard features included flow-through ventilation, front door flip-open air vents, four-wheel drum brakes, rigid four-bladed cooling fan, day-night rearview mirror, two-speed electric wipers, electric washers, luxury steering wheel, electric clock, 200 km/h speedometer, cigarette lighter, front ashtray, AM Motorola radio with antenna, locking glove box, courtesy lights, dual rear ashtrays, four side armrests, front two-point seatbelts, dual coat hooks, dual dome lights on C-pillars (except 1969–1970 sedan), single dome light on headliner (1969–1970 sedan only), fold-down armrest integrated to the rear seatback, bright molding package, luxury wheel covers, back-up lights, turn lights, and driver's side remote mirror. Optional equipment for both models included power drum brakes (standard with automatic transmission), power steering, automatic transmission (not available in 1967 and 1968), remote-controlled driver and passenger outside mirrors, heater with front defroster, rubber-faced bumper guards, bumper tubes, and a locking gas cap, among others. Sales of the two-door hardtop body style declined in 1970. The Rebel-based Rambler Classic models in Mexico were not available as two-door sedans, two-door convertibles, or four-door station wagons. The Rebel Machine was also not available under VAM, although a similar model was made available in 1972 in the form of the VAM Classic Brougham hardtop. New Zealand Right-hand drive four-door Rebel sedans were assembled by Campbell Motor Industries (CMI) in Thames, New Zealand, from semi-knock-down kits sourced from Kenosha. CMI's parent company, Campbell Motors also imported Complete Built-Up (CBU) factory-RHD Rebel station wagons and RHD Rebel hardtops directly from AMC. As with Australia, the sedans were built at the AMC plant with right-hand drive controls, engine, transmission, front suspension, rear axle, and doors already installed. Other parts were boxed and shipped inside the car for