1967 AMC Rebel Sedan review from North America
"This car is a reliable, well-built classic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electrical system is a little strange.
Dimmer switch has a intermittent short.
Replaced circuit board.
Temperature control sensor (probably not the right name)
Carb needs rebuild.
Slight oil leak (needs seal)
Trunk leaks.
Recovered seats.
Needs carpet kit.
General comments?
This is a very basic car with manual brakes and steering and an AM radio. But everything works. I found the car at a dealership in Richmond, B.C. Apparently it had been sitting in an older gentleman's yard along with a few Mercedes' and some other different cars for at least a decade. I paid $3200 Cdn, which I think was a fair price.
Gas mileage is surprizingly OK for a small V8. Not too much poop, but it accelerates OK when I need it too. The suspension provides a very smooth ride.
For a 38 year old car it is very reliable. I drive it daily and it starts right away, but I have to warm it up throughly or it stalls when I stop.
The body has absolutely no rust, although the paint is beginning to fade.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1967 |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | AMC Rebel |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2005 |