After Nash and Hudson merged to create the American Motors Corporation in 1954, one of the company's first models was the Rambler Six & V8. Introduced in 1956, these early cars were marketed as Nash and Hudson models for 1956, but in 1957, the Nash and Hudson badging was dropped, with Rambler becoming the brand name. These early mid-size cars were available in sedan, and wagon body styles, as well as hardtop sedan and station wagon. Wagons were known as 'Cross Country.' One inline six engine options were offered, as well as one V8 selection. For the 1957 model year only, the sporty and rare Rambler Rebel variant was offered. From 1958 onward, the Rebel name was used for V8 fitted variants. Production of the Rambler Six & V8 lasted until 1960, when the models were replaced by the Rambler Classic.