This 1970 AMC Rebel Machine (chassis A0C190Y1777951) is one of just 2,326 built, all of which were marketed as 1970 models. The car retains a correct 390ci V8 underneath its factory striped, ram-air, and tachometer equipped hood, and looks beautifully restored throughout. Furthermore, it’s been upgraded very nicely with custom-made coilover suspension and Wilwood disc brakes at all four corners, not to mention front and rear subframe connectors. Find it here on eBay in Yorba Linda, California with no reserve.

The ad briefly mentions a restoration effort, but there’s no detail on what work (if any) the exterior has received. Paint and stripes are all correct, including the red, white and blue grille theme. Wheels are not however, and their blue finish would look a lot better if it matched that of the lower rockers. Original, bare steel wheels are shown, but will cost the buyer an additional $2,500–they really ought to be included.

The interior is fully correct, including the wood effect two-spoke steering wheel and shift knob, as well as the striped center armrest. Like the seller says, instrumentation is rather less flashy and more functional looking than what was offered by these cars’ Big Three Muscle competitors, but AMC always did things their own way. Note the vertical radio on one side of the big speedo, matched on the opposite side by slider controls.

Though available in other AMC products, the Machine’s 390 was equipped with special heads, valvetrain, and a lumpier cam for 340 HP and 430 lb. ft. of torque. Apart from the above-noted suspension, structural, and brake upgrades, mechanical details are very minimal. Twist is routed to a correct 12 bolt rear end, and the engine bay does look both tidy and correct, including the all-important air cleaner seal which allows the ram-air to function properly.

Here’s a quick shot of some of the upgraded brake and suspension components, which should help greatly improve both stopping and handling if properly set-up. Additional full-frame lift shots are included as well, and the car generally looks just as good from underneath.

Rare, interesting, nicely restored, and tastefully, functionally modified, all this one needs to really shine are those OEM wheels. Hopefully they stick together.