1970 AMC Rebel The Machine in Red White & Blue & Engine Start Up on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@davidlackovich946]

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!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the "sweet and clean!" Machine :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@donaldsink8115]

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.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@vannjunkin8041]

This and the AMC CJ5&6 are my favorite AMC automobiles

[@loucostabile]

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

[@BearBudgetgarage]

No mater how fast they are, can't that smile out of an electric. Nothing like the roar of old muscle

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Lou

[@mccallj]

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]

Hi mccallj, Happy to read you were able to see this car in person. Sounds like a fun AMC show, Lou

[@mikealba1814]

I just scored one from original owner ! I’m stoked

[@loucostabile]

Congratulations!

[@retroman1215]

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.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Retro Man, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car FUN car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@retroman1215]

@@loucostabile No problem as it was awesome to drive...scary at times but right on. 👍

[@VanaConn]

love it ! One SOLD for $78k on BAT 11/22. Read they made 1936 units in 1970

[@loucostabile]

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]

It’s cleaner than my new pickup 😅

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@uMalice]

My uncle has a Machine just like this and it is his daily driver.

[@loucostabile]

HI uMalice, Happy to read your Uncle is driving his "Machine" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Mercury.35.]

great color fast machine

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@Brucev7]

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/

[@bobbates6642]

Very nice car . I want an AMC Eagle or Grand Wagoneer . I think the Eagle more so as it is less well known

[@loucostabile]

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

[@aongusaongus4371]

Nice car.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@binladen2739]

i know a guy who bought one in 1970 .. brand new... amd still has it... all original and on excellent shape. just unreal,

[@loucostabile]

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

[@andrewromano3105]

AMC. CARS WERE AWESOME.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to read this one is "AWESOME" :-) Lou

[@breneal1648]

I grew up w these cars in Kenosha wisc

[@loucostabile]

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

[@loucostabile]

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.63]

The machine these are bad Stuck in the Middle with Lou! Awesome I hope Lou is doing okay"

[@loucostabile]

Hi jelly ice cream, When I'm around cars it's a good day :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@commanderofthenorth3348]

very nice ,

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy.

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

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]

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

[@henryg5337]

Wow excellent AMC machine 🔥

[@loucostabile]

Hi Henry g, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on this car :-) Lou

[@theboi2048]

There is a AMC rebel machine hot wheel Version The premium it’s very awesome there are some differences

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johneason6540]

I owned a brand new machine in 1979, blue. What a sleeper this car was. Nobody new what they were

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like wonderful memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing John Eason, Lou

[@opera93]

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........!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read you're enjoying the AMC's on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@brocluno01]

Great car - wish they were still around ...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Broc Luno, Glad to share this one with you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bill392]

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.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill392, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@craigpennington1251]

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.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, You're right, seems you don't see many "Machines" at the car shows, Lou

[@craigpennington1251]

@@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.

[@southernman2]

I owned one of these in 1973. It was a 1970 390 ci Rebel Machine automatic transmission.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@somersetdc]

An incredible car. Thanks for documenting this awesome car!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@peanut4290]

This is literally one of my dream cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi NH Aj, Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou

[@Aeroman66]

Such an amazing car! Just love it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aeroman66, Happy to read you "Just love it" :-) Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

😎

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@sevenrats]

Forza driving games are teaching so many people about cars they never heard of.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@SSGTA440]

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.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@thewilscott]

Great sounding. *Machine*

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-)

[@charger19691]

One word. Beautiful!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@starsmith8698]

Did some of these come with red, white & blue leather seats????

[@loucostabile]

Hi Star Smith, They definitely came with read white & blue seats, however maybe a Viewer can share if there was a leather upgrade, Lou

[@mickeyziomkowski7901]

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.laughridge9480]

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..................

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Laughridge, We have a Winner ! Glad you like this one :-) Hope you find many more cars on the Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@miloinaz]

Born and raised in Kenosha. Loved them then and still. Love to have one!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you "love" this one :-)

[@tct9mm151]

Man, I miss the days when we used to see these cars daily. Great video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

AMC have some fun cars :-) Thank you for the kind comment on this video, Lou

[@willthetrill4849]

Sweet car but still deserves more appreciation just like every other car made by AMC

[@loucostabile]

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

[@loucostabile]

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

[@eddierools]

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!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@eddierools]

@@loucostabile Same here

[@ragincajun2263]

Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rajin Cajun, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@ragincajun2263]

Lou Costabile, check out my own builds on my channel too. Thanks.

[@richardyoung9658]

Love your vids Lou! These old amc's are great looking car's...I love the sound of the Ford starter haha..

[@loucostabile]

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

[@richardyoung9658]

@@loucostabile I have subscribed

[@LeSiZmOr]

THAT is a gorgeous automobile!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@MrTheHillfolk]

The machine of a dream, such a clean machine 😁😁 Perfect song for this guy 👍

[@loucostabile]

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

[@sevenrats]

I know they only made around 2300 of these. How many do you think are still around?

[@loucostabile]

Hi sevenrats, I'm not sure actual number, however I don't see many. Lou

[@sevenrats]

@@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.

[@dennisdiebold6158]

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.

[@pdgray3]

Very cool car.

[@loucostabile]

Agreed, I just don't see a car like this too often.

[@richmcintyre1178]

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.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@zelbole]

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.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@GasSubWild]

Super Cool 👍

[@loucostabile]

Agreed. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@loucostabile]

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

[@loucostabile]

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

[@loucostabile]

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

[@VideoCallInShow]

Love these cars - oh, but three words... White. Lithium. Grease. The hood is begging for it :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Video Call-In Show , Happy to read you "Love these cars" :-) Thank you for sharing a tip too, Lou

[@troybrown6012]

Awesome. Presents very well.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@coffeefish]

Wow, sweet car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi coffeefish, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you regarding this car :-) Lou

[@robertdouglas2800]

FREAKING AWESOME!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Douglas, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@josephromano6825]

One really nice car! The engine sounds great! Like that patriotic paint job on that car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, Glad to read you consider this car a "nice" one :-) Lou

[@Jordendog]

Very nice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jordendog, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you find many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@muleskinner1975]

That is a beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age :-)

[@glennknauer2696]

So many cool amc cars im just finding out about. Looks a little like a 'cuda.👍

[@loucostabile]

Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy.

[@danielmesery2904]

I had a green 1 _____ small v8 _ 2 door _____ clean dressed up ______ that 1 is nice ___ worth$$$$$$$$$$

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel Mesery, Happy to read this car / video reminds you of your green once :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@regsmith7604]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@keithpatterson9765]

My first car was a Rebel Machine. I really miss that car. The video brought back a lot of memories.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

@@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.

[@amirki3391]

What happened to that

[@chrisgoffe5048]

..i know what you mean ..like long lost friends !!

[@kevinkendall3122]

Clown car or not,bet these "clowns"surprised a lot of people at the light

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@googleuser6866]

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.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Google User, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge, and tips :-) Lou

[@willjohn1117]

"...stuck in the middle with Lou" no ones talking about this great pun

[@loucostabile]

Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, and I'm....

[@keithleeuwen877]

GREAT !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith Leeuwen, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many other cars you enjoy on the Channel, Lou

[@tonystone8902]

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.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tony Stone, Thanks for viewing and sharing details on your cool car, Lou

[@tonystone8902]

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.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tonystone8902]

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.

[@loucostabile]

I checked out "Mike's 1967 Ambassador", Nice Burnout :-)

[@SSGTA440]

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...

[@loucostabile]

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

[@audieconrad8995]

...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.

[@danwolfe7665]

Was the SST a trim level below this one?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Here is a discussion on SST Rebel. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnywYolrYqiDmrs

[@iswc27]

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!

[@loucostabile]

You're right, a good car for a drive on the 4th of July :-)

[@351WINCHESTER]

I read where you could special order gears as low as 5:10. That ought to be good for 70 mph.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing that tip 351WINCHESTER :-) Lou

[@Bricklinsv1970]

OMG! Soooo nice!!!

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@vmat1000]

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 !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi g mat, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou

[@rogercovey7944]

Man. I had a super clean 67rebel. I kick my self daily for letting it go.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@hotwheel6663]

The Rebel! Love the tune-up specs on sticker under the hood.

[@loucostabile]

"The Rebel lLove" I like that :-)

[@tekschannel5128]

This car screams American pride. They don't make cars like this anymore

[@loucostabile]

Hi TEK’s Channel, You're right, this one is all American :-) Lou

[@geniusatwork12]

Rockford? I'm only 20 minutes away from there...

[@loucostabile]

:-0

[@5inthehole]

Front nose looks like a small version of The Coronets nose

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@adoyaben]

I just sat in one of these and started it up (it was a red white and blue version of the machine)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Redstoner22, Good times, good times :-) Lou

[@zxtenn]

Thumbs up for what it is- I am almost 62 so remember the old muscle cars at the strips--

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Dandy, Glad you like this one :-) Good times, good times, Lou

[@Koexistence13]

Who thumbs down this?

[@loucostabile]

Let's focus on the MANY more thumbs up :-)

[@Koexistence13]

@@loucostabile lets

[@Casey_J96]

Wow that is in perfect shape! I love the tach on the back of the air duct

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJSchecter96, Glad you like the condition of this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@baberoot1998]

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...👍☀️👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Babe Root, High praise for this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@glenkettlebar6387]

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

[@loucostabile]

Good times, good times :-) Thank you for sharing Glen Kettlebar, Lou

[@danwolfe7665]

Wow that's a magnificent vehicle!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi DAN, Think you'll enjoy this one too :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJe3oHatmdSVf9k

[@Tinstar2]

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!

[@johneason6540]

I'm with you on having your old cars back.

[@mgz282]

Choose your side. The AMC Rebel or The General Lee on your profile pic.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@paulrodgers5559]

Super Dave Osborne

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Not a car you can hide in. Thanks for finding it. Have you featured a Dodge lil red express?

[@loucostabile]

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

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

@@loucostabile I'll never get cars out of my system. Hmmm maybe a second channel- My Truck Story.

[@dannyboydeluxfromthebigitybay]

It looks like a nice car but I heard the quality of these were horrible. Is that true?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, I agree a nice car. Never have owned one, so not sure on the quality. Maybe a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@adamtrombino106]

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...

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@bunk-bn9eo]

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-bn9eo]

Meant to say top 10...lol

[@loucostabile]

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

[@joeyvotta4246]

No other options available??? BULLSHIT.... most Rebel options were available on The Machine. You'd think this Machine owner would know about these cars.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@mickeyziomkowski7901]

The conversation in the video was concerning optional engine choices for the Rebel machine which there were none.

[@michael69040]

So! What was the quarter mile status. I'm guessing in the high 14s.

[@loucostabile]

That's probably a solid estimation.

[@bosede-nage8467]

Fun car thanks for sharing. Love the French 'tricolour ' flag on centre armrest.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you found one on the Channel you enjoyed. Hope you find others you like too, Lou

[@loucostabile]

I'll send an e-mail to the Owner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi freebirth2005, The Owner e-mailed the car is not for sale. Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hope you find "the one" soon :-)

[@evoeightyci]

Oh, that has some throat. What a beautiful car. The chrome and everything on it is so clean. Impressive.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy.

[@gregcrook3436]

Do they have this show every year? This would be a great road trip! I really love the old AMC cars!

[@loucostabile]

It is a yearly show and they seem to have it in different locations each year. Hope that helps, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Here is the link www.amonational.com/

[@gregcrook3436]

Thanks Lou! That is a big Help! Looks like a trip to PA is in order this year!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome. Lou

[@Clarkecars]

The Rambler Rebel was introduced as a hot V8 in 1957, hence the name Rebel.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Clarkecars for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

AMC . Best American cars EVER!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shepperd November, Glad you enjoyed this car :-) Hope you find many more AMC's on the Channel, Lou

[@AndrewMHagan]

I really like the old amc cars like this and the hurst/sc rambler

[@loucostabile]

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

[@MJMoonwalker332]

Came from forza horizon 4 much love from the UK

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Jackson King of Pop 1958-Forever, Sounds like you had a great time :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@79tazman]

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

[@loucostabile]

Hi 79tazman, Fun when you see something on line you're familiar with :-) Lou