1967 AMC Rambler Rebel 770 Wagon

Station Wagon

232 Straight 6

Manual

A7KS856G174461

Clear

Gasoline

Here we have my 1967 Rambler Rebel Station Wagon (CA Black Plate)! She has I believe a 232 Straight-6 with a manual 3-on-the-tree transmission, which I am not so good at. It runs strong and starts right up unless you let it set for a week or two then it is a bit cold blooded. The odometer shows 43,909 but I believe it has turned over at least once to be 143,909. This car is all original and has some minor dents and scratches, but is a 50 year old car. It would be great for restoration, that was my plan but life gets in the way of what you like to do sometimes so I have decided to sell her! If you would like to read more details about this wagon (see below). As mentioned before the engine runs smooth after warming it up for a few minutes. If it sits for awhile there is a little smoke, but other than that it is fine! There is surface rust as you can see from the photos, the worst is on the tailgate (as shown). The front and back seats need to be redone and new carpet needed as well. Electronics: The tailgate does not work, I have never looked into why. The headlights work but not the tail lights, dash lights not working but gauges work and the wipers do not work! I put new Goodyear tires on it when I bought it so I could drive it home (which was about 90 minutes away from where I live IN 2007), no problems! At this point I start it every few weeks and drive it around to charge the battery. I have told you everything that comes to mind about this little wagon with photos & a description, IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR NEED PHOTOS OF ANYTHING ELSE PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE BIDDING!!! We have been in the Mail-Order business for over 25 years buying and selling many different collectibles. Please check our feedback; you'll see that we are dedicated to providing superior customer service and follow through. Buyer is responsible for shipping arrangements! NO INTERNATIONAL SALES ON THIS ITEM!!! The AMC Rebel (known as the Rambler Rebel in 1967) is a mid-size car produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 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 positioned as the high-volume seller in the independent automaker's line of models. The Rebel was available in several specialty models that included a limited number of station wagons with special themed trim and luxury equipment that were offered only in certain geographical areas. A high-performance, low-priced muscle car version was produced in 1970, The Machine, that is most recognized in its patriotic or flamboyant white, red, and blue trim. The Rebel was based on AMC's "senior" automobile platform shared with the full-size Ambassador line. For the U.S. and Canadian markets, the Rebel was built at AMC's "West Assembly Line" (along with the Ambassador) in Kenosha, Wisconsin and at Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Bramalea - Brampton Assembly Plant). The Rebel was also assembled from Complete knock down (CKD) kits under license in Europe (by Renault), in Mexico (by Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos), in Australia (by Australian Motor Industries),[1] and in New Zealand (Campbell Motor Industries in Thames). Rebels continued to be sold in these and other international markets under the Rambler brandname. Contents 1 Background 1.1 19671.2 19681.3 19691.4 1970 2 Regional models 2.1 Station wagons2.2 Raider 3 Rebel funny cars4 The Machine 4.1 Concept muscle models4.2 Performance features4.3 Machine wheels4.4 Marketing 5 Convertibles6 Other markets 6.1 Australia6.2 Europe6.3 Mexico 7 Name change8 Collectibility9 Notes10 References11 External links Background Rebel 770 emblem 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,[2] and the first hint that muscle cars would be part of the company's future.[3] The Rebel name reappeared in 1966 on the top-of-the-line version of the Rambler Classic two-door hardtop. It featured bucket seats, special trim, and a revised roofline. For 1967, AMC's entire intermediate line took the Rebel name. The new Rebel models were designed under the leadership of Roy Abernethy, but the automaker changed management with Roy D. Chapin, Jr. as Chairman and CEO was trying hard to change AMC's frumpy image.[4] The redesigned intermediate line began to be promoted with a focus on performance and print advertising as one of the "Now Cars", as well as having numerous factory and dealer installed high-output options. During its production from 1967 to 1970, the Rebel was available as a six-passenger 4-door sedan, and 2-door hardtop, and a 4-door station wagon with an optional third row seat for two more passengers. 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. The six-cylinder engines that were introduced by AMC in 1964 were continued. However, the 1967 Rebel models introduced the first of a family of all-new V8s that replaced AMC's long-lived "GEN-1" designs in the mid-sized automobile market segment. These included the 290 cu in (4.8 L) and 343 cu in (5.6 L) engines that debuted in the 1966 Rambler American. With a 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, the 343 V8 produced 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS) at 4800 rpm and 365 pound force-feet (495 N·m) of torque at 3000 rpm. The new Rebels also eliminated the torque tube design used in the Rambler Classic in favor of an open drive shaft with a four-link, trailing-arm rear live axle rear suspension system to provide a more comfortable coil spring ride.[5] The Independent front suspension continued to use AMC's unequal-length control arms and high-mount coil springs.The 1967 Rambler Rebel by American Motors was completely new design from its predecessor Rambler Classic. Now a larger car riding on a two-inch (50 millimeter) longer 114-inch (2,896 mm) wheelbase, the width was also increased by nearly four inches (100 millimeters) to enlarge interior passenger space and cargo capacity. The Rebel had as much interior space as full-size cars from Ford or GM. The new body design was in sharp contrast to its predecessor's "straight-edge" design. The Rebel featured a smooth rounded appearance with sweeping rooflines, a "coke-bottle" body with a shorter rear deck, as well as greater glass area for increased visibility. However, the design "themes" such the "hop up" fenders became so pervasive across the industry that the all-new 1967 Rebel was criticized because "viewed from any angle, anyone other than an out-and-out car buff would have trouble distinguishing the Rebel from its GM, Ford, and Chrysler Corp. competition."[6] American Motors was staying abreast of the fashion and the Rebel was the first "family car with style that rivaled function."[7] A new safety-oriented instrument panel featured a steering column designed to collapse under impact, and the gauges and controls were grouped in a hooded binnacle front of the driver with the dashboard pushed forward and away from the passengers. The Rebel models were similar to the senior Ambassador in that they shared the same basic unit body (platform) aft of the cowl. However, the Rebel's front end saw an entirely new concept with a "venturi" grille motif in die cast metal while its rear end featured a simple design with inward-curved taillights. Rebels came in the base 550 and deluxe 770 models, with a high-line SST available only as a two-door hardtop. The base 550 two-door sedan featured the identical "semi-fastback" roofline as the more expensive pillar-less hardtops, but had slim B-pillars that gave them a more "sporty"coupe appearance. The convertible featured a new "split stack" folding mechanism design that allowed a full-width backseat with room for three passengers. The 4-door sedans continued a traditional notchback form, albeit smoothed from the previously sharp angled roofline. The Cross Country station wagons featured a standard roof rack, all vinyl upholstery, and a drop down tailgate for carrying long loads. A third, rear-facing seat was optional with a side hinged tailgate for easier access. The Rebel 770 wagon was available after mid-year production with 3M's "Di-Noc" simulated wood-grain body side panels trimmed in a slim stainless steel frame. Starting with the 1967 models, American Motors offered the industry's most comprehensive warranty up to that time: 2-years or 25,000 miles (40,000 km) on the entire automobile, as well as 5-years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on the engine and power train. American Motors continued its industry exclusive ceramic-coated exhaust system as standard.[8] To further emphasize the durability and prove the reliability of the new Rebels, an absolute record of 30 hours flat was set in the long-distance Baja run down Mexico's Baja California peninsula in 1967.[9] A hole in the transmission pan slowed them down, but the endurance racers were able to get the car to a town to get a new one.[10] Offering traditional Rambler economy with six-cylinder engines and overdrive transmissions, the Rebel could also be turned "into a decent budget-priced muscle car" with the 343 cu in (5.6 L), the largest available engine in 1967.[11] A road test by Car Life magazine of a Rebel SST hardtop equipped with the 343 V8 and automatic transmission turned in a 0-60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 9 seconds, and reached a top speed of 110 miles per hour (177 km/h). A road test by Popular Science found similar performance times and noted that their Rebel SST was the quietest-riding of the tested cars, but with the drawback of wind noise.[12] The magazine also praised Rebel's reclining backrests for both front seats that reduce fatigue on long trips while a co-driver can stretch out and relax, as well as AMC's self-tightening seat belts that aid in buckling and in comfort.[13] A survey conducted by Popular Mechanics after owners had driven their cars 678,996 miles (1,092,738 km) concluded: "In all, the report indicates that most Rebel owners are delighted with their purchases." [14] Journalist and automobile critic, Tom McCahill, summarized his Mechanix Illustrated road test, "There isn't a better intermediate size car sold in the United States than the 1967 Rebel".[15]