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1969 SC/Rambler. One of the muscle-car era's "most visually arresting examples" was a special model that was produced during 1969 in collaboration with Hurst Performance, the Hurst SC/Rambler. [86] The objective of AMC was more than to "just build these cars for the street and claim they performed – they took the cars racing."
1969 AMC SC/Rambler; 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300; 1971 Hurst Jeepster; 1971-‘72 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ; 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile Pace Car (Unique, manufactured by Hurst for Indy Race Day, copied at Oldsmobile dealerships) Several Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds models; Hurst Performance was also the inventor of the "Jaws of Life—a hydraulic rescue tool.
AMC Ambassador (1969-1973) AMC Hornet (1969-1970) AMC Javelin (1969–1970) AMC SC/Rambler (1969) BMW 2500 (1969-1971) BMW 2800 (1969-1970) Buick GS 400 Stage 1 (1969) Chevrolet Brookwood (1969–1972) Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 (1969) Chevrolet Chevelle (1969-1972) Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL1 (1969) Chevrolet K5 Blazer (1969-1972) Chevrolet ...
In contrast with high-performance versions – such as the 1969 Hurst SC/Rambler, 1970 Rebel Machine, and 1971 Hornet SC/360 – that had a specific model numbers assigned to them, only an original window sticker (Monroney sticker, factory order form, or a build sheet can authenticate whether a particular vehicle was originally factory equipped ...
American Motors models historically regarded by hobbyists as particularly "collectible" include the Javelin, AMX, and performance specials such as the 1957 Rambler Rebel, 1965–67 Marlin, 1969 Hurst SC/Rambler, 1970 Rebel Machine, and 1971 Hornet SC/360. These models enjoyed limited popularity when new, resulting in low production figures. [226]
Although designed as a "basic" economy car, the American spawned the audacious SC/Rambler, developed with Hurst Performance. [11] While AMC planned to produce only 500 for the 1969 model year , the " Scrambler " proved popular so two more groups of about 500 each were built. [ 12 ]
Other AMC muscle cars were equivalents built by VAM or as special editions, such as the 1979 American 06/S taking the place of the 1971 Hornet SC/360, the 1972 Classic Brougham hardtop taking the place of the 1970 Rebel Machine, and the 1971 Matador Machine plus the 1969 Shelby Rambler Go Pack the place of the 1969 Hurst SC/Rambler.
The most recognizable muscle car version of the AMC Rebel was named The Machine and available for the 1970 model year, following the success of the 1969 SC/Rambler. [69] In its most recognizable trim it was painted white with a large blue stripe on its hood, and accented in bold red, white, and blue reflective stripes (made by 3M ) in the front ...