1970 American Motors AMC Mark Donohue Javelin SST in Blue & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@loucostabile]

*Hi, If you like this video, please click on the 🤍 THANKS button under the video title" Thank you! Lou*

[@MAGronemeyer]

The AMC Javelin/AMX was so underrated as a true muscle car, which is a shame. They were always one of my very favorite cars from that era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this is a favorite car from the era for you :-) Lou

[@matrox]

Because they had no long history of performance. The company was a struggling bastard child being purchased over and over since the 1950s to stay afloat.

[@GLHS592]

1970, what a year for cars! Everybody was making their best muscle cars in 1970. AMC was very competitive in SCCA Trans Am with these Javelins and even won it all in 1971. That 390 sure sounds good with those side pipes. What a beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GLHS592, You're right, great muscle cars in 1970. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful car!" :-) Lou

[@musichd8422]

+Mustang Mach 1 and Bosses

[@philosopher8358]

My very first vehicle at age 16 was a 1969 AMC blue Javelin, blue and white interior, four speed manual. Paid $1500 by saving up and made payments, then I received it. Loved it! 🤠 Thanks for showing this beautiful vehicle, as it brings back memories 🥰

[@loucostabile]

Hi philo sopher, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@truthmirage]

Fully Functional Cowl, drafting cool air strait into the engine,With Mad Max Side Pipes. Awesome ! Thanks for the share !

[@loucostabile]

Hi TruthMirage, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

AMC was rockin' with this one. Thanks guys for a cool feature on an awesome factory hot rod with all the goodies. Beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to share this "awesome factory hot rod" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Fantastic! Whenever Mr. Curtis appears on this channel, I know we are in for a great AMC treat. This one looks and sounds great. I would wear those burnt legs like a badge of honor to get a ride in this car. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, Happy 4th! What better feature than American Motors. Loved these rare bad-boys then - love'em now. What else need be said about Dan Curtis? Ohhhh...that 390...

[@loucostabile]

HI Audie, Happy 4th! You noticed that an American Motors car on America's Birthday...NICE! Happy to read you "Loved these rare bad-boys then - love'em now" :-) Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

@@loucostabile long live "American" Motors muscle! 💪

[@zeevon9]

Love the Javelin and this is a wonderful example, love it!👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi zeevon9, Happy to read "Love the Javelin" :-) Lou

[@sprayguy67]

Beautiful 👍🏻another great example of an overlooked muscle car

[@loucostabile]

Hi sprayguy67, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

Mark Donohue was like Mario,he could win in any type of racing.The Javelin is a time machine & love that air intake.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@scrappyjunk8793]

mark is the carol shelby of AMC did you see the teenage grin on lous face lol

[@keithshevlin5427]

underrated muscle car. Thx for sharing Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to share this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@Cats_Are_Scary]

Man what a beautiful car. I miss not having a muscle car. One day I'll own another. Thanks for the video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon. You're welcome, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

No conocía este muy bonito AMC Mark Donohu Javelin 1970! Me hace recordar a la apariencia que tenían los cupés de la época de comienzos de los 70's; como el Toyota Celica... El sonido que produce su motor V8 es adictivo! ¡Buen video, y detalladas tomas, como siempre!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to share a car with you that you're not aware of. Glad to read you enjoy the sounds of this car too, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Very cool Javelin - great condition and I love the colour! I always felt that the Javelins were underestimated. Thanks for bringing this one to us Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this American Motors car on America's Birthday with you. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

@@loucostabile Great point - what better day to feature an AMC icon!

[@rangerrick816]

My 1970 Mark Donohue had a 360 and was in a dark green. Loved that car and still think they were the best looking of the era's muscle cars. Terrific job Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ranger Rick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bdpopeye]

My sister wanted a Javelin. I think the one she wanted was a '74. She never did get one. She bought a Plymouth Duster instead. Oh well...Thanks for posting Lou. God bless you always!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, I remember being "dusted" in a race with a 340 Duster once....... :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@bdpopeye]

@@loucostabile Oh, her Duster had the indestructible Mopar 225 slant six. No racing. That's for sure!

[@shadow83blk]

In high school I had a Mark Donohue Javelin SST with a 390 automatic in blue. Unfortunately I threw #1 rod through the block after adding a crude NOS system. I saw an article that said that the 390 was only available with a 4 speed but it seems that it was wrong since this has an automatic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave C, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@billmagorian490]

It's such a pleasure to watch your videos when the owner is so knowledgeable and articulate. The interesting and unique parts of the car are covered.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read details you enjoy in the videos :-) Lou

[@derekantill3721]

Very nice AMC Javelin like the look & sound of the side pipe’s. Good to see someone taking care of a muscle car other than the usual Mustang and Camaro.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. Lou

[@FLYBOY409]

The most beautiful Javelin I've ever seen and those side pipes, hood scoop and spoiler makes it so gorgeous i love it plus the color is so strikingly amazing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi cc409, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Hat's off to Dan for keeping AMC alive. The late 60's early 70's was a great time for cars and competition. Even AMC was involved in most forms of racing. This is one outstanding javelin

[@loucostabile]

Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Happy to read your comment, Lou

[@dowen1511]

Best looking good scoop ever put on s car 👍☺

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the hood scoop :-)

[@unclerudy9797]

Oh My ! Wonderful looking Javelin ! I do remember seeing one that had just come in for delivery at my local AMC dealer back in the day ! Thanks for posting Lou ! Happy 4th !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Glad to read this one brings back memories of the one you saw. You're welcome. Happy 4th, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Well, today is the Fourth of July and since this is a new video of a special edition Javelin I figured this was probably a Dan Curtis presentation as I clicked on it. Dan certainly knows his AMC muscle cars, but while I've never ridden in a Javelin, somehow I doubt it would feel like getting into a Toyota! LOL! If anything I would bet Mark Donohue felt like he was commandeering an actual SST! That said, he's done an impeccable job on the restoration and this customer's satisfaction is guaranteed! BTW, one interesting little detail I notice is that this car carries both the previous "AM" logo and the just-adopted red, white and blue triangle-and-rectangle logo. Anyway, many thanks to you and Dan for showing this rare racer's delight on America's birthday (and yours)!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, You're right, there is no Toyota I've been in that feels like this :-) Happy to read you enjoy the restoration work on this car. Thank you for sharing the details you notice, Lou

[@antoniobattle2036]

Beautiful 1970 AMC Javelin!!! I believe the SST stood for Super Sports Touring,” and SSTs were sportier and more luxurious than base Javelins.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Antonio, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@citibear57]

What a pleasant surprise to see this video on the AMC Javelin (Mark Donohue edition). It was, in my opinion, sad that AMC didn't sell more Javelins and AMXs, as they were beautiful cars inside and out. Thank you Lou, for showing us Dan Curtis' beautifully restored car. EDIT: Hey Lou, I came very close to buying a new 1975 AMC Pacer. I thought it was a really cool car (hey, I was 18 at the time) but then I took it for a test drive and realized what a piece of garbage it was. 'Pedal to the metal' and the car accelerated so slowly, and then brake pedal to the floorboard and it felt like it had no brakes (they were non-power). I bought a new '75 Nova coupe instead, and had seven great years with it. Those were the days, weren't they? Oh sorry, you aren't that old 😄

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike YQR, High praise :-) You're welcome sharing this car with you. That was NOT A GOOD TEST DRIVE! Sounds like you enjoyed the Nova, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Dan Curtis always does beautiful work😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, You're right. Beautiful work. You're welcome, Lou

[@chriscadillac8448]

One additional comment I have to make is the exhaust tone on this car is like listening to a Beethoven symphony. Beautiful music. 👍

[@loucostabile]

HI Chris, Da Da Da DAAAAH! :-) Lou

[@JoshuasFilmWorld]

Love amc's

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As usual thanks for posting yet another excellent car video, Lou! The '70 AMC Mark Donohue Javelin SST surely is one sharp looking and great sounding American Motors muscle car! Both the '70 Javelin and AMX are really some great looking cars produced by American Motors! The sound of sidepipes sound like music to the ears too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackFlemingFan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-)

[@msacco175]

Lou you always got the best!,

[@loucostabile]

Thank you msacco175 :-) My pleasure sharing with you.

[@bluesman7475]

Very nice restoration. I can count on 1 hand how many Javelins I have every seen. Very nice styling.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration on this Javelin. Glad to share this car with you, Lou

[@agostinodibella9939]

Great car Lou! Appropriate brand for Independence Day

[@loucostabile]

Hi Agostino, Happy to read you enjoy the American Motors car on America's Birthday :-) Lou

[@brucegwynn8509]

Thanks Lou for showing us the up close shot of the clock, I always am interested in the clock of these old cars , I wanna know if the clock, hidden headlights work, just something that interest me greatly!!

[@dancurtis3425]

Bruce, we cheated a little on this one and replaced the mechanical clock mechanism with a quartz movement. The secret to telling the difference is the quartz clock moves the second hand at a constant rate while the mechanical movement has the traditional ticking movement on the second hand

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Bruce. Happy to read the details you enjoy.

[@brucegwynn8509]

@@dancurtis3425 it's okay , it was a real treat to see the car in all working order

[@godsowndrunk1118]

Always liked the Javelin and AMX's... also like the engine mods ,but keeping it stock looking with the later exhaust manifolds. Another really cool car.... thanks once again.

[@loucostabile]

HI Gods own Drunk, Happy to read you enjoy the Javelin & AMX's :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Love that rumble!!

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@coldwarmotors]

Fantastic! Beautiful job of the restoration. My friend just bought this car at an auction in Az... I can't wait to see it when he gets it home!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I'm sure you'll enjoy riding in this one.

[@anthonyc1883]

Lou, please accept this ridiculously small token of thanks for all your great content. I love anything AMC-related but admittedly it's a relatively narrow interest among car enthusiasts and therefore just about everything else you put out is educational and fun for me. Also: I know you have a young(er) person helping you with editing and posting --- so, not that you're incapable of doing it yourself, but maybe that person can help you implement better audio for your guests? Just a super-friendly suggestion, truly. Thank you. Anthony C in Palos Heights, Illinois (Edited to add: Oops, I thought my PayPal comment to you would be private, but it's OK. Keep up the good work!)

[@loucostabile]

HI Anthony C, Thank you for the SUPER THANKS! I appreciate it. Happy to read the videos are fun and educational. No I'm not able to edit, so my Son still has that job :-) Regarding audio, that is an area I can improve, and would require a different camera. In time, that too shall be solved. Thanks for sharing, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@dexm8846]

Lou, you hit another Jackpot find the smile on your face at the end said so. Great video, I love seeing those AMCs, especially with those 390s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dex M, The AMC with a 390 is a nice treat. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@mchammerberg]

Great cars you display, would you be able to get some remote mics?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, My camera doesn't support that. If you're interested in purchasing a new camera for me with remote mics, here is my Patreon account. Lou www.patreon.com/MyCarStoryWithLou?fan_landing=true

[@anthonyc1883]

Wow, the ominous "Desert Only" setting on the A/C control. Love it! My friend had that on his 1974 304 Javelin, as did his father on the family's 1971 401 Ambassador Brougham wagon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, Happy to read the details you notice. Glad to read this bring back memories of AMC cars your Friend and your Friends Father had, Lou

[@robertvance1873]

Back then AMC was such a force to be Reckoned with I always wondered what they could have been if they had made better decisions maybe they would still be with us, God what an incredible Machine I Love these cars and the Rebels. I know AMC Was under so much pressure going against the big 3 it's just such a Shame they had so many great ideas 💡 Thank you Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this "incredible machine" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@davidtroxell837]

Beautiful restoration & thanks for show and tell

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the work on this restoration, and you're welcome.

[@plymouthduster225]

Beautiful car. I had a buddy that had a 1969 Big Bad Orange Javelin with the 343 and Shift command automatic. Man I wish he would have kept it. But he's one of those guys that trades old cars alot. Another great video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Here is a Big Bad Orange I think you'll enjoy. Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmnUopiwed6Ab9U

[@JohnCBurzynski]

No such thing as AMC heaven for this unbeliever, but this beauty could almost convert me. Really super nice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, This might be AMC heaven......enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ6vnI1ui9uWi9E

[@juanmelendez2060]

The AMC 390 Javelin was the model muscle racing car of the 70's. Advanced version, the AMX, was on the cover photo of Popular Mechanics. Thanks for the test drive video on this powerful classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Thank you for viewing and sharing. My pleasure taking you along for the ride, in this "powerful classic". You're welcome, Lou

[@DanMoyes]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Thank you for the SUPER THANKS! :-) I appreciate that, Lou

[@DanMoyes]

@@loucostabile I have to give you props for your work, and I especially like it when you can feature Dan Curtis and his AMC cars and work. He has done me the honor of some maintenance and resto work on my ‘70 AMX. As a Mesa resident, I feel blessed to have Dan and his shop within a short drive.

[@randallstrozier7097]

I had a white Javelin back in the day. It's one of two cars I had in my younger days I really wished I'd kept. I loved that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@dancurtis3425]

BTW, I had a senior moment when I referred to the interior fabric as velour. As is plainly shown in the video it is corduroy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, We're all good :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Sharp Javelin!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@scotteakins7203]

SWEET! Always had a soft spot for AMC's. Another great car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy this "SWEET!" car :-) Lou

[@steelassault262]

The forgotten muscle car, well for the most part. Having said that, I would imagine that car will not be overlooked!! It turned out quite well!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steel Assault, Happy to read you appreciate the way this car turned out. Lou

[@terrym5023]

That beauty really blue 🔵 me away 😏 the AMC vehicles for years were neglected as the red-headed stepchildren of the collectors world nice to see that they're finally getting their due respect. Thanks Dan for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry M, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

Impeccable resto work! The nicest Javalin I've seen. In '70, I want to say that I would've went for a Cortz silver/black Chevelle SS, but seeing this would've at least made me think twice! Really sharp machine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the restoration of this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy this "sharp machine, Lou

[@Slimjim260]

Totally proper modifications Lou, especially the A/C compressor,, Nice

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read this one is "Nice" :-) Lou

[@Jhihmoac]

I remember the orange MDJ you covered some time back... I always liked the AMC Javelin and AMX models before 1976...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Crazcompart, Happy to read you enjoyed a previous video :-) Glad to read you're enjoying the AMC on the Channel, Lou

[@chriscadillac8448]

I wish someone could explain why power windows are so EXTREMELY RARE on AMC cars... I know they were a budget marque, but even their upper echelon models, like the Matador Broughams, Ambassadors and special edition cars like this one... all seem to be devoid of such a popular American option.

[@audieconrad8995]

Good question!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@chriscadillac8448]

@@loucostabile Thank you, Audie and Lou... I hope someone can. I'm 54 years old and the ONLY AMC I've come across with power windows was a Medium Green 1974 Ambassador Brougham in around 1980.

[@audieconrad8995]

@@chriscadillac8448 certainly the Ambassadors would have been inclined to have the more "upscale" power windows but you bring up a really good point.

[@dancurtis3425]

AMC Ambassadors had power windows alll the way back to the mid 60s but they were never offered in the smaller body model as far as I know. We have done conversions on AMXs and Javelins but they were not available with power windows from the factory. By and large, AMC buyers were very "frugal" and were often unwilling to pay for extras like electric wipers, power steering and power brakes.

[@greggorman9530]

Best shop around..... Quality is Awesome I should have bought it !!! U warned me !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, High praise for this shop :-) Lou

[@garybrown4671]

My Dad had a couple of this year Javelin. One he bought new, before we went to Germany. Green car, with hardly any options besides the 390. He got another after we came back to the states. It was green and 390 also. But it was optioned up, with white top and interior. Both gorgeous cars. Have a couple pictures of me as a baby in the first one. He had another Javelin before I was born, that he raced in scca events.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

What a great 4th of July treat a super cool American motors car he's done a wonder job in it it's new owner should be happy with her

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to share this American Motors car on America's Birthday :-) Lou

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

Thanks for the video. My buddy had a 1970 Mark Donohue Javelin with a 390, and I had a 1970 AMX 4-speed with a 360 V8 with the Go Package The Javelin was a bit quicker in straight line but my AMX handled a better because I dropped the front and rear 1.5 inches. If you notice all AMCs have too much ground clearance and are nose high. If you lower them they handle good.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Beyond_the_Infinite. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car and your fun car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-) Lou

[@badrussian4999]

Hi Lou! How are you? I'm glad to see you! Wow, Javelin SST oh yeah! Real America, damn me if I'm wrong! I like this car! Paint like a blue shark, cool! Thank you Lou for a great review of this car! Happy Independence Day and God bless you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GoodRussian, I'm good when I'm around cars. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and happy to receive a "Wow" :-) Happy Independence Day to you, blessings received, my God bless you. You're welcome, Lou

[@olikat8]

I'm doing AC retrofit in my '76 Valiant. Using the box & controls out of a parts '76 Valiant, but the compressor, alternator (with the associated wiring & regulator), and brackets are from an '89 Gran Fury cop car. The condenser, lines, dryer, under dash AC & heater core pieces are from Classic Auto Air. It does add some weight, but being that I have moved from the PNW to the SE (glad to have left, too!) it is needed. But it is "Factory," if you will- just optimizes the efficiency, lower weight & engine drag

[@loucostabile]

Hi olikat8, Thanks for sharing what you're working on. Hope it comes out the way you're hoping for, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, Lou and all! Great overviews:: interestingly one of CLOSE FRIENDS for many years was Mechanic at AMC DEALER: running 1969 AMX/(*??)390/4 SPD/ Lemon Green in DRAGSTRIPS,& we stored in Our second Garage for a year (1974-5)…Oddly, my first new car was that loaded 1970 Dodge Coronet 500/Ralley Red, Black Vinyl top,etc…. The next door, Dodge Dealer did have a few AMC RED/ WhiteBlues/ Rebels(?) in some kind of PROMOTIONS a few times, strangely. We could not afford the HEMI GTX,Challenger/ CUDA,TORINO TALLEDEGAS/ BUICK GSX/ GTO stage 4 … Though, I spent time considering a 1970 CHALLENGER **RT/SE/ 4 speed/383/ TRIPLE green, & every **OPTION DODGE HAD ON it..& not like Green color.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou

[@toddjohnson8493]

I always wanted a Mark Donohue Edition. There was an AMC Dealership in my hometown.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, This is a cool car, and I can see why you'd want one. Glad to read you're were able to see some of the AMC cars when they were new at the Dealership. Thank you for sharing. Lou

[@danbaumann8273]

Gawd that’s a beautiful car. Sick!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jeffbryan2591]

Back when I was growing up in the 70s there was a toy you could buy called an SST . It was a car that you pulled a cord on and let go . A lot of kids had them , I had one .

[@loucostabile]

HI Jeff, I had a motorcycle like one. Fast and cool toys if you really give that T handle a rip :-) Lou

[@francoisbedard7394]

It was "SSP"I had 2

[@marklacerte4317]

That's pretty awesome but I have a soft spot for a AMX 1970 ❤ I am glad to have been around when these were brand new 🎉

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read "That's pretty awesome" :-) Lou

[@joeorlando8226]

I bought a brand new AMC 1970 Mark Donohue Javelin in November of 69 for 3500.00 Dollars. It was the best I ever had and it looked like a brand new car every year I had it. Had a license plate up front that said, 'Travelin Javelin' The color of the Car was Big Bad Blue

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. Like this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5-mqWZvl9-Yjtk

[@joeorlando8226]

Indeed I do lou. It was exactly like yours at that show you were in.. I sure do miss it and oh my. It sure did turn heads. I bought mine in my last year of High School and like a Stoop, I sold it in 74. If I had the chance to get another one, I would but it would have o be an automatic Tranny. Can't drive a stick anymore since I lost my left leg but I do remember Getting rubber in all four gears back then beating up on Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelle SS's...etc. You take care Lou and keep the AMC Spirit alive. God Bless. Joe.@@loucostabile

[@carmudgeon7478]

Remember the Concorde airplane? It was originally the SST. Gilda Radner as Rosanne Rosanna Danna had a skit on Saturday Night Live about the SST, back when that show was funny. This car is the coolest one, though.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Unkill Big Bad, Yes I do remember the plane :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

Nice, very nice. Just had a '70 AMX in this color hit the market here in my area that I was interested in but it was sold for a little bit too much for me. The latter ones after 1970, not sure at the moment what year the dash changed, but it had more of an angled dash making the driver side different from passenger side as far as shape. Drove a brown SST like that in the mid 70's. Had a plaid like look interior. Love this blue!

[@loucostabile]

Hi K B, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

Hey, K B. Where did you see the car advertised? First-gen Javelins seem to almost never be seen on Bring A Trailer and FB Marketplace. Perhaps I'm just not dialed into the right methods. Thanks in advance.

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

@@anthonyc1883 It was on Facebook, at a dealer (I checked the dealer website to make sure it was offered as current inventory a week or two ago). It was in like new looking condition. Pricey for me but if it were on Mecum or BJ it would have been 20k more possibly. They are hard to find publicly. That dealer specializes in classics it seemed. Virginia Beach near Chesapeake VA.

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

@@anthonyc1883 I look also at different KZbin car channels. There's a few with great finds, restored and originals that may from time to time have a Javelin.

[@anthonyc1883]

Dan/Lou, I absolutely love the first-gen Javelins, 1970 in particular. I will attend the big Kenosha Homecoming July 30 and was wondering if gatherings like this sometimes include cars for sale?? Thanks for this video. The Donohue looks great.

[@loucostabile]

HI Anthony C, Happy to read you "I absolutely love the first-gen Javelins, 1970 in particular" :-) I've not been to that show, however I'm planning on going Friday to video a few cars. If you see me there, say hello and we'll go find some good cars for the Channel, Lou

[@philipdrake6]

The AMC Javelin is a great looking car, they sold a few of then in Australia.👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing a few were sold in Australia, Lou

[@beetlestompit]

Funny you say that .... for 20 years I believed the original Mad Max was a Javelin. It's actually an Au stralian car

[@413x398]

The other reason the Rim-Blow went away was accidental honking when you parallel parked or increased pressure from going around a high speed turn or what have you. Mine got very twitchy in one spot and I had to disconnect the horn. Super nice car.

[@loucostabile]

HI 413x398, Happy to read you enjoy this "Super nice car" :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@413x398]

@@loucostabile My knowledge covers virtual centuries! LOL

[@mzaccagnini7179]

That is a beautiful car. I almost bought a 69 AMX witch was very similar.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this looks of this car :-) Thanks for sharing you almost bought one too.

[@pb68slab18]

I recall something about cars meant for racing did not have 'working' back-up lights originally due to some SCCA rule. The white lamp was there, but it did not work.

[@loucostabile]

Hi pb68slab, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you remember. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@andrewclimovech9967]

Wish that was mine. I always wanted a '70

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou

[@leightonfarms4962]

amazing car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-)

[@Jav390]

That beauty hurt some feelings, mustang, camaro's, Chevelle's, Nova's. Few knew how quick they are.

[@loucostabile]

HI George, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@computerman3004]

Happy 4th of July Lou

[@loucostabile]

Happy 4th of July Bailey

[@kalaga2k]

The best o`f the best...Car & Driver

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alexandre, Thank you for viewing and sharing. My pleasure sharing this car with you., Lou

[@User-qazws]

Love it!

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@richardmorris7063]

In 1970 Boeing was kicking around the idea of a mach 2 jet to rival the Concorde.I think the tree huggers shut that dn,just my opinion but it was called SST or supersonic transport.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing that SST information, Lou

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Never get to much AMCs!

[@loucostabile]

You're on the right KZbin Channel if you like AMC's :-)

[@Funsho97]

What a great car and looks great in that shade of blue. It sounds fantastic with those side pipes and that rear spoiler really gives the car a racy looks, gotta give the "traffic light to traffic light" loser something to look at, Lol. AMC got it right with this car for sure and one of the things that I like is how they tucked the front and rear bumpers up to the body so that they appear as bodywork, that's the way it was done before the 5mph crash mandates had the bumpers pushed out away from the body. Nice one Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Enjoy reading your comment on the details you notice. Happy to share this "Nice one" with you :-) Lou

[@amc8394]

Muy bonito el coche enhorabuena 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@loucostabile]

HI AM C, Happy to read you enjoy this "very nice car" :-) Lou

[@OldRustySteele]

Despite being chronically underfunded compared to GM, Ford, and Chrysler, American Motors made some capable and good looking cars in the 1967-1971 timeframe.

[@loucostabile]

I agree, some good looking cars for sure.

[@bluesharp59]

Nice video and a thumbs up liked.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "thumbs up" this one :-)

[@bluesharp59]

@@loucostabile You are welcome friend.

[@dave1956]

I always liked the 68-70 Javelin. It’s too bad that AMC didn’t bring this out in place of the Marlin. They could have had a few years jump on GM.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@musclecarfan74]

I live not far from where that car was built. My dad's brother had a 69, and mom's one year younger sister had a 68.. SST- stands for Super Stock Trim?

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read your Dad's Brother has one & your Mom's Sister too. TWICE as NICE!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Happy 4th BTW!

[@loucostabile]

Happy 4th :-)

[@doughowdy7009]

SST = Super Sport Touring

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Doug.

[@LifeofnotBrian]

I should'nt have watched this video... I want a Javelin now :P

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon.

[@dancurtis3425]

Here is the link of my four Red, White and Blue AMCs for those who missed Lou's 4th of July video from last year. It was a very fun video to shoot. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ6vnI1ui9uWi9E

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Thanks for sharing the Red, White and Blue cars :-) Lou

[@racerx7319]

COOL CAR I LIKE THE HOOD SCOOP ... BUT I THINK THE OLDSMOBILE 442 OAI HOOD IS THE BEST.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Racer X, Happy to read you enjoy this "COOL CAR" :-) Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the hood scoop, Lou

[@chonpiras2815]

mr louuuu

[@loucostabile]

mr chonnn

[@scottpreble3330]

The amx and javalins where not fastest but they where the best handling and riding muscle cars. Great looking too

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dancurtis3425]

The 1969 Super Stock AMXs dominated many race tracks running NHRA sanctioned events for a couple of years. And even your average 390 AMX or Javelin with just a little tweaking quickly got down into the mid 13s and with some additional go fast parts like a better cam and headers they would dip into the high 12s. Shirley Shahan raced the Dragon Lady and Lou Downing raced Pete's Patriot both of which won multiple national titles starting with SS D and eventually being moved all the way up to SS A. I own SS AMX #52, the last SS AMX made. It was raced as American Dream and was a 3 time NHRA regional champion. It is slated to be reviewed here on Lou's channel once after I get the last couple of items finished up on its rotisserie restoration

[@bryantcurtis2665]

😎

[@loucostabile]

:-)