The one thing I always liked about American Motors Corporation is how they proudly displayed there racing colors red white & blue! As only AMC could & my father & brother where proud owners of the 2nd gen. Javelins.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
You are so right, Venice! You're gonna LOVE our next feature on July 4th which features four red/white/blue AMC beauties! Thanks for the comment!
@antoniobattle20363 жыл бұрын
Awesome video !! I currently have my 1971 AMX Javelin in the shop under going its 2nd restoration and she should be ready to roll this summer 2021.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Look forward to seeing it! Thanks for the comment and for your support of this channel!
@audieconrad89953 жыл бұрын
Please post it! Good luck.
@mcm954033 жыл бұрын
The 71-74 cars are quite likely the most beautiful muscle cars of the era after Dodge changed the body of the 68-70 Charger.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
We think you may just be right! Thanks for the great comment!
@tinkerscorner543 жыл бұрын
I believe the the Javelin actually influenced the design change of the Chargers, especially in 1972 & 73.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
@@tinkerscorner54 Good point! Thanks for the comment!
@billbrillford78832 жыл бұрын
my 1st car was a low mileage (original 48k?) 1972 AMX Javelin SST with amc 401 v8, Torque Command Auto trans,and go-pack gauge pack!
@daved40682 жыл бұрын
I own both a '69 AMX 290 4bbl automatic (only 299 made!) and a '73 Javelin AMX 360 4bbl automatic. I actually prefer the '69 over the '73, but both are fun to drive (had the '69 out for awhile this afternoon!). What I don't understand is why all AMX's didn't come with Twin Grip by default from the factory - neither of mine have this option (yet, but both will within the next 3 years). I bought the '69 in Feb 2020 after 25 years of wanting one, and acquired the 73 later in the year. I have a lot of fun with both at local cruise-in's and just driving them around. As someone once said, "I'm collecting gas receipts, not trophies" even though the '69 would pretty much be considered a "survivor" and the '73 was down-to-the-unibody restored by one of our three (that I know of) local AMX experts. For some reason, my area (York County, PA) and the general surrounding area seem to be a hotbed of AMC cars with no less than 20 '68-70 AMX's that I know of (not including mine) and another 73 Javelin that I am aware of, Ramblers, Gremlins and other AMC's (not to mention AMC Jeeps, which I also own one of - '77 CJ5 304 3-speed patiently waiting for my time to rebuild it). 69auto290 in TheAMCForum would be me. I enjoyed this video, thank you for producing it!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Wow...thanks for the great comment Dave and so glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you have many many years of happy cruising. You mentioned your Jeep - you'll also enjoy our Jeep features!
@edarcuri1823 жыл бұрын
Very well done. I have long been of the opinion that the Javelin name should have continued in 1975 as a upgrade, with appropriate cosmetic identification, on the Hornet Hatchback - the Mustang II after all was based on a Pinto. There came a time when AMC needed strong marque names for their products but they dumped Ambassador, Javelin and AMX, in which they had much invested, for 1975. Little wonder that buyers often didn't know just what AMC was nor how good their products were.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Ed! You're going to love our July 4th episode which features four beautiful examples of AMC's best! Thanks for the comment!
@beyond_the_infinite20983 жыл бұрын
My first car was my dad's 63 Ambassador 880. In 1973 I purchased my first car: A green with black hood 1970 AMX 360 with Go Package 4-speed and 3.73 posi. Except for Micky Thompson tires, and hi performance clutch and brake pads it was stock. It was quick and drew lots of attention even from Vette, Camaro and Mustang owners. Most fun I ever had with a car. - more than my late model Z28 or Corvette.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
What a great memory! Those were fun cars and maybe you'll get another one to beat the other makes with again. Thanks for sharing!
@XA351GT2 жыл бұрын
I always thought SST meant Super Sonic Transport
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Maybe so! Thanks for watching!
@johnchildress67172 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this.Well done and I enjoyed it.AMC fans in general would too.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! Hope you are a subscriber. There is a lot more for you to enjoy!
@donmebius8412 жыл бұрын
Of all the cars I have owned over the years (and I'm 69), the only car that still talks to me is my '74 Javelin. It had the 304 V-8 and was an incredible cruising car. It generated many positive comments and respect! Unfortunately, a gal ran a stop sign and totalled it..... Heavy sigh! Great video - thanks!!!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Don and for your great comment! We appreciate it and hope you are now a subscriber! Maybe you can get another 74 Javelin?!
@tylerreese89124 ай бұрын
I still can't believe that James Brolin (if I remember this right) and like 5 other people raced the 1979 Spirit AMX at the Nurburgring 24hr race and won in their class( im like 99% surw). Even after having like no brakes, busted suspension, etc. And they were the first American team to race the 24hr race. Ford of Europe doesnt count, cause they were using European escorts and such, not a mustang or something sold in America. They have a video here on KZbin about it. It's a pretty good watch 👍 Forgot to mention, they were taught to drive the nurburgring by a One-armed former tank driver from WW2 in his BMW. Seeing that guy drive the ring in that video was mesmerizing.
@terryhill69603 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Love it!!!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry - our greatest fan!!
@VEGTheAgingHippie3 жыл бұрын
Well produced and accurate information. I much preferred the 68-70 AMX to the Javelin AMX. The Pierre Cardin edition was just tacky. Corduroy seats? Who thought that was a good idea? Oh well, it was the 70s, the decade that taste forgot. Thanks for producing such an interesting and well researched video.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Wow - thank you so much for your nice comment and compliment! We try to be accurate and entertaining. Gotta say - we love the tacky 70's though. LOL!
@VEGTheAgingHippie3 жыл бұрын
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk I lived through the 70s, so I include myself in that description. I even had a crushed velvet jacket lol. I would love to be able to own an AMX, but there are very few left and even if you could find one, parts would be next to impossible to find here in Canada. AMC actually built some of them at it's Canadian branch plant in Brantford Ont. BTW, Just subbed your excellent channel.
@pierredecine1936 Жыл бұрын
I STILL think they are Gorgeous
@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant33672 жыл бұрын
That ain't no Jeep ..... Anybody seen Eagle asked Thunderbird ..... Citation please .... Keep the Omni Shelby .... You can't crush my Spirit ..... Don't be a Pinto ..... If you can't Ram it ... X pipe it ... There Yugo again ... Marvel maybe .... Rebel, once upon a time
@randallkasholo20269 ай бұрын
I owned Two 1974's with 360's the first one had semi tracks running across the hood. Cop watch it happen and yelled at the driver but my sharp red Javelin was gone. Wish I still had them loved those cars.
@Ilikeit6163 жыл бұрын
had a 73 AMX .... had it painted black to sell ....looked to good to sell kept it ...sold many years later ....miss it more than my son's mother ...still have my pictures of the car
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
It's tough to have that "I should have kept it" regret. We understand - felt it many times. Thanks for sharing your memory!
@frankdwornnig85132 жыл бұрын
I e owned a 69 AMX 290/4spd & a 72 AMX 360/auto..love both designs
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a fun time! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!
@tonysabatino4725 Жыл бұрын
Very under valued and underrated piece of American muscle car history.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk Жыл бұрын
So right Tony! Thanks for watching and keep it up. We've got a lot AMC stuff here to love!
@rodferguson35153 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I can't afford a classic 68-74 Javelin/ AMX but I do have a 1/18 scale model of the 1971 Mark Donohue Trans Am javelin. Also when I was 10 my Mother Astro van 1974 javelin with a 304 V8 But she brought a used 1971 Camaro instead because it was cheaper.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Always thought it would be cool if we could just add some water to our scale models and they would grow into the real thing. Thanks for watching and for the great comment!
@JackF993 жыл бұрын
The garish color options were apparently intended to attract Mopar buyers. Don't see the pimp special purple-on-white though.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
That's funny Jack. Thanks for the comment!
@vincentvega82102 жыл бұрын
In 1991 I had a friend who had a shop where he worked on his hot rods, he was basically a Chevy man camaros, novas Belair etc, In one of his stash garages sat a 1969 amx.paint needed a good buffing, interior was all there ,I think it was a four speed.anyway he b told me to give him $1200.00 and it's yours .it had a bad tranny.I still think about that and kick myself in the ass for not buying it.oh , I didn't mention it had the 390 motor..red on red.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
We all have that one (or more) that got away! I've lost count of the number of times I've passed on something I should not have. Sounds like it would have been a cool project! Thanks for watching and for sharing your memory!
@johnmatullo7732 жыл бұрын
They were equally as great looking as any muscle car of the time!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree John! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@anasevi94563 жыл бұрын
great video mate!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@larryhaynie92272 жыл бұрын
I have 1971 javelinsst right now. Is fully restore love drive ING it I has 4 of the javelin 68 3 71
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Wow that is very cool, Larry! You are a true fan. Thanks for watching and for the great comment!
@audieconrad89953 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Very well done and highly accurate!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Chris-jm4zk3 жыл бұрын
They blew it when they chose to keep production of Javelins over the AMX.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Maybe so. Thanks for watching and the comment!
@vernoncarroll98393 жыл бұрын
I love the 68-69 javelin
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Cool cars for sure!
@ivanrousseau50667 ай бұрын
The 401 made theses cars one step ahead of the chevy350 and boss 351 in e every aspect including looks.
@Buzzbox3rd3 жыл бұрын
Where is part 1 ?
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
The "part two" is just the follow-up video to the one right before it featuring the gorgeous 1974 Javelin. When we feature a certain make and/or model for the first time, we like to do a part two featuring the history of that car. Thanks for watching!
@edgardogonzalez9163 жыл бұрын
I bought a Javelin in 1970 and loved every second I drove it. It was equipped with wide base tires and mag wheels, the Offenhauset performance and heathers The interior console was awesome compared to other cars such as Mustang The greatest thrill is taking it out of the center exhibition spin wheel from the dealership My only beef was the reliability of the transmission
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
That is a great memory Edgardo and thanks for sharing! They are awesome cars and I'll bet it was so much fun to spin those wheels! You'll love the feature we have coming up on Sunday July 11th....it is another awesome Javelin!
@danielfox30033 жыл бұрын
Heathers are awesome.
@AaronRhodeen8 ай бұрын
Don’t forget their 3rd victory in 1976.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and adding that stat! Keep watching and hope you are a subscriber!
@AaronRhodeen8 ай бұрын
@@IfThisCarCouldTalkSubbing, and it could not have been more of an American win because it was a car made by AMERICAN Motors, in red, white, and blue, and it was the year of our bicentennial! Doesn’t get any more American than that!
@michaelatkins97803 жыл бұрын
I had a 70 SC360 hornet big orange package. Drove it thru high school 77-79. Took 454 laguna, boss 302 and Z28 302 dignity. 360 4v big sway bars muncey 4spd 411 posi. 3000lbs w/me in it. I lived n.c. stock car country as well. After a while no one wanted to test me. Life was good!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! "Oh crap, there's that Hornet"!! LOL! Thanks for the comment and your support of this channel!
@kevingaffey40633 жыл бұрын
the sc360 used the bw t10 four speed transmission, american motors never used muncie transmissions
@michaelatkins97803 жыл бұрын
@@kevingaffey4063 no sir, in 1970 amc almost went broke. That would've triggered a monopoly break up of gm . Check it out on goggle. It ac Delco ignition and ford 8.8 rear end. Automatic trans were 727 torque flites. I used 283 spark plugs points and conds. As well as distributor caps.
@kevingaffey40633 жыл бұрын
@@michaelatkins9780 american motors had nothing to do with general motors. that being said ive been an american motors enthusiast since 1976 , and again american motors never used muncie transmissions, by the way i owned a sc360 , came equiped as 285 horse ram air 360 dual exhaust , amc model 20 rear axle 354 gear and a borg warner t 10 four speed, amc did not almost go broke in 1970, the ford 8.8 was introduced in the 1983 model year in ford vehicles, american motors built there own rear axles, they never used the ford 8.8 rear axles eveything i mentioned above can be googled.in fact ill do it for you
Definitely 2 cars I kick myself, for not scooping up, in the early 80's. My 1969 Nova SS350 was cool, but not Trans Am Sports Car cool, like these AMC offerings. Rust was a big problem, with any vehicle in Cleveland, back then. And even a 10 year old example would be full of at least some holes.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
I hear you. You'll not want to miss our 4th of July episode and the three after that because they feature four beautiful examples of AMC's best! Thanks for the comment. "See" you tomorrow!
@PA_Cheddar2 жыл бұрын
The Javelin has always been my favorite! In late 80s i had a 71 and a 72, 72 was daily driver until i slid the car around a corner and slammed into a curb! Blew the rear end!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Time for you to find another one then?! Go for it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@BobMarley-dk9hn3 жыл бұрын
You had me at AMC
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
I just knew it. ;-) Thanks for the comment!
@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant33672 жыл бұрын
AMX 2 vs Ford GT(40)
@trinamorrison49613 жыл бұрын
Very nice video!
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@johnchildress67172 жыл бұрын
Love the car.Can,t listen to the audio.annoying.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that complaint. We do our best. We put a lot of effort and time into these videos and are glad people all over the world, enjoy them. You are missing out on some interesting information then and just fyi - this is our #1 video of all time after over 160 features in over two years. Don't think that would be the case if the audio was considered to be "annoying"! Have a nice day.
@johnchildress67172 жыл бұрын
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Maybe I should have said music.That is bad.I like AMC,s as much as anyone can.
@joshuabudzik73803 жыл бұрын
Dad had a 70 sst and a 71 He had dreams of a 69
@IfThisCarCouldTalk3 жыл бұрын
That is a very cool memory Joshua! Thanks for sharing it and for the comment! Hope you are a subscriber.
@sheldoninst2 жыл бұрын
AMC always had cool and innovative products in some respects, but simultaneously plagued with awful quality and workmanship along with poor engineering. Specifically, the Pacer had a very small footprint and very large and roomy interiors on the positive side. However, the quality was atrocious and the poor engineering was manifest with awful gas mileage on par with much larger vehicles, let alone the extremely poor handling. The Gremlin was also a brilliant idea well ahead of it’s time but again, awful quality and gas mileage on par with a large pickup truck.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
You have several well said points here. We agree that AMC was innovative and if the other issues had been addressed quickly, who knows if we would still have them around and what they would be doing today. Thanks for watching and commenting! We appreciate you and hope you are now a subscriber and find lots more fun to watch!
@sheldoninst2 жыл бұрын
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Difficult to say if AMC would’ve survived had it avoided engineering & quality problems, mainly because much of these problems were rooted in an overwhelming corrupt auto union which pushed back against many quality reforms and went on strike costing the company millions. In fact, most - not all - of the quality problems of US cars were rooted in union corruption back then as they balked at bad workers ever getting fired and the required dedication to quality, along with a complete lack of workmanship pride. Things today have certainly changed for the better, but at the cost of foreign manufacturers taking over the US market unfortunately. So, if AMC hadn’t been plagued by engineering/quality problems, they would’ve had to dramatically increase prices, and who knows if that would’ve gone over too well. In short, if they’d been able to avoid these problems from the beginning, I’m sure they would’ve been absorbed by a larger foreign company with their govt’s financial backing.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk2 жыл бұрын
Good points here! Thanks!
@scarletmacaw Жыл бұрын
Those goofy looking bulges on the front fenders of the 1971 thru 1974 Javelin AMX never looked like they blended into the lines of the fender. They looked more like an afterthought than anything else. The first series Javelin and AMX cars were aesthetically much more pleasing in my opinion.
@IfThisCarCouldTalk Жыл бұрын
That's why the car hobby is so great! Everyone can find something they love or prefer. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@dickgallina30133 жыл бұрын
Sure miss my 69 Javelin SST w/ 4spd would love to find another one