1970 American Motors AMC Rebel Machine in Blue & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@dannmarceau]

Was always a fan of AMC, I remember these new, I was ten.

[@loucostabile]

Glad this one brings back memories Dann Marceau :-) Lou

[@paulkirkland1535]

Dann Marceau; yeah I remember these like it was yesterday. I knew when they were brand new. Nothing like the good old days!

[@tippey2011]

Gotta love those old AMC's! Nice old rebel for sure! I love it that the owner knows everything about his vehicle like he does and AMC cars too. He sure is proud of his classic and he should be. Nice find Lou! Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Glad you "love" this AMC :-) Happy to read you enjoy this find, and you're welcome, Lou

[@tiki_trash]

The coolest thing about AMC was they got into racing a at a time when GM had a mandate on no corporate racing, and they still managed put out the most inexpensive car during those times.

[@ImTheDaveman]

Cool Schtuff! I have not seen this car on the road since the 70s. In fact, I completely forgot about its existence. I'm totally excited to see this treasure! I give it 2 Wows and a thumbs up!

[@loucostabile]

Double "Wow" :-) Enough said.

[@ncautoman57]

I worked with AMC when the new 1970 Rebel machine came out..My Dad was the Service and Parts manager I was a budding Apprentice technician. I was raised with AMC in my blood. I have never seen a solid color Rebel Machine. It is a sweet car though I can see some flaws the owner don't know about I'm sure so I will keep them to myself as not to worry him. Great car and great MY CAR STORY..Take care

[@loucostabile]

Hi ncautoman57, Thank you for sharing the details you and your Dad know about this car :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

[@catfishjenkem2226]

Amazing car ..incredibly cared for

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Catfish Jenkem for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Quite possibly the finest example in existence. Verrrry rare. That 390 sounded bad-ass...'cause it was....it could run with the best 'em. When the Rambler boys showed up in these things it confounded the big-three guys. They wouldn't admit then but they'll tell you now... these AMC's were often more than just competitive.

[@catfishjenkem2226]

My nephew has a 69 javelin he is restoring . Engine rebuilt and reinstalled . 390 and a 4 speed

[@audieconrad8995]

Catfish Jenkem - best of luck. Would love to see the final product posted. Imo it's important to preserve the AMC brand especially their muscle cars - so few... Long live AMC muscle.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the condition of this car :-)

[@vernrosquites5998]

BEAUTIFUL Rebel-lious 'AMC REBEL' WOW! OUTSTANDING Vehicle. You can't find this car in the streets anymore.STUNNING & FLAWLESS, Body and engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vern, "Rebel-lious" NICE! :-) Lou

[@nickbruni8041]

hey there Lou ! , I've been a long time subscriber and fan of your channel, I'm a car guy from outside of Philly and I just gotta say thanks for keeping the old car hobby alive by filming some great cars with their gracious owners,. your a class act sir !

[@loucostabile]

Hey there Nick ! Thank you for being a long time Subscriber. It's my pleasure and I appreciate your kind words, and it's very encouraging. I'm glad you're along for the ride, Lou P.S. If you see me at Carlisle, make sure you say hello.

[@bryantcurtis2665]

Lou Costabile you the MAN!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Nice! Yet another one you don't get to see too often. I love the color scheme, and the ram air /w tach hood scoop is definitely unique! Thanks for finding & sharing this one w/us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you shared a "nice" on this one & enjoy the color too :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

I’ve been aware of these for decades but don’t think I’ve ever seen one on the road. BEAUTIFUL!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall Todd, You're right, I've seen them at a few car shows, however I can not recall seeing one on the road, Lou

[@johnmaccoy4324]

If you want something rare and unique to bring to the car show this would be it, and it sounds nice!

[@loucostabile]

This one meets those requirements :-)

[@2Aqua1]

So well preserved, Lou👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Agreed, a wonderful Care Taker with the right car :-) Lou

[@jamesroper5470]

This is one sweet Machine. I ❤the classic cars especially the AMC's. I ❤the Rebel Purr too! 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read this is one you enjoy :-) Lou

[@gene978]

Hello Lou, Here’s a AMC I almost forgot about. Very Cool to have such low mileage and in such good shape. Almost 50 years old. Making me feel old now. hmm

[@loucostabile]

Hello gene978, Glad to bring this one back to the front of your memory :-) I'm sure like me, when you're around the cars it makes you feel young again. Lou

[@danwolfe7665]

Learning more about AMC lately and these Rebels are good looking cars!

[@loucostabile]

Hi DAN, Happy to read you're enjoying the AMC cars. If you search in KZbin search " My Car Story with Lou AMC " & " My Car Story with Lou American " I think you'll see MANY cars you'll enjoy. Lou

[@danwolfe7665]

@@loucostabile awesome I will do that! And thanks for always replying back to my comments. It's nice to talk to ya.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

I love hearing all the details about HP, options etc....nice car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy. Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Lovely looking Rebel Machine. I haven't seen one like this before. :)

[@loucostabile]

hey Jason, Glad to share a car you've not seen this one before :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I've seen Rebels before, but not a Rebel Machine. I had a neighbour when I was a boy who had an AMC Rebel. It might've been a Machine, it might have been a Rebel SST. I cannot remember, since it was almost 40 yrs ago (laughs)!

[@comboballer]

what a wonderful car, I love AMCs so much. I want one. great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi comboballer, Happy to read you enjoy this "wonderful car" :-) Here is a video I think you'll enjoy. Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ6vnI1ui9uWi9E

[@zkgarage1939]

Always loved that car...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Plague Doctor 5 years ago, Glad to read this is car is one you "always loved" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@zkgarage1939]

@@loucostabile ive already watched about 3 videos! Thank you for showing us these cars! You can't find them any more.

[@davidtroxell837]

wow excellent Rebel Macihne

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@garbage854]

Sweet Car :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@garbage854]

:)

[@baberoot1998]

It is fantastic. The Machine, had lines comparable to Charger, and Roadrunner. Love this car. As a side note...I loved all that trunk space in the late 60's and 70's vehicles. Reminds me of my Dad's Ford Grand Torino. We would load it full of camping equipment and head for the hills. You could stuff an entire camping weekend in these trunks...lol.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "Love this car" :-)

[@devinlaboda2572]

Absolutely beautiful car. Perfect. I Love it... Amazing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Devin Laboda, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@ollehaggman70]

Lovley car. Love it.

[@loucostabile]

High praise Olle Haggman :-)

[@scottbivins4051]

Great car I never have seen one in that color. It is brand new!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this "great car" :-) You're right, like it's off the showroom floor.

[@klwthe3rd]

I love learning new things about classics that I love. I never knew you could order(at extra cost) a solid color for the machine. All the ones I've seen are red, white and blue. This might be the most rare rebel machine in existence. Love the optional vinyl top too. AMC owners should bow their head in honor of this video. Lol. No serious bow please!

[@loucostabile]

THANK YOU Kenneth White for starting my day with a laugh out loud moment at my desk with the "No serious bow please!" Glad you enjoy this solid color "The Machine" video :-) Lou

[@kotjmf1968]

The solid colors were standard. The Red/White/Blue scheme cost an extra $75.00.

[@randybiby9757]

Beautiful car! I love it.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you love it :-)

[@robertlee9395]

That's some real nice unobtaniam Lou!

[@loucostabile]

I'll have to look that up and get back to you.....

[@AMCmachine]

What a cool Rebel Machine. Has to be one of the lowest-mileage examples still out there. The Machine option lived on in 1971 on the Matador. It was available with the 360 or 401 but didn't get much advertising ink, so consequently not many were sold. There are very few known survivors (I've seen one or two in magazine features but have never encountered one in person) and a few people have also built some nicely done tributes using 71-73 Matador coupes. Thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi AMCmachine, Glad you think this one is "cool" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@AMCmachine]

There's some speculation the Machine package was even carried into 1972 for the Matador. They can't be identified by VIN or numbers; only possible if someone had the paper trail, window sticker, order forms, etc. I saw a Yuca Tan 1972 online that had turned up a while back. It seemed to fit the bill--401, TorqueCommand auto, heavy duty suspension, etc. Even some AMC dealers weren't aware of the little-known package in 1971 so it's possible a few slipped out in 72 also. The same site reports that 3 known Matador Machines have turned up--one that was fully restored and repainted in non-original red has appeared in some magazines. A blue 360 car surfaced later on. There was also a NASCAR commemorative edition for the 73 and the big engines remained optional. Another rare bird that would be tough to verify if found! Keep up the great work. We enjoy it!!

[@kotjmf1968]

Like the 1971 MACHINE GO PACKAGE, without the build sheet or the ORIGINAL window sticker or build order, ONLY an original 4 speed Matador 2 door would be a genuine Machine Go package car. Anyone could order a 401 with a torqueflite as normal options.

[@edb.3313]

Very nice!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@davidcollins5107]

love it !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, 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

[@HeavyJ318]

What a guy!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

I always like AMC door handles.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@alvon911]

Beautiful car. I've never seen one that wasn't red/white/blue.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@woodyglendell7400]

Didn't see but one in Junior high!

[@loucostabile]

Brings back nice memories doesn't it Woody Glendell :-) Lou

[@StephenFinsel]

I had a 68 Rambler Rebel convertible SST I picked up in Maryland back in 1979 for $200, it had the 343 motor and the thing would run! Wish I still had it, it was a fun car to drive and I could have gotten a lot of tickets with it if I hadn't given it to my father in law!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stephen FInsel, Happy to read this video brought back memories of your 68 Rambler :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@StephenFinsel]

@James T Griffith mine came with a factory Holley carb which I rebuilt before driving the car. Dual exhaust 4 speed and I buried the speedometer too many times to count. I was a machinist in the Navy at the time and set the car up to run, I wish I still had it, would be worth it just to see the look on people's faces that have never seen one before. .

[@davidtroxell837]

up with the Rebel Machine!

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@anthonyc1883]

Wow. I had no idea of colors other than white with the red/white/blue features.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this blue one with you :-)

[@hardheadjames3624]

I just couldn't do it. God bless you brother but I would have to drive that beautiful MACHINE. I couldn't think about resale value. I love your car buddy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi hardhead James, Happy to read "I love your car buddy" :-) 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

[@thewilscott]

Cool car. cool video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Will Scott, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Thank you on the kind comment on the video, Lou

[@classic287]

I love AMC. Too bad they've been gone for decades. My first car was a Rambler and I've had 14 AMCs total.

[@loucostabile]

HI classic287, Good news! If you go to KZbin search and type in "My Car Story with Lou AMC" and "My Car Story with Lou American" I think you'll see many you'll enjoy, like these, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ6vnI1ui9uWi9E

[@loucostabile]

might want to "Subscribe" and please watch the commercials before the video in full as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you.

[@stevevogelman3360]

Man….what a nice Kenosha Cadillac.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

The AMC Rebel Machine was well received by the automotive press back in '70. Think Car & Driver and Motor Trend. I suspect this car's bottom window sticker price in 1970 was about $4350.

[@loucostabile]

HI Larry Hawkins, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on the "Rebel" :-) Lou

[@richarddevoe5871]

Great freekin car !! I love it...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Devoe, Happy to read you love it :-) Hope you see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@richarddevoe5871]

Keep it going Lou, love and appreciate all American Muscle especially the low number oddities !

[@joey_bonin]

I have a 1966 Classic Cross Country with a 327, and I see several details under the hood that are exactly the same. I have electric wipers, though. Sounds like you need to set up or replace the accelerator pump.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@edmedina5281]

Nice car...I have a 6cyl 1970 amc rebel...where can i find brake booster? 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, Happy to read you have a fun car too. Dan Curtis has a restoration shop for American Motors Corporation cars with many hard to find parts. The Shop is called AZ AMC Restorations 10728 N 96th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 Phone # [phone] Facebook page facebook.com/amcmusclecars

[@edmedina5281]

@@loucostabile Thank You

[@davidbeaden8860]

What a Machine 😅

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@SSGTA440]

Very underrated car.....they are SO good looking...not sure why more weren't sold, just can't figure that out......actually the 340 horse rating is quite conservative, more like about 375 to 380...

[@loucostabile]

Agreed a good looking car. One of the challenges comes from your own Dealership with a AMX sitting on the showroom too.

[@kotjmf1968]

Preconceived notions, ignorance, misinformation, urban legends, bias, bigotry stupidity, should I continue? I heard so much of that crap since the 1970s. People love to support garbage mentalities. If GM, Ford or Chrysler built them, exactly the same way, there would have been 10 times as many or more sold.

[@kotjmf1968]

Solid color on Rebel Machine, good. Vinyl top, better!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the details of this one :-)

[@kotjmf1968]

My Rebel Machine is Commodore Blue with a blue interior. I like it much better than the R/W/B version.

[@TheCat1dog]

There was never a show from that period called The Black Shadow . There was a short story though.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@libertyman3072]

🏁🏁🏁💪👍💪👍✌😇👍💪👍💪🏁🏁🏁 ✌😉 Merci mon Lou ✌😉

[@loucostabile]

Hi LIBERTY MAN, Thank you for viewing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@michaelwoodward5787]

Drive it !!!

[@loucostabile]

I like driving them too.

[@holymoly849]

my dad has this one in the exact color

[@loucostabile]

Hi Holy Moly, Happy to read this car is just like your Dads cool 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

[@Mercury.35.]

fantastic rebel machine very low mil

[@loucostabile]

Hi egoss, High praise :-) Did you see this one too? Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJe3oHatmdSVf9k

[@Mercury.35.]

@@loucostabile hi lou! look forward to new vehicles

[@sonny5973]

There was a new dark green one at a dealer in Maumee Ohio...I wanted it bad , dad said NO !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Shook, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@androlibre9661]

SHould have been WAY more popular than they were

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andro Libre, 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

[@Oprtnst]

Anybody know how much this car is valued at? I want....

[@loucostabile]

No idea.

[@kotjmf1968]

Solid color and / or automatic transmission equipped Rebel Machines are considered less desirable as most want them as advertised with the $75.00 optional Red-White-Blue paint and the standard 4 speed. They have sold above $60,000.00. Solid color / auto trans would fetch considerably less unless the right guy was interested.

[@robertsklenka5823]

I always thought it had a Mopar look .. the rear like the big Chryslers and the front kind of a Roadrunner look, Just smaller.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@kotjmf1968]

Factory records document 1,936 Machines built, NOT 2,326.

[@loucostabile]

HI MC5 FAN, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@kotjmf1968]

Thanks, just trying to keep it real. There are too many distorted "facts" about ANY AMC car out there.

[@borromeo50]

hey MC5 FAN, in november 1984 i turned down an offer to buy a 1971 Matador, 2 door hardtop, 401 engine, which had a rather huge decal that read 'Go Machine' (on the lower part of the front fender, between the wheelwell and the door) from a guy who apparently had no place to store it for the wintertime and nowadays i just realize how unique such a car would be in any classic car show... Please don't hesitate to share any info you may have about this 'Go Machine' option (or was it just an 'appearance' package ?

[@kotjmf1968]

It had either a 360 or 401, same wheels and other things the Rebel Machine had. No decals, no scoop, just a performance/handling package. The only way that you could get a 4 speed in a Matador. 1 year only on that too. The red one you see with the Rebel Hood scoop and tach is a custom job. 1971 did not have that stuff. ZERO ornamentation, no decals on a Machine Go Matador.

[@kotjmf1968]

Only 50-55 estimated built, very low number, no records known.

[@bk14nyc]

Such a rare beautiful AMC, but please get rid of those awful aftermarket gauges under the dash!!!! It just KILLS the whole look & feel of the car!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) (Other then the gauges)

[@dowen1511]

A guy down the road from me has one of these in beer bottle brown sitting in his back yard in the trees been there for 20+ years . and he refuses to sell it too. Just letting it rot .

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Owen, Sad story :-( Lou

[@dansmusic5749]

I thought it was called "shadow mask"?

[@loucostabile]

You might be right. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can confirm.

[@shawnbeckmann1847]

Beautiful Car but put some decent Radial Tires on it

[@loucostabile]

Hi 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, LouShawn Beckmann1,

[@davidnoaker1798]

Odometer looks like it has been around once

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, 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

[@Merylstreep1949]

Looks alot like a 70 Plymouth Sport Fury

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@kotjmf1968]

The known factory production tally document states that 1,936 Rebel Machines were produced. Not 2,500 and not 2,326. The scoop and tach were not an option on Machines. All 1970 and up AMC V8s have dog leg heads. This guy has no clue.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MC5 FAN, Well thank God you're watching and commenting so we have a clue :-) Stay well, Lou

[@kotjmf1968]

@@loucostabile I don't get why people run their traps when they don't know. When I heard him say there were about 2,500 made I thought "oh another genius." The information is out there. You might think a Machine owner might actually do the research and NOT want to go national and advertise his ineptitude.

[@shawnbeckmann1847]

Beautiful Car...But its beyond me why People keep putting those Polygrip tires on older vehicles when Radials are so much Better and Drive the Damn Car. Frinkin Trailer Queens

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shawn Beckmann1, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I like driving them too, Lou

[@johnshader4287]

Drive it. 🙄

[@loucostabile]

HI John, I like driving them too, Lou