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When I die, I wanna be resurrected as Jay Leno. I never knew how cool and knowledgeable this man was until I started watching “Jay Leno’s Garage.” Late Night TV didn’t do this man justice. Jay’s an American icon.
These brothers have wonderful taste, and skill in upgrading classic cars. I would love to see what my 68 Roadrunner would now look like if they Built it ! I love that 67 chevelle they Did. My dad's roommate in 69 had a 67 chevelle SS 396 , fast 4sp.
It's so great that this video has drawn this much attention to AMC. I work on my 66 Rambler on my channel and it just doesn't drive the views like some cars (which is completely fine, I just do it for fun). But on the other hand, to see this awesome build bring all of this attention is so awesome for the AMC community.
@@teamwoodswarriorsracing2004 - More like all that "Mad Max" in it. It reminds me of the Turbo Interceptor of that movie - but LHD (Left-Hand Drive). Same universe - but put in the middle of the US (Illinois/Indiana/Arkansas - even Kansas) say KHP (Kansas Highway Patrol) SOD (Special Operations Division) on the remnants of the Kansas Turnpike - and in the same SOD Black as the MFP Turbo Interceptors.
I recognized it as a Javelin right away! Of course, I was born in 1955!! I got to see these cars when they were fresh from the show room!! Thanks Jay and thanks Ring Brothers!!
It's amazing how well the styling of the Javelin has held up over the years. I wasn't a big AMC fan, but the Javelins and AMX's were pretty cool. The Ring Bros. did a nice job with this one.
AMC = All makes combined, front end looks like a Cuda, front fenders Camaro/Vette, back fenders Mustang, back end Mercury, but for some odd reason it looks great and with the engine that's in it its a win/win and what these guys did was pure craftsmanship at its finest.
@Craig G I might be mistaken, but I believe @mopar2222 was referring to general body design elements, not actual body parts (at least, that's how I read it). And yes, you're of course correct that the mechanical parts *were* from other manufacturers.
The front end definitely looks Cuda, but the humps, roof and back end are pure Javelin. They should have had an original sitting next to it for comparison.
My '73 Javelin had a 360, with an Olds oil filler, Motocraft carb, Ford ignition, and Chrysler 727 trans. It had a Ford starter and alternator also. They really were a mutt, but the bodies were all AMC. My front window looked right at the east side of the factory. Now, it's a big empty spot of concrete, after the last of more than 100 years of automotive history was torn down in 2013.
In 70' my Dad said he was going to buy a new Mustang . I was so pumped ... I thought FINALLY , no station wagons , 4 door sedans or Grandma cars . He even hinted he might buy a Mach 1 but , I was afraid to even hope for that . I heard a car pull into the driveway and I RAN outside to see a .... Javelin . Not just a Javelin but a girly yellow car with that Olive Green interior . It had the fake Cragar hubcaps and a SST emblem ( give me a break ) . I know I looked at him like " ARE YOU CRAZY " ! He had the chance to buy a Mach 1 but , he came home with the ugliest " muscle car " he could find . His reason for buying the Javelin ? He took it down an on ramp and floored it at 50 and the tires broke loose and spun ( he was impressed ) . I .... didn't talk to him for three days ( Dads.... LOL ) . Anyway it was pretty fast and once you were inside it was okay . PK
I love the look of this car. I love the color. i love the fact that it looks like all the horsepower is bursting through the hood and the fenders. The wheels are killer. The whine of the supercharger is impossible to hate. It sounds potent and strong, but still composed.
123Jokkmokk123 it's like the hot nerdy girl in school. Who had curves for days and a wicked body but is modest and shy and kept her appearance conservative. Boy you Get her motor going and look out!!!
A friend of mine had a true blue Amx. The Amx was different from the Javelin due to it being a true 2 seat sports car. It was beautiful and the Javelins were just as beautiful. The Amx was taken out of production and renamed the Javelin Amx later. Amx stood for American Motors Experimental.
These Ringbrothers cars are right up my alley. They made a Javelin look awesome. They are just weird looking from the factory with the enourmously look hood. Extented wheelbase fixes that.
Chrysler should do some kind of special promotion. "The Throwback" maybe. Bring back the Javelin since they own the AMC name, but also bring back the Roadrunner, the 'Cuda and the Super Bee.
No, please, no! For the love of god, don't ruin my all-time favorite muscle car by trying to resurrect it! Chrysler unequivocally proved that's what they'll do to an old nameplate that hasn't been around for a while when they unveiled the "Dart II" in 2012 or whenever. Ford, too with the poor Zephyr (the name only lasted a year, it now fits into current Lincoln nomenclature: the MkZ). Just let the old girl rest in peace, except for incredible one-offs like this beast.
I was referring to Life in the 413's comment, and Willie Daniels' p.s. AL J was 100% correct, I should be able to go out and buy one of these monsters (like I can afford it).
'70 360 big flow 2bbl, headers... Pearl white over redguts, Mickey Thompsons on slots.. With just a bit of pearl red accent color, including the slots. GM 350s learned to beware of the hole-shot! Fun, fun.
Thats the one I wanted . I ended up getting a 304 Hornet which was fun but not as much as The Javelin . I did also have a 401 cid Matador for a little while but it killed me on repairs .
HI JAY....I CAN NOT GET ENOUGH OF THE RING BROTHERS COACH BILDES.... I ADMIRE THEIR USE OF CARBON FIBER AND THE INNOVATION IN DESIGN, WITH THE ECONOMIC POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO OF THAT PLASTIC, ON HEAVY CLASSIC CARS...THEY ARE THE WAY FOR USABLE CLASSICS....... GREAT FOOTAGE
Wow - the AMC Javelin (AMX) was my "dream car" in High School!! I drooled on it every time I passed the lot on the way to school .... what was amazing is that the salesman knew I was not a sales mark at all, yet he spent time talking to me about the car ... and AMXs in general. I learned a LOT from him. Beautiful car then ... and THIS one is beyond beautiful! :)
Very cool car. Still remember my Mother's second husband throwing my brothers and myself around the back seat of a Javelin in the '70's as he did doughnuts in a dirt field. Very cool car then and even cooler now.
I want to get under it and fulfill my desire to see good engineering. I love their cars almost as much as derelicts. What a great group of car nuts. Thanks again Jay.
"Travelin in my Javelin" We had a lot of sayings, names for the cars of those days and I could have commented and said many. I new a guy in high school who had one, I started this one and it really stuck. I did let him ride my motor cycle and he let me drive his car. Like you Jay, when anyone gets a new ride I always let them show me and am excited for them. "let me drive it" works everytime.
When I first saw the 72 Javelin it was coming at me and I thought my neighbor had bought a 69 Shelby until I saw the huge fender blisters then the roof line gave it away!
Good grief what a car. Absolutely one of the most beautiful restos ever. Excellent modifications & shifting the wheelbase was brilliant. That color/scheme choice is brilliant. That smile on Jays face says it all! I first saw this in Hot Rod & couldn’t stop drooling.
The pure joy on Leno's face and that laugh left no doubt in my mind that he thoroughly enjoyed that car ride. Beautiful car. Brings back memories from my own childhood. Awesome!
Beautiful ...a classic, my dad loved them. He told me when I was a kid , your taste in mach 1 and Chargers. When you get older you will like them. And they are truly a American classic.
What a phenomenal build. Love this beast. I always liked the Javelins as they were unique and fast. This takes it to a whole different level. If money was no option, I’d beg these guys to sell me this beast. Excellent decision to extend the front axle 6+ inches! Beautiful!
Dang, what a beautiful car! Ring Brothers nailed this restomod. This was a really exciting episode to watch. I got a kick out of hearing Jay cackle with delight at the sound and the power of the engine, when he put his foot into it! The more I watch of Jay Leno's Garage, the more I love it, and the more I like Jay. His passion for automobiles and his historical knowledge of them, combined with his talent as a storyteller, make for such good entertainment. His stand up comedy was great, back in the day, and of course he had a good run, as host of the Tonight Show. But in my opinion, JLG represents the best work of Jay's entire career. His production team, and his mechanical and engineering team, are all exceptionally talented, and really shine in their roles.
I said it last year and happened to come by this video now....Still my favorite 1 year later...Best retro mod of all times of a classic. Im from Racine and have a soft spot for AMC, and owned a 69 AMX....but one day if this came for sale and I could afford it...Id buy it in a heart beat (No Pun Chevy)...and when Id pass Id make sure in my will my kids would keep this in the family..
That was a good move that kinda fixes the offset weirdness of the original. The grill change not so much. That's going too far IMO. The original blacked out Javelin grill would have been perfect. Now it just looks like a strange hybrid.
Is it just me or are the Ring Brothers one of the best builders in the game? And it seems that Jay really enjoys both talking to them and driving their cars. And what cars they build, just some of the most tastefully built vehicles at almost any show or event. I did meet them at SEMA once and they never seemed to want to rush the conversation. Really as cool as they appear in any video they have been in.
Way back when I was a kid the AMC Javelin was the coolest! Jay this car is one of the best on your show, thank you for presenting the Ring Brothers, their great and fun to see on your show.
the color correction (or lack of it) in video editing makes the color look awful. Just google the title and you will see other pictures and video its a beautiful color
It seems that you switched to HDR cameras or to a new color grader recently. In the past few videos the color grading has been WAY off. It looks like most of the shots were done during the night, when they obviously weren't. Would be great if you could something about that. Many thanks and keep up the good work!
I liked my buddies old Prestone. It was a great car and I really liked driving it. It had a Ford 5.0 BTW. (: Anyway, I did actually like the Javelin and never knew it was an American Car till a few years later. The design and styling was amazing. I wish AMC would have lasted as a company. (:
The 360 was only available in the 71 SC/360 Hornet and AMC built just 784 SC/360s from August 1970 through February 1971. You do not have a 1970 Hornet with a 360 because none were ever built.
Why do I want to see this in orange and black or orange and white? These cars were always cool but they really turned that front end into something special. Really improved the lines on the side profile as well. Kudos to the Ring Bros.
My dad had a Javelin SST when I was a kid. LOVED that car. I always said it was a poor man's Corvette. My parents eventually gave it to my sister and she and my brother-in-law drove it into the ground. 😡 I so wish I had that car today. This is a beautiful build. A true work of art.
The 401 was one of the most powerful V8's you could still buy in 1972. Even the lower compression 72-74 Javelin 401's were no joke. They only weighed about 3200 pounds and 255 net horsepower probably translated to 300 or so in gross horsepower ratings. So that made for a pretty fast car still. Probably one of the reasons the Alabama State Police ordered a whole fleet of Javelin 401's in 1972. They were probably the fastest car you could still buy in 1972-74 other than a 72 GTO or Trans Am 455 HO or a 73-74 Trans Am SD455. The 72-73 Duster and Demon 340's were still pretty fast too because they were so light and the 340 was still a screamer even in its lower compression form. Other than that I can't really think of anything made in 1972-74 that could beat a Javelin AMX 401. Most cars got bigger and heavier after 1970-71 on top of being less powerful. Ford and most of GM weren't even trying to build high performance cars anymore. Pontiac and Mopar were really the only ones still even trying to build anything fast other than AMC with their 401 Javelin's
Love how you can always tell how passionate Jay is about cars in general. Whether its a quintnessential American muscle build like this or a weird little Japanese kei car, you can just see how much he loves the whole car world
This has to be one of the best builds ever. That side profile is perfect.
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@@Gremllionthis is the most random comment in existence
AMC made some of the weirdest cars but the Javelin to me is an American Muscle symbol. Truly underrated
Phoenix Intergrale especially the gremlin, rambler, pacer etc
and the version of the ring brothers is just one of a kind resto mod
butt ugly
Phoenix Intergrale I have owned many of the marquee AMC Rambler cars, but without question, this is the coolest AMC I have ever seen.
Dean A hundred? Probably more like three hundred plus for something like this
Man this car's styling is killer.
Yep, too bad the color is so ugly.
Bearnos it's just right.
Bought a new 71 AMX 401, thought they out styled the big new Mustang, new Camaro, and barley over the 'Cuda. The Trans Am look was new.
The color is perfect, I think.
hastyberford, the color is fine..beat painting it red, or black
The Javelin always reminded me what a car would look like if Mustang and Camaro had a baby.
I've had several 74 javelins/amx & always thought they looked like a cross between a 71 mach 1 mustang and a late 60's/70`s corvette.
Mike Printz ... best comment 😀👍🏻
Eek!
agreed!!
..tho the metallic peasoup green prestone paint job is abhorrent...otherwise great javelin build by the Ring Bros!!
Yes. Kinda non original so many 'cues'
When I die, I wanna be resurrected as Jay Leno. I never knew how cool and knowledgeable this man was until I started watching “Jay Leno’s Garage.” Late Night TV didn’t do this man justice.
Jay’s an American icon.
Man I love when Jay truly laughs with a car, if Jay gets a giggle you know it's GOOD
yep he likes to get on it.
When the Ring Brothers talk, every car guy listens!
AMC Javelin was a great choice - these were special cars from the early 70’s.
These brothers have wonderful taste, and skill in upgrading classic cars.
I would love to see what my 68 Roadrunner would now look like if they
Built it ! I love that 67 chevelle they
Did. My dad's roommate in 69 had a
67 chevelle SS 396 , fast 4sp.
One of my favorite cars at Jay’s garage. They did a great job!!
It's so great that this video has drawn this much attention to AMC. I work on my 66 Rambler on my channel and it just doesn't drive the views like some cars (which is completely fine, I just do it for fun). But on the other hand, to see this awesome build bring all of this attention is so awesome for the AMC community.
That is beautiful.
Reminds me of the Prestone i had in highschool
True I had the convertible 😂😂👍
Weren't those made by Prestone Tucker?
We just sold ours a few years ago. Lmao. 😂
I had a Prestone ten-speed bike. 😃
Mine was faster…..
More AMC please! Love this brand!
Not a javelin fan......UNTIL NOW! Mean, aggressive,sleek and just plain badass.
Its all that mopar on it lol
@@teamwoodswarriorsracing2004 - More like all that "Mad Max" in it. It reminds me of the Turbo Interceptor of that movie - but LHD (Left-Hand Drive). Same universe - but put in the middle of the US (Illinois/Indiana/Arkansas - even Kansas) say KHP (Kansas Highway Patrol) SOD (Special Operations Division) on the remnants of the Kansas Turnpike - and in the same SOD Black as the MFP Turbo Interceptors.
so we both came in our pants?
And 1000hp doesn’t hurt.
The work put into that thing is insane. One of the best resto mods out there!
You would like there Valkyrie build.
Never heard J laugh like that before, he loves that car!
No, hes remembering his sexual encounter few hours before the Ring Bros showed up.
In the early 70's AMC had a great stable of cars.
"Love the smell of rubber in the morning"
I recognized it as a Javelin right away! Of course, I was born in 1955!! I got to see these cars when they were fresh from the show room!! Thanks Jay and thanks Ring Brothers!!
I never owned a Javelin or an AMX but I always loved the Underdog American Motors. thanks Jay and the Ring brothers.
It's amazing how well the styling of the Javelin has held up over the years. I wasn't a big AMC fan, but the Javelins and AMX's were pretty cool. The Ring Bros. did a nice job with this one.
One of the best late 60's early 70's takes on car design I've ever seen.
I'm a Mopar guy but always appreciated the beauty of the Javelin and AMX!
AMC = All makes combined, front end looks like a Cuda, front fenders Camaro/Vette, back fenders Mustang, back end Mercury, but for some odd reason it looks great and with the engine that's in it its a win/win and what these guys did was pure craftsmanship at its finest.
Not agree with you.... the original javelin 71 is unique dont Looks to any other Camaro mustang or Cuda....
@Craig G I might be mistaken, but I believe @mopar2222 was referring to general body design elements, not actual body parts (at least, that's how I read it). And yes, you're of course correct that the mechanical parts *were* from other manufacturers.
The front end definitely looks Cuda, but the humps, roof and back end are pure Javelin. They should have had an original sitting next to it for comparison.
My '73 Javelin had a 360, with an Olds oil filler, Motocraft carb, Ford ignition, and Chrysler 727 trans. It had a Ford starter and alternator also. They really were a mutt, but the bodies were all AMC. My front window looked right at the east side of the factory. Now, it's a big empty spot of concrete, after the last of more than 100 years of automotive history was torn down in 2013.
@@kevinyancey958 I had the same year with the 401 engine and the Pierre Cardin interior. Man I miss that car and all its troubles.
Jay Leno is still the coolest guy I've seen on TV and I believe he still is
He IS still the coolest guy AND you THINK he still is?
Wow, that makes NO senses, well done ;)
Today is sunday, sunday is today, and I believe today is sunday..
totally agree , he is cool , passionate and full of knowledge .
Nah, CONAN is 😤
Hey Frodo, here's a middle finger for the guy who's never made an error.
In 70' my Dad said he was going to buy a new Mustang . I was so pumped ... I thought FINALLY , no station wagons , 4 door sedans or Grandma cars . He even hinted he might buy a Mach 1 but , I was afraid to even hope for that . I heard a car pull into the driveway and I RAN outside to see a .... Javelin . Not just a Javelin but a girly yellow car with that Olive Green interior . It had the fake Cragar hubcaps and a SST emblem ( give me a break ) . I know I looked at him like " ARE YOU CRAZY " ! He had the chance to buy a Mach 1 but , he came home with the ugliest " muscle car " he could find . His reason for buying the Javelin ? He took it down an on ramp and floored it at 50 and the tires broke loose and spun ( he was impressed ) . I .... didn't talk to him for three days ( Dads.... LOL ) . Anyway it was pretty fast and once you were inside it was okay . PK
I love the look of this car. I love the color. i love the fact that it looks like all the horsepower is bursting through the hood and the fenders. The wheels are killer. The whine of the supercharger is impossible to hate. It sounds potent and strong, but still composed.
123Jokkmokk123 it's like the hot nerdy girl in school. Who had curves for days and a wicked body but is modest and shy and kept her appearance conservative. Boy you Get her motor going and look out!!!
You are a magician of words!
One of the sexist cars ive ever seen. . . . . Ive always loved javelins but this one is just gorgeous
I thought you were actually about to explain why a car is sexist lol. Was excited to see some creativity :)
I was going to say the same thing but I couldn’t say it better.
A friend of mine had a true blue Amx. The Amx was different from the Javelin due to it being a true 2 seat sports car. It was beautiful and the Javelins were just as beautiful. The Amx was taken out of production and renamed the Javelin Amx later. Amx stood for American Motors Experimental.
This sits atop the Pantheon of the sexiest cars.
Wow that’s the nicest car I’ve ever seen I love that front end
Hey There The hoonigans had it on their youtube channel too, go watch it
It's just a sexy car. I would take that over a mustang any day.
I love the casual "tuned down to 1080 horsepower". Designed for 1400fps. holy cow
Nicholas Scott p
I like their stuff. Would prefer these overhauled classics over any modern car.
UnitedStatesOfMoney lol
The ring brothers are such Nobel guys, and that is nicest car I have ever seen, ok, now to win the millions.
This is one of my favorite cars ever!!
Prestone makes good cars, i remember my dad's first Prestone
Panthers Hockey would you Please give my racing channel a Subscribe
@MorbidManMusic Omg you are stupid...
It's a AMC Javelin not a Prestone!
You need to watch more of Jay Leno's Garbage!
@MorbidManMusic Prestone is actually an Engine coolant manufacturer. Check out the license plate Moron!
I saw this car on one of the SEMA shows and hoped Jay would show it. It lives up to the hype. Ring Brothers have out done them selves.
My first car was an AMC. I'll always have a soft spot for them. This one is nice.
Looks like a limited edition Hot Wheel! Great job!
Sweet lord, it’s perfect.
These Ringbrothers cars are right up my alley. They made a Javelin look awesome. They are just weird looking from the factory with the enourmously look hood. Extented wheelbase fixes that.
True American muscle
If Chrysler was smart they would take this exact vehicle and put it in production this would sell..!!!
Chrysler should do some kind of special promotion. "The Throwback" maybe. Bring back the Javelin since they own the AMC name, but also bring back the Roadrunner, the 'Cuda and the Super Bee.
And the AMX.
No, please, no! For the love of god, don't ruin my all-time favorite muscle car by trying to resurrect it! Chrysler unequivocally proved that's what they'll do to an old nameplate that hasn't been around for a while when they unveiled the "Dart II" in 2012 or whenever. Ford, too with the poor Zephyr (the name only lasted a year, it now fits into current Lincoln nomenclature: the MkZ). Just let the old girl rest in peace, except for incredible one-offs like this beast.
+TOKINSHOGUN He's not talking about resurrecting the Javelin name, he means make exact replicas of the Ringbrothers Javelin and sell them.
I was referring to Life in the 413's comment, and Willie Daniels' p.s. AL J was 100% correct, I should be able to go out and buy one of these monsters (like I can afford it).
My brother had one. 390. I always thought it was special. It wasn't a Mustang or Camaro but would hang with them. It would turn heads
Looked like the Corvette, Camaro, Challenger/Charger, Mustang.
That Javelin is the second best looking American car in my opinion. Very close second to the 63 split window Corvette Stingray
Jeff Brennan the hell is a 3nd
I liked the AMX much better...
Nunya Bizness #1 same
I think the 1970 AMC Javelin is thee best looking muscle car
I had a '69 Javelin with a 390 4-speed, full race cam, headers, etc. Awesome car!
'70 360 big flow 2bbl, headers... Pearl white over redguts, Mickey Thompsons on slots.. With just a bit of pearl red accent color, including the slots.
GM 350s learned to beware of the hole-shot!
Fun, fun.
Yeah! I had a 1970 Prestone Javelin with the dual superchargers.
Both.
Thats the one I wanted . I ended up getting a 304 Hornet which was fun but not as much as The Javelin . I did also have a 401 cid Matador for a little while but it killed me on repairs .
I also had a 1969 Big Bad Orange Javelin with the 390 go package! What a car!
Jay, you are without a doubt the coolest guy in show business. You are so down to earth. I feel like I know you personally.
HI JAY....I CAN NOT GET ENOUGH OF THE RING BROTHERS COACH BILDES.... I ADMIRE THEIR USE OF CARBON FIBER AND THE INNOVATION IN DESIGN,
WITH THE ECONOMIC POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO OF THAT PLASTIC, ON HEAVY CLASSIC CARS...THEY ARE THE WAY FOR USABLE CLASSICS....... GREAT FOOTAGE
Larry Mesneak I feel the same way! Jay seems humble although I'm sure he has more money in his left sneaker than I have net worth.
By far the best looking AMC I've ever seen!
Normally, I don't care for the Javelin, but this one just grabs you and makes you check it out. I think I like this one.
Wow - the AMC Javelin (AMX) was my "dream car" in High School!! I drooled on it every time I passed the lot on the way to school .... what was amazing is that the salesman knew I was not a sales mark at all, yet he spent time talking to me about the car ... and AMXs in general. I learned a LOT from him. Beautiful car then ... and THIS one is beyond beautiful! :)
I love this car. I have been waiting for this car to be on here. Another winner by the Ring Brothers
"That's a 'Prestone?' Yeah, I used to have one of those." LMBO!
Very cool car. Still remember my Mother's second husband throwing my brothers and myself around the back seat of a Javelin in the '70's as he did doughnuts in a dirt field. Very cool car then and even cooler now.
One of my FAVORITE BUILDS of ALL TIME!!! The Ring bros are simply the BEST in the business!!
Absolutely love this car! The Mach1 and the Javelin have always been my two favorite cars.
That thing is BEAST
ufopulse first Rb car that I really dig, the AMX needed all the upgrades, the other cars seem too much, this one looks like a Hot wheels
I WANT! But, in Red, White, & Blue, with a certain number on the door! (Donahue!)
one of the nicest cars I have ever seen.
blu3 X noble I agree.
I want to get under it and fulfill my desire to see good engineering. I love their cars almost as much as derelicts. What a great group of car nuts. Thanks again Jay.
"Travelin in my Javelin"
We had a lot of sayings, names for the cars of those days and I could have commented and said many. I new a guy in high school who had one, I started this one and it really stuck. I did let him ride my motor cycle and he let me drive his car. Like you Jay, when anyone gets a new ride I always let them show me and am excited for them. "let me drive it" works everytime.
19:53 best part. Don’t see Jay react like that to often
When I first saw the 72 Javelin it was coming at me and I thought my neighbor had bought a 69 Shelby until I saw the huge fender blisters then the roof line gave it away!
I really LOVE the color of this car
Derived from the M3 BMW gold color.
they would sell if put on the market today
Good grief what a car. Absolutely one of the most beautiful restos ever. Excellent modifications & shifting the wheelbase was brilliant. That color/scheme choice is brilliant. That smile on Jays face says it all! I first saw this in Hot Rod & couldn’t stop drooling.
AMC was one of my favorite makers because of it's underdog status.
Love to see fast ones, never could afford to put one together parts kinda rare, etc but it makes you appreciate a good one
Yeah, they were going a put a mazda- licensed rotary in the Pacer..wouldve been much better
I grew up in Michigan my parents had Gremlins and javelins and all the fun stuff my dad retired from American motors 🇺🇸
That thing looks insanely badass!
kevinsdb1 would you please give my racing channel a Subscribe
I really appreciate your magnificent efforts. I would like to see the Ring Brothers build a 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator . Just a suggestion.
THEY'D CRAP IT UP.
The pure joy on Leno's face and that laugh left no doubt in my mind that he thoroughly enjoyed that car ride.
Beautiful car. Brings back memories from my own childhood. Awesome!
Beautiful ...a classic, my dad loved them. He told me when I was a kid , your taste in mach 1 and Chargers. When you get older you will like them. And they are truly a American classic.
That is absolutely gorgeous I always loved javelins, but this one my god what a commanding presence it has. Beautiful!
Never been an AMC fan...until NOW! THAT IS AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
What a phenomenal build. Love this beast. I always liked the Javelins as they were unique and fast. This takes it to a whole different level.
If money was no option, I’d beg these guys to sell me this beast.
Excellent decision to extend the front axle 6+ inches!
Beautiful!
Dang, what a beautiful car! Ring Brothers nailed this restomod.
This was a really exciting episode to watch.
I got a kick out of hearing Jay cackle with delight at the sound and the power of the engine, when he put his foot into it!
The more I watch of Jay Leno's Garage, the more I love it, and the more I like Jay.
His passion for automobiles and his historical knowledge of them, combined with his talent as a storyteller, make for such good entertainment.
His stand up comedy was great, back in the day, and of course he had a good run, as host of the Tonight Show.
But in my opinion, JLG represents the best work of Jay's entire career.
His production team, and his mechanical and engineering team, are all exceptionally talented, and really shine in their roles.
I said it last year and happened to come by this video now....Still my favorite 1 year later...Best retro mod of all times of a classic. Im from Racine and have a soft spot for AMC, and owned a 69 AMX....but one day if this came for sale and I could afford it...Id buy it in a heart beat (No Pun Chevy)...and when Id pass Id make sure in my will my kids would keep this in the family..
I've never liked Javelins but I love this one. I'm pretty sure I'd be just as giddy as Jay if I were behind the wheel of this one. Great video!
Dopest jav I’ve ever seen,I want one
Moving front wheels up looks great
The one thing they did I like.
Yea, really transformed the car.
It's okay but it makes it kinda look batmobile to me.
I just looked at some pictures of the original and it's awful. Can't believe they didn't think of this before.
That was a good move that kinda fixes the offset weirdness of the original. The grill change not so much. That's going too far IMO. The original blacked out Javelin grill would have been perfect. Now it just looks like a strange hybrid.
Is it just me or are the Ring Brothers one of the best builders in the game? And it seems that Jay really enjoys both talking to them and driving their cars. And what cars they build, just some of the most tastefully built vehicles at almost any show or event. I did meet them at SEMA once and they never seemed to want to rush the conversation. Really as cool as they appear in any video they have been in.
Way back when I was a kid the AMC Javelin was the coolest! Jay this car is one of the best on your show, thank you for presenting the Ring Brothers, their great and fun to see on your show.
i’m 90% sure rockstar used this car as inspiration for that multi car javelin on gta online
The Schyster Deviant? Yeah, they did it and even RingBrothers themselves pointed at the similarity with their Defiant on Instagram I think
That’s one great looking car one of the best looking AMC iv ever seen the color is spot on
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*Pure BLiSs*
[Lamborghinis don't even bring that smile to Jay's face]
The Ring Brothers are great car builders. True works of art and mechanics combined. Jay loves having these guys on the Garage
I grew up in Kenosha where these were made so they have a special place in my heart. Brings back memories.
6 inches forward on the front wheels and suddenly a javelin is beautiful, even in puke green
the color correction (or lack of it) in video editing makes the color look awful. Just google the title and you will see other pictures and video its a beautiful color
6 and a half inches
It seems that you switched to HDR cameras or to a new color grader recently. In the past few videos the color grading has been WAY off. It looks like most of the shots were done during the night, when they obviously weren't. Would be great if you could something about that. Many thanks and keep up the good work!
Yeah, that car looked like something I puked up in the back yard. Oh wait!
It's too dark
FinnishPanther Oh, thank God! I thought it was kind of dark and thought there was something wrong with my eyes.
I stopped watching because it's annoyingly dark... even a quick 'auto grading' preset will help A LOT. Please! Otherwise a great video.
They should use a gradient camera filter instead. Hopefully they will listen the the feedback.
I had a Prestone, but had to sell it when I went off to Navy Seal training school.......
Justin Snow carful Don Shipley will come for you! 😂
Beautiful/Beautifully done 👌 👌 👌
Ring Brothers are awesome. Every car they make is a gem in my view
I'll take one.
There is only one.
natrone23 thanks
Offer them da monei
Man they keep building better and better cars. Javelin is jaw dropping.
I liked my buddies old Prestone. It was a great car and I really liked driving it. It had a Ford 5.0 BTW. (:
Anyway, I did actually like the Javelin and never knew it was an American Car till a few years later. The design and styling was amazing. I wish AMC would have lasted as a company. (:
WOW!! No words here to describe what my eyes are seeing. Thank you Prestone
The change in the wheelbase makes a huge difference. It's awesome.
Thanks again Jay for another great car video love your work man keep it up
I own a 1970 amc hornet sst I bought it new in 1971. It's a number matching car with 13,221 miles on it. 360/4 spd. I still use the original battery.
That makes 287 miles per year. You don't like it?
The 360 was only available in the 71 SC/360 Hornet and AMC built just 784 SC/360s from August 1970 through February 1971. You do not have a 1970 Hornet with a 360 because none were ever built.
kelly larson damn you're old
retired @ 47 lot's of hunting, fishing, Hornet @ 55 Pontiac post in the shop.
kelly larson not a bad age to retire,but did you get rich enough before retiring?
Thats one bad ride
Why do I want to see this in orange and black or orange and white? These cars were always cool but they really turned that front end into something special. Really improved the lines on the side profile as well. Kudos to the Ring Bros.
My dad had a Javelin SST when I was a kid. LOVED that car. I always said it was a poor man's Corvette. My parents eventually gave it to my sister and she and my brother-in-law drove it into the ground. 😡 I so wish I had that car today. This is a beautiful build. A true work of art.
Miss my Javelin. I had a 72 with a 401.
The 401 was one of the most powerful V8's you could still buy in 1972. Even the lower compression 72-74 Javelin 401's were no joke. They only weighed about 3200 pounds and 255 net horsepower probably translated to 300 or so in gross horsepower ratings. So that made for a pretty fast car still. Probably one of the reasons the Alabama State Police ordered a whole fleet of Javelin 401's in 1972. They were probably the fastest car you could still buy in 1972-74 other than a 72 GTO or Trans Am 455 HO or a 73-74 Trans Am SD455. The 72-73 Duster and Demon 340's were still pretty fast too because they were so light and the 340 was still a screamer even in its lower compression form. Other than that I can't really think of anything made in 1972-74 that could beat a Javelin AMX 401. Most cars got bigger and heavier after 1970-71 on top of being less powerful. Ford and most of GM weren't even trying to build high performance cars anymore. Pontiac and Mopar were really the only ones still even trying to build anything fast other than AMC with their 401 Javelin's
I LOVED TO SOUND GROWING UP OF THE AMC 304 LEVI CJ-5 JEEPS ! These jeeps today don`t even compare
This just ruined Mustangs for me. Damn this looks freakin awesome. And the exhaust 🤤 😍 ♥
Love how you can always tell how passionate Jay is about cars in general. Whether its a quintnessential American muscle build like this or a weird little Japanese kei car, you can just see how much he loves the whole car world
Those side mirrors, geez, EVERYTHING these guys touch or redesign oozes cool... The BEST custom car builders....
Oh this is a beautiful car and nice paint job too