| This 1968 AMC Rebel SST is one of about 9,900 built for the model year, very few of which seem to remain today. 3) specs
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amc,rambler,rebel,1968, rebel restoration . 1968 AMC Rebel Pictures: See 7 pics for 1968 AMC Rebel. Base price for the 68 Rebel convertibles was $2995, as optioned this one was $4500 a LOT of money in 1968.
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Find it here on Craigslist somewhere in rural Illinois for $18k. Question of the Week: What Car Do You Most Regret Selling? ONLY 823 LAST YEAR American Motors convertibles made, all Rebels, the Ambassador, Rambler & Rogue discontinued in 1967.
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All AMC Rebel 550 4-Door Sedan versions offered for the year 1968 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars.
This one was restored between 2014 and 2016, and the seller claims about 1,000 miles added since completion. The "Rebel" name was introduced by AMC in 1957 as a special model with a big V8 engine: the Rambler Rebel, the first factory-produced lightweight muscle car, and the first hint that muscle cars would be part of the company's future. |
This simple white is very AMC-like and could very well be factory-correct as well.
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The Rebel also suffered from Rambler's "economy" reputation, but the Rebel model offered the recipe common to most of early muscle cars including the biggest-available engine, bucket seats, and special trim, but the Rebel did not have a non-functional hood scoop.
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| This one should be making a fair bit more, thanks to a recent .030 rebuild that included fitment of a Comp cam, roller rockers, a Holley four-barrel and Allison electronic ignition.
As someone mentioned the “Rambler” name also dropped on the Rebel in 1968. Power comes from a top-line 390, originally rated at 325 HP (and 15 more in Machine form). The 1968 AMC Rebel: 1968 AMC Rebel. Special thanks to BaT reader Shane R. for this submission. This relative lack of styling means the dash remains remarkably modern looking, and could easily be mistaken for an early 80’s design by those not in the know. Originality isn’t touched on, but 390 callout badges on the quarters could indicate that this car left the factory with the optional highline 390. Power comes from a rebuilt, .030-over, mildly built 390 and 727 TorqueFlite combo, and claims of the car winning local shows are believable–condition looks outstanding throughout, including the factory console-equipped red vinyl interior. This 1968 AMC Rebel SST is one of about 9,900 built for the model year, very few of which seem to remain today. Wheels, dual exhaust and ride height all look stock. Another new introduction by AMC in 1968 was the Rebel. Announcement: Carfax reports now complimentary with your 1981 and later listings!
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This one was restored between 2014 and 2016, and the seller claims about 1,000 miles added since completion. Terms of Use, All contents © 2020 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer. Shorty headers dump into a full 2 1/4″ inch dual exhaust. The interior is typical late 60’s American Motors, whose designers seemed to place a higher priority on function than style, somewhat of a reversal when compared to more stylish offerings from GM, Ford and Chrysler. Clean, simple lines, big torque and a nice rumble are the big attractions here, not to mention the appeal of driving a nicely preserved piece of orphan muscle history. Things look good underneath as well, but there’s no word on what kind of gears the polished differential cover is hiding. Your California Privacy Rights The following versions and sub-models of AMC Rebel 550 4-Door Sedan were available in 1968: 1968 AMC Rebel 550 4-Door Sedan 232 Six 1-Barrel 3-Speed Manual (man.
a handful of closeups reveal what appears to be excellent paintwork, straight sheet metal, very good plastics, and shiny, blemish-free chrome bumpers. The T-handle shifter is a good look, as is the sporty OEM wheel. Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site. 2009 New Pics! A variety of 6-cylinder and V8 engines were available on the 114 inch wheelbase intermediate model.