A superb and rare photo of the exiting and magnificent 1968 AMC Rebel SST Machine , photographed during a publicity shoot for
the new 1968 model year.
Perhaps the most striking feature of this overpowering muscle car was
the large ram-air intake scoop on top of the hood. It had a large build in
tachometer that could be seen through the windshield. It even lit up at night.
Amazing… The hood scoop section of the Rebel Machine was painted Electric Blue
(paint code B6).
The AMC
Rebel - or Rambler Rebel as it was known in 1967 - was in production
between 1967 to 1970. It replaced the Rambler Classic. The Rebel was replaced
by the similar AMC Matador for the
1971 model year. The Rebel was assembled from Complete knock down (CKD) kits
under license in Europe (by Renault), in Mexico
(by Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos), and in Australia (by Australian Motor Industries).
Rebels continued to be sold in these and other markets under the
"Rambler" brandname. The Rebel name was introduced by AMC in 1957 as a special model with a big V8
engine: the Rambler Rebel, the first American factory muscle car. The Rebel
name reappeared in 1966 on a specially trimmed version of the Rambler Classic two-door
hardtop with a revised roofline. For 1967, AMC's
entire intermediate line took the Rebel name. Throughout its production, the
Rebel was available as a 4-door sedan, 4-door station wagon, and 2-door
hardtop. In addition, a 2-door sedan (coupé) with a thin B-pillar and flip out
rear side windows was available in 1967 only, and a convertible was offered in
1967 and 1968. Engines included the 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6
(145/155 hp), 290 cu in (4.8 L) (200/225 hp), 343 cu in
(5.6 L) (235/280 hp) and 390 cu in (6.4 L)
(315/325 hp) V8s. Styling was similar to the senior Ambassador, which
shared the same basic unit body aft of the cowl. In 1970, the sedan and coupe
received a restyled rear-end, along with a new C-pillar shape and rear
quarters. The Rebel was built at AMC's
"West Assembly Line" (along with the Ambassador) in Kenosha, Wisconsin
and at Brampton, Ontario, Canada
(Bramalea). The 1970 restyle was to last only one year before a further restyle
and renaming the models as the AMC
Matador. The 4-door and wagon platform would remain unchanged until the
retirement of the Matador line after the 1978 model year. During the 1967 model
year, AMC issued a series of
specialty Rebel station wagons with luxury equipment. They were limited for
sale to geographical areas. Standard equipment included 290 cu in
(4.8 L) V8 engine (the 343 cu in (5.6 L) was optional),
automatic transmission, power steering, power drum brakes, and special duty
springs and shock absorbers. Each featured a distinctive interior and exterior
trim described as follows… The Mariner (600 units) in Barbados blue with panels
trim of simulated bleached teakwood planking accented by narrow black
horizontal stripes and a "nautical anchor" medallion. The interior
featured anchors and stars decorating dark blue suede bolster panels of the
seats, which also had white piping and broad horizontal pleated inserts of
medium blue antelope grain vinyl. The Mariner was sold along the coastal
regions of the United States.
The Briarcliff (400 units) in Matador Red with simulated black camera grain
side panels and "regal" medallions, as well as its own black
"antelope grain" vinyl interior. The Briarwood was marketed in major
markets in the east and south. The Westerner (500 units) in Frost White with
plankwood trim side inserts and a "Pony Express" medallion. The
interior featured stallion brown vinyl that simulated "richly tooled"
leather on the seats and door panels in combination with white antelope grained
vinyl. The Westerner was available west of the Mississippi
River. Each version included the color-coordinated upholstery and
door panels, individually-adjustable reclining seats, sports steering wheel, as
well as the 91 cubic feet (2.6 m3) of carpeted cargo room, a
locking hidden compartment, and a rooftop luggage rack. Special regional
nameplates were on the rear fender in addition to the unique medallions on the
C-pillar. In 1969, a
Rebel Raider two-door hardtop was sold only in New York and New Jersey. The marketing of these cars was
timed to coincide with the New York City Auto Show. Three hundred Raiders were
built and many were part of a “driveaway” by area dealers on the eve of the
Auto Show. All Raiders came with a V8 engine with automatic transmission, as
well as “blow-your mind colors to choose from: electric green, tangerine, and
blue-you’ve never seen.” AMC tried
out its “Big Bad” colors first this regional dealer special. The hues were
introduced at mid-year on the Javelin and AMX models.
This is a very nice and very rare photo that reflects
a wonderful era of automotive history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this
photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12"
(ca. 20 x 30 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you
buy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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