1971 American Motors AMC Javelin AMX in Black & 401 Engine Sound My Car Story with Lou Costabile

If you enjoy the videos and would like to Sponsor me on Patreon, my Creator link is / mycarstorywithlou
On “My Car Story” we're in Rosemont IL at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on 11-15-18.
We’re looking at a 1971 American Motors AMC Javelin AMX in Black Paint. The car features a factory installed 401 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is JC Worley. JC’s had this car since new. JC shares details of how he kept this one looking so good for so many years.
To see details on the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, go to www.MCACN.com
ENJOY!

[@stevekaminski5327]

I'm drooling. Love the sweet sound from the side pipes. These cars won the trans am Championship a couple years in a row. Great car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one has you drooling :-)

[@JackSmith-jj3bi]

I had #2172 - 1968 AMX -My present from me to me for surviving my Vietnam Nam tour. At 70 years old I am still in love with my Yellow Baby.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack Smith, You've done well with your present :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@JackSmith-jj3bi]

Lou Costabile “I had” was the key words. I got married, started a family and began a career in law enforcement. In 1975 I needed to go to college so I sold her to a sailor going to San Diego. Have often wondered what happened to her I anyone knows where #2172 is, let me know. Lou, yours is a beauty. I appreciate your preserving this wonder piece of American Auto History.

[@audieconrad8995]

Thank you for your service AND for surviving 'Nam. Congrats on keeping your AMX. A good story!

[@bigbird5090]

My brother and I also had an early '68 AMX, Tahiti turquois with charcoal int. 390-Auto. We bought it used in about 1985 in NH. The first 50 cars were reserved by AMC for celebrities and give away promotions. By the vin, our car was #51, so the first car for the general public, in theory at least. "The AMX # tag on the dash" meant nothing in reality and the first 100 badges were set aside for the give aways and not all of them were used. The vin # was a better indicator of a car's actual number. Wonder where that car is today?

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

I'm a Chevy man but always had a love for the Javelins . And I think that is about the nicest Javelin I have ever seen , it'd a really super nice example of the best of the best . Thank you for sharing this one with us !

[@paulkirkland1535]

My thoughts exactly. Great car and owner. Keep these nice videos coming. Thx Lou

[@loucostabile]

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

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

im a nice car guy..love the classic chevs but would take an amx,a cuda a 65-70 mustang fastback in a heartbeat(ive got a long list,if its v8 and rwd im in pretty much).......with musclecars you cant like just one brand,it doesn't work.. 340 dart,4 speed.im sold........chevelle ss,sign me up maverick grabber with a 302,im all over it 396 nova,im all ears

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

AMC was little late getting on the Muscle car wagon But that certainty got with the program in a serious way ...That is a beautiful car .

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this AMC Muscle :-)

[@rondyechannel1399]

You are right about that. I bought one in Metallic green with white stripes and top. 401, and auto because I was a truck driver and shifted all day long!

[@jarheadjake503]

I had a friend who had a anxiety rambler scramble with the 401 scared me to death when he punched the peddle. And a HAND SALUTE TO JC for keeping a AMX IN FIRST CLASS. SEMPER FIDELIS

[@loucostabile]

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

[@davesnothereman7250]

71, 401, 4 speed, triple black, leather early 71 limited side pipes, AC and original vac operated air cleaner....Damn! That is a rare bird. Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

[@audieconrad8995]

Yeah agreed...the dual snorkal cowl induction reminds me of the original 454 LS6. Certainly an all business setup.

[@tippey2011]

Oh my God Lou! That car is gorgeous he has a real treasure there! He looked pretty darn good sitting in there too! Love the side pipes in the engine sound it was awesome. 3 years before I could drive cuz I wasn't 16 yet but I sure do remember him sitting in the showrooms I love that body styles. I love that car he's got a real treasure! And being the only owner with 25000 miles that car still knew yet! thanks for sharing Lou I really enjoyed this one. There's some nice when sitting in front of it and behind it to the Matador in front the javelin in gremlin in the back they look pretty nice to hope you got some pictures of those! Thanks Lou for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, An 'OMG' is good for me :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Thanks Lou. One of the sexiest cars ever made

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome :-)

[@tonybutcher4762]

How you don't have a major sponsor is beyond me, with the quality and rare finds you post.

[@JeffKing310]

tony butcher This is a great channel - proud to be a patron of it! Lou is growing a good core audience, onwards and upwards.

[@loucostabile]

Hi tony butcher, I'm saying your prophetic and a "major" one will enjoy the Channel like you do soon :-) Thank you for the kind words, they are much appreciated, Lou

[@seanthornton9969]

My father sold these in 71 and they gave away a Javelin AMX slot car set when you bought one.

[@loucostabile]

That would be a nice perk when receiving the car :-)

[@Buzzbox3rd]

Close enough to perfection right here. Great looking car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Buzzbox3rd, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Nice! I love the color & stripe combo & the side pipes, too. It's no surprise that JC held onto this AMX from day one. Thanks for finding & sharing it with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy this "Nice!" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

incredible car,original owner.......incredible story as well holy grail car right here folks

[@loucostabile]

Hi trillrif axegrindor, Happy to read you appreciate 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

[@davidlackovich946]

What a nice 71' Javelin J.C. owns! It's great that he never did any mods to it..keep them clean! Thanks for the feature Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this clean machine :-) You're welcome David!

[@johnjessey6955]

Thanks Lou. That “71” is the Play Boy Bunny of the Month for cars! I’m in love. Great car and story. Thanks Again! jj

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this one, you're welcome, and I think you'll enjoy this one too, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGabooSlfteYr6c

[@jeroenschuuring6060]

This has been my all time favourite since i was eight years old. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeroen Schuuring, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) 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

[@johnmedley5831]

Car of my dreams, my first was a 66 AMC Rambler 232 classic 770 4-door. The AMX just gives me the feels

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is "Car of my dreams" :-) If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMC" or "My Car Story with Lou American" I think you'll see many more cars you'll enjoy John.

[@bigmountain7561]

They were stout cars incredible racing history. Ahead of their time but the smallest out of the car manufacturers. Beautiful original car Thank You 🙏 Lou!! The earlier versions had the bigger side pipes which had a better tone, but all said that car is beautiful!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe Smith, Glad you enjoy this "Black Beauty" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

Survivor Javelin is in fantastic condition. He's a wise man to keep that jewel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Beyond_the_Infinite, Happy to read you appreciate the condition 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

[@freddefranza4823]

Owner stated his 1971 AMX was all original but it had a 1972 ashtray and cigarette lighter. 1971 had a larger flip door that had both the ash tray and cigarette lighter deeply recessed within. AMC changed the design in ‘72 to have the lighter exposed as depicted in this video. I know because I own a 1971 AMX now and had a 1971 SST in HS and College. Probably replaced it because it cracked or some other reason. Regardless, it’s an absolutely stunning car with all the best options; 401/4speed but even more amazing that it’s a true one.owner with 25k miles! AMX RULES!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred Defranza, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Glad you find this car "absolutely stunning" :-) Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

My 69 AMC A M X had a "CIGAR" lighter...large diameter.

[@trip189n]

Actually the cigarette/ashtray is original to the car as it is probably a late 71 model like mine. Amc changed the cigarette/ashtray design mid 1971.

[@bradp5744]

Is it me or were the switches on the dash on backwards?

[@freddefranza3815]

@@bradp5744, nope that is the way they are supposed to look

[@canuckowl]

OMG that is gorgeous. I've owned three and I kick myself repeatedly for getting rid of the last one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Squirrelnutkin, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and this video brings back memories of your three cars :-) 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

[@blackscotydog]

Thanks Lou great car. you gotta love the underdog AMC.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car, and you're welcome :-)

[@stevenmataira4498]

Dam that smile always makes me smile because we are thinking the same thing.Lucky man

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》JC has a nicely optioned beautiful AMX. I became a believer in seatbelts as a passenger who kissed the windshield in an AMX about 40 years ago unharmed but eyes wide open now ☻

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, that's a scary moment :-0

[@peterkeeler7978]

I remember a friend who's father bought him one for graduation.......he was an honor student...........he was so ,embarrassed he never spoke to his DAD again.........he wanted a CHEVELLE.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter Keeler, That's a great story :-) Lou

[@zeevon9]

Correct in saying , he new what boxes to check. What a beauty!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@JGanvil]

Once again Lou you did a great job of showing us an original Javelin AMX. The car is fantastic! I can appreciate his passion I also own a 70 AMX.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing such a kind comment. It's appreciated :-)

[@SSK-27]

What a gorgeous car. Growing up in Milwaukee these cars were around a lot, at least Javelins. AMX were a lot less common. Always wowed by that curvy body. We called that a Mustache stripe, the stripe package on the nose. The Milwaukee Police used Matadors for quite a few years until AMC went under, sadly.

[@loucostabile]

Hi S K, 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

[@BrianChappie]

A really beautiful car and one you don't see very often. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian Chappie, You're right, you don't see this one often, and glad I could share with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ChrisBigWizzardWelch]

Amazing! My brother had a 72 I believe, very cool cars indeed.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Brother car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@MasterKeyMagic]

Thats the goat of all Javelins, which happens to also be my favorite looking car

[@loucostabile]

High praise Key Skywalker :-) 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

[@bigbird5090]

Had a black '74 like that one, black with white T-stripe, black interior, with a 360 4-spd, Go-Pack and white seats no AC, AM-FM when I was a kid. Miss that thing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big bird, 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

[@kellyfinney7381]

OMG! Look at that front end... So American Motors! I only wish I had a body like that! And the spoiler is so big and beautiful...the badges! You’re killing me Lou! Oh GOD, 25,000 original miles! Love the interior with the curvy instrument panel. Keep them coming Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, Fun to receive an "OMG!" :-) You have great taste in cars for sure :-) I'll do my part to keep them coming, you do your part to watch those commercials on these videos so I can keep them coming, Lou

[@kellyfinney7381]

@@loucostabile I pay monthly not to view commercials Lou... lol

[@dansmusic5749]

Love this car and AMC. Thanks Lou. I wish you had also done the Rebel Machine behind the Javelin AMX. :)

[@JeffKing310]

Dans Music Somehow I have a feeling we may see it soon ;)

[@loucostabile]

This one ? :-) Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4CYZWisrraWr6c

[@loucostabile]

This one :-) Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4CYZWisrraWr6c

[@dansmusic5749]

@@loucostabile Oh, thanks Lou!

[@billbixby4033]

Another awesome car Lou, glad the original owner still has it and is still enjoying it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Bixby, Glad you enjoy this one, and I agree the correct Care Taker is still with his car :-)

[@jamesexploringonline872]

My step father drove Reg Grundys Javelin when I was a kid, it was silver than Mrs Grundy had it painted yellow, in Australia I recall going to Sydney in it and that 401 with the side pipes sounded magical, sad AMC is np longer about, I'm sure if it were re run like the Mustangs it would be up there with them, even the looks still shout class and power. Thanks for showing this fine example of a head turner classic. James. Australia 🇦🇺

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car your Step Father drove :-) 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

[@iamrichrocker]

the most under rated muscle car..had such a stance and look..these are incredibly rare cars to find to even restore..to say i am envious would be an understatement...if i ever win the lotto i would offer this guy whatever figure he could name..but i am thinking he would never sell it..what a car....

[@loucostabile]

HI iamrichrocker, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. If you win that lotto, remember your friend Lou and we can get me a new camera, and video the ride in your recently purchased 1971 Black AMX :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Great looking AMX - excellent video as usual Lou! Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video!

[@gene978]

I don’t know what to say Lou. First time I am speechless. Just WOW

[@loucostabile]

High praise gene978 :-)

[@bradcantrell9819]

I bought a 1971 AMX from an elderly lady back in 1990 that only had 31,000 original miles on it. It had a stock high compression 360 4 speed in it. It only needed a paint job. Got that done and it looked and ran like brand new. I bought the car for only $900. And end up selling it a year later for $2,500 due to financial troubles. Regret that decision to this day. Loved that car. Used to eat mustang GTs for breakfast.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bradley, 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

[@rondye9398]

Bought one new in 1971 when I returned from Vietnam. Bought an SST Javelin 401. Front spoiler, no rear, GO Pac, White side stripes on Metallic green with white top inserts (71-72 only) Faux wood grain dash and trim. loved it all except the 16 gallon tank in 74 fuel crisis.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, 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

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

Beautiful Javelin! And we got a look at the rear view with the taillights ON in this one👍🏼 You came thru for us there Lou! And what a very fine ride this is indeed🤩 Thank You again for documenting another historic American-made classic for us to enjoy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall Todd, Happy to read you enjoy this Javelin :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@krugmeister7301]

LOVE THE JAVELIN AMX!!😍😍😍😍

[@loucostabile]

Winner :-)

[@wjack4728]

That's the coolest muscle car ever, and with that 401 4-speed I bet that thing screams. Been watching a lot of drag races on yt, and some of those stock Javelin's with the 401 were running in the 12's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi wjack, "That's the coolest muscle car ever," High praise.

[@wjack4728]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou! If I win the lottery I'll get one of these no matter the cost.

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou this could possibly be your AMC Holy Grail. This is a mid-late year '71 as Indicated by the "handle bar" hood T-stripe. Early model T-stripes actually folded down over the fender instead of curling back up the top of the fender as on this model. As I understand it was modified as the factory had issues lining up the stripe between the hood and fender in its original form. Additionally I briefly saw this gentleman's printed engine specs on an easel which claimed 330 hp. and 430 lb torque. Again my understanding is that motor was an earlier version of the 401 with a higher compression ratio about 10.5:1. I believe these high # motors did not make it into many of these beauties. Again my understanding that mid-year or so the ratiings changed to net at 225 hp with a drop in compression to 9:5 and slightly dwindled torque #'s I am a bit fuzzy on the details though I don't think I am to far off... perhaps someone can either correct me or corroborate my facts?... Nonetheless these cars were light - under 3500 lbs and very fast. Excellent top-end. With taller gearing 2.87/3.15's they could reach and exceed 140 mph and get there VERY quickly. Not to mention the success of this model as a Penske-Donahue Trans-Am champion!! Thank you Lou - just a spectacular example of one of my all-time favorite American cars.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@rondyechannel1399]

Audie, AMC's better head flow and other efficiencies kept the engine power the same. The Dog Leg head out flowed the earlier square exhaust port even if it had slightly less compression. The 1972 401 was rated net and produced more power than the 455 Pontiac and the Corvette according to Wikipedia. When Portland, Oregon opened their new 'Fremont' I-5 freeway bridge over the Willamette River, a green and white AMX with a 401 went over it, exceeding 100 MPH, about 30 minutes after the opening ceremony! Guess how I know?

[@audieconrad8995]

@@rondyechannel1399 I'm guessing 'cause u da AMX BAD-ASS!

[@rondyechannel1399]

Maybe, 'cause I bought one of the 2800 or so 401 AMX's when I got back from Vietnam in 1971 and raced it, you? @@audieconrad8995

[@audieconrad8995]

@@rondyechannel1399 - by the time I got to buying my first ride it was 1976. A factory ordered Hornet X hatchback with a 304. With a 2 bbl and 3:15's handling pkg. automatic. Although it would keep up with most of the crap coming out of Detroit at the time (at least for its segment) it wasn't going to keep with your bad-boy. Had a buddy who had a '74 Jav with a 360 - that thing was plenty quick. Never had the honor and pleasure to ride or drive the AMX like yours or the one featured by Lou here. Congratulations to you for having one and thanks for sharing your story. These cars were rare in the day. For those who didn't know - they were mocked and for the one's who were spanked they were regarded and respected.

[@dougporter65]

That car is beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@bradp5744]

Yeah, that car gets the vote of most bad ass factory 71-74 Jav/AMX on the planet. It has it all. Triple black, 401, 4-speed with console, cowl hood, the rare as hell dual snorkel ram air breather, 15in Kelsey Hayes rims(Machine rims), dealer installed Trendsetter side pipes, optional rh door mirror, a/c, am/fm radio, all with standard AMX package. Nice coverage on the car. Covered all the bases. Keep up the good work on giving these AMC exposure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brad P, Glad to read this car is a winner for you :-) If you type into KZbin search " My Car Story with Lou AMC " I believe you'll see many you'll enjoy. Thank you for viewing and sharing a comment, Lou

[@bradp5744]

@@loucostabile One step ahead of ya. This is the 4th episode I've seen thus far;)

[@paulhart3812]

I WANT THAT CAR. Love the Javelin AMX. Love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul Hart, Glad to read this is one you "love" :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Sweet looking AMC Javelin AMX. I've always loved Javelins. Awesome cars. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Glad to read this is one you love :-) Lou

[@4evaavfc]

What a classic oldschool muscle car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this one :-)

[@TomKirkman1]

The two-seat AMX was discontinued after 1970 and the AMX became a "package" offered on the Javelin. This is a somewhat unique car as it was the first Javelin that ran the then new 401, but the last Javelin than ran the 401 in the high compression format and required premium gas. Sort of the high point for the Javelin.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TomKirkman1, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@jimlesperance9971]

i purchased a 1971 javelin sst for my son in 1975 after our dragstrip closed.we have it on a stand and will be restoring it soon. it was a race car for several years.it has the 401 engine and automatic transmission. the car was sponsored by transcona motors along with our hurst amx.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a FUN project :-)

[@dowen1511]

That is the nicest amx I've ever seen in this body style amazing car for sure . bet there was less than 100 made like that one with a 4 speed

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Owen, High praise for this AMX :-) Glad you like it, Lou

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Triple black. One owner. 25,000 miles. 401 4 speed with factory sidepipes. Probably the best example on Earth of this year.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@MI_Prepper]

I like the 72 SST best, but I love the colors, side pipes and Chrome, on this!

[@loucostabile]

Hi MI Prepper, Happy to read you appreciate 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

[@cdncitizen4700]

71 is my favourite year of the 2nd Gen AMX... the clean rear taillight bar is just brilliant! The 72 had the checkerboard which takes away from the clean look... and the "round" taillights on the 73/74 look a bit "common" and lose that futuristic/Hot Wheels look. Congrats on a spectacular car and keeping it so pristine over the years. Simply awesome!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roman Soltys, Happy to read you appreciate 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

[@michaelwoodward5787]

Coolest muscle cars made.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@anthonyc1883]

"Desert Only" on the A/C controls at 7:53!

[@williamboardman9476]

At AMC regional shows down South...(VERY humid)...we'd get a few AMC cars in a row that had the "Desert Use Only" setting....in early AM, and start them together and see who's car would blow SNOW out of the vents, when A/C chilled. "Desert Use" was in arid areas, with very low humidity. My 1971 Matador 2 door hardtop was ordered in Florida, and had it.

[@HowardJrFord]

I live in Ohio, and pretty much every AC equipped AMC I ever saw from that era had a " Desert Only " setting, which I thought was strange. Of course AMC did a lot of strange things.

[@stevebulota4687]

The "Desert Only" setting was intended for use in a low-humidity environment. We had a '68 Ambassador and a '74 Hornet, both of which had a/c with the Desert Only setting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, I see Steve Bulota shared "The "Desert Only" setting was intended for use in a low-humidity environment. We had a '68 Ambassador and a '74 Hornet, both of which had a/c with the Desert Only setting."

[@riverraisin1]

My 73 AMX had Desert Only A/C. It honestly used to blow out snow thru the vents when I'd switch to it. Of course I was in Michigan where the humidity is quite high.

[@Moparmaga-1]

The javelin & max brings me back to being a kid. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Make me a kid too :-) You're welcome.

[@beast1624]

Thanks, Lou! I LOVE the Music you play on your channel!

[@loucostabile]

That listening to the engine beat :-)

[@tonyt3919]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@billyfoster3223]

I like this one, Lou! Great car and video!😁👍🛠️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy, Happy to read "I like this one" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@glenholmgren1218]

Sooooo SWEET!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

the little trap is vacuum operated ...the vacuum will only go down if the engine is under load and pedal close to the metal

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ragimund VonWallat , Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

[@thewilscott]

It made me smile:)

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@chrisubias7135]

AMC cars for me have been a strange attraction. Their designs are unique. Love the AMX. One of the town’s local hot rodder had a Gremlin with a Ford 351 dropped in it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you "Love the AMX" :-) Here is a Gremlin you might enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGbdiKWJjdOLrsk

[@loucostabile]

If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMX" I think you'll see quite a few episodes you'll enjoy.

[@KoopaXross]

Stumbled across this on the Forza 4 car list today. Best looking american car I've seen. Muricah was great at making cars in the 60s and early to mid 70s. Then Japan took over.

[@loucostabile]

Hi KoopaXross, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@freddefranza3815]

That's funny...because the the Javelin AMX in Forza is my car! Microsoft tool 100's of pictures to render an image for the game. Here's the keys.......feel free to drive it anytime.

[@jerryhayes2351]

I was a mechanic (before I became a Technician) in '72, in South Florida. A customer brought in his '72 Javelin for general maintainance. Yellow with black interior, 401. Well, I had to test my work......😉🔧

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry Hayes, Happy to read you verified the vehicle was safe for travel :-) Lou

[@jerryhayes2351]

@@loucostabile Hello, Lou. My first new car was a sundance orange '72 Ventura II, 307 3-speed, which I loved. But the shop I worked for also did bank rep's, the majority of those were hot entry-level cars bought by guys who bought them, then got sent to 'Nam, and just let them go back to the bank. Nova SS 's, Mustangs, etc. Do you know how easy it is to hot-wire a '68 Charger 383? I got to drive em all. Sometimes they lost the keys.

[@christ510]

Nice one !!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

[@theoriginalmungaman]

Thats quite an investment. Its worth way more now! If I only knew what my first cars would be worth today!

[@loucostabile]

That 1st car today is an interesting thought.

[@duradim1]

This little jewel has an interior design that was way ahead of the competition.

[@loucostabile]

Hi duradim1, Happy to read you enjoy the interior of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@willthetrill4849]

That's one sweet looking car. These are pretty underappreciated cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Will Butter, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@hablemosde.7277]

I love those cars ! I got mine like my biggest treasure!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "love those cars" :-)

[@tonychavez2083]

What a car!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read Tony you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars you enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@josephromano6825]

Triple black,401,4spd,and side exhaust great car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Winner :-)

[@ralphgilson9989]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ralphgilson9989]

Big fan of AMC. Always wanted a Javelin or AMX. Drove a $300 Rambler Classic during college

[@ralphgilson9989]

Always wanted one. Drove a $300 Rambler Classic during college. Dad had a 1953 Hudson Hornet when I was in my teens. Always had an affection for American Motors.

[@danielleach2307]

Born and raised in kenosha chased these cars in high school hard to beat in my 68 charger 383 car so cool

[@loucostabile]

Sound like good times :-)

[@danielleach2307]

@@loucostabile it was so much that I now have another one 440 car midlife crisis

[@davida.705]

Super sharp lookin' AMX..Mad Max returns in style..😎

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@SteffanoDucati]

On the show card " HURSH " SHIFTER :)

[@freddefranza3815]

Yea I saw that too, It also had some other weird stuff on there that seemed out of place as well like a break in the middle of the paragraph. I did notice that he ordered it from the Wappenger Falls AMC dealership, which was just around the corner from where I grew up. I used to raid their junk yard they had directly behind it for years.

[@loucostabile]

:-0

[@jeremythompson9122]

Javelin's were such good looking cars. And the 390/401 was no joke. Very underrated. The Javelin's were great in Trans Am racing. Love AMC muscle cars...especially the Javelin Trans Am cars. They were beating Boss 302 Mustangs/Cougars, Z28 Camaro's, and AAR Cuda's/Dodge Challenger T/A's on a regular basis. Awesome cars👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of the Javelin and power too :-)

[@Rieju-Sherco]

Very nice, and VERY rare!!! God-Bless the AMX models!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Amen!

[@danwolfe7665]

Awesome looking car!

[@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

[@danwolfe7665]

@@loucostabile yeah your channel is great. I’m doing a lot of dreaming and hope I can find a nice classic to drive some day.

[@marcusrhodes5732]

look at it id keep it forever its all blk with with stripe 🦓 wowsers jus beautiful 🖤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marcus, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@dalebelseth3058]

I filmed this car going over 100 MPH in the last year. It's driven.

[@loucostabile]

That sounds FUN :-)

[@MrFmccarty]

America! Nobody did it better!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Floyd, Nice! Lou

[@DVincentW]

Its reminding me of the Aus '72 - 73 Ford Falcon XB/XA kind of. Or vice versa. It would be interesting to mod one to Black on Black Pursuit Special (MAd Max) design.. I know 'tis a sin, but I cant help mentioning it; havent seen other comments saying this. Of course, no blower, the one the film (1979) was cosmetic. Great car, and of a dying breed of real American design and ingenuity.

[@loucostabile]

Hi DVincentW, 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

[@stevedrake1861]

I had a 1971 Javelin SST that I ordered in October of 1970. I put about 190,000 on it with very few problems. Too bad AMC is no longer in production because their cars were made very well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Drake, Thank you for viewing and sharing details of your 1971 Javelin :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@billyjs334]

Awesome Beautiful Ride

[@loucostabile]

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

[@billyjs334]

@@loucostabile one fine day,dadgummit,I am going to have a Javelin

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of your Javelin soon.

[@BAtadCrazy]

Wooowee! That is Nice! Real, real nice!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you shared a "Wooowee" :-)

[@billwilliams5352]

Nacho Varga's red '73 AMC Javelin AMX sent me here.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you enjoy this car :-)

[@MasterKeyMagic]

Take my money!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@shooter2055]

Beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@ericjenkins9072]

Very nice 😬😬

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@PaulJersey]

Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car Jersey Paul :-)

[@georgecass8529]

Never liked the 71 model But that car still looks brand new so i give it 👍👍👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Happy to read this one receives thumbs up from you :-) Lou

[@markp6732]

Mad max!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@rondyechannel1399]

I don't think the cold air flap will open until the car gets up to temperature Lou. Until then it has to draw the warm air from the exhaust manifolds for emissions.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron Dye Channel, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

Lou love your videos and the awesome finds you bring to the videos. Your audio was off a little on this one it was really hard to hear you. What a stunning car

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Haas, Glad to read you're enjoying this Channel :-) Appreciate your kind words. Many times at a car show the audio will suffer, so apologize for that. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

@@loucostabile please don't get me wrong I wasn't complaining I just really like hearing everything you have to say about these incredible cars you bring to the screen, you do an amazing job of it.

[@loucostabile]

I understand you care, and you're right, the audio can be "just ok" at the car show. We're good.

[@20alphabet]

Very, very nice!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

Dig those side pipes

[@loucostabile]

They're cool for sure :-)