4th GEAR RUBBER ! 1969 American Motors AMC Hurst SC/Rambler & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

That's got to be the baddest Rambler I've ever seen!

These cars don’t receive nearly enough attention. Great video!

So glad Dan Curtis is keeping these historic hot rods alive.

Those cars are light and are rare. AMC cars are nice thanks again lou

Gorgeous cars, both "A" and "B" scheme. Correct me if I'm wrong. Off the showroom floor, the S/C Rambler could do 14.3 in the quarter mile all day long in stock form. It had the best braking performance of any American car, the Porsche 911 was the only car that braked better. It outhandled most American cars due to the new ball joint design and it's low weight. I subscribed to Classic Sixties magazine when I was seventeen and this was in the first issue if I recall correctly. The magazine name was changed a year later. I still have every issue of Classic Sixties magazine in a sealed plastic bin. 😁

Lou, you have outdone yourself. IMHO this ranks as one of your best ever.

That is the same body as my brothers race car. Like I said before I always loved AMC for its muscle cars and non muscle cars. They were a rugged little car in any head to head of daily driving and their 6 cylinder was one of the smoothest running little engines I had the pleasure of servicing.

One of American Motors' finest. Thanks Lou!

I love these ramblers! When I was a kid I was riding my bike on the side of the road and a sc snuck up behind me, slowed down, and then floored it! I almost fell off my bike I got so scared. He ripped through the gears and burned rubber all the way through. Man, one of my favorite memories as a kid on a bmx bike. This was 1995 or 1996 and I didn’t know about muscle cars yet. I was like “ what the hell was that thing???” Because of the far out paint and the mailbox scoop on the hood. After that I was hooked.

That Rambler sounds awesome! I’m surprised I’ve never seen one of these. Nice review!

Love it!

Seems appropriate that this beautiful Rambler be in Red, White and Blue....because it's a fitting homage to 'ol glory and when one could take pride in American made! This Rambler sure got power and we appreciate going along for the ride, Lou & Dan! Have an awesome weekend and week ahead! : )

I like all the wild engine sounds when you take it out on the highway! The mailbox scoop was an "air bleed" design to pull in less turbulent air which was above the surface of the hood. When engineers started wind tunnel testing their cars they suggested changing the hood scoops for more efficiency.

Never seen that car: truly impressive in performance! Not really aerodynamic, however it is compensate by a huge power. Must be fun to drive!

The "390 Special" was an absolute beast!

Also, I remember it being SO LOUD. I got a book about muscle cars that year to start learning all about them and that’s where I learned these came with glass packs from the factory. Lol pretty damn cool.

Underrated brand. I had a 65 Classic that handled great. But this beast would eat the competition. I love his attention to balancing the engine.

Nothing screams AMERICA like this red, white and blue beauty! These SC's were so cool and with the Hurst performance package and "the right amount of pedals" makes this the perfect AMC.....SWEET! GREAT VIDEO LOU.

AMC Power! Thanks Lou

Thanks to the owner and to Lou for this story. This is a perfect example of how "every" manufacturer had some great cars to offer to the public. Being mostly a GM guy and not close to any AMC dealerships growing up, it has been in only recent years that I realized how much AMC had to offer to a wide range of customers. I too at one time had the "RAMBLER" stigma. If I was a larger volume collector I would most likely have at least one AMC car in my collection ranging from a 65-66 Marlin to a 71-74 Javelin AMX (I even like the 3-tone 56 Nash Ambassador with the new AMC 327 motor). Also, nice to see a story in my state. For viewers who know little about AMC (or this car in particular) this had to be a very much appreciated and revealing story. Thanks again.

Our friend had that same cross ram intake on a 343 4-speed AMX.

An owner with superlative knowledge of rare cars and an interesting personal story to tell and driving confidence to match. Hats off from a snowy UK to you both in the desert for this episode.

Lou you are the number one in plastic cars you come across the nicest cars and you know the cars as well Jay Leno is nice to the Jay Leno garage but you're a little bit different more our old school type we appreciate you and all the work hard work that you to get these cars

Wow, gone in 30 seconds! Could be the fastest production car of it's time in the U.S. 5 star episode Lou! 👍

Nice mailbox! I bet it can really deliver the mail.🚙🔥🔥🔥

As an amc guy once again I congradulate you for showing another AMC but as others have said an excellent video with the extended ride. Gotta love 4th gear rubber. Keep up the good work

Finest example of AMC muscle right here. Love this car what a gem. Thank guys.

Wow Lou very much a real mover- love the story of this Rambler!

Another great American Motors product! You can't have enough of these on your channel . I'm happy these cars are getting the much deserved recognition that is long overdue.

Awesome! The car was beautiful and fast, The longer than usual ride was unmatched, but the video was AWESOME! Thank you Lou!

Always wanted on of those along with an AMX and a 401 Javelin! Great.performance cars.

When you guys do the on ramp pull, your expressions look like you could be 17 years old! Totally reminds me of the reactions we all had as kids when we would get on it with a big displacement car back in high school. Great video - thanks!

Wow! Talk about the right car(s) being in the right hands. Dan definitely has this one all sorted out. I also liked the quick peek at its stable mates, too. There's a lot of horsepower in that garage. Thanks, Lou!

Love me some AMC.

The first SC/Rambler I (knowingly) remember seeing in person was an A/scheme car the summer after I graduated from high school. I had gone to a local mom and pop clothing store to pick up some nice new clothes for when I started college, and as I was coming out, I chanced to hear this intimidating rumble. Peered up the block a way, and lo and behold, there was a red white and blue boxy beast, flying the flag for AMC and heading right in my direction! It had Center Line wheels, big rubber out back, a modest roll cage and tow bars on the front bumper. I could barely believe my eyes and ears on that idyllic sunny afternoon. Subsequently I spotted the car a few more times at local cruise nights, and then a few years later a photo of it at a drag strip turned up in a book about muscle cars that I had bought. I knew it was the same car, from the way it was set up, its appearance and the license plates. Never came across it again--I wonder where it resides now.

Wow Lou - what a ride! I love those sc/ scramblers ! A friend of mine way back had one of these ,and we would cruise town in it. Was the one with the red stripe on the side. This guy sure knows his AMC cars, the way he explained all the details of this car was amazing ! I heard they could do 13.9's in the quarter back then... but I could be mistaken. Anyway, one of my favourite cars you have featured on your show - glad he wasn't afraid to grab some rubber on the road ! Thanks lou !

What an awesome "pocket rocket" Rambler! That color combination of the car is so smooth. I like the driving part of your videos, Lou. Great job. Keep it up!

What a amazing collection of AMC muscle cars, the owner is a renowned expert on AMC's, he's truly living the dream, thanks Lou for another great show.

That is one sweet Rambler Lou. I ❤ the blue rims.

Hi Lou good morning another fine car

A friend of mine had a 1969 Road Runner with a 383 V -8 ; Sometime back in the sixties , he challenged an AMX at a stop light and the AMX easily won ! Thanks 🙏 Lou & Dan for showing us , yet another great car !

Hi Lou, A friend of mine owned one of these back in the early seventies, it was wild and crazy and an undefeated street racer. The last time I saw him, he stilled owned it and was in the midst of rebuilding it. These cars were light weight and had few creature comforts. You didn’t get a radio probably because the radios and speakers of the day couldn’t be heard above the engine. Thanks for sharing. 👍😉

Love these cars! I remember riding my bike by the local car lots by my house in San Francisco around 1973 and seeing one for sale. I'll never forget it was $1,500. My brother had a '68 AMX 390 Go Pack car at this time, which I now own today.

"A phenomenal amount of horsepower in a car that weighs under 3,000 pounds." ; ) Can't help but like the sound of that.

AMC made awesome unique muscle cars. By far some of the lightest and sporty and the small block and big block cars. The Rebel Sprint, AMX Javelin, and bad to the bone Hearst Scrambler.. Jeep and Eagle probably would of saved AMC eventually if they could of held on but who knows lol

I’ve always loved the AMC SC/RAMBLER. Thanks Lou

Finally, someone who properly explains, "balanced and blueprinted engine" thank you for asking him that. Great cars!

As a kid, seeing either an A or B Scheme at the Auto Show or World of Wheels would be the equivalent of finding the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow - that's how rarely I saw them. And now, I've heard what one sounds like: Oh. My. God. You've read my comment about how I'd play the lottery in order to buy one of the multitudes of cars you've featured on your channel, Lou - so you already know what I'm doing this weekend. I wonder if Dan would build an AMX Pacer? :) Thanks, Lou!

Incredible! What a fantastic presentation, Thanks.

All hail! Lou! This bad-boy is what made a lot of the big-3 guys jaws drop in the day... even now - 50 years later there are still "Rambler"-AMC hater/deniers... Couldn't help but laugh hysterically as the Rambler dash plate was in view while he was poking 4th gear rubber! Absolutely phenomenal vid and more phenomenal car Lou. And that dual quad cross-ram! How rare is that?? Get a ride and vid for that BEAST! Paleze! Long live AMC muscle! Been hooked since I was a kid.

No need to be modest, the colors are exactly on the spot. PERFECT! 💪💪💪💪♥️

Saved to Favorites. These are phenomenal.

Oh wow, just gorgeous. We used to have a small restaurant next to my place of work (am retired now). The place was called Country Bob's. In years past Bob owned an SCRambler in the A scheme. I remember him saying how he wished he had kept it.

nicest 1969 AMC Scrambler American i have seen on video! dig the "Air Box" hood scoop and the rally wheels!!

These Ramblers are awesome. - A real streetfighter and perfect race car. - .. and so beautiful. - Thank you Lou for bringing us this important piece of car history. : )

Very cool car. This was the car that made me fall in love with muscle cars. A guy use to drive one of these by my house on his way over to his girlfriend's house in about 1972. I was 10yrs old. Thanks for sharing such an in depth view of this rare car. Always thought AMC did a great job with the patriotic paint scheme! 👍

Yeah Lou! Thanks for directing me to this one, WOW! I can't believe I missed this one. A 4th gear chirp, man THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!! I'm ADDICTED! Thanks Brother!

In my opinion AMC doesn't get the recognition they deserve. SCRambler, THE MACHINE, AMX, Javelin were some of the coolest cars of the muscle car era. AMC made more out of nothing. Cool story about it kickin' butt from 72-74, big engine light car = hang on for your life. Thank you for sharing Lou.

Oh Lou outstanding video! I so remember these cars and I was just 11 years old when they produced these special Rambler Americans. I loved these colors of this special unit. I loved the indepth story on these as I learned more about these neat units. That power is unbelievable in this little car. That ride along had to be so much fun as I enjoyed it on the video here. I loved the owner and his knowledge and story about these units as he is quite a guy. Just a fun and knowledgeable video Lou as I enjoyed it so much. Thanks as always Lou for sharing with us!!

I worked at Galloway Motors in Tucson 71- 74. I had a Rouge 290 4 speed and then a 70 AMX that I put a 401 in with some goodies, ran 12,s at the drags.

I LOVE IT!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME RESTORATION!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH!!!!!

these are rare as it gets, thanx lou!

I love it. Lou meets somebody who can RUN the interview hahaha!

Rambler, who'd a thunk it. Beautiful cars. Thanks Lou!

So underrated at the time! I want one!

Evening, Lou... I don't think I've heard the phrase "Balanced & blueprinted" for several decades. Very cool!

That's a great piece of americana glad to see him doing AMC cars in his shop preserving the AMC Cars AMC had some great muscle cars and that some other good cars to they were almost Bulletproof

Wow...what a great ride & a very cool preservation of AMC muscle car history! Thanks!!

You mentioned Thrush mufflers. My dad bought a 340 Dart new in '69. At some point in the mid-'70's, he bought some Thrush mufflers to put on his car. Sounded great! They came with the bird head decals that he put on the little vent windows.

AWESOME CAR! I've always loved the A and B scheme though I lean toward the B. I've always agreed with the opinion that AMC never got the credit they deserved. They put out some GREAT muscle cars. Especially when the Group 19 parts were added. Enjoyed watching this episode.

AMC engines were SO VERY GOOD that Chrysler Corporation, which bought AMC in 1987, kept the AMC 360 v8 going till 1991 in the Grand Wagoneer and the AMC straight six till 2006 in the Jeep TJ & LJ Wrangler Unlimited...even the flush door handles too!

Enjoyed! AMC fan here. Running a 360 in my old CJ Jeep.

Lots of great info.....now I know what balanced and blue printed means.

Hurst connection is cool, almost like a factory hot rod, looks like it would be fun to drive, plain interior, just the basics for speed!love the shifter looks like you could really slam it, funny cartoonish decals!

Lou that was absolutely awesome! To hear the power it's the first video on RU-vid I've found In car!. Thanks for the video, I'm currently building a 1/25 vintage kit of one of these cars.

My friend's aunt had one of these new in 1969. We used to go in it to pick up fresh eggs in it. She traded it in for an American station wagon because the SCRambler wasn't practical in Wisconsin winters.

I did not know the radio was an option. I did not know the side mirrors were factory Oldsmobile. Awesome car! Right amount of pedals

Always liked that little hot rod by AMC.

Great video Lou! Had a street racer version of one of these in college. Previous owner had painted over it in primer red unfortunately, as he also had a super stock model that folks confused the two and wouldn't race him. Anyway, was my daily driver for a couple of years and was so much fun, especially blowing the doors off SS/454 Chevelle's, Z28 Camaros and 427 Mustangs.

Lou,so far this video tops all!

Love it! My daily driver is a 65 AMC Rambler American I wish it had this kinda horsepower.

Hi, Lou! As I watched this episode, I had a thought. When Kenny Chesney said "I was going as fast as a Rambler goes, I could feel the speed from my head to my toes", could he have been talking about THIS one?! So I guess this is how forever feels! LOL! This may have been the Rambler's last year, but it sure went out with a bang! Thanks to you and Dan for taking us out scramblin'!

Love the AMCs. My neighbor had a SC 360 Hurst Hornet that was bad to the bone!

That is my dream car! Growing up in Milwaukee you tended to learn something about AMC sooner or later. Though, I would take a Rebel Machine...

No other word for it just awesome that's what muscle cars are about loads of power lightweight awesome

love that car beautiful keep it up

A day two car from day one. Genius

SWEET ! I have been In Love with the SC/Rambler since I was a teen . I saw my first one in a issue of Muscle Car Review back in the 80s. It just blew me away. Please do a video on the Rambler Rouge if you ever run across one, they are another favorite of mine,

Iconic car Lou! Thanks for sharing it with us. What a great Car Story.

Wow !! First real GF learned how to drive on a little Rambler in the early '70s. It got hit while parked and her Dad bought another one. Just reliable 6 cylinder powered tranport. 4th gear skeetch ? had no idea this was an option..

A great find!

I remember when I was a kid the contractor working on my parents house had one. Would look out the window and see it parked on the street.

Wow Lou you did it again!!!

Hi Lou… Again I’m at work. I have to put this one aside again… Yet I am going to take a peek before I get back to work… You can guarantee I am coming back and revisiting… I will let the commercials play on… I won’t watch them… They won’t never know. This car looks very very cool. I am not familiar with too many AMC‘s, my friend had a 64 AMC With pushbutton park reverse drive… It was pretty cool and beautiful… That was the only AMC of my past. I thought it was a javelin. Thumbs up now… Littering comments with thumbs up… Watching later… Littering thumbs up comments later… See you soon and see you on your next one… I can’t wait

During the 70s and early 80s I think, "noise pollution" was a thing. As a young kid I thought it was stupid of course, but now it's so obvious nobody pays attention to it anymore. I digress, the car is beautiful! I remember trying to get my dad to buy a Rebel Machine, unsuccessfully of course, back in the day. But yeah, I remember all of these cars. Interesting thing, I don't think Lou is going to mention it at almost 15:00, but on the SC/Ramblers, the front and rear bumpers are the same thing! AMC did that as a money saving trick and it worked. If I had the space I'd probably get one an AMX or Javelin. Love them all though 😊

4 speed and red white and blue paint ,, I was thinkin' he got it from ronnie sox ,, top shelf as always Lou

Great video, Lou! Very interesting looking car with very serious name Gear Rubber with lots of power!

Oh, does that look so like a place that's perfect for classic cars! An interesting rare car and a beautifully done example. I like the stubby, yet pleasing side view. I'm actually imagining it in silver with black interior and Cragar SS's! I was always on the fence with AMC's R/W/B paint scheme. Although it may have outrun SS-396's, I'm sure many young muscle car buyers opted for them simply for their higher cool-factor.

This AMC is the direct base of a car that is a true legend here in Argentina, the Torino (google "IKA Torino"). It had many styling improvements from Pininfarina that gave it a more european look, with a MUCH better interior, a better rear suspension, ZF gearbox and a very modern (for its time) 233 ci OHC six inline. It was produced for almost 15 years in two and four doors, and a used '77 coupe was my first car, that brings me very good memories. A wonderful car with great handling and performance, despite the "small" engine, that it's considered the best six cilinder car of his era. And about this pristine AMC, it's a small and light muscle car for USA standards, so I can imagine that with more than 300 hp, this thing can eat many "sacred cows" with way more power.

Love these cars. Oh to have been around in their hay day. The special order or special build cars are so cool and interesting to me. I have to say this one is quite a bit different than my friends pearl purple 64 Rambler thats on a tube chassis with a small block chevy and 6-71 blower with two Demon carbs on it. :) Tubbed in back and littles in the front. ;) This one here is a different cool that you just can't match. Thank you for sharing this one with us.