1967 AMC Rebel SST 2-door hardtop review from North America
"Simple, rugged, dependable, good-looking car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater core leak.
General comments?
I sold my increasingly troublesome '98 Firebird and bought the 39-year-old Rebel to use as my daily driver. Tell me I'm crazy, but just hear me out.
I've since put on thousands of trouble-free miles. I know there's no comparison to the Firebird for performance and modern features, but I have come to really appreciate the Rambler for its rugged, simple construction, dependability, good looks, comfort and uniqueness. People stop me all the time to ask about it, share their memories, or compliment me on the car. Sure, I feel sometimes like I'm "roughing it" in this day and age, with manual windows, brakes and steering, but it builds character, right? :-)
Parts and service have been so much less expensive on this car than the modern Pontiac, and it's nice to know I'm putting my money and time into something that's appreciating in value rather than depreciating.
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| Dependable! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 232 Six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2006 |