1971 American Motors AMC Javelin AMX in Red & 401 Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
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On “My Car Story” we're in Rosemont IL at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on 11-15-18.
We’re looking at a 1971 American Motors AMC Javelin AMX in Matador Red Paint. The car features a 401 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Wayne Boone. Wayne’s had this car since new. Wayne and his Son Jeff share details of this car they both enjoy.
To see details on the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, go to www.MCACN.com
ENJOY!
These are the kind of guys that I like to see as AMC owners. Their cars are in good hands.
Hi Dan's Music, Nice :-) Lou
I have to say Lou this is hands down the nicest looking Javelin I have seen. If someone showed me 3 brochures of 71 Mustang, Camero, and This Javelin without seeing the cars in the metal I too would of thought the Javelin was the best looking with those Wheels and Curvey Corvette style fender flairs and that Driver Cockpit enspired Instrument Panel and if this color was in the Brochure I would of said it was the best looking of the 3.
Hi gene978, High praise on this car :-) Lou
You might have liked various Studebaker's too ..!
Beautiful! I grew up in Kenosha. Half the town worked for AMC, so probably a little more than half the cars in town we're AMC's. Javelins and the original AMXs were my favorite. They were very common in town back then. Too bad they're so rare now.
Hi John Hunter, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, and sharing your first hand knowledge of these cars. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou P.S. Like this one :-) ua-cam.com/video/EmdQzf_4194/v-deo.html
Yeah - I'm totally on board with this ride! Inside and out, pure 70s class act. Two Wow's and a Fist-Bump!
Hi ImTheDaveman, All abourd :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou
With a name like that and a red, white and blue badge on the nose, AMC deserved better. How many of those watching this video wished their father had purchased an AMC ?
HI Andrew Graham, Thank you for commenting and asking a question that made me laugh out load :-) Yes, I'd like a AMC AMX too ! Lou
Great job taking care of the car Guys! I was around when the AMX first came out and I have to say they were impressive!
Hi Journeyman, Thank you for viewing and sharing you appreciate the effort of our car Care Takers on this car :-) Appreciate you sharing your memory of the AMX's too, Lou
Beautiful. I would love to have one of these.
Hi Bill Harden, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
The nicest AMX I've ever seen....great story.
AMX Winner !
A really nice car. I like that the modifications he made (O/D transmission, headers, LED lights) left the car still looking original. Thanks, Lou!
Hi Brian Chappie, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
It looks great, Lou! I loved Wayne's story of how he acquired it, too. Kudos to the original dealership, too. I don't think I've ever seen a trailer hitch as tastefully done as this one.
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy this story :-) You're right, the hitch looks good. Nice attention to details, Lou
Is it just me or is that hitch just attached to the bumper? If it is I would be very careful with what I towed. Don't want to pull the bumper off.
Lou, another great video! Keep ‘em coming. As a ‘71 AMX owner myself and owning Javelins since 1980 (H.S. Days) I always appreciate seeing them on social media, you have done more than a handful of 71-74 AMXs now and I really appreciate your affinity for these beautifully styled Muscle cars.
My best friend in H.S. had a ‘72 AMX and the minute I sat in it and felt it’s performance, I was hooked on Javelins. Kept my first one thru college and sold it when I joined the AF in ‘87. Lots of firsts in that car; speeding ticket, traffic light drag race, someone “totaling” it and subsequent rebuild, first breakdown, first prom, and of course discovering what the backseat is really for with my first girlfriend. A lot of great memories.
When I retired after 28 years of service, I looked far and wide to find the right one that I currently have......never selling this one.....ever! The AMX I own now is the one that Microsoft used to take over a 1000 photographs of to model the ‘71 Mustard Yellow AMX for their Forza Xbox race game.
Again great video and background story of this AMX.
Hi Fred, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Best Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a cool car. Boy, I'll bet he doesn't see many of these on the road, and a 401!! Thanks, Lou. You sure are making this stay at home stuff more interesting.
Hi Rich, Happy to read you think this car is "cool" :-) Glad to read I'm making the stay at home easier, and make sure you share with your Car Friends too. You're welcome, Lou
Those 401's do sound awesome and this is another Great video and story. Thanks for sharing Lou !
Hi Fred Naught, Glad you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou
"I didn't let my son drive it!" A very witty and quick comeback. : D
:-)
I agree with the other viewers..this is a sweet 71 AMX..these cars are growing on me..i have a 68 Rambler American i'm trying to get road ready and my first car was a 64 American..i'm stuck on the brand..thnx Lou!
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this "Sweet" car :-) Hope your car is road ready soon. You're welcome, Lou
Lou this is just gorgeous! I love the story of the car the colors of the car the engine sound it is just a outstanding piece of history and the owners are pretty cool too! Thanks Lou for sharing!!
Hi Steve Flad, Glad to read you think this car is "gorgeous" :-) You're welcome, Lou
I squirmed and squinted at my first encounter with an AMX(1996?). I had seen so many other classic American muscle cars of the same period before . Nobody ever acknowledged their existence until one was physically present. They shouldn't be forgotten.
Interesting treatment on the vinyl roof. And a 140 mph speedo!! I always thought that some AMC models, such as the Javelin AMX, were way under-appreciated. I’m not usually a fan of conversion to the LED lighting, but in this particular car, it seems to have been well placed.
Hi Rusty, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Nice attention to detail on the LED lighting, Lou
The 140 mph speedo was there for a reason. It'd get there and do it quickly.
Beautiful AMX ! I don’t think 🤔 these cars really ever got the respect & recognition that they deserved ! Much respect ✊ to the owner in taking care & preserving one of America’s fine muscle cars ! Thanks 🙏 Lou for the awesome 👏 video !
Hi Dan, 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
I had a 1971 AMC JAVELIN 401 forest green. I loved it. Should’ve never got rid of it
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your green 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Hi Lou. Thanks for documenting this AMX, they seem almost "invisible" as muscle cars go. Style-wise, this has to be some of Dick Teague's best work. Beautiful, and that BRAAAP coming from the exhaust is a big bonus, too.
Hi Mark Drukenbrod, My pleasure and glad to read you enjoy this car and sound :-) Lou
Once again Fantastic Job Lou. Always very respectful, Knowledgeable and beautiful cars
Hi Scott, My pleasure sharing with you. Thank you for the kind words. Lou
Sweet ! Revvvvvvvs are like the sound of music in my ears . Wonderful Javelin !
Hi ALABAMAHEADHUNTER, Glad you enjoy musical sounds of this car :-) Lou
I took my drivers test at 16 in a car exactly like this one. I’d love to have another like it.
Hi William, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your drives test 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Another unique winner Lou. Bought a 1971 AMC AMX in metallic dark green with white stripes when I go back from Vietnam in 1971. Like this owner I did not like what Chevy did to the Camaro and the Mustang just looked so big! I later owned a '71 Mach1 and it was a quality built car. Trans Am was big and my AMX had the sexy bulging fenders and had the look. When the gas crunch came in '74 the 16 gallon tank was killing me and I sadly sold it, of course I'm still looking for it.
Hi Ron Dye Channel, Glad you enjoy the uniqueness of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your story too, Lou
Nice car Lou! Sharp color! Great exhaust sound! Great story behind this car! As always enjoyed it!
Hi Joseph Romano, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
What a beautiful car! Thanks for sharing!
Kudos to the owner!
Hi Oscar Charlie Delta, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
401s were a beast .
:-)
Fantastic AMX, forgotten warriors. Love the 401 cars. Superb Lou 👌👍
Hi Michael Jakubec, Glad to read this car is "fantastic" for you :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou
you always find the nice ones and the rare ones!
Great story and awesome car!
Glad to read Kirk Prell you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
I love that car, what a delight to see the car maker that was ahead of its time. I really loved the javelins, americans, and the AMX which is totally bitchin.
Hi jon lennon, High praise for this car and the Brand :-) Lou
Hi Lou, awesome Machine for sure and thanks again for the cool video.
Hi Ed B., Glad you enjoy this car and think it's "awesome" :-) You're welcome Lou
Gourgous Car !!!! Who Woulda Thought 71 - 72. That 50 yrs Later Not Only Still Been Around, & Would Be So Sought After !!!! Stay Strong.....Peace
Hi Lou, You're right. Would not have thought our "everyday cars" would be so cool so long, Lou
That's a beautiful car love the color. I haven't seen one since about the mid 80s and they didn't look like this one
Hi Pete Medina, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou
Ewwwwww...this AMX is fine...REAL - FINE. Man...a '71 401 dual smorkal cowl-induction - RARE. I believe this is the high compression set-up - also RARE. These cars had serious top-end especially with the taller 2.87 or 3.15 rear-ends. The 140 speedo was no lie. Thanks for this feature Lou. These cars are so gorgeous and so un-common. Wow.
And THANK YOU to these two gentleman who are keeping AMC muscle alive!
Hi Audie Conrad, Glad to read you enjoy the uniqueness and details of this car :-) Regarding this episode, you're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Another nice car and great video! I enjoy watching all your videos, thanks.
Hi zeevon9, Happy to read you enjoy the episodes :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
This car is stunning! Beautiful! Wish it was mine!
Hi Patrick Murphy, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
That crisp exhaust note when he rev'd it was awesome .
Hi Bud Lee, Glad to read you enjoy the sound of this car :-) Lou
It's amazing how different this car looks depending on what color it is, I think it's more true about this than any other. The rims are a big factor as well.
Hi Joe, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Awesome Lou《☆》Good options & upgrades with a smooth throaty idle :*: My Dad bought a 72 Nova thru aafes in Naples Italy in 1972. We picked it up in New Jersey & drove it home to Florida ☻
Hi BDOG JR, Sounds like a fun car and good memories with Dad :-) Lou
Another great video. Awesome car. Thanks Lou!!!
Glad you enjoy this car, and thank you Terry Schneider for the kind words, You're welcome, Lou
Drop dead gorgeous car! Great family and great story! Congrats!
Hi Jonathan Williams, Glad you enjoy this car, family and story :-) Hope you see many more cars and stories on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Now this is a my car story. It fits the show's theme. Great story, wonderful car as related by the owner..
Thank you Old Town.
What a treasure!
Hi Charles Nash, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Great job
Thank you Jim Clarke :-)
Best sounding exhaust to match the muscle. Your channel blows the others away. You do cars i like to see, and your humility shines, always.
Hi Rudolph Guarnacci, High praise :-) Thank you for the kind words, it's appreciated, Lou
sounds sweet
Glad you enjoy the sound of this car :-)
Does anyone else notice that the guys in the military during Korea and Vietnam bought the absolute coolest cars? They always special ordered them and most of the time they got them with absolutely none of the frills but with all the performance stuff and that's what made the cars cool.
Hi Bill Barry, Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're right, they enjoy going fast :-) Lou
thats the most revs ive heard from any of your guests, usually we only get one rev, i like it
Nice :-)
Very good!!
Hi Ricardo, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
A friend of mine had a light Blue one .. He was dating an AMC Dealers daughter he bought it used ..
Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou
My uncle had a couple javelin amx, and a couple amx's really unique cars. Good job lou
Hi Korie Creson, Sounds like wonderful memories of your Uncles cars :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, Lou
My mom had a 1973 javelin when I was in high school I miss it
Hi RobertO wankelt, You have a great Mom :-) 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
Awesome Lou.. my mistake for sure, but I was always under the Assumption that the Javelin and the AMX were different body.. the AMX being the short no back seat. And the Javelin being this model and Trans Am car. Thanks again Man..
Hi At Zero, Thanks for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou
68-70 AMX was a two seat, using a shorter wheel base Javelin making it completely different from the Javelin line up. 1971 brought a redesign and AMC dropped the 2 seat AMX because of declining sales. They offered an AMX package (much like SS, RS, R/T, Mach 1, etc) on the base 4 passenger Javelin that consumers could buy. All 71-74 AMXs did have a separate VIN code that identified them as an AMX. Hope this helps
@@freddefranza4823 thanks.. that's Awesome I like these cars so much.. I live in the land of Cars. SoCal. In Hot Rod city.. Huntington beach CA.. and any AMC is rare even out here.. as rare as first gen firebird.. you just don't see them. Ok well except the one guy you see cause he's the one guy..
Never been a fan of the front fender flares but this is one beautiful javelin !!!!
Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this one :-)
Beautiful!
Hi Greg, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
A Matador Red masterpiece with a fascinating history and appealing ownership story. And it sounds aggressive and formidable to boot. My brother owns a '69 Torino so I'm hoping you covered that Torino fastback I spotted in the background so I can send it to him. : ) Thanks Lou--excellent job once again.
Hi AMCmachine, Glad you enjoy this "masterpiece" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, and you're welcome. Here is the Torino, Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/MgTbGh0U3WI/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile Thanks again, Lou...sorry I meant the dark colored 68-69 with C-stripe I saw in the back at about 1:34 behind the Orbit Orange Pontiac. Hope you caught that Ford also.....thank you!!!! : D
Nice to see a clean original AMC AMX
Hi David Cruz, Glad to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou
Great sound, great story!
Hi Pablo Cespedes, Win / Win :-) Glad you enjoy this episode, Lou
That's a sharp looking car! Lou I'm jealous of you. You get to see a lot of cool cars.
Hi Ray S, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) No need to be jealous, I'm sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Another sweet ride Lou. What a story too.
Hi Robert Lee, Glad you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
Thanks live for the Riders great teacher. There's I like to get rides thank you
Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou
What a great car and great story. Thanks.
Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome.
I like the Rally-Pac gauges.
Nice :-) Me too.
Thanx Lou another great one!
You're welcome.
Awesome car. Thanks Lou.
Hi KJV Truth Tracker, Glad you enjoy this car and consider it "Awesome" :-) Lou
That is TIGHT!
Hi Keno Gster, Nice :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Another great car & story Lou!
Glad you enjoy this episode Clark :-)
Sweet!
:-)
Drool factor 12. And from my state. Nice going Lou
Nice :-)
Amazing cars!!! Look up the Retro-mod Javeline from Jay Leno's Garage...
Ahhh love Jay Leno's Garage :-)
That this is awesome,
Anybody got the scoop on that four speed overdrive auto shifter conversion.
I’ve been wanting to put a 700r in one.
Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome" car :-)
Lou you seem to like the Javelin AMX. I'm the original owner of a '72 Javelin AMX 401, maybe one day you'll want to interview/see my car at some future when I finish the restoration. Is there anyway for me to contact this AMX owner? He said the exhaust system is stainless steel. I'd sure like to know what brand of mufflers are on the car and/or exhaust system. It sounds excellent the way my car use to sound when new. Today replacement mufflers by MagnaFlo and FlowMaster sound tinny, like garbage. Thanks, Scott.
Hi Scott, Happy to send an e-mail on your behalf, and see if this Care Taker contacts you. Send an e-mail to me at trupowr@yahoo.com Hope your car turns out the way you'd like it :-) Lou
@@loucostabile - Hi Lou, thank you very much, I couldn't ask for more. Will email you now. Scott
Lou, and his old men.
Yet, we all act like we're 12 years old when we're around these cars. Thanks for viewing and playing with me on the Channel :-)
Beautiful color.
Glad you enjoy the color of this car :-)
I was just given a 71 AMC AMX 4 spd 401 11:1....I am very excited to put it together..
Anyone have that rear back up light assembly?
Hi J.L. Mealer, Happy to read you have a fun car :-) In Kenosha WI there is a show 7/30/33 called 2022 Kenosha Homecoming Car Show for AMC cars and that might be a place to find all the items you'd need, Lou
You should document the restoration by making videos and uploading them on your channel
I Love the style of this Javelin. It's def big red, like a big red steak tomato. Guess the big banana is dessert. Front end is nice design n those are cool lookin headlights. Nice rev, has a true gritty sound. Really cool car, great vid. Thanks
Hi WickedFireFly13, The cherry on this "big banana dessert" is your wonderful comment gracing us :-) You're welcome, Lou
Another super sweet car Lou!!!👍👍
Glad to read you enjoy the "sweet" car Stephen Merck :-)
@@loucostabile Love your channel buddy.Keep em coming.
Thank you Stephen. Glad you're along for the ride.
sweet,thanks lou,!
You're welcome :-)
Wow, I want it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Dean Sapp, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of yours soon, Lou
Lou, any chance you could keep an eye out for the AMC xr Randal 401 gremlin.
Hi w41duvernay, Here is one for you, enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/J5zWrSXnXxg/v-deo.html
Would have loved to see it in yellow, nice car
How about this one? Enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/t2ELz6oaMBg/v-deo.html
I previously owned a 73 AMC Hornet w/304 ci v-8, 3 speed in Trans Am Red. Kept the car till 1990 w/144,000 mi on the original clutch. a real mechanics headache.
Hi Larry Kaplan, Thank you for sharing your AMC story :-) Sounds like you were a great Care Taker for your Hornet, Lou
@@loucostabile
Could never keep the front end aligned, changing plugs at the fire wall were next to impossible and blew the head gasket twice before I dropped a 360 into it; and that was a project.
And you hung in there and stuck with it. Well done.
Why one thumbs down?? What is there not to like
No idea ?
After all these years there are still haters...big three guys couldn't stand it when the Rambler Boys showed up and spoiled their party.
UONDERFUL ¡
Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)
My best friend's first car his dad bought it for him when we were 13 years old and we fixed it up that was back in 1989 I wonder whatever happened to that car
Hi Jeff cadwell, Glad this one reminds you of your Best Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your story, Lou
Absolutely stunning AMX! But that tow hitch has to go! This is a muscle car not Mater`s Towing.
Hi BOGATA9, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this "Absolutely stunning" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
I just wonder about the overdrive that was added, if it was a gm conversion or a Gear Vendor unit. This car HAD to run good with the overdrive and headers. Must have been a LOT of suckers that got jumped by this car.
Hi w41duvernay, Thanks for viewing & sharing, and I'm sure driving or riding in this one is fun for sure :-) Lou
Great
Hi Wesley Copeland, Glad you think this car is 'Great" :-) Lou
Sweet 😀
Glad you enjoy this "sweet" car Michael Coffey :-)
😀@@loucostabile
AMC always made nice looking cars. Shame they went under. You know if you see a hand grip in the passenger side dashboard it's there for a good reason. As a passenger you better use it
Hi David Kastin, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts :-) Lou
MEAN!!
Just the way we like it :-)
So where did they get an Overdrive Transmission .. GM ? Did AMC use GM Transmissions originally .. I sure don't miss adjusting the dwell on points.. but with GM you did it while the engine was running with an Allen wrench you did hot have to do it statically with a feeler gauge.. I would bet that AMC used a Delco Distributor too ..
I would think it's an aftermarket transmission. I know there are companies that make new overdrive transmissions for collectible cars. Lou, do you have any idea where the owner got the overdrive transmission?
I’m sure it’s a Tremec
@@freddefranza4823 checked, according to tremec website, autos for only GM and Mopar. So who then?
Not sure. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou
Smart of him to refuse a '72. '71 was the last year before detuning started.
You're right.
Not really ... 71 and 72 had same power but the rating system changed from gross hp to SAE net hp.
Every single part on a 71 or 72 AMC 401 are identical.
70 was the real last year for high compression and big power at AMC before they had to meet stricter emission laws.
That's why they took the 390 and stroked it to make the 401 for 1971. They increased displacement to accommodate the compression drop and still have a powerful engine and better emissions.
Thanks for sharing Fred Naught.
In 71 AMC still had a reputation for building smaller and cheaper knockoffs of the big 3. It must have made selling hot models difficult. Kind of like Hyundai building the G90 Genesis and trying to compete with Lexus, Mercedes and the.like.
Hi Bob Arena, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou
amc was unique and had nothing to do with big 3. Also amc competed against dodge , mercury and pontiac which where mid price brands
Mid-price knock-offs?? AMC was their own brand and had their own mojo...whatchutalkinabout??
front spoiler must have been an option
Thank you for viewing & sharing.
That's one sexy fckin car!🤘
Hi Chris SDL, 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Non-symetrical interior: no panels interchange. Pacer was next.
Thanks for sharing what you notice.
Looks like a baby challenger in the back
:-)
Ya, the guy in the Challenger thought so too!
Did you have it re-painted now there is a stupid question !!!!
Hi Mike Skidmore, I suggest watching my videos the way my wife does with the volume off, so this way you can just enjoy the car :-) Stay well, Lou
I see that the Tach has a Redline to 8000 , I bet the AMC Warranty ends at 5000 .
That's funny :-)
Lol