These were a beast with that 390 in a light weight body.

The original 2 seater AMX was not only a great piece of mechanical engineering but was one of the most beautiful cars of its generation. Small...svelte...clean lines...beautiful in person.

I've wanted one since I was 12 I'm 59 now and finally got to buy a 68 390 4speed go pack in caravelle blue metallic coolest car ever.

I'm a general motors man and I live this car

I dreamed of getting my hands on a '68 or '69 AMX, 390 4-speed. Five years ago, that dream came true. I'm a longtime AMC enthusiast; we had a few of them over the years: a '62 Rambler Classic station wagon that my mother learned to drive on, a '68 Ambassador that I learned to drive on and a '74 Hornet my sister learned to drive on. Plus a '78 Gremlin that was my first car.

Mr Colletti the father of the Terminator Cobra a legend. Nice AMX.

The AMX was unreal. When I was in Vo-Tech we had a normal city street and there was a stock AMX 390 4 speed who could do spins in the middle of the road at will!

Best MuscleCar Campy video! Great to see and hear John Colletti is doing well along with his Legondary AMX!

I used to be the owner of a 68. 390/automatic red on red. I miss that car.

I have 68 set all original sat in garage for 38 years got from original owner 290 engine ac ps almost ready to start reassembly had to completely rebuild engine Trans completely do fuel system wow hard to get all the parts but doing it professionally yes I have buid card can't wait till complete buy the way the car you have is very nice thanks for saving the car I'm not alone lol lol

68-69 Javelins and AMXs shared same front suspension and steering as my 63 Ambassador. Mark Donohue said the geometry was good but wasn't rugged enough for racing when he redesigned the front suspension for 1970. I had a 70 AMX 360 4-speed Go Package. Most fun car I ever owned including my Vette and Z28.

the styling is so on point,classic.looks fast sitting still

That is a wicked AMX; been my dream since I was a kid. My first car was a hand-me-down from my parents, a 1976 Matador, And I've owned many AMCs since. I had a Modified Gremlin with a 401 (started as a 304 car), And kicked myself every day since I sold it!

Wow! Really nice. I've always loved Javelins.

Years Ago used to tare up Mustangs Camaros, Cudas. This was a Hot Car. Put Hooker Headers on it 4-10 Diana. 🇺🇸🏁

I owned a green 68 290 ,4 speed . I still have the exact same front A M X plate. Good memories from my younger years.

Very cool AMX and the owner seems like a great guy with a great story. Thanks again Campy!

The man responsible for my car 2003 svt terminator cobra, bought brand new still have it..only 9k miles!

I also have a 1968 amx 390 4spd, posi, go pack, blazer blue, 40,000 original miles 00903. And have all of the original paperwork.!!!!

I just finished a 1 year restoration of my ‘69 AMX 390 Hurst MT factory AC leather Go Pack that I bought new.

Great to see John doing well and I can’t wait for part 2! VERY nice AMX!

I recently acquired a 69 black 4speed car pulled it out of a dairy barn. Needs a lot of work but it’s really solid. Got a real nice 401 to put in it

This bad-boy still brings it. Sweet.

I get heartsick every time I watch these. I miss my '68.

I too was an original 1968 AMX owner untill 2012, when it was reluctantly sold. I bought it new in September 1968 from, Art Post Rambler in Kalamazoo Mi. It originally came in Caravelle blue a with white stripes. The interiour color was tan with dark brown center dash and floor console. 343 go pac, auto trans, power disc brakes, power steering. All chrome Magnum 500 wheels, center dash rally pac, tilt steering, tinted windows. Visibility Group, Light Group, rear bumper guards, and AM radio. In 1971 an engine oiling issue developed with 35,000 miles. An engine rebuild was decided to correct the oiling issue. While engine was apart, no new pistons were needed, only a hone and re ring. A new oil pump assemble with corrections to the rear main bearing were made. A cam change from the type 1 cam that came with the 343 to the new type 2 cam, or what was then refered to as, the 401 white stripe cam. It had more lift at .458 vs .426 stock, and greater duration of 296 / 302 than 266 stock. A 3 angle valve grind with new valves an lifters. An intake change to the Edelbrock R4B, and a larger Carter 9625 carb. A set of Cyclone headers through 2 1/2 in. exhaust . A distributor re - curve with staying at no more than 5,300 rpms shifts. The Borg Warner model 11 was rebuilt with the insides of the model 12 that came with the 390 auto. An improved clutch pac with metal impregnated discs for positive shifting. A rear gear change from the 3.15 factory to the dealer 3.73 rear gears. The 343 engine ran like the 390, only it wanted to wind higher than the agreed 5,300 rpm limit. A fellow 1/4 mile racer ran the little 343 AMX with traction issues, to a best 1/4 mile time of 12.89 sec. After much sole searching, It was finally sold to someone who does appreciate it and will take excellent care of while keeping it in his family. The AMX, somewhat like the Studebaker Avanti, is more appreciated today than when it was new. Like the Avanti, the AMX would not save the company of American Motors, thanks to miss management, along with poor decision making, a good company died.

OUTSTANDING

Gotcha. Thanks for taking the time to reply, and for putting out such a cool video.

I had a 1970 Javelin I had for many years. I miss the car badly. I owned it from 1974 after paying 1495 for it at a dealership new it was around 2300. I had it till 1998. It was blue Emron and no rust anywhere. Had both rear behind doors replaced with whole panels before repainting. Looked brand new inside and out. Love the AMX a bit better and this one here looks great.

He's right about those crossroads. Many of us have made small decisions that changed the course of our lives. Gotta get my AMX back on the road.

It’s a Beautiful car nice to see you still have the car

This will grab more attention than a comaro or mustang

Great story! Wow Milan Dragway looks way different now! Made many passes down that strip over yrs. I am roughly 25 mins from there! Hope to get my 71 GT-37 there soon. Maybe be faster than my 2010 CTS-V!

A Ford top engineer chooses the AMX... says all I need to know. What an awesome car!

AMC had good engines and were a collaboration of different car companies. Javelin and Dusters were light too.

Hey John , I love your AMX and it's color is over the top , I also love your story about your dad , my dad said the same thing .Thanks

No King pins Trunions !. They Handle Good With Bigger Sway Bar ,Springs,Shocks ,Prpolyne Strut Rod Bushings ,Looks Good in Mars Black !.

Awesome to see another AMC on your site, and most importantly AMC powered!!! Why remove the AMX circle emblems from the rear quarters? That is one of the best looking features of the car?!!! Amber Javelin turn signal lens on it. Needs clear lens with yellow bulbs to look like an AMX from the front. He doesn't like the handling because it is set up for drag racing. These cars did pretty well in SCCA racing in 68-69 so there is nothing wrong with the suspension, but true 70-up is superior, but it isn't from the 60's! Next up 69 SC/Rambler, 70 Rebel Machine, then maybe Wally Booth's 70s Hornet drag car or a '67 Rogue 343 4-speed! Keep up the great work Campy!

Love the original rallye rims best!

I had no idea Mr. Colletti was an AMC guy and has a AMX!

Great video!

Love this AMX, great vid!!!!!! 👍😍

Love this car

118 is still fast today back then, wow

4:25 Think about it 'buster!!! Cheers!

I’d love to own a 68, 69 or 70 AMX with a 390.

rust was a common theme many sold in the rust belt . Also, the widows were noisy wouldn't seal well . Parts and aftermarket parts are either unavailable or difficult to find and expensive .,It's looks and uniqueness out weighs its shortcomings that's for sure .

Peterson motors , Kearney Nebraska . The home of Pete’s patriot.

An acquaintance bought a special 68 or 69. It was a limited edition with a gold plate on the dash and his number was very low, under ten as I remember. It was a missile and very expensive brand new. He had it 6 months then burned it for insurance. Such a loss to a great car.

I had a friend who had a 390 javelin. The coil springs broke...he survived

OMG! Momma like!!!!

nice car! i had a 1972 sst that i rolled on pcp, back in '85

800 bucks a month then was huge money, minimum wage was 1.40 hr.

Yep

EXCELLENT video!!!!! What transmission did those AMXs come with? T10? Chrysler 833? They didn't use 3.03" Top Loaders did they?

Badd ass Ole school 🏫 🤪

Would you know what size his wheels and tires are? They aren't stock! I'm looking for the right size for my '69 BBG 390 Go Pak! I hope you have the answer! Great channel and vids!

Had a green one

My dad had a 1959 rambler embassador station wagon it had a 327 2 barbell carb and a 3 on the tree with overdrive those motors had a special quality about it ...I know what it is ..do you .?

What intake manifold is he running on that car?

I want REBEL Machine or a Hurst rogue

Oh yeah the AMX my mom had three of the javiln. When I was 20years old .I am 42 now I could have gotten a 72 JAVILN with a 360 drag pack I could kill myself for loosing a kick ass knoshwa product.i kick for it would be mine for only having to pay 500.00 bucks it was a very faded purple and had silver stripes but I was green of the AMX and theJavlin it is so sad the missed options I could have. I had 77 mercury monarch 4dr it had a history Why would a older person order a console shift or was it some dealer promo the had along with 4speeds

this guy had to go to college to learn about power to weight ratio

Not a Ford engine it's a amc 390

Great Story 👍 I would love to Buy the Amx.

Great video!