1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue in Big Bad Orange & Engine Start - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@nicksmith6866]

We have an original, one owner 1970 Donohue Javelin. Drive it regularly. Good to see another one out there!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nick Smith, Sounds like you have a great car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@vagabond96h]

The assembly sequence number for my Donohue is only 12 digits different from that car. They were assembled on the same day, probably within the same hour. Neat.

[@loucostabile]

You have a fun car, thanks for sharing, Lou

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

This is one of the SWEETEST rides documented by our friend Lou! The profile of the Javelin SST is absolutely BOLD & BEAUTIFUL! And the like-new condition of this particular one down to the strong and smooth sounding engine... oh man... BE STILL MY BEATING HEART!!! 💓

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall Todd, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@CarolynBreeze]

What a beautiful old gentleman. He is all man. From the grill grin and wide eye headlamp to the pure manliness of the 389 engine. What a hunk! He is a beautiful boy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carolyn, High praise :-) 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

[@kalaga2k]

Thank you for mentionning Marc Donohue, RIP

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alexandre Gatserelia, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

THIS CAR IS SHARP......SO COOL.......sad AMC went away.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "THIS CAR IS SHARP......SO COOL" :-)

[@michaelpacini1332]

That Javelin has the perfect stance . What a sound too .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the stance & sound from this car :-) Lou

[@newerafrican]

AMC had amazing restraint in the Javelin and AMX design. Still looks good today.

[@loucostabile]

Hi newerafrican, 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

[@FLBuckeye]

Beautiful car! Lou, thanks for sharing! Jeff, thanks for being a great steward of this epic piece of American muscle history! Mark Donohue was one of my early heroes. I grew up near Mid-Ohio Sports Car course and my first in-person race was the 1969 Trans Am race. Mark finished 7th in a Camaro. The next year he finished 3rd in the Javelin.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for sharing the Mark Donohue info too, Lou

[@deonreddy8661]

U gotta love these AMC Javelins'!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Deon Reddy, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more Javelins and AMX cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy. Lou

[@antoniobattle2036]

SST stands for Super Sports Touring....lm late but l love this car!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony, Happy to read you love this car, and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Lou

[@martyjoseph9507]

Had the exact same car minus the spoilers as my first car in 1983 up in Madison, I always regretted selling it. Thanks for the detailed video, just wish the bullseye dome light covers and door locks were shown too.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@bongodave13]

SST stood for "Super Sports Touring." It was a trim level.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bongo Dave, 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

[@wickedfirefly13]

I love this Javelin, awesome ride! The orange is the best, suits the style perfectly!! The C-stripe looks way sharp, and the bullseye is a cool touch!!! Fun story and vid. Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi WickedFireFly13, Glad you "love this Javelin" and like the orange color too :-) Thank you for your detailed comment and you're welcome, Lou

[@arthurmacon4319]

I bought my 70 Donohue in 71. Kept it till late 80's before selling. Biggest mistake i ever made.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Arthur Macon, We've all done things like that, and I think it was Dr. Seuss who said "Don't be sad it's over, however be glad it happened." That quote helps me, and I hope it helps you too, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, these Jav's (much to the consternation of the big-3 boys) ran with the best them!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, They're a fun car and run well for sure :-) Lou

[@USCG.Brennan]

We had a super clean '69 Javelin we bought from a retired school teacher in Washington State. It only had 64,000 miles on it as of 15 years ago. My son loved it!! ;-) . Wish we still had it.....

[@loucostabile]

HI Curt Brennan, Good times, good times :-) Lou

[@quentin3330]

i always liked the 70 Javelin....Looks nice in orange...i still like the blue, white and red as my favourite colour on these but these look real cool in the big bad orange.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Quentin, Here are 2 of your favorites. I'll let you determine which one you enjoy more :-) Lou Number 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5TMq6qAbL2ZgsU and number 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvbenmIpdyLmas

[@HWolfeIII]

I remember seeing this car as a kid also, a neighbor had one that was grey. Very cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi HWolfelll, Sounds like wonderful memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@paulfenn5060]

My dad owned an ad agency that handled AMC Canada's business. They used to give him free cars to drive. He was British, modest and very non-showy, so he'd always ask for the big Ambassador station wagons, the woodies. But one time they gave him a Javelin. I was 10 when this thing rumbled into the driveway one late afternoon. I couldn't believe it. He said he hated it and was going to return it and ask for another car. I begged him to keep it, but he said no, he wanted a four-door, not a muscle car. I said, "But I want a muscle car!" He sent it back a few days later and came home in... an AMX. Rocked up the drive in that, even louder and wilder looking. He told me they'd made a mistake. But we got to keep it for a few months. I even got him to gun it out on the highway a few times. It was the only time in his life my dad had a fast car. He was too British, or something, to enjoy it. Then again, he had flown Spitfires in combat over Europe. So maybe an AMX was too boring.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car your Father brought home :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@paulrambone6705]

I love AMC javelin and the muscle car line.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou AMC" or "My Car Story with Lou Javelin" or "My Car Story with Lou AMX" I think you'll see some cars you'll enjoy, Lou

[@paulrambone6705]

@@loucostabile I have watched hundreds of AMC videos on soytube and I like most videos even the AMC Eagle or any of The X models. I will check you out.

[@mpetersen6]

The 70 Javelin featured two different rear spoilers. The Red, White and Blue paint job that was offered in the fall of 69 had the adjustable wing type mounted on the trunk lid. The Donahue model had the duckbill type seen here. Plus there was the roof mounted one that was totally ineffective.

[@loucostabile]

Hi mpetersen6, 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

[@mpetersen6]

@@loucostabile Just after this video another one of yours popped up in my feed that featured a tri color 70 Javelin that was likely at the same show.

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

This was my first car, also had a 1976 Hornet.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gardener Earth Guy, Glad this video brought back memories of yours :-) And a Hornet too, nice, Lou

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

Gardener Earth Guy My first car back in 1975 when I was 16 and just starting high school was a medium blue with white vinyl top, blue interior ‘71 Plymouth Barracuda. I traded it a year later for a yellow/black/black ‘74 Plymouth ‘Cuda 360. Wish I had ‘em both back. Would also love to own and drive a ‘68-‘70 Javelin or AMX someday. I’ve always admired those AMC gems.

[@billyfran1]

Just beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi billyfran1, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@1_Papa]

Outstanding video, Friendly and proud owner, and one beautiful car! Nuff said. 🐇

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this video Papa :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@edgee3805]

one of the nicest i seen!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed Gee, 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

[@robertszuhoczki87]

Very-very nice Javelin ! Very liked !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Szuhoczki, Glad you "like" this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@samuelmorado70]

I remember nobody wanted these so they were Cheap in the 80s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Samuel, Happy to read you remember these 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

[@alanzamora6504]

What a gorgeous beautiful car ! Thank you for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alan Zamora, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@alanzamora6504]

@@loucostabile sooo beautiful ! Thanks !

[@vernoncarroll9839]

Love them javelins

[@loucostabile]

Hi vernon carroll, Nice :-) When in KZbin type in the search "My Car Story with Lou Javelin" and "My Car Story with Lou AMX" and I think you'll see others you'll enjoy too, Lou

[@sborger]

She is beautiful Uncle Jeff!!!! I hope to see her in person, sooner rather than later!!

[@loucostabile]

You're going to enjoy this one when you see the car :-) Thanks for viewing, Lou

[@sborger]

I will! My Dad is one of the buddies he talks about in the video!

[@loucostabile]

Very nice.

[@actiniumanarchy9237]

My grandfather built that car

[@loucostabile]

COOL!

[@ironinquisitor3656]

I want one of these so badly and in this exact color.

[@loucostabile]

I hope yours comes soon. Thank you for sharing.

[@barrymeyer1730]

Super sports touring is what sst stand for.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barry, 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

[@grantellis3046]

Very nice

[@loucostabile]

Hi Grant Ellis, Happy to read this one is "very nice" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@DustyCowdog]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome, and thank you for the kind words, appreciate that, Lou

[@mrweeby1961]

Man, just looking at videos that remind me of what I USED to have. Same as this except mine was a 4 speed and had the fake side pipes, with black interior. Sure miss that car. I still have a 401 and 360 sitting on pallets maybe will find an engine bay some day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi mrweeby1961, 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

[@jimclarke1108]

Classic and unique car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim Clarke, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Me too, Lou

[@thablacksmith1308]

wat a beautiful car & "big bad orange" is 1 of tha interesting colors of "The Dukes Of Hazzard General Lees" chargers depicting in tha show. But however, i love this Javelin!!

[@loucostabile]

Such a great car to share, glad you like it, I do too, Lou

[@zeevon9]

Nice, appreciate the video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi zeevon9, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing. Hope you see many more you enjoy, Lou

[@sirkdopsah1081]

Amc SST; Super Sport Touring

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sirk Dopsah, 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

[@donsaxon1948]

I wish I could create a machine like this beauty....hello Lou had to re subscribe to you because my phone deactivated itself and even had to make another channel because I forgot my password..I talk before about turning my 03 Grand Marquis into something different...it's not completed yet but it's on my page and have a few short videos..kind of looks like the Mad Max Interceptor. A poor man's version of course

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel again :-) Glad to read you're enjoying your car. Lou

[@hansgruber650]

Real men drive on Polyglas Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Good to know Hans.

[@iancg8402]

Esta increíble

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@jbernard911]

Hi Lou. I have a’68 AMX with the same Trans Am front spoiler. The spoiler in this car seems positioned a little different, and better, than how we’re trying to mount it using the factory instructions that it came with. If you don’t mind, can I send you a private message on Facebook, to ask a specific question regarding this?

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Here is my e-mail [e-mail]. Put in the subject line Questions on my 1968 AMC. Lou

[@gbonanza3184]

super sonic transport, for certain.

[@loucostabile]

Hi G Bonanza, 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

[@dhannah256]

I believe the SST stood for Super Sonic Transport after the prototype SST airliner of the same era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Darrell, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@charshire9713]

Looking for my 1970 Javelin 360 4 barrel duel traction Red w/white stripes. Sold abt 1976 to a guy on Lehring Rd. Bancroft or Durand MI Last name was Bauer or Bower. I have old registration w/vehicle number.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Char Shire, Hope you're behind the wheel of that car soon, Lou

[@emmanuelsegoviano7751]

the sst means super sports touring

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@emmanuelsegoviano7751]

@@loucostabile no problems

[@plasma081]

SST = Super Sonic Transport that it means.....!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi plasma081, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@plasma081]

@@loucostabile Another guy before put it the meaning of SST but I didnt realize .... I have a 71 Javelin and I would like paint my car with your color.... for me it is an very nice color for the shape of the Javelin

[@OGBootleg]

Wrong, SST stands for Super Sports Trim, as the SST's had more trim and interior features then the standard javelin's, for example wood grain interior door panelling, the Ducktail spoiler, stainless side kickguards, and body stripe package's.

[@62pumas]

super sports touring

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@gorillacookies3451]

Lou Totally ignores Jeffrey when hes talking about Penski and Donahue coming to AMC and says " yeah , yeah, lets open the hood " lol

[@edlawrence5059]

I wish he'd have let the man talk.

[@NiteGambler]

I'm not the only one who watched this video i guess ..Lou is the worst for interviews. He don't know nothing about AMC.

[@audieconrad8995]

@@NiteGambler what these cars did on the track (not to mention the street) was nothing short of amazing... Especially in light of AMC really had no money and what they got out of these cars in the short developmental time for the Javelin right out of the gate is imho legendary. Watch this vid - you'll see what I'm talking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX3ZdJmYrq6kl5o

[@FLBuckeye]

No Mark Donohue, No Championship, it was that simple. He had tremendous talent.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@barrypfost2963]

SST means Super Sonic Transport

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge Barry Pfost :-) Lou

[@OGBootleg]

Wrong, SST stands for Super Sports Trim, as the SST's had more trim and interior features then the standard javelin's, for example wood grain interior door paneling, the Ducktail spoiler, stainless side kickguards, and body stripe package's.

[@Al-mx6ru]

SST= Super Sonic Transport. It was the trim package.

[@thomascoligan2368]

How much do you want for it?

[@loucostabile]

No aware of this car being for sale.

[@ljprep6250]

Everything on that beauty was excellent except SOME IDIOT VARNISHED THE ENTIRE UNDERHOOD COMPARTMENT AND HOSES. Used car salesmen used that ploy to make old beaters look "factory new", and it really irks me. I had a '70 Javelin and it is, without a doubt, my favorite car of all time. I rebuilt the 390 with a mild Crower cam so it put out 425hp with at least 450ft/lb of torque, and it had a lope to the idle which soothed the savage beast. Borg T-10 close-ratio, Hurst shifter. My memories induce drool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi LJ Prep, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your favorite car :-) Lou

[@dw6506]

I thought the bumpers were also colored in the big bad color

[@loucostabile]

Hi DW, Hmmm, seems they're chrome. Maybe a Viewer has more knowledge and can share, Lou

[@dw6506]

@@loucostabile maybe it was an option but some did come that way

[@gregmock8527]

Very desirable !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, 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

[@buddygallagher1193]

SST Super Sport Touring

[@loucostabile]

Hi Buddy, 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

[@Aresfire2]

SST = Super Sonic Transport ... " " Super Sport Touring "

[@OGBootleg]

Wrong, SST stands for Special Sports Trim, as the SST's had more trim and interior features then the standard javelin's, for example wood grain interior door panelling, the Ducktail spoiler, stainless side kickguards, and body stripe package's.

[@Al-mx6ru]

No Super Sonic Transport. It was on the brochure.i have a 68SST 390 Javelin. With A/C powerstreeing. And a speedo that says 140mph. It was the trim package. Never was it super sport trim. It was just thought that cause of the trim package. It's on the brochure. There was even a commercial.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aresfire2 , 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

[@antoniobattle2036]

Its stands for Super Sport Touring AMC left open the interpretation of SST: "Super Sport Touring or Super Sonic Transport or just SST?" appears in the 1968 AMC brochures printed in summer of 1967. The "SST" was top of line offering from AMC on Ambassador, Hornet, Javelin, & Rebel. "SST" was last used in 1972.Mar 6, 2013

[@loucostabile]

Hi anthony artley, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge :-) Lou

[@antoniobattle2036]

@@loucostabile you are very welcome l was wondering will there be an American motor owners association event this year 2020 in Rockford IL ?? I have a 1972 AMC Javelin SST and lm looking to attend some American motor car events this year:) By the way l love your review on the Javelin she's definitely beautiful!!!

[@marksolarz3756]

SST. Super STock.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge.

[@georgecass8529]

SST SUPER SPORTS TOURING

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, 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

[@edcain10]

Wish I Still Had My 71 AMX,360+3 SPD.+ 2 Barr.,To Avoid the High Surcharge Insurance.Comps.Were Beginning to Add To Ur Policy,If U Had Big.Blk,4 SPD. & or Plus 4 Barr.A also Ordered it W/ No PS,Gave U Better Feel of Rd.in Those Days.Dealer Later That Yr.Told Me At Yrs.End of 71,Was Only 1 of 2 W/ That Equip.,So In Today's Mkt.,Rarity Factor Prob.Would Make it Worth Upwards of 28-35 Grand,If Great Cond.Course When the Warranty.Ran Out,Slapped a Holley Dirt Track 2 Barr.on it W/ 650 Jets.Miss It ,But @ the Time ,Wife Hated it ,W/ No PS& 3 SPD.on Floor & Friend of Mine Offered Me Somewhat More Than I Paid for it, $5795 is What it was New,Who Knew ??

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed Cain, Thank you for commenting, and sharing your story. Sounds like a great car, Lou

[@Thirdgen83]

They got UGLY in '71 ...

[@quentin3330]

Thirdgen83 Totally agree Thirdgen....i love these 1970 Javelin's though.

[@NiteGambler]

I have seen this guy Lou talk about other muscle cars and he does ask some valid questions but he seems brain dead about AMC. Just camera work. This car deserves someone with knowledge to make this watch more interesting. Great car BTW from a present owner of my 1st car still in the driveway a '75 Gremlin X 304 3 speed. AMC might be dead but not forgotton!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi NiteGambler, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding details on your 75 Gremlin too :-) Lou

[@NiteGambler]

@@loucostabile I'll write slowly cuz your not a fast reader..'75 Gremlin X

[@loucostabile]

You know me well :-)

[@NiteGambler]

@@loucostabile Have a good day :)

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

Lou Costabile @NiteGambler Gotta get that ‘X’ in there. Some guys are real touchy about missing those extra letters in their car’s model name. In this guy’s case it means leaving out some cylinders and we just can’t have that Lou 😁