"should look completely different to the Reliant Regal, but should save production costs by retaining some of the Regal's parts, such as its doors and windscreen. The car made its public debut in 1964. The show cars were pre-production models, built in Turkey and driven to Earls Court overnight to properly test their durability. Upon launch in 1964 only one version of the rebel were produced, this was the saloon model with only one trim level and a accessory list, these models never had a model name besides ""the rebel"" but were given the nick name of the mk1 rebel,"
"AMC Rebel The AMC Rebel (known as the Rambler Rebel in 1967) is a mid-size car produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1967 to 1970. It replaced the Rambler Classic. The Rebel was replaced by the similar AMC Matador for the 1971 model year. The Rebel was positioned as the high-volume seller in the independent automaker's line of models. The Rebel was available in several specialty models that included a limited number of station wagons with special themed trim and luxury equipment that were offered only in certain geographical areas. A high-performance, low-priced muscle car version was produced in"
"Reliant Rebel The Reliant Rebel is a small car that was produced by Reliant between 1964 and 1974, conceived as a niche rival to the Austin Mini and Hillman Imp. It was marketed as the smart alternative, because it had a rust-free body, a robust chassis and frugal fuel economy. It was produced in saloon, estate and van variants, with 600, 700 or 750cc engines. The car was a brain-child of Ray Wiggins, and developed after the death of the founder of Reliant, T.L. Williams. Wiggins believed that people in the future would be less likely to drive three-wheeled vehicles,"
"engine and Borg Warner 3-speed automatic transmission. After the Rebel was discontinued by AMC after 1970 Australia continued to assemble the 1970 Rebel throughout 1971 alongside the replacement 1971 AMC Matador sedan. Per AMI records, 307 1970 Rebels were newly registered in Australia in 1971. 2-door variants of the Rebel were not marketed in Australia. Both the Rebel and the subsequent Matador were sold in Australia under the Rambler marque, despite AMC discontinuing the use of the name on the Rebel from the 1968 model year. The Matador was sold in Australia until 1977. Right-hand drive four-door Rebel sedans were"
"was intended to make the car look unique so it did not seem like a 4-wheeled version of the Regal; the Rebel came in saloon, estate and van models. The Reliant Kitten was the 4-wheeled version of the 1970s Reliant Robin, designed to replace the Rebel and featuring the 850cc version of Reliant's own engine, which was introduced in 1975 (with the Reliant Robin gaining the engine shortly afterwards). The design this time featured very heavily on the Reliant Robin with only the nose of the design being different, having square headlights and a black panel around them – this"
"Despite the Rambler name being discontinued on the Rebel in the North American market after the 1967 model year, Rebels continued to be sold in international markets under the ""Rambler"" brand name. The ""Rebel"" name was introduced by AMC in 1957 as a special model with a big V8 engine: the Rambler Rebel, the first factory-produced lightweight muscle car, and the first hint that muscle cars would be part of the company's future. The Rebel name reappeared in 1966 on the top-of-the-line version of the Rambler Classic two-door hardtop. It featured bucket seats, special trim, and a revised roofline. For"
"was lowered to 7.5:1, reducing the power to a claimed 29.5 bhp from the Rebel's 35 bhp. Nevertheless, this still represented a useful increase over the 26 bhp claimed for the 600 cc unit which the 701 replaced. Reliant Regals and Robins enjoy something of a special place in British culture as symbols of British eccentricity. An example of a Regal is the iconic yellow van belonging to Del Boy and Rodney Trotter in the long-running BBC sitcom ""Only Fools and Horses"". A Trotters' original van is now on display in the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, while one of the"
"companies with national exposure and publicity. The racing Rebel had an altered wheelbase with chrome moly steel tube chassis and powered by the AMC V8 engine that was bored and stroked to . The engine featured a GMC 6-71 blower and Enderle fuel injection, producing at up to 9000 rpm on a mixture of alcohol and nitromethane. In 1967, Hayden Proffitt drove the Rebel on the quarter-mile (402 m) from a standing start in 8.11 seconds at . For the 1968 model year, the historic ""Rambler"" marque was dropped and the line was named AMC Rebel. The cars received only"
"Reliant Robin The Reliant Robin is a small three-wheeled car produced by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England. It was offered in several versions (Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3) over a period of 30 years. It is the second-most popular fibreglass car in history, with Reliant being the second-biggest UK-owned car manufacturer for a time. The Robin was first manufactured in October 1973 as a direct replacement for the Reliant Regal. These models feature a 750cc engine, but in 1975, the car gained a number of improvements including an engine boost to 850cc. The Reliant Robin was well received in"
"laws permitted local assembly. As with other export markets the Rebel was marketed in Costa Rica under the Rambler marque even after the marque was retired by AMC in its home market after 1967. American Motors also exported right-hand drive Rebels to the United Kingdom. These were marketed by Rambler Motors (A.M.C.) Ltd in London and were available from four dealers in London, Yorks, Kent, and Worcester. A 1967 American Motors sales brochure for the UK advertises the 770 Sedan, 770 Hardtop, SST Convertible, and 770 Station Wagon. For 1968, Rebel station wagons, SST coupe, and SST convertibles were sold"
"silver metallic paint accented with gold anodized aluminum inserts along the sides. Padded dashboards and visors, rear child proof door locks, and seat belts were all optional. A total of 1,500 Rebels were produced in 1957. Integrated air conditioning system, the All Weather Eye was a $345 option. The Rebel is considered to be a precursor of the muscle cars (rear-wheel drive mid-size cars with a powerful V8 engines and special trims) that became so popular in the 1960s. It also foretold that muscle-type performance would be included among AMC's models. The Bendix ""Electrojector"" electronic fuel injection (EFI) was to"
"white S2 and a metallic blue S3 while her successor Tara King drove a red Elan +2 and a red Europa. The lead character known only as Number Six drove a 1965 Lotus Super 7 in the 1967 TV series ""The Prisoner"". Lotus Cars Lotus Cars is a British automotive company that manufactures sports cars and racing cars in its headquarters in Hethel, United Kingdom. Lotus cars include the Esprit, Elan, Europa, Elise, Exige and Evora sports cars and it had motor racing success with Team Lotus in Formula One. Lotus Cars are based at the former site of RAF"
"700, 700E and 700ES models until replaced by the 750 model and production ended. Reliant built 4-wheeled versions of their 3-wheeled stablemates – the original was called the Reliant Rebel, which had three-quarters of the rear chassis design of the Regal, but Triumph Herald front suspension and standard Austin Seven steering. The engines were the same 600cc and 700cc as the Regal but with higher compression and more torque because of the extra weight the Rebel carried over the Regal. The last model came with the 750cc version when the Mk1 Reliant Robin was introduced. The styling of the Rebel"
"through 1963, badged as the ""DeSoto Rebel"" not very long after the DeSoto name was discontinued in the U.S. All Rebels were equipped with the Slant 6 engine, and most were equipped with the three-speed manual transmission. As with the Australian RV1 and SV1 Valiants, the Rebel used the instrument cluster from the U.S. 1961 Plymouth Valiant. White reflectors were mounted to the front bumper, in compliance with South African vehicle equipment regulations. The Rebel name was re-introduced by Chrysler South Africa in 1967 as the economy-priced ""Valiant Rebel"". The Dodge Lancer was re-introduced in 1985 as a mid-sized 5-door"
"– and won. According to ""Motor Trend"" magazine, ""The Machine is the collectible muscle car for people who laugh at collectible muscle cars."" The radical Rebel Machine with its hood scoop ""larger than the corner mailbox"" places it among the most controversially styled cars of that era, and the cars have a strong following today with their owners being rewarded with climbing prices. AMC Rebel The AMC Rebel (known as the Rambler Rebel in 1967) is a mid-size car produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1967 to 1970. It replaced the Rambler Classic. The Rebel was replaced by the"
"Rebel, of which 1,500 were made. They were an early American muscle car. All Rebels had silver paint with a gold-anodized ""spear"" on each side. The 327 was not available in any other Rambler models in 1957 other than the special edition Rebel. The Rebel's engine differs from the 327s installed in the 1957 Nash Ambassador and Hudson Hornet models in that it uses mechanical valve lifters and a higher compression ratio. Since both engines were rated at , it is probable that the Rebel's was underrated. The Nash Ambassador and Hudson Hornet ""Special"" models were dropped after 1957, replaced"
"came with a bigger engine than anything found at Chevrolet, Ford, or Plymouth—the Rambler's most popular competitors at that time. The Rebel's US$2,786 MSRP base price was economical for the amount of power provided. It was the fastest stock American sedan, according to ""Motor Trend"". All Rebels came with a manual (with overdrive unit) or GM's four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, as well as other performance enhancements such as a dual exhaust system, heavy-duty suspension with Gabriel (brand) shock absorbers, and front sway bar. The Rebel was capable of 0 to 60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration in just 7.5 seconds with"
"Rambler Rebel The Rambler Rebel is an automobile that was produced by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) of Kenosha, Wisconsin for the 1957–1960 model years, as well as again for 1966 and 1967. Introduced as a stand-alone model in one body style, the 1957 Rambler Rebel is credited for being the first factory-produced intermediate-sized high-performance car. This later became known as the muscle car market segment. It was also to be among the earliest production cars equipped with electronic fuel injection. The second and third generations essentially became the equivalent Rambler Six models, but equipped with a V8 engine. The"
"such as Reliant's Regal, so Reliant engineers decided to modify the current Reliant Regal 3/25 to create a four-wheel vehicle. They built a rolling chassis, using many parts from other countries, to give it a conventional front engine steering/suspension, but felt that Reliant's 600cc engine wouldn't pull the weight of a finished car. Consequently, the engineers skimmed the cylinder head and fitted larger valves to the 600cc engine, giving it better torque to cope with the car's extra weight. Those engines were specific to the Reliant Rebel. Reliant asked Ogle Design to design the Rebel, with the idea that it"
"by the mid-2000s the MPD decided to begin replacing the Rebels with the Harley Davidson XL 883 Sportster, citing a need for more power, durability, and visibility. Honda CMX250C The Honda CMX250, or Rebel 250, is a cruiser-style motorcycle made by Honda on and off since 1985. It uses the same straight-twin engine as the Honda Nighthawk 250 standard. The Rebel is part of the CM series of cruisers. It is commonly used in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's certified rider-training courses. The Rebel's fuel consumption averages , with refills needed at around . The 1996 Rebel had the best fuel"
"Down (PKD) kits was undertaken by Australian Motor Industries in Australia and by Campbell Motor Industries in Thames, New Zealand and from Complete Knock Down (CKD) kits by Renault in Europe (for the 1967 model only) and by Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos in Mexico. Both Australia and New Zealand retained the Rambler marque for the entire run of Rebels as well as for the replacement Matador. Rambler Rebel The Rambler Rebel is an automobile that was produced by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) of Kenosha, Wisconsin for the 1957–1960 model years, as well as again for 1966 and 1967. Introduced as"
"trips while a co-driver can stretch out and relax, as well as AMC's self-tightening seat belts that aid in buckling and in comfort. A survey conducted by ""Popular Mechanics"" after owners had driven their cars concluded: ""in all, the report indicates that most Rebel owners are delighted with their purchases."" Journalist and automobile critic, Tom McCahill, summarized his ""Mechanix Illustrated"" road test, ""there isn't a better intermediate size car sold in the United States than the 1967 Rebel"". The 1968 model year Rebels were introduced on 26 September 1967, and were no longer a Rambler in name. The mid-sized models"
"1970, the Machine, that is most recognized in its flamboyant white, red, and blue trim. The Rebel is the shorter wheelbase 'intermediate-size' version of the longer wheelbase 'full-size' Ambassador line. For the U.S. and Canadian markets, the Rebel was built at AMC's West Assembly Line (along with the Ambassador) in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and in Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Bramalea - Brampton Assembly Plant). The Rebel was also assembled from complete knock down (CKD) kits under license in Europe (by Renault), in Mexico (by Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos), in Australia (by Australian Motor Industries), and in New Zealand (Campbell Motor Industries in Thames)."
"two additional wheels at the front to resist its urge to flip on its side, a reference to the ""Top Gear"" episode of Jeremy Clarkson driving the Reliant Robin around the streets with the additional wheels equipped in an attempt to improve the vehicle's unstable handling (S15E1). Reliant Regal The Reliant Regal was a small three-wheeled car and van manufactured from 1953 to 1973 by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England, replacing the earlier Reliant Regent three-wheeled cyclecar van. As a three-wheeled vehicle having a lightweight (under 7 cwt, 355.6 kg) construction, under UK law it is considered a"
"of a higher compression and higher horse power because of the additional weight on the Rebel compared to the 3 wheeled variants, Reliant always introduced the new engine sizes into the Rebel first before the Reliant Regal or Bond Bug received it. The chassis from center back is similar to that of the three-wheeled Reliant Regal, but the Rebel featured a conventional four wheel configuration which involved the front chassis section receiving conventional steering and suspension. In the Rebel's case this used the steering box from a Standard Ten with wishbones, trunnions and ball-joints from the Triumph GT6 / Vitesse"
"Reliant Motors Reliant was a British car manufacturer, traditionally based at Tamworth in Staffordshire, England. Reliant Motor Company was large manufacturing company which mainly produced vehicles for niche markets such as small 3 wheeled vehicles and sports cars, Reliant was best known for the 3-wheeled Reliant Robin, but produced a variety of vehicles over 60 years, including popular sports cars, convertibles and commercial vehicles. Around half a million Reliant vehicles were produced, and were sold in at least nine countries. For a period from the 1970s to the 1990s, Reliant was the UK's 2nd biggest British-owned car manufacturer. To reduce"
"trim was now Rebel's sole pillarless model. These Rebels were no longer the muscle car of 1957, but did offer more power than regular Rambler models. A test by Motor Trend concluded ""the V8 powered Rebel is now able to reach a true 60-mph from a standstill in an estimated 12.0 seconds""—significantly slower than the limited-production '57 Rebel, and this was pretty good for that era. The 1958 Rambler Rebel and Rambler Six shared revised styling with new grille, front fenders containing quad headlamps, as well as a new hood design while the rear received new fenders with impressive tailfins."
"While the competition from the domestic ""Big Three"" automakers were increasing in size, the Rebel was smaller and lighter, with a six-cylinder manual 2-door hardtop weighing in at and a V8 automatic station wagon at A major change was to the available AMC V8 engine. The standard V8 was replaced for 1970 by a new while the was also supplanted by a . The 360 V8 was available with a 2-barrel carburetor producing or in a 4-barrel version producing . The ""AMX"" engine now produced and was optional on SST models, while a special high-performance @ 5,100 rpm and maximum"
"Rover 75 The Rover 75 is an executive car that was produced by British car manufacturers Rover Group and later by MG Rover, under the Rover marque. The Rover 75 was available with front-wheel drive in either a saloon or estate body style and latterly, in long-wheelbase form and a rear-wheel drive, V8-engined specification. In 2001, an MG-branded version was launched by MG Rover, called the MG ZT. Rover 75s were built by the Rover Group at Cowley, Oxfordshire, for just a year. After owner BMW divested its interests in Rover, the 75 was built by the new MG Rover"
"units in the base 550 model). Since convertibles in the Rambler American and Ambassador series were dropped after 1967, the 1968 Rebels were the only open models built by AMC. This was also the last year for AMC convertibles until this body style was added to the compact Renault Alliance in 1985. The AMC Rebel was produced under a number of business ventures in foreign markets. In these markets, ""the Rebel was still the epitome of the modern mass-produced US sedan."" 4-door sedan and station wagon Rebels were assembled from Partial Knock-Down (PKD) kits by Australian Motor Industries (AMI) in"
"steering wheel. This model in later years was simply named the ""rebel 600"" by reliant. Later models introduced were the Rebel 700, this had many major changes including a chassis redesign, a engine redesign with a increase of 100cc, a move over to negative earth and many other specification changes. Around this time the estate model was introduced, the estate used all the same mechanical parts as the rebel saloon but with just a redesigned body with a large opening rear door and long side windows, later the long fixed side windows could be ordered as sliding opening windows. Very"
"aft of the cowl. However, the Rebel's front end saw an entirely new concept with a ""venturi"" grille motif in die cast metal while its rear end featured a simple design with inward-curved taillights. Rebels came in the base ""550"" and deluxe ""770"" models, with a high-line ""SST"" available only as a two-door hardtop. The base 550 two-door sedan featured the identical ""semi-fastback"" roofline as the more expensive pillar-less hardtops, but had slim B-pillars that gave them a more ""sporty""coupe appearance. The convertible featured a new ""split stack"" folding mechanism design that allowed a full-width backseat with room for three"
"its standard carbureted engine. The car's light monocoque (unibody) construction afforded a power-to-weight ratio of about 13 pounds per horsepower, a better ratio than other 1957 model year automobiles and a contrast to Volkswagen's 45. The Rebel's engine also differed from the 327s installed in the 1957 Ambassador and Hudson Hornet models because it used mechanical valve lifters and a higher compression ratio. Since both engines were rated at 255 hp, it is probable that the Rebel's was underrated. Power steering and power drum brakes were also standard, as on all Rambler Custom models. The car was available only in"