AMC built this Rebel in Peru, Costa Rica and Iran, plus Mexico as the VAM Rambler Classic, before American Motors even finished its run at home.
Lead trim: Rebel 304 cu in V8 (210 hp, 1970) · up to 220 hp
American Motors Corporation Rebel1967–1970
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FactAMC built this Rebel in Peru, Costa Rica and Iran, plus Mexico as the VAM Rambler Classic, before American Motors even finished its run at home.
The AMC Rebel (Rambler Rebel in 1967) is a mid-size car produced by American Motors from 1967 until the 1970 model year, replacing the Rambler Classic (and succeeded by the Matador); for 1967 all of AMC's intermediates took the Rambler Rebel name, and the redesigned line was designed under the leadership of Roy Abernethy on the Ambassador platform (AMC's "senior cars" platform), as a 2-door sedan (1967), convertible (1967 and 1968), hardtop, 4-door sedan and station wagon on a 114 in wheelbase (197 in long, 77.29 in wide, 53.5 in high, about 3,500 lb). Engines: the 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 at 145 or 155 hp, the 290 cu in (4.8 L) V8 at 220 hp, the 304 (5.0 L) V8 at 210 hp (1970), the 343 cu in (5.6 L) V8 at 235 or 280 hp (1967–1969), the 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 at 245 or 290 hp (1970 only) and the 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 at 315 or 325 hp (1969 and 1970); the 315 hp AMX 390 became available at mid-model year 1968. It was built in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico (VAM Rambler Classic), New Zealand and Peru.
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Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel 232 cu in I6 (145 or 155 hp) | 1967–1970 | 3.8 L Inline-6 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Rebel 290 cu in V8 (220 hp, 1967–1969) | 1967–1969 | 4.8 L V8 | 220 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Rebel 304 cu in V8 (210 hp, 1970) | 1970–1970 | 5.0 L V8 | 210 hp | 305 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| Rebel 343 cu in V8 (235 or 280 hp, 1967–1969) | 1967–1969 | 5.6 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
AMC sold the Machine a $500 dealer 'service kit' that pushed it past 400 hp and dropped its quarter-mile time from 14.4 to 12.72 seconds — a bolt-on ticket to the drag strip.
AMC built this Rebel in Peru, Costa Rica and Iran, plus Mexico as the VAM Rambler Classic, before American Motors even finished its run at home.
Rivals
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