1968 AMC Rebel - The Last* AMC Convertible | AutoMoments 

What a lovely way to start my day. Well done. I have a couple of 67 convertibles, an Ambo 343 buckets and console, and a Rebel SST 343 4 speed. So nice to see someone else appreciate these under appreciated cars.

This is like the anti Regular Cars

Even though your channel may (so far) be small, your production quality is absolutely impeccable. Can't wait to see you grow and push out more amazing content! :)

I owned one of these cars. It had every conceivable option you could think of including air conditioning, bucket seats, AM FM radio and cruise control but it still had the crank up (And down) windows). Painted a beautiful gold color. It was a blast to drive. One of my biggest regrets was selling it in the early 1990s.

The style and quality of these videos really blow me away! I can't stress enough how much I appreciate the effort you put into them.

I learned to drive in a 1969 Rebel SST sedan, same color blue as this one only with a silver grey interior. 290 V8. I just loved that car.

You write exceptionally well! You are also preaching to a receptive choir as I owned 5 AMC cars, and my Father 5 others. I would still be driving the Best car I ever owned, my 1969 AMC Ambassador SST, were it not for a 73 fat mustang running a stop sign at 50 mph. I wasn’t badly hurt, but the Ambassador was. Though “repaired” as they say it was never the same. It hD that Great 343 Typhoon 4 barrel V8. Thank You!

A mechanic who worked up the road from my house had one of these in the early '80s, same color. By the time he had a For Sale sign in the window a few years later, it was looking worse for wear and beyond my skill set. I wish I bought that car anyway since it's so rare. It had the 343, black interior and those Appliance Crosswire aluminum rims that were so typical back then. One of those "The car that got away" moments.

I still love them door handles.

What a beautiful era What a marvellous car

A well researched and produced video! The featured Rebel is impeccable. As a life-long AMC fan it is refreshing to see something this informative including an outstanding example of one of their higher-end vehicles. Long live AMC.

Beautiful car, Absolute perfect design and beautiful convertible.

Excellent episode on a real 60s era classic.

Massively underrated in 1968 and massively underrated now. You're right. Its beauty is uts simplicity. I'd have one in a heartbeat.

Found this video on my recommended page. These videos are simple (in a good way) yet pleasurable to watch. They’re really well done. Thanks for making them.

Man! You guys do an INCREDIBLE job with these reviews. A gem on the Tube.

I just picked up a rag top just like this for 750.00 dollars Needs tons of work but that is half the fun!

I'm so glad you get it with Nash, Rambler and AMC cars, they were a mix of unique design, innovation but also good 'ole American blandness, reliability and practicality..a nash rambler with a bullet proof flathead 6, weather eye air conditioning, great gas mileage, unibody construction but outer skin designed by Italian firm Pininfarina, really what's not to love

Man somehow you manage to make a video about an obscure automotive company sad. I'm an AMC owner myself and I'm constantly looking to expand my collection but seeing people recognize AMC always makes me happy. Thank you for putting such effort to these videos and I cannot wait for the documentary

I had a '68 Rebel 2-door. I wish I still had it.

A really nicely put together film there - lovely car, well done.

Wonderful sound......beautifully done convertible....I surely miss those days. AMC is the one car company that wasnt afraid to get creative with their interiors.

Awesome review Joe!

I never though I'd get choked up during an old-car review. Pure poetry! You have the dignity, distinctive voice, and clarity of speech to rival Arthur Dark, the superb Hollywood Graveyard presenter.

as an AMC FAN,WOW!WHAT ABEAUTY.THANK YOI.

Absolutely....kudos to your wonderful film making and amazing shots out front and by the wheels...!!! And what an absolutely beautiful Classic !!!

It'd be very cool if this channel reviewed an AMC Marlin....

I can't believe I've missed out on your channel for so long. I love your story telling, and hearing the history of these companies.

Great job on a brief history of Rambler / AMC & this rare Rebel SST! convertible ,the car speaks for its self . Thanks for the video.

super underrated channel! always happy to see a new video

My Dad owns a 68 Rebel sst Hardtop, I helped him do a lot of work on it. It's rare to see any mention of Rebels anywhere.Usually it's just the Javelin. The sst we own is like one of three I've ever seen in my life lol

Hi Joe, Like all your videos, but really loved this one. You really put owning a convertible in the northeast into perspective. I to enjoy convertibles the most in late summer or early fall. During the hot months I reserve my top down driving for those cool nights. I grew up with convertibles, (I'm old LOL) and have owned several over the years. I currently have a 63 Cutlass conv, which I saved from the crusher many years ago, and a 66 Valiant conv which is supposedly one of only 400 equipped with the 273 V8. In addition I own a well preserved 61 Buick Electra 225 four dr hrdtp that is cosmetically original I have to say that I think your videos are some of the best on RU-vid. You are obviously very knowledgeable, and do comprehensive research. You also have a great sense of humor. (loved the unboxing of the new vinyl top material) Would be great to meet you someday. Thanks for the quality entertainment. Pat

Good stuff Joe! Love your videos!

Love those Rambler / AMCs...

This is another lovely video. I am truly enjoying what can be done with cars.

Used to see so many Ramblers when I was a kid. One family down the road had an Ambassador. Someone I remember had a Rebel.

This was a great car. Fun, fast, a convertible, looks beautiful inside and out, drove well, and was quite comfortable. Sad AMC had trouble with the convertibles.

Excellent!

What a beautiful Automobile Thanks Makes me want an AMC even more

Great channel.

Love your videos. The scripts in particular are insightful and brilliant. Would love to see more classic 70s & Muscle car era American metal and also shots of the dash from behind the wheel - all part of the fantasy of driving the vehicle and living vicariously through you! Cheerz, Harley

Beautiful car ❤😊...Sad that AMC couldn't survive the 'Big Three'...😢

I had a '67 Rebel when I was 16yo. Those reclining front seats were kinda handy wink wink nudge nudge.

Man I wish AMC was still around

Please keep posting these videos are awesome

I just purchased a 70 AMX Big Bad Blue 390 GO Pack 4 speed loaded with factory air, ps, pw, pb. leather interior last year. I was looking for a 67 Marlin but as of yesterday I am the proud owner of a pristine 65 990 convertible, two tone paint, wire wheels loaded with a/c, pb, ps, pw, power top. Now I am a proud AM owner of two fine vehicles. I was looking to sell my 57 Thunderbird for a 63 Thunderbird Roadster but the 65 - 67 Ambassador caught my eye. My younger brother a car dealer convinced me to purchase it over the T-bird.

Beautiful colour and car

Love your Channel man... amazing work

Very rare car. I had one in 1994. I looked it up in 2007, there is less than 100 left

I had owned a red/white/blue 1970 Rebel Machine back in 1989. Wish I hadn't sold it!

I remember the October nights....about 50-53' ; top down with the heater running inside.....that was invigorating !!!!

That’s a great-looking car! Thanks to the owner for keeping it up! Rambler had a big plant in Brampton, Ontario. Then it was a Jeep plant. Then they built a brand-new plant in Bramalea (Brampton) in 198... 3 or 4 that briefly made Renaults, then AMC models, I think the Premier. Bought by Chrysler as AMC went bye-bye, still making Chargers, Challengers (Hellcat, Demon, Redeye) and Chrysler 300. Soon to go the way of GM in Oshawa we think. Enjoyed the video!

A very nice vehicle. My 69 Ambassador had a 343 an excellent engine.

These videos are amazing, honestly had me in tears at the end. The way you present these amazing stories is amazing. Should definetly deserve more views/subscribers. I hope you get another hit video soon :)

Recently found a pair,one being the convertible!!

Top quality video. You should habe a lot more subscribers.

God that looks way too close to a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner!

Awesome!

Great video, mine is red with the 290

1:50 Imagine if the bumpers were color matched, how much better they would visually blend with the body contours

Fate and history to place AMC where it went and still is, in a category , a not-so well popularity car. A real American machine, quite well built, plenty of unique things about it. I own two Jeeps, a J10 & Wagoneer. I’ll put their classical uniqueness , character and muscle and 4X trac ability against the other three, any day! Absolutely LOVE the character the J10 & Wagoner has over any~!!! The wagoneer is the real beast, It’s like driving a very well put together Bus , tons of room, way universal generally in space, cargo, OEM roof rack, space for ppl, hauling, ease of maintenance, Tough as any, the body lines are superior to the others IMHO. I have owned chevy, fords. I like the Wagoneer over them for all those reasons. Perfect unit to take a few days , go to mountain in the snow in 4X4, tear thru the SNOW and camp In it! Sit on the tailgate in a lawn chair and enjoy the sunshine.

Excellent video, premise, and narration, I hate October, actually September too, while your at it, hell, August makes me a little uneasy, cause I know the end is coming, cruise nights are coming to an end, weekends are tough, leave the beach early for a cruise night, car shows, live my 73 Grand Prix, and the reason why is, it's a factory sunroof car, for us 70s guys, that meant, AC on, nice breeze with the roof open, not overkill, it's just about March as we speak, NY is still too cold, to open that roof, and with salt on the road, no way I'm driving a 46 yr old car, till nature does its job, and spring rains wash away all that might cause rust, rumor has it that mid 70s cars were starting to rust on the showroom floors, the Vega for example, I'll smell the spring rains, and know it's time again, till then I drive to my garage every weekend and start her up, it's a 455, so I park it in October w 3/4 of a tank, by spring it needs gas, a nice set of plugs, and a long ride, with the roof open, I can't enjoy it with the roof closed, it's coming

Very good historial vehicle proyect. Best regards.

Nicely done and beautiful car. If I wasn't into Studebakers I'd be playing with AMCs. One thing about driving convertibles, my daily driver is a late model Mustang convertible, and I drive it all year round. Often if its too hot or cold I'll have the heat or AC on, and maybe the windows up, with the top down. As someone once said, "I didn't buy a convertible to drive in the shade!"

How ironic that AMC’s relationship with Renault was discontinued by Chrysler who is now merging with Renault. Kenosha must be laughing!

Manual brakes and electric wipers, I see. I'm a longtime AMC fan myself. My father was anti-power brakes. He didn't want them, plain and simple. All of our AMCs - '62 Rambler Classic wagon, '68 Ambassador and '74 Hornet - had manual brakes, although I was able to convince my father to go with front disc brakes on the Hornet.

Nice video. AMC styling was greatly improved in 1964, a little plain but not so goofy or dowdy as before. The Rebel SST equipped with bucket seats, 4 speed manual, disc brakes, and 4-bbl carb was long way from grandpa's Rambler, but it did not have the cache that the muscle cars from the Big 3 had. Same problem with the Javelin compared with the Mustang, Camaro, Barracuda, etc., nice car but lacking "something" that the other pony cars had. I think the first gen Javelin was a very attractive car, maybe you can do a video on one of those with the performance package. I enjoyed your brief review of the AMX for Motorweek. 👍

The Ambassador convertible is nice.

Imagine the possibilities if there were still around 😏 I believe they would have built some awesome cars, some no one would have ever thought of. so long because I can't say goodbye

Another great AutoMoments coming my way. I've always loved the look and feel of your videos. The problem is that now I'm gonna want to go out and buy a 1968 Rebel Drop top. ARGHH!! lol Anyways, keep'em coming and I don't care if you have to upload the videos 47 times. Love em just the same. Merry Christmas to you and the family.

That's a damn sharp looking AMC Rebel. The color is to die for. Just as sexy as a beautiful woman.

This Rebel convertible is a nice ride, but that AMC Marlin is a fantastic looking car, just needs big block power under the hood....

Also, there was a ‘68 Ambassador Convertible. I’m sure there was! Subscribed by the way!

Looks almost like the Dart that Mike Connors drove on Mannix. Oh, if only he had driven AMC ...

Mom had a 68 Rebel 4 door. Same color….

Great video you should make one on a 96 buick roadmaster wagon its the last american station wagon

You could do classic car poetry. :)

Imagine AMC today

i'd love for you to do a video on the benz 240D w123.

Should review a 1973-1987 square body gm truck

That's a sexy car

If you move far enough South you CAN enjoy a convertible year round

Will you be working with Motorweek again in the future? I really enjoyed seeing your work as part of their series.

I live in in Cali Bay Area. Drive convertible all year around. Ha ha!!!

3:52 : That dealer was in Baltimore!

Hey my daily driver is an old AMC American Rambler. Although it’s no convertible.

Wow. I wrote this 5 years ago. boy oh boy. :( Do I see Plymouth GTX here? Hints of it?

Looks like a Pontiac GTO of that era.

Make a vid on a 1990 geo metro convertable

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Rare air

You've got to do a video on the misguided disaster of the marlin!

Those were the daze....no emission controls; where the c.i. equaled either the horsepower and/ or torque

Why the re-upload?

Well the six cylinder engine got GREAT gas mileage. Around 30 miles to the gallon. But that was with leaded gas.

Make sure you keep those trunnions greased.

Love wires hanging under dashboard ? and add on Radios ? Back in the 60's AMC had little to no Dealer Network. and didn't improve with Renault. Even Harley Davidson at time owned by AMF Bowling .was on the verge of Bankrupt.. Japanese have entered .USA Market.. Lawrence Welk TV Show . Commercials were AMC.

Imagine a Rambler SST that would of competed against the 90s mustang or Camaro of the 90s? I wonder if AMC carried on, would they go American route or would they kind of go the DSM route?

Beautiful car with nice restoration but it's one drawback is the cheap ratty sounding exhaust system. Need to install better mufflers that have a nice deep tone that V-8's are known for.

The dodge Monaco