Vehicle Description
'THE MACHINE!' Never gets old as my kid and I randomly look at
eachother and yell it out loud "THE MACHINE!" I literally laugh my
a** off. Not because it's funny that we act that way (which it is);
but it's such a cool way to engage and acknowledge the car that
we're riding in or talking about taking for or just came back from
a ride. Forget about 'Thumbs Up', we get the fist pumping 'Hell
Yeah!' when we drive by such enthusiastic onlookers. The Rebel
Machine was the Top of the Line segment of the Rebel nameplate for
1970, AMC produced just 1,936 Machines out a total 21,699 Rebels.
Now get THIS! Few produced were the premium RED, WHITE, and
BLUE,,,,; So it is very Safe to Say that this Rebel Machine is
Especially Rare, Desirable, and Collectible Muscle Car. The Machine
The most recognizable muscle car version of the AMC Rebel was named
The Machine and available for the 1970 model year, following the
success of the 1969 SC/Rambler. In its most recognizable trim it
was painted white with a large blue stripe on its hood, and
accented in bold red, white, and blue reflective stripes (made by
3M) in the front, sides, and rear. "The car had the build of a
proper muscle car and when it came to its performance, it did not
disappoint despite weighing 3,307 lbs. The cream of the crop for
the 1970 AMCs was the Rebel Machine. They first brought out the
Rebel Machine to the public in October 1969 at the NHRA World
Championship drags in Dallas. It was basically an SST, but had
high-back bucket seats, a heavy-duty cooling system that used a
Power-Flex fan, a functional Ram-air hood scoop, upgraded
suspension and a handling package. Compared with the 390 inside the
SST, the Machine's 390 made an additional 15 horsepower for 340
horsepower total. This was due to the ram-air system, high-flow
dual plane intake, and high-flow dogleg cylinder heads. It also had
a dual-exhaust system, front and rear sway bars, power-disc brakes,
a limited-slip differential, and a Detroit Locker with up to 5.00:1
ratios. For a transmission, a Borg-Warner T10 Hurst floor-shifted
four-speed was one option. A pistol-grip shifted automatic was also
available. For the first 1,000 units sold, only a red, white, and
blue color scheme was available. The body was white and there were
red stripes from the fender back and a blue section on the hood
where the scoop and hood-mounted tachometer were. Our car has been
kept up and treated well for many years; Restored (frame on) with
Rebel Sheet Metal partial quarters this Machine has always been a
solid exmaple. The Driveline has been rebuilt, headers, manifold,
carburetor added; We have the original intake and exhaust manifolds
as shown in picture. Interior was obviously done and looks as nice
as rest of car. Magnum 500 style wheels have been added during the
restoration and by owner's choice they look great on the Machine.
This bad boy Machine has been a tale of pride and joy and it shows.
The performance is spot on and the Machine goes down the road as if
on the drag strip. Call us if you'd like more details, we'll be
happy to speak with you. We sell and ship worldwide. Dome Lamp,
Tinted Glass, Armrests - Dual Front, Power Steering, Am/Fm Radio,
Sports Package, Chrome Wheels, Spare Tire, Bucket Seats
