1970 AMX Walk Around

[@robertrpenny]

Those are a gorgeous car, I've always wanted one

[@ARsRUS556]

My first car 1970 AMX 360ci. Hurst 4 speed Super T-10 transmission. Bought in 1976 for $1200 with 24,000 miles on it. Great High school car.

[@jimmynester1216]

Beautiful car and beautiful colors

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

Awesome those first gen AMX are the coolest thank you.

[@dodden1]

I love those cars, I had a 68 Javelin SST 343 4 speed, when I was 18 I rebuilt the engine. Put in a Crane fireball cam in when the plastic timing chain broke. Whacked the side of the rocker nuts with hammer so I could adjust the lifers like a chevy. Mine had a Carter carburetor on it, originally.

[@CamaroAmx]

I have a 73 AMX. I love it. Bought it when I was in high school for $550.

[@joshuabecker256]

Love this nobody talks about amc cars anymore totally rad brother

[@8avexp]

Hey - I have a '69 AMX! 390, 4-speed, go-package w/3.54 "twin grip," as AMC called it. Beale St. blue with white go-pack stripes. I'm a longtime AMC fan; we had several of those when I was growing up. Listen - the 360 was no slouch. It was a good engine.

[@mobrien7211]

I got to drool on a pristine black one 71 with the 401, that car was beautiful.

[@Chuck_Carolina]

I owned two 1969 AMX's - They rule the roots - ground pounders and as square a handling car as you will find in the Hot Rod era.

[@edge2sword186]

We can see The Uncle is chomping at the bit to work some magic on that Deluxe AMC Trophy . Plenty of potential there . Go Tony Go !

[@mikesr3407]

B e a utiful car and great quick introduction to AMC so funny how jacked the new owner is ! 👍

[@jeffpittel6926]

My 69 AMX had the 390 which came with a Carter AFB. It never ran quite right with the AFB, so I swapped it with a new Carter Super Quad, and it ran MUCH better. I remember racing a 71 Chevelle SS396 on Gratiot, I got a 1/2 car length jump on him, but he stayed right next to me, neither of us gaining ground on the other.

[@U80731323]

The real deal! would like to hear more of that cool car!

[@dirkbonesteel]

LOVE AMX, their one popular car for performance

[@jeffnorbert1871]

One of the coolest cars ever made. Kind of rare now. AMX, Scrambler, Rebel, all great cars.. 390 was THE engine to have. 401 was reduced compression, a "smog motor".

[@damxgopak457]

Just bought a 70 amx bbb 390 at.love it.

[@centralbears3010]

That is one of the best looking cars on the planet. The mask is really sharp

[@shaggydogg3786]

That is one beautiful automobile.

[@_Peremalfait]

That's a beautiful car. Hard to believe the company that gave us the AMX also gave us the Pacer.

[@ruachadam5227]

Dream car for sure...

[@easygoing2479]

That is really a NICE looking car! AMCs sure had their own character, and were neat cars... maybe unusual with styling, but that's part of what makes them unique. I like 3:40 or so - there's enough room between the grill and radiator to stuff a dead body in there.

[@raywalz4952]

For the young folks learning about auto history : AMC... American Motors Corporation... was formed to keep the Big Three... FoMoCo/MoPar/GM.. from becoming a Monopoly. As part of the deal The Big Three had to supply parts to AMC. This is the reason AMC had such eclectic mix of parts in their production. Best to you and yours.

[@UncleTonysGarage]

Uh, actually it was a bunch of defunct auto manufacturers joining resources

[@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter]

Beautiful car. Wow

[@charger19691]

That is one of the nicest AMX's I've ever seen. Beautiful!!! I wish American Motors was still around today. I really miss them.

[@_Peremalfait]

As do I, and I miss all the retired brands, Plymouth, Mercury, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile.

[@pauljones2031]

No kidding!Amc made some weird stuff ( Pacer ) and some great cars too!

[@mynameis9057]

I've always loved those 68-70 AMX's, even the little 343's i think it was, screamed with a little bit of messaging, especially in such a light car. I remember a customer who had a 68 coming into the gas station i worked at in the mid 80s. It was a lime green 343 4 speed car,with a tad bit of proper hot rodding to the engine and suspension, the guy was the original owner and you could tell from our chats he really loved that car. I believe he was another of more than a few ex soldiers i knew back then that successfully completed their tours in the 'Nam,and returned to buy their dream car they'd seen in magazines and or sales ads while over there. Our high school shop teacher also did the same thing upon his safe return with his black and silver 71 Mach 1. Salute to our fellow service personnel!!!! Sweet ride,can't wait to see the next episode! Thanks again guys! ▪☆☆☆▪

[@TimMartin62]

The hug at the end is priceless!

[@DavidAragon13]

AMC was a fun mix, the 87 XJ I have is really weird, it has the familiar GM steering column, Aisin transmissions, French electrical system, and a under hood light from Ford.

[@f.d.english5080]

Love that matte hood

[@Fredsgarage]

Great Car! I never have owned an AMC. But have always been a closeted fan. Would love a little background on your friend the new owner.

[@rodmakermagazine7117]

The '70 models with the "shadow mask" paint scheme used a 1/4 inch silver striping tape between the body color and the semi-flat shadow mask. Easy enough to add if this one doesn't have it. The length difference is the front end, not the body or trunk area.

[@pauljones2031]

That's an extremely cool car.

[@msbae]

Cars like the AMX, Javelin & Rebel Machine make me wish that AMC was still around.

[@nickbruni8041]

Hopefully, Mark is still enjoying that Badazz ride.

[@Pollock1961]

My first car i bought in 1978 was a AMX with a 390 and a 4 speed Hurst. Classic 2 seater with serial number. Still kicking myself in the rear for selling it for 400 dollars, the following year.

[@ericcm6936]

Just for the record, the 70 AMX is not running a Chrysler trans, it is running the Borg Warner, the same that some Mustangs used and were called FMX transmissions. AMC started using Chrysler automatic transmissions somewhere in late 71 I believe. 904s behind AMC 6 cylinders and the 304. 727 behind 360s and 401s.

[@OllamhDrab]

Dat green and black is perfect. :)

[@robpetoletti826]

Love the AMX and Javelin. Truly under rated and underappreciated cars. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful car! Can't wait for the follow up.

[@franktaylor7617]

One of my favorite cars!!

[@direct998]

1970 used a Borg Warner auto torque command started in 72 . Motorola alt . ford typ6 starter . York air conditioning compressor . amc model 20 rear axle assembly .

[@MegaJavelin1970]

360 amc engine is a force to be recon with if allowed to breathe I have raced with 343-401 and the 360 is no joke!Nice well preserved AMX! Congrats!

[@MegaJavelin1970]

btw that car if it is a auto will have a Borg Warner in it.

[@jimh2061]

When I was about 18 my neighbor had a mint condition 71 AMX with the 401 that he hardly ever drove and had it garage kept. He had some motor work done and had it set up with nitrous. Claimed it was a 12 sec car . I always like the looks of the AMX cars.

[@al_dente4777]

They also had GM's Saginaw steering gears and Ford power steering pumps. The AMXs were truly AMC's Holy Grails. Too bad that inferior brakes and suspension were borrowed from other AMCs. Mounting the front suspension's strut rods behind the lower control arms was weird, though

[@BigRedR-o7h]

Love American Motors 360

[@b.neallee7042]

Very cool Tony. I have a 1969 AMC AMX XCODE 390 AT AIR PS PB GO PACK HUNTER GREEN CAR. The guy that had mine before me put on a 1970 front clip on mine after his wife was in a fender bender 20 years ago. I love the hood and grill of 70 and it keeps the car cooler in florida weather. I'm also painting hood, top of fenders and around door white matte. GO PACK white stripes on roof , trunk lid and spoiler. Also white outlined rocker panel emblem. Should be painted this week. That is a beautiful car. I hope you buddy drives that work of art. I had to put a new 750 double pumper edbrok on mine, worked perfect right out of the box. Neal

[@edriveiro5625]

Uncle Tony, I owned a '69 AMX back in the day (late 1970s), and literally ran into what was probably the only other 2-seter AMX in my neck of the woods, a 1970 model. Turns out that the owner of that car ("Jersey Joe" Belfiore) and I knew the same people, as he asked if my name was Ed Riveiro, which of course, blew me away. We've been friends ever since then. Here's a write up of his latest build: www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/this-unique-amx-scca-veteran-is-ready-to-rumble/ar-BB1bzaWo Here's one you'll appreciate; Joe once bought an old NJ Bell Dodge van, pulled the Slant Six and 904 out of it, and shoe-horned an early, closed chamber head 440 and 727 combo out of a '67 Plymouth wagon in it. And shoe-horned was the right term for that thing. He had to shave the driver's side corner of the van's doghouse to clear the left side exhaust manifold, which was so close to the accelerator pedal, that he burned the side of his sneaker on it while on a long drive.

[@davidsnow2420]

Imagine walking into a showroom and being able to buy something like that.

[@CC2755]

for $2,000!

[@buddcarcook4655]

😮

[@DrewLSsix]

Don Z Dryver Base price was more like $3400.

[@JDB1184]

My sister almost did ; a Matador Red 390 / 4-speed ! I remember sitting in it ; and feeling like I was in hog-heaven ! ❤

[@rogerhankins8454]

There was a story about it in the south bend Tribune how they used Studebaker. Also I can tell about the 53 chevy on why the chrome pelled off

[@Beanerds]

It's a beautiful car , look after it mate .

[@naui_diver9290]

I grew up in the 70s and 80s and always loved these cars. While everyone was lovin camaros mustangs and firebirds Very few ever spoke of these. Very nice looking cars with lots of power. I love this page man!

[@theirishhammer9451]

My brother had a AMX that was green with white racing stripes, 390ci engine. Zero body damage or rust.

[@taylorsgarage5790]

Such a beautiful car!

[@19ADAM80]

A lot of nice rides hangin out in there... thanks for sharing

[@hippydippy]

Hey Tony! What ever happened to the follow up on this? Did I miss it???

[@brandonshere3]

the amx and javelin are cool cars

[@deplorableb.r.4211]

Sweet car. Love the colors.

[@dordor718]

Nice AMX love the color comb....

[@Slightlyevil]

LOOOOVE it. I had a 72 and 73 javelin. One was an SST 304, miss it hardcore. Now I have an 88 eagle, last year and last car "AMC" made (It was technically chrysler by that point).

[@CanadaBud23]

I have an 88' Cherokee that was Jan 02 1988. There's no Chrysler stickers on it but it had the Jeep division name it was sold under at the time, just a sticker on the firewall. A lot of the documentation and markings was still AMC. I guess they just had to stick the wheels on just behind yours lol. Probably explains the factory Goodyear Vectors that were on it lol.

[@rogerrobinson4446]

Every time I see and American Motors hot rod I feel like I just slipped into a parallel universe that's just slightly tweaked from my original one. Awesome car, beautiful colors!

[@karlsracing8422]

I'm from kenosha and these are everywhere! Awesome cars.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Oh man lucky dog!! This one looks like a honey!!

[@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo]

Patrick Karls I’ve lived in Kenosha all my life. Definately one of my favorite cars. I see a couple Mark Donahues running around.

[@rumrunner1756]

Automotive art. That car is sweet. Just goes to show that “awesomeness” comes in all shapes and sizes. It just needs the UTG sticker for the back window to be complete. Don’t know how I missed this video, but saving it to my favorites. 👍☮️

[@Frank289100]

TONY, HERE IS A INTERESTING OBSERVATION. WHEN TURN THIS STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. THE CHASSIS WHERE THE STEERING BOX IS MOUNTED ON FLEXES.

[@soonercowboy8600]

Had a 74 Javelin 35 years ago it had lifter noise too. Had a lifter and valve job done on it and it really didn't make much of a difference. It ran like a tire boiling monster so I lived with it. Still my favorite car.

[@dybamx]

no Torqueflite in 1970, Borg Warner automatic until 71

[@olsketchmo]

Borg Warner Automatic through 1971 model year actually... Chryco based AMC TorqueFlite's first arrived in 1972 Model Year AMC's.... BUT... the AMC 4-Speed T-10 Manual Transmision's were Borg Warner throughout. Peace !

[@Zephyrmec]

The Gremlin X with 304 and T-10 4 speed was surprisingly quick, and fun, including fold flat front seats! Also same bolt pattern and offset so you could bolt on 15” Ford and Mopar wheels, Ford GT500 and Mopar Rally wheels looked great in place of the 13” or 14” originals. The best and last Dodge Diplomat and Plymouth Fury RWD police package cars built were built after Chrysler went totally FWD and had to contract the RWD to the formerly AMC Kenosha plant. The most well built mid 80s RWD Mopars were built by AMC at the original Rambler plant! It’s a damn shame Kenosha is no more! Many of my first wife’s family worked there.

[@brocluno01]

Very, very nice car. Almost bought one new back in the day .... That AMC engine has much potential, but can run extremely well stock too :D

[@w41duvernay]

I think HOT ROD mag did a build on a 360 cid AMC for 500 hps.

[@Trevlee74]

Very nice. I hope he gets many years of enjoyment out of it.

[@andrewlarson6805]

I know a lot about AMC and the AMX and I can honestly say aside from it running a little sketchy which is very fixable that is the best-looking AMX I have ever seen of course that's a matter of opinion I understand that and it sounds like the option boxes were checked I'm jealous that car is terrific

[@crankyyankee7290]

An other way to tell the 68 from 69 is the 68 spedo. reads to 120, those later read to 140

[@mudduck754]

Wrapped one of those around a telephone pole in 1978,

[@johndrake2729]

Ouch.

[@mudduck754]

@@johndrake2729 yeah six months in a body cast

[@ITG45]

Boys and girls did you notice something very odd... this car was made with a hood that stayed open all by itself, no fumbling with a stick to keep it open.

[@hippydippy]

Absolutely Beautiful piece of history.

[@black88coupe]

Sweet car. When I was a kid AMC Pro Stock racer Wally Booth lived in my neighborhood. 👍👍👍👍

[@UncleTonysGarage]

You must have seen some epic stuff!

[@black88coupe]

I was pretty young at the time but thanks to my older brothers i knew that it was pretty bad ass. I was a “Jr. Gearhead” in those days.

[@anthonymoore1500]

I really liked the 70 AMX not a lot of others did...great video

[@Frank289100]

TONY, I OWN THE IDENTICAL 360 GO-PACK CAR BUT WITH A WHITE STRIPE. THE COLOR IS GLEN METALLIC GREEN.

[@bigjaysfindsonebay155]

Buddy sounds like cory Feldman lol beautiful car and amazing content as usual Uncle Tony!!

[@redneckoleptic1813]

SWEET!!!!

[@glenbarham797]

Cool car. My older sister had 2 gremlins. They are tougher then crap. I would love to have a 440 gremlin.

[@geneva760]

What a car - neato indeed. I don't think I have ever seen one here in Australia. Color combination is perfect.

[@HOTRODRICH]

It has a Borg Warner automatic transmission

[@jetsteeltherealdeal7827]

I use to live across the street from a huge AMC plant back in Milwaukee...70's 80's

[@donalddarnell7467]

That’s awesome this channel is really starting to grow on me lol. I like the fact that your really down to earth. Your one of those guys who all he has is his word and his balls and won’t break either for anybody, I like it.

[@franktyred9195]

I have loved the AMX since the 70's. I had a 74 Gremlin as a kid in high school and yes, the car had components from various manufacturers. Love this car!

[@beulahboi]

My God , it's beautiful.

[@graydude4698]

👽 thanks 4 the vid. spread the love

[@toddbernhard6139]

Cool car, congrats on the purchase and thanks for sharing!

[@colbythiel9684]

Huge fan of the channel, love the content! If you’re still looking for the original carb I have 2 extra carburetors sitting in a box that were parts to put together my 68 AMX, both of which could be either a 68, 69, or 70 carb. Both need a rebuild but I wouldn’t mind selling one to ya!

[@UncleTonysGarage]

I'll pass that along to the owner..thanks

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

Oh dang I wanted hear that thing start up and exhaust lol but damn that is one bad ass clean beautiful car . Can't wait to see more of this

[@richardturk7162]

The added length is in the hood as I was told by an AMC exec back years ago. Very nice car and I would be proud to have it too

[@brentmiller3951]

I had a amc el matador with the 390 about the same size but uglier it was a sleeper I miss that car

[@olsketchmo]

Ma 'Tator ! Peace !

[@davidgriffin4401]

Congratulations, very nice 👍🏼

[@jeffleblanc8850]

It’s a nice amx I remember a guy I new in Oshawa Canada he’d a rambler scrambler with t e red white and blue paint the snorkel hood he had a amx also with a blower on it that had the red white and blue paint also new a guy with a rebel with the same factory red whit and blue factory drag cars they were awesome cars

[@Chevelle602]

That thing is sweet

[@rong4189]

AMC - All Makes Combined... I kid though, always loved AMX's!

[@SGT11B]

Sweet car, never even heard of it before.

[@w41duvernay]

If owner is going to take off 850 holley double pumper, I would suggest throttle body EFI.

[@AZsmoothrider]

Tony- please do more AMC videos/lessons! This was cool! Thumbs up!

[@skywaycity]

I never knew Geddy Lee from Rush was such a classic car fan.

[@martentrudeau6948]

AMC went extinct like the dinosaurs and so many other car companies. They made good cars though. Congratulations to Mark, I have always liked the look of that car.

[@buddcarcook4655]

One of my all time faves... After the 67 Baracuda fastback💀