1973 American Motors AMC Javelin 401 CI Engine 4 Speed Silver & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago IL on 10-3-22.
We're looking at a 1973 American Motors Corporation Javelin in Pewter Silver Paint. The car comes with the factory 401 CI V8 engine, and a 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Dale Wright. Dale’s had this car since 1988. He shares he saw a Javelin on the road driving by as a boy and told his Dad that was the car for him. In 1988 he convinced his Grandmother to loan his $1500.00 and purchased the car. He sold his other Javelin for $1500.00 and repaid his Grandmother, and this is that car. Dale’s added some AMX pieces to his AMC Javelin, factory 401 CI engine 4 Speed manual transmission car.
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ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@BuzzLOLOL]

At 04:58 not a "vacuum" but a 'high pressure area' at the base of the windshield... Also, I think those were crows, not "buzzards"...

[@rustybritches6747]

I just picked up a 73 401 four barrel four speed one of 1,420 made from what I understand, unfortunately it's missing the motor and transmission and I want to find a numbers matching block I don't know where to start my buddy has a 74 AMX javelin with a ton of extra parts but unfortunately no engines! I don't know what the car is worth it's in rough shape but I had to get it cuz it's worth saving! Please correct me if I'm wrong but it is 1 of 1,420 right? The VIN starts with A3M7982

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@rustybritches6747 - Start with AMC clubs and AMC cars for sale...

[@uprightfossil6673]

Saw one of these as a state trooper car on I65 back then. Always thought it looked like a bad ass car. Wish I had one now.

[@davidsomerville9777]

This is a beautiful car, so glad I saw this episode. I still have the first car I ever bought, 1974 AMC Javelin and it's completely original. Love to show it to ya.

[@larryb6715]

That's a great car you rarely see. I like the AMC touches he did, keep it that way. That 401 sounds healthy and it's cool that it has a 4 speed too. It's nice that no animals were harmed in the making of the video on the nature channel, 😂

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Right? I thought a cow was gonna graze out on the road at any second!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read "That's a great car you rarely see". Glad to read you enjoy the touches this car has. "It's nice that no animals were harmed in the making of the video on the nature channel," Thank goodness :-) Lou

[@jamesrichardson559]

In 2023, I have to say that Javelin should have been a much bigger seller back in the 1970's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, congratulations to the gentleman for his stewardship of this "Jav.." The car looks and SOUNDS stunning. The AMC 360's and 401's were still formidable even choked down in '73. I always appreciate your features of AMC's Lou, thank you. Long live AMC muscle 💪!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gordocarbo]

SOme mfrs were smart when smog got tough. NO more building for hp it was all about stroke making that big torque. Kids dont understand thats what pins you in the seat.

[@audieconrad8995]

@@gordocarbo HP is sexy, torque wins races...

[@urideamabal]

I prefer the way it was born, but it's not my car. These cars just aren't seen much, stunner! 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uri, Happy to read you enjoy this "stunner!" :-) Lou

[@georgewilkinson1068]

That AMX Javelin is amazing. Very nice car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Happy to read you think this car is "amazing" :-) Lou

[@User-cc6cq]

AMC goodness never gets old! That AMX tribute is perfect, I wouldn't change a thing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi User 1, Happy to read you enjoy the AMC goodness :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car as is, Lou

[@dionrau5580]

I agree, he's done a great job on the Javelin!!!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

It certainly looks and sounds great! Given how quickly this car can get up and go from the intro, I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for finding & sharing Mr. Wright and his '73 Javelin, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@keithshevlin5427]

Like the touches he did. 401 has some punch. Nice video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read you "Like the touches" :-) Thanks you for sharing you enjoy this "Nice video", Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Always loved these when I was growing up... 401 and a stick to boot ! Thanks for posting Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you "Always loved these" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gordocarbo]

4 spd javs and amx are super rare, only seen a few in my life COnsole is super cool looking

[@richardmorris7063]

Looks good in the rally rims & white letter tires. Great conversation piece as not many @ you're local cars & coffee have one. Keep it as factory as possible.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MrOnemanop]

Dale doesn't need anyone's endorsement to configure this car anyway he likes. I personally think he has gone far and above to preserve and showcase this vehicle. Hat's off to Dale, and Lou, another great video. Love the dialogue and the cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrOnemanop, Happy to read your comment :-) Appreciate the kind words. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@lkmsl]

COOOOOOL !!! NO OTHER WORD DESCRIBES IT !

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@cdncitizen4700]

What a gorgeous clean car... congrats!... Keep as is... AMX badging on a base souped up Javelin ! No harm done.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CDN Citizen, Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous clean car" :-) Lou

[@adamtrombino106]

I get that the car as factory equipped was/is a rare bird, but IMO the owner has done such a complete job with the correct AMX stuff, I like it as is. I think (for me) I'd add power steering and brakes. It already has 'the correct number of pedals' ;) Also neat hood! I've never seen a functional cowl induction hood on an AMC. Thx for featuring that Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam, Happy to read you like this one as is :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@blackscotydog]

Keep it just the way it is!.....What a sweet ride....and a 4 speed to boot.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car "just the way it is!" :-)

[@brianaustin208]

Lou, what a beautiful Javelin I'm a stickler for originality especially on a low number muscle car,but what the owner did was awesome and I'd leave it as is it looks perfect and thank God its got the right amount of pedals!!!

[@loucostabile]

Brian, Happy to read your thoughts on this car with the right amount of pedals :-) Lou

[@mederic999]

Gorgeous car. we had a 1971 SST 52 years ago!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kheireddine El-Ahdab, 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

[@gordocarbo]

Late 80s I had the same as yours 401 as my 2nd car ever Engine was strong as an anvil!

[@Scalihoo]

What a cool stripe, you don't see that replicated too often & it works

[@loucostabile]

Hi Florida Alan, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool stripe" :-) Lou

[@garymckee8857]

I had to view this one a second time. One of the best looking vehicles ever designed and this one with the sliver color that really brings out the design.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this one is worth a 2nd look, and maybe a 3rd, 4th, 5th :-) Lou

[@kalui96]

A lot of things signify *sprinter*! Short, light car, short gearing!!! My favorite cars are the ones that were owned by people for multiple decades. It feels like I'm looking at a good marriage and that just cheers me right up. I hope I can keep my school years' car as long as Dale!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Streuner, Happy to read this cheers you up :-) Lou

[@phantomblott1]

Thank you Lou for your AMC support, you are one of a few that brings these AMC cars to light. I am an original owner of a 1973 Javelin AMX. Ordered it new in March of 1973. The color is Cordoba Brown (gold metal flake) with gold fade to black T stripe. The interior is all black vinyl. The options I ordered on the AMX are: 401 Go Pack, 4-speed manual transmission, 3.91 rear gears, all tint windows, AM FM Stereo Motorola radio, in dash map light, inside under dash hood release, front under bumper spoiler, body side scuff molding, light group, between front seat console and power steering. The only changes to the car I have made are, 1970 Rebel Machine intake manifold, a 1 in. larger front sway bar with the addition of a 1/2 in rear sway bar. The AMX now has 95,000 plus miles, the engine has not been rebuilt. The AMX stickered at $4371.90 while the go pac option cost $476.25. That makes this AMX with the go pac, only 1027 of a total 5707 AMX's built in 1973, that were ordered with the cowl induction, or roughly only 25% had it. This AMX is a great handling car with awesome accelerating. One that will stay in my family. Thank you again Lou for keeping the AMC name alive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, Happy to share the AMC support with you. Glad to read you have a cool AMX since new. GREAT work as a Caretaker of your car, You're welcome, Lou

[@gordocarbo]

Wow, my fav..esp the color. Neat to see you still have it we will never see cars like this again. To think I bought my Jac SST 401 in 89 for $400...daily driver. Man I miss those days!!! All it lacked was a grille. Puke orange, white interior

[@henrynevins]

Two thumbs up to Dale for an excellent authentic restoration. I am the original owner of a 1972 Javelin AMX w/401, so many times these cars are restored have several wrong items, not the way they left the factory. On Dale's the radiator coolant decal is also in the correct location. Two things I notice, though minor, the wiper motor should be gold-tone, and at the bottom of the rear window there should be the AMC logo emblem. The car even has the correct Goodyear raised white letters E-60 x 15 polyglas tires which is what AMC put on the AMX from '71 to '74, today those aren't cheap to buy, everyone else goes for the cheaper Bridgestone radials.

[@loucostabile]

Hi henrynevins, Happy to read "Two thumbs up to Dale for an excellent authentic restoration" :-) Glad to read you have a FUN car too, Lou

[@gordocarbo]

Do you mean old school appearing tires with bfg tread? Same outdated tread they had in the 70s, or 80s.

[@islanddon865]

After I got my 72, then saw this design, I could've cried. They really nailed this design. Gorgeous!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Island Don, High praise for this design :-) Lou

[@joebacarella2829]

They never got the credit they deserved, with Cudas , Chargers, Camaros and all the rest prowling the streets. I have watched several videos of the Alabama police car Javelins, they say they could hit 200 mph in persuit, this one is stunning, I always loved the look of the raised front wheel wells, they looked fast standing still, the attention to detail on this one is fantastic. What I love the most about it is, he drives it, and enjoys it, still to this day, love the videos Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read this one is "stunning" :-) I like that he drives it too. Appreciate you "love the videos". Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

That is one heck of a brand new looking Javelin AMX! It's got some "sass" and looks stunning! Completely! What a fabulous video! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON, Happy to read "looks stunning!" Appreciate the kind words on this video. You're welcome, Lou

[@pray4mojo35]

My cousin had an all black Pierre Cardin edition AMX as his everyday driver in the 80s. Such a unique muscle car with that unusual interior color combo.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TD, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins 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

[@zeevon9]

Sounds and looks great! Love this car. Enjoyed watching.

[@loucostabile]

Hi zeevon9, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds and looks of this car :-) Glad to read you enjoyed watching this, Lou

[@tomquinn607]

AMC always an acquired taste with a really loyal enthusiast following. I love the AMX and Rebel and all the Javelin series. The David to the big 3's Goliath. Best sounding/looking AMC I've ever heard!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@AZ-JKUR-HR]

I live just west of where these cars were made. And back in high school in the 1980s a girl used to drive a purple Pierre Cardin edition 360 javelin to school. Always love these

[@loucostabile]

Hi A Z, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the girl in the Pierre Cardin Javelin :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@augustowaloonski6]

I absolutely and whole heartily love this car!! I tip my hat to you Mr. Dale Wright youve done a fantastic job with the build, care, and presentation of this (IMO) underrated, overlooked muscle car. Thank you Lou for another educational episode. Ive never seen the cowl induction hood "flapper" before very cool. 👍🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Augusto, Happy to read you "absolutely love" 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

[@mikec4834]

IMO one of the most underated cars.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-)

[@delrayshaffer6376]

Three thumbs up for an all around great and fun video. I think it should remain an AMX. But he should do want makes him happy. Love the exhaust notes.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Delray Shaffer, High praise :-) Glad to read your thoughts on this car, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Very nice factory muscle car! Thanks guys for a cool presention of a super cool AMC 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read this one is "Very nice" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@LICobra]

This 401 4 speed brings back a specific memory, back in 1974 my Challenger 360 4 speed was 3 days old and on my way to work a Black 73' Javelin AMX 401 4 speed caught me at a stop light and that was my first street race in the Challenger...also the black charcoal canister was a real throw-back....was also in the Challenger.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@sking2173]

That car is gorgeous. I wouldn’t change a thing. If I owned it, I’d be driving it !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi S King, Happy to read you enjoy this car as is :-) Lou

[@richkunkiewicz9070]

CAM SOUNDS AWESOME. What's not to like. Just the right sound

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@carmudgeon7478]

One of the last great muscle cars. Dale had done it up just right and his wife is a Sammy Hagar fan to boot. Living right.👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carmudgeon, Happy to read you enjoy this car. Glad to read you enjoy the way Dale's done this one, Lou

[@toddp5026]

This is an excellent example of a Javelin. Looks great from every angle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd P, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and angles 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

[@jimmyford271]

Very cool car. It definitely needs to stay as it came from the factory with the 401. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimmy, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very cool car" :-) Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You're welcome, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

My aunt had a 1973 Javelin. The same aunt that had the 1968 Ambassador SST when it finally croaked. Her's was equipped with a 304 engine with an automatic. That AMX is slick! I like that carburetor setup and the manual 4-speed manual transmission with a 401 engine in front! What a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@Barry_Davis]

Leave it with the AMX setup since it is part of the family after 34 years. The 401 sounds great.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Denaalb, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Glad to read you enjoy the sounds from this 401 :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What a nice Javelin! Very cool and surprisingly quick. Thanks Dale and Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, You're right, it's quick :-) Just the way we like it. You're welcome, Lou

[@bigmountain7561]

My neighbor down the street had a short body AMX with side pipes. It was a Hunter Green if I remember correctly. That was 1972 and I was 12 then. AMC always had great muscle but everyone was either GM Ford or Chrysler. For me actually The Machine in Navy Blue was probably my favorite because it was different, and that’s the premise of owning a muscle car in the muscle car era. Great Videos, Thank You Lou!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Mountain, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. was it like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4fYaHaDpZ2oqc0

[@bigmountain7561]

@@loucostabile No it’s the short body version with the big AMX badge on the c-pillar. It had the ram air hood instead of cowl induction. The fun was out the back door of my house and down the street was a Dodge Chrysler Plymouth and AMC dealer and across the street was a Chevy dealer. So as a little kid I could play in probably the best muscle cars that were produced. My dad knew the owners of both dealerships.

[@anthonyc1883]

Once again Lou spares no effort exploring the highways and byways of America to find the perfect isolated stretch of road without posted speed limits, and then times his video perfectly to correspond with the shift change at the local police station many miles away, to ensure yet another high-octane My Car Story Ride! ;-)

[@loucostabile]

Safety is the name of the game :-)

[@ernielaw]

While I was growing up in the 1970's [even before I had my license] , the Javelin and the 1974 to 78 Matador coupe were the cars I'd dreamed about owning. Another rare car which I liked would be the 1967 AMC Marlin.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ernie, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@box1u]

amazing condition, I had a 74 AMX that I restored for over 35 years and know how difficult it is to located any parts for these cars. Thanks to you Lou for showing us this rare mint example !

[@loucostabile]

Hi box1u, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@loucostabile]

If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMX" or "My Car Story with Lou Javelin" or "My Car Story with Lou AMC" I think you'll see MANY more you'll enjoy.

[@motorTranz]

That Javelin is so beautiful I think he shouldn't change a thing! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy this one just the way it is :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@deaconblue949]

Hi Lou you had a beautiful day to show us a beautiful automobile! I wouldn't change a thing if this was my car. You don't get to see these much anymore unfortunately. The styling was just over the top. AMC was a small company so they had to try harder!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Deacon Blue, Happy to read you enjoy this car just the way it is. Glad to read you enjoy the styling of this car. Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

Best ever looking 73 car along with the 73 Trans Am and Firebird Formula w the hood scoops

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@toddjohnson8493]

This 1973 AMC Javelin is like brand new! Optioned perfectly. Love it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, Happy to read you like this car just the way it is :-) Lou

[@toddjohnson8493]

@@loucostabile Yes, I wouldn't change a thing.

[@kilpatrickjack6159]

Dale, what an amazing example of a gorgeous Javelin/AMX. I had 68’ Javelin with the 304. They are such great cars. 😊

[@loucostabile]

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

[@pierredecine1936]

Probably the nicest factory Javelin I have seen ...

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

¡Muy bonito coche éste AMC Javelin 1973 en "pewter silver"! Los guardabarros abultados delanteros me recuerdan un poco a los del Corvette C3; además, el sonido que produce su V8 es bastante agradable. Luego de ver el video que dejaste en el enlace, vine a contemplar éste. ¡Siempre será un deleite adicional contemplar todos esos folletos y manuales muy bien conservados! ¡Excelente trabajo Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the bulging fenders and brochures too :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@blanewilliams5960]

Very nice Javelin, Lou. I was also 10 when the guy next door came home with one of these. It was red with white trim and I loved it, very cool and different from the usual. I really love the silver and black with black interior and I still think they have the nicest cockpit of all. I wouldn't change a thing, Dale. Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blane, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Guy next doors car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@donaldhollums3278]

That Javelin is a great car. A mega “attaboy” to AMC for making a lot with what they didn’t have…a bunch of money!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Happy to read this is a "great car" :-) Lou

[@bdpopeye]

Thanks for posting Lou. Unlike so many of the cars you post I don't know anyone that had one of these beauties. However my sister wanted one but alas could not get financed. So she bought a Plymouth Duster....reliable car but no Javelin...Thanks for posting Lou. Gods blessings to you always!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Please share this video with your Sister and let her know to watch the commercials as that is how I get paid so I can keep sharing with her. Blessings received. God bless you. You're welcome, Lou

[@josephdonnelly2663]

I can really appreciate what it took to get that Javelin at the level Mr. Wright has gotten his. Extremely detailed and finished. Amazing. I own a 1973 360 4 speed Javelin. I have a long way to go before it is anywhere near as finished as this car. I'd like to get in touch with Mr. Wright about finding parts and especially having my Motorcraft 4300 carb restored by the man that worked on his.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you appreciate the effort to get this car looking like this :-) Lou

[@citibear57]

Great car. AMC did an awesome job with exterior and interior styling, and the build quality looks very good. This was my favorite paint color as well. I oftentimes wondered where AMC would have been had they continued? Don't judge me, but 18 year old me fell in love with AMC Pacer and was prepared to buy a new '75 model ...until I took it for a test drive. No sooner did I leave the dealer's lot and discovered how gutless it was, and how bad the brakes were. I ended up buying a new '75 Chevy Nova instead. This gentleman has a special car, of which must pretty rare by now. As always, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike YQR, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Thank you for sharing your Pacer / Nova story. You're welcome, Lou

[@michael1294]

Love these. I don’t know how he made every aspect of this car look brand new.

[@loucostabile]

Hi michael1294, Happy to read "Love these" :-) If you type into KZbin Search "My Car Story with Lou Javelin" & "My Car Story with Lou AMX" I think you'll see many more you'll enjoy, Lou

[@gene978]

Awesome AMC Dale! I have a Real Love for this Beauty! Absolutely 💯! So Cool! The Best AMC in my eyes. It Killed me when AMC was sold to Chrysler. Pontiac and Oldsmobile when they left I cried. So 3 times my heart was broken. Glad to see you’re keeping it Alive and well. 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, High praise :-) Lou

[@noelanthony1204]

An iconic original muscle car back then 1973 Javelin - just the engineering of this car looks million of years old giving us this beauty today perfected -- a Gladiator car with real roaring power and body style .. love it Lou ... great work -- thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noel, " a Gladiator car with real roaring power and body style" Well said! Happy to read "love it" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jeanneshort8762]

Thank you, the amc AMX is under appreciated, my cousin had a 72 and my brother had a 73. AMC were ahead of the times, beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeanne, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousin & Brothers 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

[@davevan8864]

WOW.......I bought my 1973 Javelin in 1993......I thought I had had it a long time!!!! Mine was a Faun Bidge base model. I added the AMX rear spoiler (common dealer add on) and painted it BBO. As a two owner car she is very streight and a great car. I feel the 2nd gen Javelins are very under rated and often over looked. I have the factory mats in brown as my interior is brown and tan. Nice car BTW

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave Van, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@richarddevoe5871]

What a great AMC , full fun package !! SWEET !!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@robbyturbo109]

Mom had a base 73 javelin with the 304 and automatic it was a nice car l really enjoyed this episode the owner should keep it the way he likes it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robby Turbo, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms 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

[@gremmann]

In both my Gremlin X and my AMX, I’ve been pulled over for not wearing my seatbelt because of the shoulder part being up along the headliner. When the cops saw l was wearing my lap belt, which is perfectly legal, they are at a loss. Great gotcha moments.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@gordocarbo]

Sounds like they were young. Never used seatbelts at all til that mandtory law happened

[@bradhampton6457]

Very nice Lou… Another one of Kenoshas finest. I would not change a thing on this Javelin.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brad, Happy to read you enjoy this car as is :-) Lou

[@stude2896]

Although not stock as built, this certainly is an exceptionally nice somewhat rare car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you think this car is "exceptionally nice somewhat rare car" :-)

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

There's nothing about this Javelin I don't like, even with AMX added badging added (not usually a fan but it fits on this one). He said he had a brown '73 with the smaller engine and automatic, that was the model (with the half vinyl top & rally wheels) I had access to on the used car lot around 1976-77 when I worked at my local Chrysler Plymouth dealer. I really liked it so I took it home for an overnight (I was in charge of the lot, new and used, reconditioned, new car prep, placement of vehicles, and just about everything else like parts runner and stock clerk). So glad I did, it wasn't there long once it got my detail and looked brand new (it almost was being only a few years old). Only one we ever got in the few years I worked there. Love his!

[@loucostabile]

Hi K B, Happy to read you like this car :-) Lou

[@DanEBoyd]

Those are rather good looking cars, but one thing which always drove me crazy was the positioning of the rear wheels - I would've moved them forward a few inches to produce some more rear overhang. I love that 'satin silver' paint! Those front fender bumps are very C3 Vette-like. And I never knew that those could be had with a cowl induction hood, let alone an active induction system! I'd probably keep the AMX bits on the car, and just keep the Javelin pieces safe in the house/with the car. I'll bet Grandma is/would be proud to see that car today. Can't believe those valve cover tags - I'm sure that at least some of them leaked. The "6" might've meant the sixth year of Javelin production. Those early '70s tachometer/clock combos! I know GM had them in cars like that '73 TA you passed, and if I'm not mistaken, Chrysler put them in Barracudas and Challengers. That buzzard didn't take his carrion luggage when he flew away from the approaching car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read the details you notice. Glad to read you learned a few things from this video too. I'm learning all the time and I find that to be so much fun :-) Lou

[@AMCmachine]

Nothing wrong with the looks of a "base" Javelin, as all Javelins were/are great looking cars, but on balance I would probably say retain the AMX accoutrements. Most likely what I would do if she were mine. Thanks as always Lou for sharing this impressive and well-preserved example of American Motors muscle. It's also all-American automotive and cultural history as well. Happy New Year!! 🥂🥂🍾🍾🎉🎉🥳🥳

[@loucostabile]

Hi AMCmachine, Happy to read your comments on this year :-) Happy New Year!! Lou

[@weekendgarage3299]

Wow.. Beautiful car! I recently picked up a 74 Javelin and will be restoring it soon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Weekend Garage, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you. Hoping your car comes out exactly how you'd like it. Lou

[@tombollig612]

Hi Lou! Great Javelin. Keep it as is. That, to me, has all the best qualities of a muscle car, engine, color combo and sound. I love the paint details. See you on the next Lou's Wild Kingdom! God bless!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy this car as is :-) Blessings received God bless you too, Lou

[@stevebyrne4235]

Fantastic just the way it is; great to see AMC performance gear. Thanks to you both!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this one just the way it is :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@zulumax1]

Back around 1981, or thereabouts, I remember a fellow shipmate in the U.S. Coast Guard had a Javelin like this. It was purple with a 304 two barrel. I do remember riding in the passenger seat and thinking it looked more like an airplane inside than a car. Whoever said AMC made ugly cars never really took a hard look at one of these, they are a rolling piece of art sculpture! Remember the Matador? Like Studebaker, the styling was too over the top for the time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi zulumax1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your shipmates purple car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou P.S. Here is a Matador I think you'll enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIGZf36KmLt_eNU

[@gordocarbo]

Definitely had that cockpit feel to it. Aunts 68 Jav was similar...great legroom if youre a tall passenger

[@chriskeller2131]

Just a really great video Lou!! The sound of the pipes is the best!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy the sound from the pipes :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@user-is3bp6ii4n]

I always liked these javelin! Looked futuristic to me, even the was the dash kinda curved and the way the console met the dash.🙋‍♂️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Darren, Happy to read you like the Javelin :-) Good news! If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMX" and "My Car Story with Lou Javelin" you should see many more you enjoy, Lou

[@phantomblott1]

Lou, one thing I left out on the AMX was the build sheet, I have looked extensively for it. The front and back seats have been removed to find it, all the carpet has been removed as well. The clock and tack have been replaced years ago and I could not find it behind the drivers dash. With a mirror and drop light I looked behind the passengers dash, still to no avail. The only two areas left as to some reports, would be above the head liner and between the gas tank and trunk floor. Since the AMX has spent little time out doors, that area above the gas tank has not been looked at without dropping the tank. The head liner was glued in, so not really wanting to disturb it at all. Other than the original window sticker, the Holy Grail of AMC's has still evaded me. Thanks again for your kind words.

[@loucostabile]

Ed, Hope that build sheet ends up showing up for you soon, Lou

[@gordocarbo]

Anyone you know have a borescope? Can see on top of the tank or tight spots & no need to remove the tank. Wouldnt bother with the headliner. If its not on top of the tank the sheet was probably found and removed a long time ago. Some auto parts stores rent tools...maybe one rents those out. The lighted ones are awesome. Checked inside my gas tank, inside cylinders, shows up very clear on the screen.

[@petestaint8312]

The best channel on KZbin! Thanks for posting, Lou. 👍

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome Pete's Taint. Glad you're along for the ride.

[@paulstewartcrane]

None the less a Beauty. Lou. Can't be filming this in January that's for sure !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beauty" videoed in October :-) Lou

[@chuckbrown617]

I miss my '74 Javelin!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you had a cool car too.

[@billmagorian490]

Lou great job on this car. As always your video is stellar. Every part of this car is so clean. The engine bay is spotless. I was in basic training in 1970 and the Captain of our unit had an AMX. At that time the Javelin and AMX were distinct models. The AMX didn't have a back seat and was the hot rod of American Motors. It seems by 73 that there was only a Javelin with an AMX option. Either the owner didn't know that or forgot to mention that detail. I think it's cool that the owner has the big engine, four speed, and AMX option.

[@loucostabile]

Bill, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Captains car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@User-cc6cq]

I recall, back in the day, the Gen2 Javelins as being physically "larger in person" than they appear in pics & vids. Another great car story, Lou! 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi User 1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of what you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@stevewheat9030]

Wow, super sharp and very clean javelin I've owned many of these cars... and this has to be one of the nicest examples that I've seen... People don't really understand how difficult it is to build a javelin of this quality as the parts are so hard to find and not much reproduced . Very nice!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dalewright6480]

Thanks Steve. This car won the AMO American Cup in 2019 and was selected to participate in AACA Zenith competition last year. Its far exceeded any expectation I had when restoring the car. I appreciate the kind remarks.

[@ACF6180T]

Simply put; Its beautiful, & a brute ! IMHO AMC's best designs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Venice Cox, 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

[@ACF6180T]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou .

[@damxgopak457]

Nice ride I would AMX it too I've had my 68 forever once you go AMX there's no turning back.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@kalui96]

You are a real one for keeping it so long!

[@frankmoore159]

I’ll say it all comes to flavor lou it could always be changed if someone else found it but if the owner likes the Amex goodies on it, then that’s where the love comes from

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@juliovazquez7139]

Now that's a work of art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Julio, Happy to read you appreciate this "work of art" :-) Lou

[@peterevans3229]

@Lou ... super way to kick off the video with a little tire spin!!! Well done sir ... happy Monday!

[@loucostabile]

@Peter ... Happy to kick of this video with a foot to the floor :-) Happy Monday! Lou

[@gregkistner1955]

A very cool car for sure! Nice job with all the details as well!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

😍Great looking Javelin!!!!👍

[@loucostabile]

NICE !!!!

[@johnjuarez8005]

Another gem!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to share this "gem!" with you :-) Lou

[@al_dente4777]

That roof- and trunk spoiler look mega cool. I'm not to crazy about the swelled-up fender wells, though. I'd like to see one with these ironed out, in order to compare both designs

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al_Dente, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of the spoilers this car has :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing what you noticed, Lou

[@calvincrabtree5397]

I have a 1971 AMX javelin 401 4 speed with a go package from the factory it only has 64000 miles on it I bought the car back in the 70s and I have taken real good care of it and it isn't driven but only on very special days I don't even show it much anymore because someone always want to buy it are trade for something BUT I AM NOT INTERESTED IN LETTING IT GET AWAY FROM ME AT ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY .I just don't think I couldn't take it with some one else driving her off ..had that happen with other cars that I built from the ground up ..AND I AM NOT GOING TO DEAL WITH THAT AGAIN ..I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR ....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Calvin, Sounds like you're the right Caretaker for your car :-) Lou

[@RebelRacer70]

I'd put it back to original. Absolutely beautiful car either way.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@zxtenn]

WOW, not really an AMC lover but thats a beauty, someone did a beautiful and thorough restoration, firewall, etc. look perfect, i see it has manual brakes.. Didn't the GO-PACK have 390 or 430 gears too?? Not overwhelming performance just enjoy the ride!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hmmm, not sure about the gearing. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share the answer to your question, Lou

[@bluemax2491]

Keep it the way it look's! It's AWESOME!

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Always like the AMC Javlin, a good friend on mine, Father owed the AMC Dealership in Elgin on Rt. 19 in the 70's 73? 74?, I think it's a Kia Dealership now? AMC had some nice models but in the 70's they were some tough economic times especially for the AMC Dealerships I think AMC tried to save themselves with the Bricklin in 73-74 it had a Ford 351 Windsor in it but sad to say with the price freeze by Tricky Dick and AMC Car Models losing its appeal with the American car buyers and being #4 as car producer, AMC was on a slow spiral towards the drain! No longer the MA & PAs Rambler any longer! But it's Great to see a Clean Javlin again! Nice video for a handsome car and a great owner! Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing your story. Glad to share this "handsome car" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ronofficial5958]

I always liked the body on these cars. It always reminded me of Speed Racers brothers car, Racer X. His car resembled the Jav... again, a nice find Lou. You have been like Mayo lately. You have been on a roll...! 😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron Official, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Speed Racers Brother Rex's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@ronofficial5958]

@@loucostabile Rex... exactly! I forgot that fact. Not Lou though...