AMC Rebel "The Machine" 1970 Review

American Motors Grand halo performance vehicle made its official debut October 25, 1969 in Dallas, Texas, home to the final of the World National Hot Rod Association Drag Race. The machine was developed from a collaboration between Hurst Performance and AMC, but unlike the compact SC / Rambler, there was no formal link between the two parties, once production began.

The standard engine in the machine AMC 390 cubic inch (6.4 L) V8 340 hp (254 kW) and 430 ft-lbs (59 kg m) of torque @ 3,600 rpm. Wine with special heads, valves, camshaft, and a redesigned exhaust and consumption. It was the most powerful in any vehicle, retaining the AMC necessary for normal functioning of the street, and components to ensure exceptional performance without unit costs high penalty.
 

1970 AMC Rebel "The Machine"

American Motors said marketing promoting the "machine is not so fast", the car was able 'to give a number of muscle cars from the big three (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler), to run for their money. "

Machine could result from zero to 60 mph, just 6.4 seconds, a credible performance today.
 

1970 AMC Rebel "The Machine"

Suggested by the suggested retail price (MSRP) Price U.S. was $ 3,475 (about $ 20 000 in 2007 dollars). After the initial run of 1,000 units with a unique and recognizable identity, the machine was available without the stripes of different colors with a hood in black.
 

1970 AMC Rebel "The Machine" interior

The rarest of all the paint schemes of the machine is frosted white with a black matte cover (72A-8A) with only three sacks. The original seal has become an option for $ 75. A total of 2326 rebel machine built in 1970.