This Rebel Machine is so sweet and clean!..you've got to respect these for their efforts to keeping them in pristine condition! Thnx Lou!
@loucostabile3 ай бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the "sweet and clean!" Machine :-) You're welcome, Lou
@donaldsink81153 ай бұрын
Bought a new one in 1970. Mine was a shade of green with a black vinyl top, flat black hood. Black interior with automatic and factory air. I later had it painted black , never did like that green. About 120 mph was about top speed. Wasn't as fast as a lot of cars in the day. Mine was definitely a stoplight car. What it did do, it did quickly. When you went to pass a car you had to wait until you were in the other lane before punching it or you would run over what was in front of you. I had several people who wanted to race me on the open road. I knew what my car could do and high speed wasn't on the ticket. I knew that I would have my ass handed to me. It was rare that they would run stoplights though. It's the only car I've owned in 58 years of driving I wish I had back. One thing he said about seeing another one on the road ,in all the time I had mine I only seen one other. Mine was the only one that the AMC dealership in Winston Salem NC ever sold.
@loucostabile3 ай бұрын
Hi Donald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your new car in 1970 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@vannjunkin80412 жыл бұрын
This and the AMC CJ5&6 are my favorite AMC automobiles
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vann, Happy to read this is a favorite AMC for you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@BearBudgetgarage3 жыл бұрын
No mater how fast they are, can't that smile out of an electric. Nothing like the roar of old muscle
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Lou
@mccallj Жыл бұрын
This actual car/owner was in Knoxville at this years AMC show. There was another couple with a red Machine. Both cars were absolutely impeccable!
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi mccallj, Happy to read you were able to see this car in person. Sounds like a fun AMC show, Lou
@mikealba18147 ай бұрын
I just scored one from original owner ! I’m stoked
@loucostabile7 ай бұрын
Congratulations!
@retroman12154 жыл бұрын
My brother had one of these and the 390 had 13:1 compression pistons and rings into this engine and it ate up every car on the road it raced.. Dodge.. Chev.. Ford it was nuts.. Even with a full car load it could hit 60 mph in under 4 secs...it was nuts but fun..is was truly a machine and then some. 😊 Even with stock engine it was fast and it came equipped with a holley 4 barrel and the block looked the size of a 289 Ford engine but it performed.
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Retro Man, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car FUN car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@retroman12154 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile No problem as it was awesome to drive...scary at times but right on. 👍
@VanaConn Жыл бұрын
love it ! One SOLD for $78k on BAT 11/22. Read they made 1936 units in 1970
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi VanaConn, Happy to read you love it :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@ericsorenson6902 Жыл бұрын
It’s cleaner than my new pickup 😅
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Nice !
@uMalice7 ай бұрын
My uncle has a Machine just like this and it is his daily driver.
@loucostabile7 ай бұрын
HI uMalice, Happy to read your Uncle is driving his "Machine" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@Mercury.35.3 жыл бұрын
great color fast machine
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Just the way we like it :-)
@Brucev73 жыл бұрын
Trivia-But let’s talk engine. The 6.3-liter V8 in the AMC Rebel Machine paired itself with a very unique exhaust as well as intake and jetted a massive 340 horses and a very astounding 430 ft-lb torque. It came with a four-speed manual transmission as a standard, with automatic transmission available as an option. Gear ratios in the rear differential were 3.91:1 or 5.00:1, and you could get in a limited-slip setup as well. Standard disc brakes went in the front to be able to take all that beefy suspension and that front-heavy cooling system to be able to bear that hefty engine. The Machine could go 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds, and the quarter-mile was achieved in 14.4 seconds, rather quick if pitted against even the Roadrunner and the various Chevy SS models. Further upgrades available from AMC dealers took the output to over 400 horses and the quarter-mile fell below 12 seconds. www.hotcars.com/this-is-why-the-1970s-amc-rebel-machine-is-an-underrated-muscle-car/
@bobbates66423 жыл бұрын
Very nice car . I want an AMC Eagle or Grand Wagoneer . I think the Eagle more so as it is less well known
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou
@aongusaongus43712 жыл бұрын
Nice car.
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aongus Aongus, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@binladen27394 жыл бұрын
i know a guy who bought one in 1970 .. brand new... amd still has it... all original and on excellent shape. just unreal,
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi mike larochelle, Happy to read this car is like the all original one your familiar with :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@andrewromano31053 жыл бұрын
AMC. CARS WERE AWESOME.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Happy to read this one is "AWESOME" :-) Lou
@breneal16483 жыл бұрын
I grew up w these cars in Kenosha wisc
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi bre neal, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars you grew up seeing :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMC" & "My Car Story with Lou American" I think you'll like the cars you'll see.
@KNT.632 жыл бұрын
The machine these are bad Stuck in the Middle with Lou! Awesome I hope Lou is doing okay"
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi jelly ice cream, When I'm around cars it's a good day :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
@commanderofthenorth33485 жыл бұрын
very nice ,
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy.
@jackfishcampbell6745 Жыл бұрын
I had a MACHINE from 78 til 88 . It wasn't in great shape , but I loved that car . Mine was an automatic . The Borg And Warner autobox was a weak spot . Starting I think on 72 AMC cars Javelins etc they went to a Mopar 727 , much more robust . That car had some torque I must say .
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi jackfish campbell, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@henryg53374 жыл бұрын
Wow excellent AMC machine 🔥
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Henry g, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on this car :-) Lou
@theboi20482 жыл бұрын
There is a AMC rebel machine hot wheel Version The premium it’s very awesome there are some differences
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi The boi, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@johneason65405 жыл бұрын
I owned a brand new machine in 1979, blue. What a sleeper this car was. Nobody new what they were
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like wonderful memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing John Eason, Lou
@opera935 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great AMC STUFF.. I DID LOOK AT one of these RED/White/ Blue MACHINES at my AMC/ Dodge Dealer ( Seemed Normal for both Car Makes,next to Pharmacy where I worked ), to much Drama and Colors, though PATRIOTIC...WE bought new 70 Dodge CORONET 500/383/4 BBL, RalleynRed,for some $3100.00 as my first new Car after Pharmacy School......Also passed on a 70 Challenger/4 SPEED/ Magnum/loaded......interesting car Choices one can make....THE 1970 Red/White/ Blue Machine May be my Choice in retrospect........!!!
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi Opera, Happy to read you're enjoying the AMC's on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@brocluno016 жыл бұрын
Great car - wish they were still around ...
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Hi Broc Luno, Glad to share this one with you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@bill3922 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. What a great car. I was 10 years old in 1973 and my uncle had one of these. In my eyes, he was the coolest guy in the world. My other uncle had a black '73 Charger R/T. My own first car was a '68 Beaumont with the 307 V8. Man, those were the days. I try to keep the spirit alive thru my '19 Challenger 392. If I had the money, I'd have a '70 Chevelle SS. There were so many really great cars, it's hard to pick just one.
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill392, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
@craigpennington12514 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one of these but they were nowhere to be had. Even the dealers couldn't get any more than was allotted. The ones that I have found were just absolutely beat. Really a shame that AMC did not make more of these. This one is a beauty. Thanks for sharing this teasure.
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, You're right, seems you don't see many "Machines" at the car shows, Lou
@craigpennington12514 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile No Lou, you really don't. For me and the folks who have them, they're miles ahead of Mustangs and Camaros. They are fast, comfortable, don't rattle apart, and are big enough on the inside. Tons of reasons to have one. Thanks again for doing the video and th the owner for showing it. VERY NICE.
@southernman24 жыл бұрын
I owned one of these in 1973. It was a 1970 390 ci Rebel Machine automatic transmission.
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick Hart, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@somersetdc4 жыл бұрын
An incredible car. Thanks for documenting this awesome car!!
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jesse Mag, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@peanut42904 жыл бұрын
This is literally one of my dream cars.
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi NH Aj, Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou
@Aeroman664 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing car! Just love it
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Aeroman66, Happy to read you "Just love it" :-) Lou
@bryantcurtis26652 жыл бұрын
😎
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
:-)
@sevenrats5 жыл бұрын
Forza driving games are teaching so many people about cars they never heard of.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
:-)
@SSGTA4405 жыл бұрын
One of the most attractive and underrated muscle cars.....I knew a guy that owned one....ran 14.20's at 100mph, dead stock.....did two things to get it to go well into the 13's, he put a carb on the 390 from a 428 CJ Ford....the 735 Holley, and re-curved the distributor. The carb seemed to be the achilles heel that prevented the car from going 13's "out of the box:....THAT got him going mid 13's at 103 mph with ease...The 390 was a very strong motor, those 291 small chamber dog leg port heads flowed REALLY well for a wedge head.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi S/SGen3/426, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge of this model car, and a carb tip too :-) Hope you see many more car on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@thewilscott5 жыл бұрын
Great sounding. *Machine*
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-)
@charger196917 жыл бұрын
One word. Beautiful!!
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Danny, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@starsmith86982 жыл бұрын
Did some of these come with red, white & blue leather seats????
@loucostabile2 жыл бұрын
Hi Star Smith, They definitely came with read white & blue seats, however maybe a Viewer can share if there was a leather upgrade, Lou
@mickeyziomkowski79012 жыл бұрын
The arm rest were red white and blue in the r/w/b cars. All cars were vinyl material only. The r/w/b cars had black interiors only. The solid color car had a choice of black, tan, or blue
@mikel.laughridge94807 жыл бұрын
I very much like and appreciate this car. They were mean looking and they ran very well. I would have one in a second. Thanks..................
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike Laughridge, We have a Winner ! Glad you like this one :-) Hope you find many more cars on the Channel you enjoy, Lou
@miloinaz6 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Kenosha. Loved them then and still. Love to have one!
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Glad you "love" this one :-)
@tct9mm1515 жыл бұрын
Man, I miss the days when we used to see these cars daily. Great video Lou.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
AMC have some fun cars :-) Thank you for the kind comment on this video, Lou
@willthetrill48493 жыл бұрын
Sweet car but still deserves more appreciation just like every other car made by AMC
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Will The Trill, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMC" & "My Car Story with Lou American" I think you'll see many AMC cars you enjoy, Lou
@eddierools5 жыл бұрын
THIS is one of my ultimate dream cars, I'd LOVE to own a Rebel of my own, but for now i've got my beloved El Camino in the meantime. An absolutely beautiful example, I am seriously jealous of this man!
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi Captain Rolls, Glad to read this is a video of a "Ultimate Dream Car" for you :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of yours soon, Lou
@eddierools5 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Same here
@ragincajun22635 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi Rajin Cajun, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@ragincajun22635 жыл бұрын
Lou Costabile, check out my own builds on my channel too. Thanks.
@richardyoung96583 жыл бұрын
Love your vids Lou! These old amc's are great looking car's...I love the sound of the Ford starter haha..
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMC" & "My Car Story with Lou American" I think you'll see many more cars you'll enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@richardyoung96583 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile I have subscribed
@LeSiZmOr6 жыл бұрын
THAT is a gorgeous automobile!
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
High praise :-) Glad you enjoy this one :-)
@MrTheHillfolk4 жыл бұрын
The machine of a dream, such a clean machine 😁😁 Perfect song for this guy 👍
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi MrHillfolk, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@sevenrats5 жыл бұрын
I know they only made around 2300 of these. How many do you think are still around?
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi sevenrats, I'm not sure actual number, however I don't see many. Lou
@sevenrats5 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile The funniest thing is that I have always loved cars and I mean all cars but I didn't know anything about The Machine until I saw it on Forza on xbox. Then I started reading about it. It's now my favorite car and my goal now is just to see one in person! Mind you I'm 55 years old.
@dennisdiebold61582 жыл бұрын
I know of one that was totaled in 1971 in a t-bone accident, I was in the backseat, almost killed. My brother (he was in the passenger seat in 1971) bought one a couple of years back. Wants to be buried in it.
@pdgray37 жыл бұрын
Very cool car.
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I just don't see a car like this too often.
@richmcintyre11784 жыл бұрын
What a great car. AMC offered a service kit with a hot cam for this car that upped the HP by 100 horses to a whopping 472hp!! They also offered a 5.0 rear gear set. With just the service kit installed it was the fastest muscle car, it ran high 12 second times in the 1/4 mile. Drop in the 5.0 gears and this was an absolute beast. Thanks, Lou this is a truly superb muscle car. It is just a shame that only 2,300 were built. AMC may have been late to the muscle car party but they ended it with a bang.
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou
@zelbole5 жыл бұрын
My dad owned the MACHINE in the same liverywith the 4 speed and no power steering and no radio. It had the high ratio rear end and would beat gtos and chargers and almost every other nutbar out there. I think it's just mid life crisis, personally.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin Dilke, Happy to read Dad was running his MACHINE :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, and even if it's a mid life crisis it's keeping him young :-) Lou
@GasSubWild8 жыл бұрын
Super Cool 👍
@loucostabile8 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou
@loucostabile8 жыл бұрын
I love your enthusiasm :-) As Sponsors sign up, I'll make sure I get a drone and real Editors to make the videos look better, until then, thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou
@loucostabile8 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your interest. I'm a Business Owner or Co-Owner of 4 businesses currently so I like making money, however , "My Car Story" is about my passion for cars & a labor of love. Who are you and what state do you live in? Lou
@loucostabile8 жыл бұрын
I live in IL & AZ, so I don't get East to often. Right now the other businesses are where I focus and My Car Story is an opportunity to get away from "work" and have fun. Right now the Channels building, so I'm happy right now with that. Glad you like the Channel and thank you for being interested in helping, Lou
@VideoCallInShow4 жыл бұрын
Love these cars - oh, but three words... White. Lithium. Grease. The hood is begging for it :)
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Video Call-In Show , Happy to read you "Love these cars" :-) Thank you for sharing a tip too, Lou
@troybrown60125 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Presents very well.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy this one :-)
@coffeefish5 жыл бұрын
Wow, sweet car.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi coffeefish, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you regarding this car :-) Lou
@robertdouglas28005 жыл бұрын
FREAKING AWESOME!!!
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert Douglas, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@josephromano68255 жыл бұрын
One really nice car! The engine sounds great! Like that patriotic paint job on that car!
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi Joseph Romano, Glad to read you consider this car a "nice" one :-) Lou
@Jordendog7 жыл бұрын
Very nice.
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi Jordendog, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you find many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@muleskinner19756 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful car
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age :-)
@glennknauer26965 жыл бұрын
So many cool amc cars im just finding out about. Looks a little like a 'cuda.👍
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy.
@danielmesery29045 жыл бұрын
I had a green 1 _____ small v8 _ 2 door _____ clean dressed up ______ that 1 is nice ___ worth$$$$$$$$$$
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel Mesery, Happy to read this car / video reminds you of your green once :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@regsmith76043 жыл бұрын
👍🏽👍🏽
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
:-)
@keithpatterson97657 жыл бұрын
My first car was a Rebel Machine. I really miss that car. The video brought back a lot of memories.
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi Keith Patterson, It's fun when you see a car you used to have or remember :-) Glad this one brought back memories. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, or you can just this one a bunch more times, Lou
@jeffreymcfadden94036 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile I worked with a guy in the 80s, who had one of these. One of the biggest jerks i ever worked with. I hoped he wrapped the thing around a utility pole.
@amirki33915 жыл бұрын
What happened to that
@chrisgoffe50483 жыл бұрын
..i know what you mean ..like long lost friends !!
@kevinkendall31225 жыл бұрын
Clown car or not,bet these "clowns"surprised a lot of people at the light
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
You're right :-)
@googleuser68665 жыл бұрын
I just found this video so my input is a bit dated. AMC specified Champion N-10-Y spark plugs for this engine. Bad choice. Use Champion N-12-Y plugs and it will run much better. Timing at 6º BTDC works better too. If the vacuum advance is switched to manifold vacuum (live) instead of "ported vacuum" (at the carb port), the torque will increase dramatically so hang on! Of course the vacuum line to distributor must be removed when setting timing or a gross error will occur. This car was made to handle in the turns, and it does. The only problem I ever had was the rear-end torque links ripping out of the body, rivets and all from too much horsepower.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Hi Google User, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge, and tips :-) Lou
@willjohn11174 жыл бұрын
"...stuck in the middle with Lou" no ones talking about this great pun
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, and I'm....
@keithleeuwen8777 жыл бұрын
GREAT !
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi Keith Leeuwen, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many other cars you enjoy on the Channel, Lou
@tonystone89027 жыл бұрын
You are one LUCKY guy !! My AMC is a '67 Ambassador 880 2 dr. sedan fastroof. Actually more rare than the DPL or SST in '67.
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony Stone, Thanks for viewing and sharing details on your cool car, Lou
@tonystone89027 жыл бұрын
Back in '77, my buddy had a 68 AMX 390 4 SPEED, and he laid a whipping on every muscle car out, including L88 'Vettes. /// I also replied to that comment about your Machine being a loser competitor to the Judge. //// Google " Mike's 1967 Ambassador " on You Tube and watch that 343 GO !! /// I've owned a number of Ambassadors, including a 66, a '67 990 and a '67 Ambo DPL w/ AT floor shift & buckets & 343. Also a Gremlin. I was once a member of N.A.M.D.R.A. and one time they featured in their newsletter a '70 or 72 Rebel w/ a bone stock 401; only headers & 10" slicks and that car ran a 12 sec. flat 1/4 mile. /// FYI : THE '67 Ambo is 2" shorter than a '67 GTO. /// I'd like to see a Judge even keep up to your Rebel Machine. /// They also refer to the ;67 Ambos as " the Forgotten Muscle Car." I'd like to see a Judge line up against an SCRambler also to shut some people up about AMC. ( almost FORGOT : I also had a '66 Rambler Classic.
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
I can see you're a "Car Guy" and a Fan of the Brand. If you type in "My Car Story With Lou AMC" and "My Car Story with Lou Gremlin" and My Car Story With Lou Javelin" and My Car Story With Lou AMX" I think you'll find some more cars you like, enjoy, Lou
@tonystone89027 жыл бұрын
Did you check out " Mike's 1967 Ambassador " on You Tube ? It's a 343 w/ 380 HP. //// My MAIN RIDE is a 1967 Merc Cougar XR-7 GT with the "S" code 390 : 428 CJ cam & rods, , Accel Comp coil, 10.5: 1 compression flat tops, Holley 4150 dual feed drilled to 810 CFM, C6 w/ a Stage III shift kit. .... Color Code " T" : candy aPPLE RED. as far as I know, my Cat is a one only as virtually all XR-7 GT's were 4 speeds & had the S code Merc engine. My Cougar was factory built w/ the S code Ford V8 : 10 extra horses. I was told by the CCOA that my car doesn't exist ! LOL. /// wORD is that 3 1970 Rancheros w/ the BOSS 429 also went out the back door. Nobody knows where they are , but apparently it's a true story. As for why my Cougar got the S code Ford instead of the S code Merc V8, STORY IS THAT THE cOUGAR & Mustang assembly lines were side by side, and swapping parts between the 2 lines DID happen.
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
I checked out "Mike's 1967 Ambassador", Nice Burnout :-)
@SSGTA4407 жыл бұрын
One of the BEST looking muscle cars ever,,,,super clean sharp looks, superb powertrain.... Solid 14.0's at 100+ mph. REAL easy to get these beauties to go 12's without a lot of work. Just add a set of headers, put a holley 735 carb from a 428 CJ on top, 4.10 gears and give it a dyno tune...
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi SSGTA440, We have a Winner! Glad you like this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou
@audieconrad89955 жыл бұрын
...and may I add, some rubber that would actually hook up. Stiff rear springs were difficult with wheel hop too. These things were the real deal. Long live AMC MUSCLE.
@danwolfe76653 жыл бұрын
Was the SST a trim level below this one?
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Here is a discussion on SST Rebel. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnywYolrYqiDmrs
@iswc274 жыл бұрын
This is the perfect car for your hometown 4th of July parade! The fact that it was built by a company named for our country puts even more emphasis on that claim! Makes a big statement running or standing still, especially for a one-year wonder!
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
You're right, a good car for a drive on the 4th of July :-)
@351WINCHESTER5 жыл бұрын
I read where you could special order gears as low as 5:10. That ought to be good for 70 mph.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that tip 351WINCHESTER :-) Lou
@Bricklinsv19707 жыл бұрын
OMG! Soooo nice!!!
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Well said :-)
@vmat10006 жыл бұрын
Nice car. I don't remember The Machine but vaguely remember the Rebal. When i was a kid in the mid '70s, i did yard work and one retired lady had a metallic grey Gremlin. I'm a fan., 390, 340 hp 4 speed here. As good as this gets !!
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Hi g mat, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou
@rogercovey79446 жыл бұрын
Man. I had a super clean 67rebel. I kick my self daily for letting it go.
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Hi Roger Covey, Sounds like you had a cool car. Stay tuned, there might be another Rebel coming up on this KZbin Channel soon :-) Lou
@hotwheel66636 жыл бұрын
The Rebel! Love the tune-up specs on sticker under the hood.
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
"The Rebel lLove" I like that :-)
@tekschannel51283 жыл бұрын
This car screams American pride. They don't make cars like this anymore
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi TEK’s Channel, You're right, this one is all American :-) Lou
@geniusatwork125 жыл бұрын
Rockford? I'm only 20 minutes away from there...
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
:-0
@5inthehole5 жыл бұрын
Front nose looks like a small version of The Coronets nose
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.
@adoyaben7 жыл бұрын
I just sat in one of these and started it up (it was a red white and blue version of the machine)
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi Redstoner22, Good times, good times :-) Lou
@zxtenn7 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for what it is- I am almost 62 so remember the old muscle cars at the strips--
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim Dandy, Glad you like this one :-) Good times, good times, Lou
@Koexistence134 жыл бұрын
Who thumbs down this?
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Let's focus on the MANY more thumbs up :-)
@Koexistence134 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile lets
@Casey_J967 жыл бұрын
Wow that is in perfect shape! I love the tach on the back of the air duct
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi CJSchecter96, Glad you like the condition of this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@baberoot19984 жыл бұрын
Love this car. Along with the 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner...it is my favorite. The styling...the paint scheme, (I love the clown look), down to its wheels. What great style. Two thumbs up...👍☀️👍
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Babe Root, High praise for this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@glenkettlebar63876 жыл бұрын
I had from brand new off lot rebel machine 1970 dark brown black interior came with automatic and 4:10 rear end still have pictures ohhhh I wish I had it back
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Good times, good times :-) Thank you for sharing Glen Kettlebar, Lou
@danwolfe76653 жыл бұрын
Wow that's a magnificent vehicle!
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
:-)
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi DAN, Think you'll enjoy this one too :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJe3oHatmdSVf9k
@Tinstar27 жыл бұрын
I had a 1968 Rebel SST that was yellow with a black vinyl top and back interior. I would sure love to have that car back...along with about a dozen other beautiful old cars that I owned!
@johneason65405 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on having your old cars back.
@mgz2825 жыл бұрын
Choose your side. The AMC Rebel or The General Lee on your profile pic.
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tinstar2, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@paulrodgers55595 жыл бұрын
Super Dave Osborne
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
@fubarmodelyard13925 жыл бұрын
Not a car you can hide in. Thanks for finding it. Have you featured a Dodge lil red express?
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
You're right, no hiding in this car :-) Lil Red is a pickup, not a "Car" story. Between us...if I see a really well restored one, and I've gotten enough cars out of my system (which may not happen), you might see one on the Channel some day. Shhh, that'll be our secret because I have a soft spot for that Dodge pickup truck :-) Lou
@fubarmodelyard13925 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile I'll never get cars out of my system. Hmmm maybe a second channel- My Truck Story.
@dannyboydeluxfromthebigitybay3 жыл бұрын
It looks like a nice car but I heard the quality of these were horrible. Is that true?
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel, I agree a nice car. Never have owned one, so not sure on the quality. Maybe a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou
@adamtrombino1065 жыл бұрын
Had the chance to buy 1 in 1996 from the original owner. It was in pretty bad shape though: interior was mangled, clutch was gone, brakes were gone, but it ran pretty good. Serious rust scared me. Guy was asking 2K for it. Car had center console, am/fm, ps, p discs, posi, tinted glass, clock, and dual mirrors. Oh well...
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
@bunk-bn9eo6 жыл бұрын
Everyone has a top. Including their favorite muscle cars. This one is #2 on my list. Probably could be #1 if I could give one a spin or get a ride in one. Very nice automobile. You're a lucky guy! Curious, what are these going for in todays market?
@bunk-bn9eo6 жыл бұрын
Meant to say top 10...lol
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Hi Chad Allan, Glad you were able to see a top one for you :-) Not sure what prices are for a "Machine" as I guess it would also be based on condition, mileage, and who owned it before. Hope you're driving your Machine soon, Lou
@joeyvotta42463 жыл бұрын
No other options available??? BULLSHIT.... most Rebel options were available on The Machine. You'd think this Machine owner would know about these cars.
@loucostabile3 жыл бұрын
Hi Joey, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou
@mickeyziomkowski79012 жыл бұрын
The conversation in the video was concerning optional engine choices for the Rebel machine which there were none.
@michael690405 жыл бұрын
So! What was the quarter mile status. I'm guessing in the high 14s.
@loucostabile5 жыл бұрын
That's probably a solid estimation.
@bosede-nage84678 жыл бұрын
Fun car thanks for sharing. Love the French 'tricolour ' flag on centre armrest.
@loucostabile8 жыл бұрын
Glad you found one on the Channel you enjoyed. Hope you find others you like too, Lou
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
I'll send an e-mail to the Owner.
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi freebirth2005, The Owner e-mailed the car is not for sale. Lou
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hope you find "the one" soon :-)
@evoeightyci6 жыл бұрын
Oh, that has some throat. What a beautiful car. The chrome and everything on it is so clean. Impressive.
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy this one :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy.
@gregcrook34367 жыл бұрын
Do they have this show every year? This would be a great road trip! I really love the old AMC cars!
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
It is a yearly show and they seem to have it in different locations each year. Hope that helps, Lou
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Here is the link www.amonational.com/
@gregcrook34367 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou! That is a big Help! Looks like a trip to PA is in order this year!
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Lou
@Clarkecars6 жыл бұрын
The Rambler Rebel was introduced as a hot V8 in 1957, hence the name Rebel.
@loucostabile6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Clarkecars for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
@recoveringnewyorker22437 жыл бұрын
AMC . Best American cars EVER!
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi Shepperd November, Glad you enjoyed this car :-) Hope you find many more AMC's on the Channel, Lou
@AndrewMHagan7 жыл бұрын
I really like the old amc cars like this and the hurst/sc rambler
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi TheGamerDude, Thank you for sharing that you like the old AMC cars. I have plenty of them on the Channel, if you type in "My Car Story With Lou American" or My Car Story With Lou AMC" I hope you'll find many you enjoy. Also, Here is the SC Rambler link for you to view, this is a nice one, enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/joXQeKGAZ9uBjM0
@MJMoonwalker3325 жыл бұрын
Came from forza horizon 4 much love from the UK
@loucostabile4 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael Jackson King of Pop 1958-Forever, Sounds like you had a great time :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@79tazman7 жыл бұрын
That must be a Canadian car because on the sticker on the air filter at 5:23 at the bottom of the sticker it say's Chatham Ontario and that is down the road from where I live
@loucostabile7 жыл бұрын
Hi 79tazman, Fun when you see something on line you're familiar with :-) Lou