If This Second Generation AMC Javelin AMX Could Talk - Part Two of the AMC, AMX and Javelin Story.

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Many people don't think of the AMC AMX or Javelin as a viable collector car. After watching this video full of historical facts and features, you'll know that these are not only great muscle cars, but have all of the requirements necessary for fun collectible car.
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@ACF6180T 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 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!

@donmebius841 2 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!!!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 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?!

@beyond_the_infinite2098 3 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 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!

@antoniobattle2036 3 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Look forward to seeing it! Thanks for the comment and for your support of this channel!

@audieconrad8995 3 жыл бұрын

Please post it! Good luck.

@daved4068 2 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!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 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!

@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!

@Ilikeit616 3 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

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 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!

@billbrillford7883 2 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!

@mcm95403 3 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

We think you may just be right! Thanks for the great comment!

@tinkerscorner54 2 жыл бұрын

I believe the the Javelin actually influenced the design change of the Chargers, especially in 1972 & 73.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinkerscorner54 Good point! Thanks for the comment!

@tylerreese8912 2 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 KZfaq 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.

@randallkasholo2026 7 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.

@anasevi9456 2 жыл бұрын

great video mate!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@VEGTheAgingHippie 2 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 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!

@VEGTheAgingHippie 2 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.

@edarcuri182 3 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 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!

@johnmatullo773 2 жыл бұрын

They were equally as great looking as any muscle car of the time!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree John! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@michaelatkins9780 3 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!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! "Oh crap, there's that Hornet"!! LOL! Thanks for the comment and your support of this channel!

@kevingaffey4063 3 жыл бұрын

the sc360 used the bw t10 four speed transmission, american motors never used muncie transmissions

@michaelatkins9780 3 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.

@kevingaffey4063 3 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

@kevingaffey4063 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelatkins9780 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_8.8_axle

@frankdwornnig8513 2 жыл бұрын

I e owned a 69 AMX 290/4spd & a 72 AMX 360/auto..love both designs

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a fun time! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!

@audieconrad8995 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Very well done and highly accurate!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@PA_Cheddar 2 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!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

Time for you to find another one then?! Go for it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@johnchildress6717 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this.Well done and I enjoyed it.AMC fans in general would too.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! Hope you are a subscriber. There is a lot more for you to enjoy!

@terryhill6960 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Love it!!!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Terry - our greatest fan!!

@BobMarley-dk9hn 2 жыл бұрын

You had me at AMC

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

I just knew it. ;-) Thanks for the comment!

@pierredecine1936 10 ай бұрын

I STILL think they are Gorgeous

@XA351GT 2 жыл бұрын

I always thought SST meant Super Sonic Transport

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe so! Thanks for watching!

@vernoncarroll9839 3 жыл бұрын

I love the 68-69 javelin

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

Cool cars for sure!

@trinamorrison4961 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video!

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rodferguson3515 2 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 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!

@JackF99 3 жыл бұрын

The garish color options were apparently intended to attract Mopar buyers. Don't see the pimp special purple-on-white though.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

That's funny Jack. Thanks for the comment!

@dickgallina3013 2 жыл бұрын

Sure miss my 69 Javelin SST w/ 4spd would love to find another one

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the hunt!

@vincentvega8210 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 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!

@larryhaynie9227 2 жыл бұрын

I have 1971 javelinsst right now. Is fully restore love drive ING it I has 4 of the javelin 68 3 71

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is very cool, Larry! You are a true fan. Thanks for watching and for the great comment!

@jakespeed63 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 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!

@ivanrousseau5066 5 ай бұрын

The 401 made theses cars one step ahead of the chevy350 and boss 351 in e every aspect including looks.

@Chris-jm4zk 2 жыл бұрын

They blew it when they chose to keep production of Javelins over the AMX.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe so. Thanks for watching and the comment!

@Buzzbox3rd 2 жыл бұрын

Where is part 1 ?

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 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!

@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367 2 жыл бұрын

AMX 2 vs Ford GT(40)

@user-cj3gr1ox7v 6 ай бұрын

Don’t forget their 3rd victory in 1976.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and adding that stat! Keep watching and hope you are a subscriber!

@user-cj3gr1ox7v 6 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!

@joshuabudzik7380 3 жыл бұрын

Dad had a 70 sst and a 71 He had dreams of a 69

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 жыл бұрын

That is a very cool memory Joshua! Thanks for sharing it and for the comment! Hope you are a subscriber.

@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367 2 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

@sheldoninst 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 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!

@sheldoninst 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.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk Жыл бұрын

Good points here! Thanks!

@johnchildress6717 2 жыл бұрын

Love the car.Can,t listen to the audio.annoying.

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 2 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.

@johnchildress6717 2 жыл бұрын

@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Maybe I should have said music.That is bad.I like AMC,s as much as anyone can.

@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!

@edgardogonzalez916 3 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

@IfThisCarCouldTalk 3 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!

@danielfox3003 3 жыл бұрын

Heathers are awesome.