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was available in a sedate standard paint scheme]] Machine, a factory built drag racer in its standard RWB stripe and paint scheme]] The AMC Rebel (known as the '''Rambler Rebel''' in 1967) was an Mid-size Car produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1967 to 1970. It replaced the Rambler Classic . The Rebel was replaced by the similar AMC Matador for the 1971 model year. HISTORY The Rebel name was introduced by AMC in 1957 as a special model with a big V8 engine: the Rambler Rebel , the first American factory Muscle Car . The Rebel name reappeared in 1966 on a specially trimmed version of the Rambler Classic two-door Hardtop with a revised roofline. For 1967, AMC's entire intermediate line took the Rebel name. Throughout its life, the Rebel was available as a 4-door Sedan , 4-door Station Wagon , and 2-door hardtop. In addition, a 2-door sedan ( Coupé ) with a thin B-pillar and flip out rear side windows was available in 1967 only, and a Convertible was offered in 1967 and 1968. Engines included the 232 in³ I6 (145/155 hp), 290 in³ (200/225 hp), 343 in³ (235/280 hp) and 390 in³ (315/325 hp) V8s . Styling was similar to the senior Ambassador, which shared the same basic unit body aft of the cowl. In 1970, the sedan and coupe received a restyled rear-end, along with a new C-pillar shape and rear quarters. The Rebel was built at AMC's "West Assembly Line" (along with the Ambassador) in Kenosha, Wisconsin and at Brampton, Ontario , Canada (Bramalea). The 1970 restyle was to last only one year before a further restyle and renaming the models as the AMC Matador . The 4-door and wagon platform would remain unchanged until the retirement of the Matador after 1978. REGIONAL WAGONS During the 1967 model year, AMC issued a series of specialty Rebel station wagons, each with their own distinctive side trim:
THE MACHINE The most recognizable s, wide E60X15 Goodyear white letter tires mounted on "Machine" mag-styled steel 15-inch wheels, and bucket seats with a center armrest upholstered in red, white, and blue vinyl. Numerous other upgrades were standard to make each Machine a potent turn-key Drag Racer . The manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) price was US$ 3,475 (roughly $20,000 in 2007 dollars). After the initial run of 1000 units, the Machine was available without the stripes in other colors with a blacked out hood. The rarest of all paint schemes for the Machine is Frost White with a flat-black hood (72A-8A), with only three made. The original trim scheme became a $75 option. The Rebel Machine was a limited edition, with 2,326 built in 1970. CONVERTIBLES Also of note is the 1968 convertible, which was the last AMC convertible built (not including the Renault Alliance ). This is among the rarest AMC models, with only 823 produced. Less than 100 are known to survive today. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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