“Affectionately called the “SCRambler” (no relation to Jeep), the 1969 Hurst SC/Rambler served as a predecessor of sorts to the Rebel Machine. Working with Hurst Performance, American Motors created a textbook-perfect muscle car by bolting its biggest available engine into its smallest available body, resulting in an inexpensive, no-frills car designed for maximum speed. The company had offered a performance-minded Rambler since the mid-’60s with the V-8-powered Rambler American Rogue, but the Hurst SC/Rambler was even more of an athlete thanks to a 390 V-8 making 315 hp. Coupled exclusively to a four-speed manual, the cars had suspension upgrades, front disc brakes, a working hood scoop, and other performance goodies. …”
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