1979 American Motors AMC Spirit AMX 360 in Black & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@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

[@danielnorton7743]

i luv the build, because i'm building a 79 AMX myself. Using the basic route you have taken. doing some suspenion upgrades, because the car was street raced alot. my AMC 360 isn't stock. but i would like any updates on interior parts or lens. people don't relies the performance that AMCs have if built right. luv all AMXs , AMX Spririts just need some respect in car world. real nice ride LOU.

[@stevebyrne4235]

Not my sister's Gremlin, that's for sure; great video, thanks to you both.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thanks for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

That is DEFINITELY a proper AMX

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Keith-rk4td]

Hornet based AMX. My favorite except for the late 60s AMX.

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

Awesome video Lou!! I've gotten a bit used to seeing videos on rare 6-packs, L-88's, W30's etc, but one could go YEARS (DECADES!) without seeing a Spirit AMX. Even at a car show, I'll bet 9 out of 10 people don't even know what it is. These cars recieved no love even when new, but I'm glad that Mopar fans have embraced their AMC step-brothers. This was the most fun video you've ever done. Most guy's pamper their restored muscle cars like they're made of glass, this guy beat that car like a rented mule! I love it!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Classic Muscle Car Exhaust, High FUN on "This was the most fun video you've ever done" :-) Glad to read "I love it!!", Lou

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

🤣👏👏👏

[@andydanko7074]

I don't ever recall seeing one of these back in the day. It's almost pinto-like sized. Very cool car thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Happy to read "Very cool car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@migueltor6434]

A man who can do all the restorations and modifications. 👌🏿

[@loucostabile]

He can do it all :-)

[@calvincooley1074]

Love these cars! I was 11 when these came out. My paper route customer had a tan one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Calvin, Happy to read "Love these cars!" :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of the tan one you remember, Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

I always loved the Spirit and Concord even though they were just marginally rebodied Gremlins and Hornets. That black car is beautiful. I remember these when they were new and it is amazing how just minor tweaks on the front and rear really made these cars look special. Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "I always loved the Spirit and Concord" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@JamesHolbrook-eh5sp]

This car has a place in my heart. As an 18 year old, I drove from Biloxi, MS to northern PA with an Air Force after we had both finished tech school. The first long road trip I'd ever taken. In a late 70s AMX.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

That's a truly impressive AMX! I am even more impressed that it has a 360 under the hood, even though _no_ 1979 AMX's ever left the factory with anything larger than a 304. I'm sure the owner had little difficulty getting that 360 under the hood, since the 1979 Spirit AMX dated back to the 1970 Hornet and Gremlin, and the Spirit was basically a Hornet/Concord with a chopped-down wheelbase to accommodate its hatchback body. Remember, the Hornet came with a 360 from 1971 through 1974 (the SC-360 Hornet of '71 comes to mind). Therefore, I wouldn't be surprised to come across a Gremlin with a 360 (or maybe even a 401?). Boy, the possibilities are endless! It's a shame AMC dealers and owners got screwed over when Renault stepped in and turned the company into a shambles. (At least the Jeep line was still going strong, and, because of that, Lee Iacocca of Chrysler Corporation took AMC out of its misery and bought out the company in 1987.) Well, anyway, thanks again, Lou, for another classic car story, and Merry Christmas! _(12/21/2022)_

[@rcwilliam7567]

What is nice is the 290-401 amc is all dimensionally the same from the outside. Taking a factory 304 car and putting a 360-390-401 is as simply as swapping it in. The v8 fit pretty well in these cars, I run headers and a mini starter in the car in the video

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome. Merry Christmas Know Bodies Full

[@briansd2772]

Better have your doors locked, cat off your lap, and windows rolled up when Ronny blows by you in that beast. My gawd! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, You're right :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, as a LIFELONG👈🏼 AMC enthusiast, I applaud your interest and features thank you. An interesting fact: in 1979, the BF GOODRICH racing team took 2 basically stock Spirit AMX'S to the 24 Hours of Nübergring and won - yes...won their division. One of the drivers was the actor James Brolin. True! Please Google it. It is a great story. The V8 Spirit AMX was/is a highly underappreciated car. For the times the car had decent power to weight and could really scoot. Your guest really has his set up really fine!👌🏼 Thx again Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy the AMC's I share with you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@mpetersen6]

Well, they were the only cars in the class. But they finished.

[@urideamabal]

Nervous laughter on the ride, Lou? You always bring us something different! 👆🤣✌

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uri, Maybe :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@wesleyalan9179]

Wow! What a sweet little whip! I'd love to have one of these, AMX rocks! Thanks ,Lou!🤟

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wesley, Happy to read "I'd love to have one of these, AMX rocks! " :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@wesleyalan9179]

@@loucostabile 🤟

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very cool 🥰🥰

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@davidtroxell837]

Lou interviews another rare AMCer - Thank you

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome David.

[@keithshevlin5427]

Only Lou would find the guy who has the whole lineup of these haha. Different but cool video. Enjoy holidays Lou. Always looking forward to more in 2023

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read "Different but cool video" :-) Wishing you enjoyable holidays too, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

I really like this - I thought the Spirit was underappreciated at the time. Great craftmanship by Ronny - wow! Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you appreciate this car. Happy to share this rarely seen car today with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

Now there's an oddball! It's rare to see an AMC Spirit AMX package. This car is impressive indeed! The 360 engine sounds extremely healthy, and the 4-speed makes it even better. I'm still partial to the 1st generation AMX built on the Javelin platform! It's definitely unique! Looks great wearing it's black paint job.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the black paint too, Lou

[@danielulz1640]

Those last AMX s were very good cars and very under appreciated in their day.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-)

[@bruceh92]

I didn't know this model AMX existed, but that's just one more reason to follow My Car Story - rare jewels like this, and in this case plenty of go-power. Thank you gentlemen 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to share one with you that you did not know about. Good news! Here is the 1980 version too. You're welcome, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6jUeq2hYsmql7c

[@DiscGolfDom23]

These AMXs are so underappreciated

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dominic T, 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

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Another great car and another great car guy! This one is truly built for fun and boy, does it deliver. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this one is high on the FUN factor :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@davidthompson62]

As a teen I always like the look of these cars eventhough I know nothing about them.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of these cars are a teen :-) Lou

[@sparky6086]

There were some interesting vehicles coming out of AMC in it's waning pre-Renault years, like the AMX & the 4 wheel drive Eagle. My grandmother had a 1978 Concord. I didn't take it seriously at the time, but it was actually a good car.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@drcandor]

Ronnie has a sweet ride with great stories _ Thanks for bringing it on video Lou. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Hi dr. Candor, I agree. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@scottbivins4051]

Lou this one was golden! The burnout was badass for sure and Lou your reaction was priceless.

[@loucostabile]

Scott, Happy to read you enjoy this "golden!" car. The burn out was fun! :-) Lou

[@damxgopak457]

That's a car I would love to add to my garage i'd be proud to park it next to my 68.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one a car you like :-)

[@danam0228]

I remember these. It's sweet. It's too bad AMC went under. They made some decent cars. Provided a good, ushally cheaper option to big three. Point about this one being a bit more roomy than the Fox body Mustangs is well understood. Nice combo of practicle and sporty. Looks fun to drive..

[@loucostabile]

Hi danam0228, Happy to read you remember this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rcwilliam7567]

Thanks for the story Lou. Was a pleasure meeting you during this video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ronny, I had so much FUN doing this video with you. Thank you for sharing your cool car, Lou

[@raefcameronleecasner1318]

Great to see this, I had the first Gremlin X in Fort Scott Kansas. Was a fan of AMC Randles AMC Built some tremendous super machines Called them Street Sweepers Thanks for another great video! I’m still a Studebaker Fan 2.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raef Cameron Lee Casner, 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

[@amcamx-ty9rv]

Had a 1979 AMC AMX in high school back in 1984. Had the 304 4sp. Loved it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 1980 amcamx, 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

[@Funsho97]

Wow, that is one really cool 1979 AMX!!! I love the mods that he did to the car and he did them himself to make it truly his own, that is very cool!!! Mean sounding, big ol V8, four speed, louvers, flares, and it's black!!! Awesome to see the owner driving the car as it should be driven, doing burnouts and having some fun!!!! Great video Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read this one is "really cool" :-) Glad to read this video is fun, Lou

[@ge-20express75]

What a fantastic concept for a You Tube channel. Not only honoring the classic vehicles, but also the owners giving their interesting stories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GE-20 Express, Thank you for sharing you enjoy the Channel. 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

[@KenanTurkiye]

These remind me so much of the first generation 1978 Toyota Supra, probably which is the reason why I like them. 5:42 can't hear you Ronny ! :)))

[@KenanTurkiye]

....but still sounds gooood. :)))

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenan, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Bob-hf1ol]

I remember those, when I was younger used to see them driving around town 🙂 cool cruiser.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy this cool cruiser brings back memories :-) Lou

[@manuelenriquevillegasrodri3435]

Yo tuve ese auto en mexico, rally rambler 1980 , en blanco, recuerdo por el freno , que en vez de ser de mano, es de pedal y una palanca para quitarlo y también una cómoda palanca para abrir el cofre, ahora tengo 49 años de edad y ahora si valoro lo que se fue, por descuidado, gracias por compartir 😊 saludos de mexico

[@loucostabile]

Hi Manuel, 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

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

Rodney that AMX is TOUGHaf absolutely love the window louvers with the color combo👌

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paulwal, 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

[@lisamcewan643]

My first car was a 79 AMC Concord but I loved the Spirit. Have always loved hatchbacks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lisa, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@stefanlundblad7693]

Best car you ever had Lou.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

It's been awhile since I've seen one it's was no big deal back in the day we say they sure downside it but today it turn many heads because it might the fist time they ever seen one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@martinliehs2513]

Interesting that the the Chrysler guys include the AMC product in the Mopar events. AMC was an amalgamation of Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson. They acquired Kaiser Jeep which started out as Willys-Overland and was briefly known as Jeep Eagle before being fully merged with Chrysler in 1990. The Jeep Cherokee (and Grand Cherokee which was on the drawing board) at the time of the merger included "DNA" from Renault, as did the Chrysler LH models that were born from the AMC Premiere design. I have heard some car guys refer to AMC as standing for "All Makes Combined" because of their use of componentry from the "big 3" makers, particularly in the 1970s. Nevertheless, AMC produced some interesting (and uniquely oddball) cars in its relatively brief history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@1598hi]

I always found lumping AMC in with Mopar to be strange as well. Especially with all the bad blood with how the merger went down, and what Fiat/Mopar did to the Jeep brand after the quit running the AMC Jeeps in the early 00's. And it is crazy to think the XJ/ZJ/YJ were the last AMC products ever made. People like to hate on AMC but truth be told they were consistently miles ahead of the big 3, especially in terms of longevity and innovation. That being said this AMC is one I would dearly love to own, especially with the manual and 360! Typically that body style had the 258. Great motor but not really a race motor right out of the factory. Not really the best carb/intake manifold for performance.

[@glennknauer2696]

I had a red spirit when i was stationed in Panama, straight six. It had squeaky suspension so the guy i bought her from named her screech. I liked that old jalopy

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car "screech" :-) 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

[@MRAMX390]

In 1979 the one's with the factory 304 ran about as good as anything that was considered "Muscle" back then. None were particularly quick or fast but they had a great look !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ricky, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the 304's you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@clockwork914]

Really cool AMX I never knew existed. Line Lock❕😃

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a car you learned about :-) Good news! Here is one more (1980 version). kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6jUeq2hYsmql7c

[@JooshyBoiPlayz]

Love the American racing vectors

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@shawnbeck2303]

Hey Lou! I always felt. The AMX version. Copied The graphic of The Mustang then. But with a 360 engine sets this car apart from the Mustang. It's a beautiful car in black. Lou! A Happy Holiday to you and yours. Here comes the cold and snow. 4 Wheel drive will come in handy then. Shawn.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Shawn! I can see why you'd say the graphic looked like the Mustangs. You're right, the 360 adds LOTS OF FUN to this car. Happy Holiday to you and your too, Lou

[@DanEBoyd]

Kid in my high school had one of these when it was new or near new, but his had a 258. It was a dark gray.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Kid in High Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rcwilliam7567]

His may of been a spirt gt.. The amx come in yellow, red, black, blue(different blue in 80), yellow, white, tan

[@DanEBoyd]

@@rcwilliam7567 I just can't remember, as it's been 40 years now - it may have been black, but you're probably right that it was a Spirit of some sort. I remember the 258, and I'm pretty sure a manual transmission. However, there was talk of swapping in the 360 from another schoolmate's beat up Javelin, but that never happened.

[@jeepingeo]

There's one of these in what looks to be immaculate condition at an old school junkyard nearby. It's got the 258 but if it's easily fixable I may ask the owner what he wants for it!

[@loucostabile]

Hope you find the right price with the Owner and hope you get the one you're aware of running.

[@djcjr1x1]

Those were cool looking cars. I remember liking them but never knew they came with v8s just assumed they were econo slow 6 bangers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D.J.C. Jr, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@vulcangunner58]

What a great burn-out!....Merry Christmas Lou, and looking fwd to more great car videos in 2023!

[@loucostabile]

Hi thelaststraw, Happy to share the video / burnout with you :-) Merry Christmas. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@MikeTheSlacker]

Bought a black one new. The 304 was gutless, but fun to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MikeTheSlacker, 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

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Lou, what a great looking car i have never seen one of those befor, a realy nics👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read this is a car you've never seen before. Good news! Here is a 1980 version too. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6jUeq2hYsmql7c

[@mattie3595]

Buddy of mine’s Dad had bought one. He was out of town - so us teenagers took it out for a spin. Realizing how many miles we just put on it….we put it up on blocks & let it run in reverse for an hour to unwind the odometer. Hilarious…..😅😊

[@loucostabile]

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

[@2098elk]

What a really unique car! Very nice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2098elk, My pleasure sharing this car with you. Good news! Here is a 1980 version of this car. Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6jUeq2hYsmql7c

[@phitownhustler4802]

I still have my 1980 Spirit AMX that I bought new on 7/11/1980 for $5395. Still has the original tag and bill of sale. It now has a 360 and a Ford 9 rear axle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HMan, WOW! You've been a great Caretaker for your car. Well done, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Muy interesante vehículo éste AMC Spirit AMX 1979. La verdad que el sonido que produce su motor y aceleración impresionan. ¡Nada mal para este pequeño mounstro! ¡Saludos cordiales, Lou! ¡Ah, y que tengas unas muy felices fiestas!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to share this "Little Monster" with you :-) Wishing you a happy Holiday too, Lou

[@jonmoore8995]

Love that AMC.

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@mikepierce4739]

This is one super sharp ride.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this "super share ride" :-) Lou

[@mikepierce4739]

I just recently got a nice c4 surviver car 60k on the clock with a heavily modified LT1. Automatic and super clean interior. In polo green.

[@adelinocaldeira126]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

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

[@ElricX]

I always thought those were cool cars! That ones a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, 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

[@rongreen4231]

I had a 80 model Spirit. It had the Iron Duke 4 banger, 4 speed manual transmission. It was a decent little car.

[@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

[@brianmoore6306]

Nice car! I liked it more than I thought it would!! Great detail with your camera work, as always. I'd definitely have one of these now...A really nice example of a 1979 AMX. Sounds awesome too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@dowen1511]

Yeah that is a cool amx 👍 But the hornet based amx is last like real amx ☺ till 1976. Idk these have their place 40 years on I reckon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Owen, Happy to read you enjoy this cool AMX :-) Lou

[@jimmyford271]

Love me some AMC. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-) You're welcome Jimmy.

[@gaugezpup5040]

Hey Lou is this 1979 AMC Spirit AMX 360 For Sale? This is by far the 1 of the RAREST vehicles I’ve seen in YEARS….. Great Video Lou, Merry Christmas 🎄

[@loucostabile]

Hey GaugezPup, I'm not aware of this car being for sale. Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Merry Christmas, Lou

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

The engine sound is interesting ......

[@loucostabile]

Hi Iraq Kingdom, Thanks for sharing what you heard, Lou

[@billstreber5194]

If you check out lucor automotive channel he drove one of these in power tour this year 100° weather hundreds of miles never overheated once and his wasn't a lot worse shape than this one in fact I think they have a couple of them Nice car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@robertbennett7845]

I’ve been waiting for you to get Ronny on a video

[@loucostabile]

The wait is over :-)

[@mccallj]

Beautiful job!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mccallj, 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

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed!! 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@AMCmachine]

Reminds me a bit of my family's black '81 Eagle SX/4 that served us well for 14 years, although that engine was just a mild Iron Duke 4 banger! My Mom still recalls her Eagle with fondness and it was one of the cars my brother and I learned to drive on. Rarely ever let us down. In a similar sort of vein, check out these two 401-powered Gremlins listed by this dealership. Both very much in the "Spirit" of this gentleman's fine AMX, while also reminiscent of the fearsome 401 and 360 Gremlin conversions fielded by Randall Rambler of Mesa, Arizona. Kind of AMC's answer to the handiwork of Motion, Nickey, Royal Pontiac, Grand Spaulding Dodge, Tasca Ford et al. They were few in number but absolute street and strip terrors like the Motion Vegas. Imagine shutting down your local Big 3 competition in one of these little devils. Oh, and the valve covers on the Plum Purple one absolutely rule. www.garagekeptmotors.com/vehicles/2779/1972-amc-gremlin-x www.garagekeptmotors.com/vehicles/2776/1973-amc-gremlin-x kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJLYaYSuYqyikM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qanFkn2ViNZohNE

[@loucostabile]

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

[@gzuzsavz]

Neat & rare car, Lou! Soo..this is a hot rodded AMC Eagle, wow..I'd never heard of this beast. Hmm, too bad it isn't 4x4 like the Eagle, cept with more beans, aha..but it's ok, seems like a fabulous runner! Reminds me of a mini version of the Aspen & later gen road runners. Thos can be made as fast as the earlier cars with a cam & not much else. / A way to avoid a broken U-Joint in prep for clutch dumps is to pre load the driveline a bit..if there is slack..that can be bad, ahaha. / Merry Christmas, Lou & God bless ya'll!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thanks for sharing a tip. Blessings received. God bless you, and Merry Christmas, Lou

[@rodbysouth4558]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rod, SUPER THANK YOU! I appreciate your support! Lou

[@texastinman2189]

I had a '79 AMX, but it came from the factory with only the 304. The 360 was not available, to the best of my knowledge.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Texas Tin Man, Thank you for sharing you had one too, and the details with your car. Lou

[@RichardGarris]

My first car sweet 16 loved my amc spirit

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st 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

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Oh Lou. Big bro Lou! This AMC Spirit AMX is AWESOME, big brother. Hey! Does JV Johnny boy have his floppy sneakers on in this car, or is it stocking feet for lightweight JV in this little hellion?! I have never even heard of these, Lou. Spectacular. And that this guy owns several that he loves on-just spectacular, man. Real cars guys through and through and Amen to that! Merry Christmas Lou!! Much inspiration always and I hope the spirit of this time of year graces you with many of God's good blessings. ;) JV Johnny

[@loucostabile]

Hi JV Johnny, High praise for this "AWESOME" car :-) Merry Christmas, Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@Cola64]

Mad Max Approves!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jonmeek3879]

Wow !

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Wow !" :-) Lou

[@zeevon9]

I like Ronnie as much as the car. Would of loved riding shotgun when cruising around town with him. I also spun a driveshaft doing a burnout, with 1970 Chevelle SS 396, on last senior day of school, so I know that feeling.

[@loucostabile]

A fun ride for sure :-)

[@ceedoubleyou]

wow, so surprised to see the V8 under the bonnet, wondering how the moniker 360 was used.

[@danielulz1640]

360 cubic inch displacement.

[@loucostabile]

Hi cee doubleyou, Happy to receive a "wow" from you when he opened the hood :-) Lou

[@mpetersen6]

There was one that got out of the factory with a 360 due to some midnight machinations.

[@loucostabile]

....NICE :-)

[@lawrencemick1665]

Hey Lou great videos. Don't you ever come across any 60's Galaxy or Fairlane or mavericks? I've watched alot of your videos and haven't seen any. Or old fat fender or 60's Ford trucks. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hey Lawrence, Type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Galaxie" & "My Car Story with Lou Maverick" & "My Car Story with Lou Fairlane" and you'll see them. Regarding the truck, It is called "My Car Story"....however if you type in "My Car Story with Lou Pickup" you might find a surprise or two :-) Lou

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

Unique

[@loucostabile]

I agree

[@motorTranz]

😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Nice motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

[@ralfbond258]

the amc spirit gt with amc v8 was some 200 pounds lighter than the amc gremlin with amc v8 fun fact #AMCya

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ralf, 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

[@teddysmith457]

It looks a little bit like a cross between a AMX and a gremlin. That is a nice little hot Rod, lightweight and plenty of power.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Teddy, Thanks for viewing and sharing what you see :-) Lou

[@al_dente4777]

Yes, they were all Torqueflite automatics

[@rcwilliam7567]

They could be auto or 4 speed cars. The vins will prove what they come with factory.. 79 could be had with 258 or 304 in both stick and 4 speed combos. I think the 77 Hornet with 304 option were auto only.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al_Dente, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@al_dente4777]

@@rcwilliam7567 With only the 304, it really didn't matter. Bolting it up to a Borg Warner automatic used earlier by AMC would have even been good enough for it. There would be only 2 sensible choices for a Hornet: Either the six-banger or most powerfull V-8 available. Anything in between is just nonsense

[@rcwilliam7567]

@@al_dente4777 72 and up amc v8's used a different crank flange.. After that they went to using the Chrysler based transmissions. The 904 and 727 in mopars are some of the best auto transmissions made in my opinion. I own these cars with a 258 which is a fun driver, to a stock 304 again a fun e car to higher hp v8s on a bottle. Each car is fun in their own way. I even own a 81 eagle sx/4 with a 258 which I turbo charged. Its 4wd and I use it to play in the snow.

[@al_dente4777]

@@rcwilliam7567 Did you mean, that they changed flex plates to fit AMC crankshafts to fit the Torqueflites or did they cast different crankshafts for adapting AMC engines to these Torqueflites? I would imagine that it would have been easier to just fabricate a suitable adapting flexplate

[@СергійШамін]

👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jerrysponagle3881]

mid 80's mustangs and capri's carried a bit of this car bodystyle

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@stockamx]

Have one that I bought when I was in High school. Wish we could have seen your collection! You have a blue one?

[@rcwilliam7567]

No blue ones.. Actually own 6 black, 2 red and a white. I recently sold my 3rd red one to help fund a 70 t/a challenger I aquired this summer. 2 of the black ones are project cars and at some point one will be blue and other yellow. I might do a video come spring of my collection of cars

[@stockamx]

@@rcwilliam7567Mine is blue. Have never seen another blue one at any show. That sounds great. Can't wait to see video!

[@rcwilliam7567]

@@stockamx I have not. I had turned down buying a blue one around 5 years ago as too rusty. I have never come across any other spirit amx's at any shows in our area. I know of a one owner blue 79 amx 304 4 speed that sits in PA. I talk to owner now and then

[@loucostabile]

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

[@stockamx]

@@loucostabile Merry Christmas!

[@slackthompson6984]

nice work , i have a pair of 84 360 heads if you need them

[@loucostabile]

Hi Slack, Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@chonpiras2815]

MR LOUUUUU

[@loucostabile]

MR CHONNNNN

[@marcchaffee7751]

Love it ! And to think I had one , dammit .

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Love it !" :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of another one soon.

[@marcchaffee7751]

Well , I still got a 401 , a 304 , 2 AMC T_10 s and a 81 Eagle kammback ! @@loucostabile

[@carllavell8673]

🔥💯😎💯🔥

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carl, Happy to see you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

😎

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@marcandredeseve620]

Cool video, building one up right now wondering if you have the email of the guy. Wondering what the 4 speed is he put in there.. if its the original sr4 trans

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marc Andre de Seve, Happy to read you enjoy the video. Here is what I can do, you can e-mail me, and share your questions and cell number, and I'll e-mail him. If he responds great, if not, oh well, we tried. Put in the subject line Building a 1979 AMX. My e-mail is [e-mail], Lou

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

💕👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@wesleyalan9179]

Man...yall gonna get pulled over by the popo👮👮‍♀️👮🕵‍♂️ Lol!

[@loucostabile]

YIKES !!!

[@wesleyalan9179]

@@loucostabile 🤣

[@garylewis6495]

@@loucostabile Nice!!!

[@konradbenz7110]

1👏👏👏

[@loucostabile]

:-)