I would like to say thank you. The journey is challenging, more for others than most. But as most expeditions are, there is planning and preparation. Field participation is encouraged and welcomed. I have mostly been a product of my community, I don't expect anything different here. Productive criticism is encouraged.
You grew up in a great community which reflects on your master craftsmanship. Where as me being a product of my community consists of a couple stints in prison, stabbed shot and drug problems.. 😆 just wanted to express how it made me smile that you used that phrase and it was used positively. Correct me if I'm wrong . Good stuff btw
True Story: I was a paper boy in Franklin MI in the 70s. Dick Teague lived on Scenic & Inkster. One day I saw a red AMX III in his driveway. I peddled in on my old Schwinn and was admiring the car. Mr Teague came out and we had a chat about the car. He offered to take me for a ride and I jumped in. We went to redline in 1st gear and by second gear the car was going too fast for the situation (kid in the car) so Mr. Teague backed off the throttle. It was breathtakingly fast as I remember it. The 390 was right behind my head and as i recall the interior didn't have much sound deadening so it felt like I was in the engine bay. I could feel the heat from the engine on the back of my neck. A little exhaust smell was in the car- the good kind: no cats! I was just a kid of about 14 years old but as a good Detroit boy I was a budding gear head. I was drawn to that amazing car. The only other exotic I was familiar with at that time way my best buddy's dad's Dino Ferrari. Lots of noise, lots of sexy but tame and civilized compared to the AMX III. The AMX snarled, shook, stunk and was thrilling. That was one of the moments in time that never leaves you. I'm almost 60 now and got tears in my eyes watching this video. Thanks for taking the time to share this on RUclips. Eric
Frequented Franklin Cider mill back in the 70's...Lived on Walnut Lake Putnam Dr. four houses down from sub 1 W. Bloomfield, Mich. attended West Maple Jr. High then on to WE. Groves (Birmingham Schools)
I'm from Detroit and knew a guy in 70s that worked for AMC. He told us one day about an experimental car that was way better than a Javelin, except he said it couldn't pass high speed tests. It seems that over 100 mph the car would try to fly. This must be what he was talking about.
Yes.... Like they did with AC Cobras..... That would be an excellent way to salute Dick Teague and keep the history of AMC alive ... That way more than one person could have the pleasure of driving one of these...
@@dancalmpeaceful3903 I love the big tires in back with smaller tires in front. The styling curve down the side is something that really sets it apart from anything else car manufacturers have done before or since. It's like it was designed by 15 year old boy's who weren't constrained by the realism of conservative men who had families and mortgages. It evokes feelings of Speed Racer for sure, but also somehow embodies the 70's car design that every kid dreamed of. It evokes in me the same feelings as the Lamborghini Countach did. The fact that they chose not to produce this car is mind numbing. It would have set AMC apart from every other American car made besides the Ford GT40 and Pantera. It would have been 1 of 3 American made mid-engine production vehicles. Someone really dropped the ball on this one...
@@frodobaggins7252 I’ve been following this car for over a decade, ever since some guy was getting sued for making and selling replicas under the AMC name. I even bought a poster from him at a car show.
@@JordanReedYT Do you know how many replicas he made? And how well was he putting them together? Did they look like cheap kit cars or were they done well? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm just curious how many of these might be out there, and if they were to a level befitting a car like this...
As an AMC guy I am glad to see this is the direction you're taking! Yes, it needs to be restored, yes it needs to be on the road! Sitting there like that is not right.
I'm not really an AMC guy, but I couldn't agree more. That car, in its day, would have stood the performance car industry on its ear! It needs to be driven, and it needs to be seen.
It was finished and used as a test car. The test engineering team deemed its chassis to be too soft or flexible. The engine and trans were pulled and used in one of the next cars. The cars after #1 were built differently to increase structural stiffness. If you look at the other cars you’ll see they are all slightly different. The #1 car is an historically significant car for many reasons. They story of it being in our backyard for 20 years might seem like hype. But it’s all true.
Was just up in Leelanau last week. I am a car guy. Never heard of the AMX III. But, if I am searching for Traverse City and Leelanau and sports car builds and muscle car builds. Then this is what I got. Weird how search algorithms work. Amazing. Stokes a fire.
AMC should have never gone under they had the hottest cars and the strongest engines for the cost every single AMX and Javelin had a forged crank. They had unique style and American color schemes of red white and blue the AMC Rebel Machine was a beast and underrated from the factory my grandpa said it was the only car to beat his GTX 440 6-pack 4-speed.
@@Gearhead-en8dz that's absolute b******* dude the 440 would eat the hemi up stop light to stop by the hemi had to wind up high to walk it down in a quarter yeah you're talking in the last 100 ft to 150 ft to have me will close it out and beat it by half a car length but on the streets I had me as a s***** fickle motor and yes we're talking old school ones and not modern day productions obviously.
@@adamcady9359 Your right about he 440 typically being quicker on the street but it has to do with the 440 being way easier to launch, there is a much wider range between bogging and smoking the tires with the 440. You have to be spot on the Hemi, that's really hard on street. Once the Hemi passes 4000 rpm it's making more torque and HP than the 440. Where a stock 440 rolls over around 5300-5500 the Hemi wont roll over until 6300-6500. Because in both cases the cars are traction limited in first that low grunt down low only helps by making launching more forgiving. If the Hemi driver nails the launch there is nothing a 440 can do but watch it's tail lights. Acceleration is all about average hp between shifts all else being equal.
@@Gearhead-en8dz those numbers exist within a given power band. The hemi came to life later on in its power band. Also harder to launch a hemi without bogging . I own both engines as well as a challenger with a 383 that's the wife, I also own a 71 javelin with a built up 401 and a 69 Stingray with a L89 aluminum headed block. Gearing makes a huge difference. I said that both cars are prepped about equally well and I take them to Cordova in Illinois at least once a season and I'm telling you in the first eighth of a mile my Cuda with the 440 six pack is about .3 sec faster according to my time slips? Obviously was with all things in the universe their infinite variable so could it just well be my two cars and their setups but I've owned both of these cars now for almost 30 years and they've been through rotating assembly rebuilds ported heads the work so I've tinkered with them but I'm just letting you go off my personal experience Man by the way that l89 69 Corvette I have with slicks on it the way I have it set up with the 12 bolt solid rear no longer 10 bolt independent rear suspension can run tens all day long. In a street race and no we're not talking the kind where a group of 50 people gets together and find some long side road to let them race all out I'm talking stop light to stop light.
@@Dayandcounting luckily I own three cars one with the 426 one with the 440 and the wife that drives a 383 we also own a Corvette with an l89, and a 401 powered javelin and I couldn't agree with you more finally somebody who knows what they're talking about in here bingo you nailed it it's all within the power band now of course what rear end set up and gearing etc all plays into factor out the situation here but I love that somebody else understands that certain motors have certain power bands without grossly changing up the cam and heads on the original engine anyways. Cheers!
The door handles!!!!!! AMX door handles. My goodness what a beautiful car! I love it! Do only the right things for it. I think the right people own it and care about it. Thanks so much. Just when you thought you had seen everything.
I remember this being in an issue of Popular Mechanics along with the Lambourghini Muira, a Lotus Europa, and the deTomaso Pantera. Who'd have thought 50 years later the AMX III would be the unicorn hardest to find? It actually had beautiful lines. Great to see this rare piece of automotive history!
Never heard of one but I can tell you this, as rare as this car is it needs to be in a nice museum where she can be protected & others can see & appreciate this Phenomenal piece of American muscle car history. 💛
We're trying the get the right people together to get this project off the ground. There's so much to this tale, and Dick Teague needs to be celebrated.
I have a 1969 AMX 390 Go Pack. While the body and interior need everything, it is structurally sound and the engine and transmission are in excellent shape. The car gets up and moves! I have loved and followed the AMX III since the beginning, and loved it. It is one of the best 2 seat designs ever. It is right up there with Ferrari and Lamborghini and I could care less if anyone thinks otherwise. The fact that the powertrain was a wonderful 390, and it was BEHIND YOU, roaring back there, was absolutely inspired. The fact that, if the thing had gone into production, you could have an exotic and not worry about carb turning, insane upkeep costs, and have it serviced anywhere, added to the whole idea. I always loved American engines in all types of imported sports cars, but this is an American car with some incredible people involved in the design. I think the only thing they would have been challenged with is beefing up the production and parts for the OTO Melara transaxle if it had gone into any meaningful production. I understand that there is a 5 speed transaxle available now that would work if push came to shove....
Gorgeous car. I've been an AMC fan for decades, since seeing a Javelin as a kid in the early 70s, bought my 68 Javelin in the late 1970s, then a 68 AMX two-seater. In 1984 I bought a 70 Javelin SST. Wish I still had them.
During 1970-71, my dad drove a 390ci 4-spd 1968 AMX, medium-dark metallic green with black stripes. Dad had a whole string of cool cars back then. It was a flawed badass, but equally unique -- especially today. The AMX III is a beautiful thing, and I'm almost positive it was the model for the 'GSX Car' from an episode of the original 'Speed Racer' Japanese animated series (which, BTW, is chock-full of interesting cars). Anyway, I think they are doing the right thing with it.
Had my 68 AMX in late 1970s through 1981. It had the small 290 V8 with auto trans, but it was still very quick. Great fun to drive. Wish I still had it.
Had a Javelin in the 70's that was my baby... She had a Craig power play 8-track with the booster amp/EQ and the 1st set of pioneer co-ax speakers. A buddy in HS had the V-8 Gremlin with a 3 speed Hurst shifter and gave me crazy rides to school before I had my licence but his older brother had the Javelin and I fell in love with the look of that car so it was the 1st car I ever purchased after my hand me down Dodge Cornet Custom died that my dad had given me. The AMX III looks like a hyper mid engine version of the Javelin! I had no idea it ever was a thing, can't wait to see it back to the shining vision that AMC had.
That is so cool. I'd never even heard of one before. And I thought I knew car history pretty well. I'm glad you're going to keep it as original as possible
I got here because i watched a donut media episode on AMC and they mentioned the AMX, i watched that because of the American Pickers episode on the Last AMC Dealership in america, and prior to that i read an article on facebook mention an AMC car called SPOT and how a guy been dreaming about that specific car seeing it as a kid on his grandfathers garage. Didnt know much about AMC till all of these shows and article in a span of 2hrs. Im rooting for this AMX! I believe its an amazing piece of history that needs to be protected and restored thoughtfully.
What a great story! With Ian's participation I think it makes it even better. That's a chance of a lifetime to be the caretakers of that car. Having been born and raised in Kenosha WI and surrounded by AMC culture, this is truly amazing to see. Thanks for sharing this guys.
That's DOPE!! My father and I just finished my Mommas first car she bought when she was 16. It's a '69 Hurst/Olds 442 all matching #s. I think its #648 but definitely not positive on that. All the original sale paper work is in the safe. With only 906 being built and something like 500 still around its pretty cool to see her drive it around. And break her loose with my Pops right beside her is his '56 Bel Air.
I find very few inanimate objects to be sacrosanct and I'm typically more likely to lean in favor of modernization and improvement, but restoration is the right decision in this case. Congratulations on the acquisition and thanks for allowing the rest of us to see that beautiful piece of automotive history.
When I seen the AMX III, I was 16or17 In 1970 it was on display at the AMC dealer in Louisville KY on Berry Blvd. That's when I fell in love with futuristic cars that really never came about In the US. I think the one thing that really struck me was the tinted windows that were just in the infancy of the industry. Little at that time did I know how rare this car would be
What a car the world missed out on. I remember the hot wheels car clearly - that front end. Not sure I ever saw a pic of the real car, but loved my hot wheels version 😊.
OMG! This is even better than finding the holy grail! This car was the only legit American answer to European supercars from a major manufacturer. Please keep this gem alive and save!
“…….better than finding the holy grail!”??? Uhhhhhh…..okay, I guess….. Edit: Something tells me this isn’t going to sit well with the radicalized Evangelical Christian base down in hillbilly country!
Gorgeous! Can't wait to see it finished. Why not a RUclips channel to document the restoration process? That would definitely be a channel I would follow!! Always loved the AMX, but closest I got was a 1970 Hornet Coupe I had in 1977. Put a Gremlin hood on it for the "power bulge" and put blue/black AstroTurf in place of the carpet and blue diamond pleated crushed velvet on all the door and side panels! Had the Jensen 3-way speakers, graphic equalizer hooked to the 8-track player. :D
Some people think the Jaguar XKE/E-type is the most beautiful production car ever. I nominate the AMC Javelin 1971-74 too. Those bulged fenders were a master-stroke and every time I saw one I wanted to own it.
I grew up in Brampton, Ont. right next to the AMC plant. Everyone drove these cars being cheaper to buy because of no delivery charges etc.. , including the hornet, javelin, gremlin and unfortunately the Pacer, yuk! The AMX with the 401 cu.in. was the nicest.
WoW! The AMC AMX III had those flat / flush AMC door handles as those survived till 2006 on the Jeep Wrangler, along with its AMC 4.0L inline six, as that year was supposedly the last year for _anything_ AMC made by Chrysler.
They’re a tough sleek design. A previous employer of mine used a whole bunch of NOS 73 Ambassador door handles for a Prevost coach conversion and wherever else he needed a strong flush mounted chrome door handle.
Please,restore this car to its original condition! Its beautiful JUST the way it was made. I owned a 72 Javelin with a 304 auto in it. You have the best of the BEST of the old hot rod classics right there!! And yes,I have to admit,Jay Leno would do this car right.
WOW!!! This is the first I ever heard of an AMX3... Sheesh! Have I been living under a rock? In ??? 1966, I had an AMX(1)? It had a Ford 289 and it hauled butt... Friends with Mustangs an Camaros couldn't touch me... My Bro-in-law had a Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk w/a McCulloch Supercharger. He was the only guy to give me a run for my money... Now this... Gaud! I love the deign just looking at a few old photos... I would love to see it Cleaned up and shiny 😃
Interesting. I sold my 68 Javelin a few years ago. I kinda wish I hadn't after watching this but it went to someone who will restore it. I think that's happier for the car.
The reason Scotty Dawkins was so hesitant to describe his car in detail. Is because it was almost taken from him by a museum. He purchased it from Dick Teague. Michael and Kyle purchased it from Scotty’s widow.
It’s a car I loved since 1970 .... a 1/64 hot wheels of the car ... wow so little metal can hold so much history .. thanks for sharing Good luck with it
Great car!!!! I realy like the nash, hudson & amc. It's great to know that they had some thing to compete in rear engine gt segment. Thanks for making this video!!!
An exotic sports car? Would've saved an economy car company? It's clearly a cool car, but sports cars or image cars or 'halo' cars lose money more often than making it.
@@4thstooge75 The Avanti was an odd looking personal luxury car, only performance based in spirit. This looks like it was a direct competitor to Lamborghini, way different then anything the US had to offer at the time. The closest thing to this would be more like the Ford GT-40.
The owner, being a mechanic himself should have maintained it properly even when it was on storage. What the heck was he thinking? That thing is priceless.
@@amc-parts4456 If I was able get my hands on any AMC it would be the one Spirit in AMX trim that got out the door with a 360. I don't know if it even exists anymore although I knew the guy that had it.
I had never heard of this car. Even watching this video was an accident. Who knows what this could have done for AMC. I will have to look for any other videos about this car. How many were made. I'm impressed.
Why does this video only have 508 views, this car should be on every car magazine, being talked about by everyone in car media. Why is noone talking about this, this should be the biggest story in the car world. Contact every major player in car media and invite them to an exhibition. Go get sponsors for the build. Call Dennis Collins. Call Donut Media. Call MotorTrend. There is absolutely zero excuse this video has only 508 views and no buzz about it. You guys need better PR and marketing to take this project on.
What a cool car! AMC always made some real bad-ass and some quirky designs. Why I love them so much. This AMX III has some great lines. It's a work of art.
Wow! That thing was a looker! Look at the subtle design hit of the front hood fascia, just a hint of a taper to a point. Holy shit, and I’m not even a car guy. What could have been…
I remember a local legend involving an original Hemi Cuda and 3(!) still in crate engines that were gonna be given to some kids when they tuened 18. Don't know whatever became of that. I had a 80s Buick Century Coupe. That's as rare as it got for me. lol
It sat for decades so obviously they weren't worried about money. I would have kept it as a memory to my father. My dad never had any of the same hobbies as I did so we never spent a lot of time together and then in 2008 we suddenly lost him to a heart valve problem and he passed during surgery. Now I am 57 and I think back and wish I had spent much more time with him.
And I thought I knew just about everything that came out of Detroit! Wow, was I wrong!! When I first read the title of the video, I was like, someone got this wrong. That was a beautiful car! I really hope there are more videos coming. I went to the website, read it all, and now Im needing more lol! 👍👍 Yes, I agree, make a mold of this wonderful machine to share with the rest of the world!
There is this old guy in California named Jay Leno. Maybe he might be interested in seeing the car and talking to you folks about it. What the heck send him a letter I hear he even responds to written correspondence.
OMG!!! I wish this car went to production... AMX would have been a muscle car killer.. the ford Gt 40 would have a rival to compete with and now we wander what the car would have evolved into after all these years later.. Dude, so shocked right now. Thanks for sharing this.. hopefully you keep showing updates to the car, cant wait to see it restored, hopefully with taste..
I recall seeing this car in a book about "futuristic" stuff and technology. I was only 8 in 1974 when I saw this image, and I've never forgotten it or seen it again. It's only been in "image" from my childhood, until now!
GREAT story, but we all want to know the technical details on the car. Like the engine/engine transmission layout, weight of the car, dash layout etc etc???
@@WetheCommitteetho I did find a decent description on Wikipedia about the various iterations and specs. Then found another article that was more in depth about the model history. Still, when we're talking about one particular car, it would be nice to know what that particular car had on it.
Several years ago there was a small museum in Montgomery, Al that has a few AMC prototypes in it. I didn't get to go inside, never saw it open but you could see the cars through the windows. I was told the owner was an exec from Creshaw there in Montgomery, I don't know. The cars have long since been moved and I have no idea to where but it anyone knows please share.
I would like to say thank you. The journey is challenging, more for others than most. But as most expeditions are, there is planning and preparation. Field participation is encouraged and welcomed. I have mostly been a product of my community, I don't expect anything different here. Productive criticism is encouraged.
I welcome this opportunity to further the legacy of the AMX3. THANK YOU Chet and Kyle
Thank you Ian, you're the champ
You grew up in a great community which reflects on your master craftsmanship. Where as me being a product of my community consists of a couple stints in prison, stabbed shot and drug problems.. 😆 just wanted to express how it made me smile that you used that phrase and it was used positively. Correct me if I'm wrong . Good stuff btw
Looks like a DeTomaso Mangusta to me.
Yo Ian as a 71amc 360 owner, I understand where you are coming from. I have 1 of 784. You had 1 of 1. Completely awesome brother
True Story: I was a paper boy in Franklin MI in the 70s. Dick Teague lived on Scenic & Inkster. One day I saw a red AMX III in his driveway. I peddled in on my old Schwinn and was admiring the car. Mr Teague came out and we had a chat about the car. He offered to take me for a ride and I jumped in. We went to redline in 1st gear and by second gear the car was going too fast for the situation (kid in the car) so Mr. Teague backed off the throttle. It was breathtakingly fast as I remember it. The 390 was right behind my head and as i recall the interior didn't have much sound deadening so it felt like I was in the engine bay. I could feel the heat from the engine on the back of my neck. A little exhaust smell was in the car- the good kind: no cats!
I was just a kid of about 14 years old but as a good Detroit boy I was a budding gear head. I was drawn to that amazing car. The only other exotic I was familiar with at that time way my best buddy's dad's Dino Ferrari. Lots of noise, lots of sexy but tame and civilized compared to the AMX III. The AMX snarled, shook, stunk and was thrilling. That was one of the moments in time that never leaves you. I'm almost 60 now and got tears in my eyes watching this video. Thanks for taking the time to share this on RUclips.
Eric
What a great story, thanks so much for sharing it Eric.
Hell thats a description of all hotrodded amc's
Frequented Franklin Cider mill back in the 70's...Lived on Walnut Lake Putnam Dr. four houses down from sub 1
W. Bloomfield, Mich. attended West Maple Jr. High then on to WE. Groves (Birmingham Schools)
I'm from Detroit and knew a guy in 70s that worked for AMC. He told us one day about an experimental car that was way better than a Javelin, except he said it couldn't pass high speed tests. It seems that over 100 mph the car would try to fly.
This must be what he was talking about.
@anonymous ok
pull a fiberglass mold off of it so others can build the ultimate A M C
Not a bad idea
@@WetheCommitteetho I would buy a kit of one in a heart beat. Maybe get Factory-5 to help out with a 3-phase kit...
Sign me up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes.... Like they did with AC Cobras..... That would be an excellent way to salute Dick Teague and keep the history of AMC alive ... That way more than one person could have the pleasure of driving one of these...
I own a 1970 AMX that Dick Teague used to own...Unrestored detailed original beauty with 41,000 miles on it....
I've never even heard of this car before, but it is one of the most fantastic, incredible looking cars I've ever seen. Truly breathtaking!
Dude - same here...the thing looks like it came out of an episode of Speed Racer....gorgeous looking styling!
@@dancalmpeaceful3903 I love the big tires in back with smaller tires in front. The styling curve down the side is something that really sets it apart from anything else car manufacturers have done before or since. It's like it was designed by 15 year old boy's who weren't constrained by the realism of conservative men who had families and mortgages. It evokes feelings of Speed Racer for sure, but also somehow embodies the 70's car design that every kid dreamed of. It evokes in me the same feelings as the Lamborghini Countach did. The fact that they chose not to produce this car is mind numbing. It would have set AMC apart from every other American car made besides the Ford GT40 and Pantera. It would have been 1 of 3 American made mid-engine production vehicles. Someone really dropped the ball on this one...
Same here.
@@frodobaggins7252
I’ve been following this car for over a decade, ever since some guy was getting sued for making and selling replicas under the AMC name.
I even bought a poster from him at a car show.
@@JordanReedYT Do you know how many replicas he made? And how well was he putting them together? Did they look like cheap kit cars or were they done well? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm just curious how many of these might be out there, and if they were to a level befitting a car like this...
As an AMC guy I am glad to see this is the direction you're taking! Yes, it needs to be restored, yes it needs to be on the road! Sitting there like that is not right.
Agree with you 100% Scott
I'm not really an AMC guy, but I couldn't agree more. That car, in its day, would have stood the performance car industry on its ear! It needs to be driven, and it needs to be seen.
It was finished and used as a test car. The test engineering team deemed its chassis to be too soft or flexible. The engine and trans were pulled and used in one of the next cars. The cars after #1 were built differently to increase structural stiffness. If you look at the other cars you’ll see they are all slightly different. The #1 car is an historically significant car for many reasons. They story of it being in our backyard for 20 years might seem like hype. But it’s all true.
Was just up in Leelanau last week. I am a car guy. Never heard of the AMX III. But, if I am searching for Traverse City and Leelanau and sports car builds and muscle car builds. Then this is what I got. Weird how search algorithms work. Amazing. Stokes a fire.
its body lines are so beautiful.
WOW, it's design is incredible! Those lines cut the light so well. They should bring this one back.
that would have compteted with the DeTomaso Pantera if it would have gone into production...fascinating!!
my first thought when i saw it
@@tedvogel1471 yes The Pantera Saw it too
That's what I was thinking it looks so similar. My mom's boyfriend when I was a kid had a Pantera
it looks just like a Pantera....maybe someone kitted one??
@Peter Evans look harder there were a number of them
AMC should have never gone under they had the hottest cars and the strongest engines for the cost every single AMX and Javelin had a forged crank. They had unique style and American color schemes of red white and blue the AMC Rebel Machine was a beast and underrated from the factory my grandpa said it was the only car to beat his GTX 440 6-pack 4-speed.
@@Gearhead-en8dz that's absolute b******* dude the 440 would eat the hemi up stop light to stop by the hemi had to wind up high to walk it down in a quarter yeah you're talking in the last 100 ft to 150 ft to have me will close it out and beat it by half a car length but on the streets I had me as a s***** fickle motor and yes we're talking old school ones and not modern day productions obviously.
AMC was killed by the unions.
@@adamcady9359 Your right about he 440 typically being quicker on the street but it has to do with the 440 being way easier to launch, there is a much wider range between bogging and smoking the tires with the 440. You have to be spot on the Hemi, that's really hard on street.
Once the Hemi passes 4000 rpm it's making more torque and HP than the 440. Where a stock 440 rolls over around 5300-5500 the Hemi wont roll over until 6300-6500. Because in both cases the cars are traction limited in first that low grunt down low only helps by making launching more forgiving. If the Hemi driver nails the launch there is nothing a 440 can do but watch it's tail lights. Acceleration is all about average hp between shifts all else being equal.
@@Gearhead-en8dz those numbers exist within a given power band. The hemi came to life later on in its power band. Also harder to launch a hemi without bogging . I own both engines as well as a challenger with a 383 that's the wife, I also own a 71 javelin with a built up 401 and a 69 Stingray with a L89 aluminum headed block. Gearing makes a huge difference. I said that both cars are prepped about equally well and I take them to Cordova in Illinois at least once a season and I'm telling you in the first eighth of a mile my Cuda with the 440 six pack is about .3 sec faster according to my time slips? Obviously was with all things in the universe their infinite variable so could it just well be my two cars and their setups but I've owned both of these cars now for almost 30 years and they've been through rotating assembly rebuilds ported heads the work so I've tinkered with them but I'm just letting you go off my personal experience Man by the way that l89 69 Corvette I have with slicks on it the way I have it set up with the 12 bolt solid rear no longer 10 bolt independent rear suspension can run tens all day long. In a street race and no we're not talking the kind where a group of 50 people gets together and find some long side road to let them race all out I'm talking stop light to stop light.
@@Dayandcounting luckily I own three cars one with the 426 one with the 440 and the wife that drives a 383 we also own a Corvette with an l89, and a 401 powered javelin and I couldn't agree with you more finally somebody who knows what they're talking about in here bingo you nailed it it's all within the power band now of course what rear end set up and gearing etc all plays into factor out the situation here but I love that somebody else understands that certain motors have certain power bands without grossly changing up the cam and heads on the original engine anyways. Cheers!
That car is insanely, heartbreakingly beautiful. Best of luck to you - can't wait to see it in its original condition.
Thanks Anthony
@Peter Evans LOL -- and the funniest part is your complete ignorance. Back under the bridge for you, troll
@Peter Evans Exactly the response I expected from a troll
The door handles!!!!!! AMX door handles. My goodness what a beautiful car! I love it! Do only the right things for it. I think the right people own it and care about it. Thanks so much. Just when you thought you had seen everything.
Thanks Jeff!
I remember this being in an issue of Popular Mechanics along with the Lambourghini Muira, a Lotus Europa, and the deTomaso Pantera. Who'd have thought 50 years later the AMX III would be the unicorn hardest to find? It actually had beautiful lines. Great to see this rare piece of automotive history!
Thanks Man 👨🏼
A excellent job! Wow what a beautiful Car absolutely amazing find! Appreciate the view! Cheers ✌
Thanks Mr. Bond
Never heard of one but I can tell you this, as rare as this car is it needs to be in a nice museum where she can be protected & others can see & appreciate this Phenomenal piece of American muscle car history. 💛
Definitely don't park it at the Walmart. I learned the hard way.
Please Please please do this car justice. Dick Teague MUST be honored. This car is the Holy Grail of AMC and what...coulda, shoulda, woulda been.
We're trying the get the right people together to get this project off the ground. There's so much to this tale, and Dick Teague needs to be celebrated.
This is the holy grail of the whole car world.
@@WetheCommitteetho get a saudi prince or something to sponsor it
its in good hands! trust me ;)
I have a 1969 AMX 390 Go Pack. While the body and interior need everything, it is structurally sound and the engine and transmission are in excellent shape. The car gets up and moves! I have loved and followed the AMX III since the beginning, and loved it. It is one of the best 2 seat designs ever. It is right up there with Ferrari and Lamborghini and I could care less if anyone thinks otherwise. The fact that the powertrain was a wonderful 390, and it was BEHIND YOU, roaring back there, was absolutely inspired. The fact that, if the thing had gone into production, you could have an exotic and not worry about carb turning, insane upkeep costs, and have it serviced anywhere, added to the whole idea. I always loved American engines in all types of imported sports cars, but this is an American car with some incredible people involved in the design. I think the only thing they would have been challenged with is beefing up the production and parts for the OTO Melara transaxle if it had gone into any meaningful production.
I understand that there is a 5 speed transaxle available now that would work if push came to shove....
Gorgeous car. I've been an AMC fan for decades, since seeing a Javelin as a kid in the early 70s, bought my 68 Javelin in the late 1970s, then a 68 AMX two-seater. In 1984 I bought a 70 Javelin SST. Wish I still had them.
During 1970-71, my dad drove a 390ci 4-spd 1968 AMX, medium-dark metallic green with black stripes. Dad had a whole string of cool cars back then. It was a flawed badass, but equally unique -- especially today. The AMX III is a beautiful thing, and I'm almost positive it was the model for the 'GSX Car' from an episode of the original 'Speed Racer' Japanese animated series (which, BTW, is chock-full of interesting cars). Anyway, I think they are doing the right thing with it.
Had my 68 AMX in late 1970s through 1981. It had the small 290 V8 with auto trans, but it was still very quick. Great fun to drive. Wish I still had it.
Had a Javelin in the 70's that was my baby... She had a Craig power play 8-track with the booster amp/EQ and the 1st set of pioneer co-ax speakers. A buddy in HS had the V-8 Gremlin with a 3 speed Hurst shifter and gave me crazy rides to school before I had my licence but his older brother had the Javelin and I fell in love with the look of that car so it was the 1st car I ever purchased after my hand me down Dodge Cornet Custom died that my dad had given me. The AMX III looks like a hyper mid engine version of the Javelin! I had no idea it ever was a thing, can't wait to see it back to the shining vision that AMC had.
Restore it and make it fly like it's supposed to. Show the world what almost was. Thank you for saving that piece of history.
Great idea Nick
Amazing. I grew up just a few miles from here. All this time, this car was practically my neighbor.
It is a true shame that this beautiful design never made it to production. What a great find this was.
I'm glad they didn't leave to car to rot a car like this needs to run wild
That is so cool. I'd never even heard of one before. And I thought I knew car history pretty well. I'm glad you're going to keep it as original as possible
Thanks Mark, it’s keeping the story going.
I remember reading about this car YEARS ago, & had forgotten about it...until now.
@@WetheCommitteetho How’s the car doing , what progress has been done on it ? Can you send a link to follow it’s progress ?? Cool car and history !! 💯
I got here because i watched a donut media episode on AMC and they mentioned the AMX, i watched that because of the American Pickers episode on the Last AMC
Dealership in america, and prior to that i read an article on facebook mention an AMC car called SPOT and how a guy been dreaming about that specific car seeing it as a kid on his grandfathers garage. Didnt know much about AMC till all of these shows and article in a span of 2hrs. Im rooting for this AMX! I believe its an amazing piece of history that needs to be protected and restored thoughtfully.
My man
And Jocko Bizzarrini ( Italy’s best engineer/ designer ) was involved with this car.
Bizz, knew all about using American power plants in his chasis. He was brilliant.
Also Italdesign and BMW to name a few more! Such a cool Italian /American / German co- lab
I love seeing old American steel coming back to life. These old rare cars are a true time machine, they make you feel like a kid again.
What a great story! With Ian's participation I think it makes it even better. That's a chance of a lifetime to be the caretakers of that car. Having been born and raised in Kenosha WI and surrounded by AMC culture, this is truly amazing to see. Thanks for sharing this guys.
WOW! What a beautiful piece of automobile history! Can't wait to see the full restoration. Good choice!
I am totally feeling it. Thank you for finding, filming and saving that car. And what a cast of characters. Go Dick Teague!
thank you 🙏🏽
Real life > reality tv
Beautify told...I've seen drawings of this car, never knew it existed! Look forward to seeing it on the road 💖
Thanks Tom! It will be a great day when this thing is back out there.
What would be amazing to see happen is the AMX III getting reproduced like they are doing now with the DeLorean.
That's DOPE!! My father and I just finished my Mommas first car she bought when she was 16. It's a '69 Hurst/Olds 442 all matching #s. I think its #648 but definitely not positive on that. All the original sale paper work is in the safe. With only 906 being built and something like 500 still around its pretty cool to see her drive it around. And break her loose with my Pops right beside her is his '56 Bel Air.
I find very few inanimate objects to be sacrosanct and I'm typically more likely to lean in favor of modernization and improvement, but restoration is the right decision in this case. Congratulations on the acquisition and thanks for allowing the rest of us to see that beautiful piece of automotive history.
When I seen the AMX III, I was 16or17 In 1970 it was on display at the AMC dealer in Louisville KY on Berry Blvd. That's when I fell in love with futuristic cars that really never came about In the US. I think the one thing that really struck me was the tinted windows that were just in the infancy of the industry. Little at that time did I know how rare this car would be
What a car the world missed out on. I remember the hot wheels car clearly - that front end. Not sure I ever saw a pic of the real car, but loved my hot wheels version 😊.
A Hot Wheels of this would be so rad
Good story man. Reminds me of a Pantera.
OMG! This is even better than finding the holy grail! This car was the only legit American answer to European supercars from a major manufacturer. Please keep this gem alive and save!
That’s the plan Danni!
@@WetheCommitteetho Great!
“…….better than finding the holy grail!”??? Uhhhhhh…..okay, I guess…..
Edit: Something tells me this isn’t going to sit well with the radicalized Evangelical Christian base down in hillbilly country!
5 months later, I'm watching this episode. I sure hope we will have a progress report soon.
Gorgeous! Can't wait to see it finished. Why not a RUclips channel to document the restoration process? That would definitely be a channel I would follow!! Always loved the AMX, but closest I got was a 1970 Hornet Coupe I had in 1977. Put a Gremlin hood on it for the "power bulge" and put blue/black AstroTurf in place of the carpet and blue diamond pleated crushed velvet on all the door and side panels! Had the Jensen 3-way speakers, graphic equalizer hooked to the 8-track player. :D
One of the most beautiful designs I've ever laid my eyes on! Looking forward to seeing the finished vehicle
Some people think the Jaguar XKE/E-type is the most beautiful production car ever. I nominate the AMC Javelin 1971-74 too. Those bulged fenders were a master-stroke and every time I saw one I wanted to own it.
The Humpster draws two reactions . Love it or hate it
I agree.I had a 73 javelin amx.the color was called plum.Had it 7 years,was a great car. Would be cool if they were reproduced.
@anonymous the 1962 250 GTO is the cream of the crop in my book.
All I can is WOW !!!!
I grew up in Brampton, Ont. right next to the AMC plant. Everyone drove these cars being cheaper to buy because of no delivery charges etc.. , including the hornet, javelin, gremlin and unfortunately the Pacer, yuk! The AMX with the 401 cu.in. was the nicest.
Some people invest in art work. This is what a true motorhead invests in.
Wow, this is such a legendary car story.
I've never even heard of it before, but the way you put this together drew me in to it.
Well done👏👏👏
Thanks Casey, glad you liked it.
What a beautiful car!!!
WoW!
The AMC AMX III had those flat / flush AMC door handles as those survived till 2006 on the Jeep Wrangler, along with its AMC 4.0L inline six, as that year was supposedly the last year for _anything_ AMC made by Chrysler.
They’re a tough sleek design.
A previous employer of mine used a whole bunch of NOS 73 Ambassador door handles for a Prevost coach conversion and wherever else he needed a strong flush mounted chrome door handle.
Crazy how long they stuck around in the parts bin!
Very kewl! Reminds me of the DeTomaso Mangusta.
Please,restore this car to its original condition! Its beautiful JUST the way it was made. I owned a 72 Javelin with a 304 auto in it. You have the best of the BEST of the old hot rod classics right there!! And yes,I have to admit,Jay Leno would do this car right.
WOW!!! This is the first I ever heard of an AMX3... Sheesh! Have I been living under a rock? In ??? 1966, I had an AMX(1)? It had a Ford 289 and it hauled butt... Friends with Mustangs an Camaros couldn't touch me... My Bro-in-law had a Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk w/a McCulloch Supercharger. He was the only guy to give me a run for my money... Now this... Gaud! I love the deign just looking at a few old photos... I would love to see it Cleaned up and shiny 😃
God bless you for restoring that AMX III.
Thank you! Trying to do this justice to this rare gem.
Interesting. I sold my 68 Javelin a few years ago. I kinda wish I hadn't after watching this but it went to someone who will restore it. I think that's happier for the car.
"I have a rare car, but I cant tell you what its is" sounds like 100% what a pathological lier would say lol
Rare take
Or, secured illegally.
What does that even mean Harvey?
The reason Scotty Dawkins was so hesitant to describe his car in detail. Is because it was almost taken from him by a museum. He purchased it from Dick Teague. Michael and Kyle purchased it from Scotty’s widow.
welp, ya never met my father
Very nice lines such a shame it never made production would love to see it fully restored and functional
Damn Good Video ! 👍✨🏆
More videos about AMC , please. 😀
Sounds like a great idea!
It’s a car I loved since 1970 .... a 1/64 hot wheels of the car ... wow so little metal can hold so much history .. thanks for sharing Good luck with it
Thanks Gregg
Great car!!!! I realy like the nash, hudson & amc. It's great to know that they had some thing to compete in rear engine gt segment. Thanks for making this video!!!
Thanks for watching David
I´am a AMC collector and i love that car.
Nice!
This would have saved AMC, and American cars reputation in general...
An exotic sports car? Would've saved an economy car company? It's clearly a cool car, but sports cars or image cars or 'halo' cars lose money more often than making it.
Money talks and walks my friend. The whole American Automotive system had problems to address.
Just think how close this was to being AMCs Studebaker Avanti.
If they managed to pull it off and built it properly. Only speculation at this point. The Avanti didn't save Studebaker.
@@4thstooge75 The Avanti was an odd looking personal luxury car, only performance based in spirit. This looks like it was a direct competitor to Lamborghini, way different then anything the US had to offer at the time. The closest thing to this would be more like the Ford GT-40.
Such gorgeous lines, reminds me of the Miura or a Pantera.
I like the video and the story behind it. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with this beautiful car.
Thanks Ollie
i got to work on a javelin at a performance shop up in p.a. it was being restored it was an opportunity im grateful for
I would love to have a fiberglass one they are one of the best looking cars ever built
The owner, being a mechanic himself should have maintained it properly even when it was on storage. What the heck was he thinking? That thing is priceless.
I wish American Motors could come back from the dead, in Gary. I want a Levi's Gremlin.
Would be such a cool move
The burden of emissions and safety engineering would have killed them in the end.
I have 2 V8 Levi gremlin´s and they are brothers, made after each other whit ending vin number 50 and 51.
@@amc-parts4456
If I was able get my hands on any AMC it would be the one Spirit in AMX trim that got out the door with a 360. I don't know if it even exists anymore although I knew the guy that had it.
I grew up in a 1973 Gremlin X Levi's edition. Dad bought it brand new for $3750. Good memories in that little tire fryer.
Man, this is so cool. I never knew there was a complete car, just a carshow mockup.
I had never heard of this car. Even watching this video was an accident. Who knows what this could have done for AMC. I will have to look for any other videos about this car. How many were made. I'm impressed.
Thanks Dennis
The cinematography, the editing, all top notch.
Thanks!
Why does this video only have 508 views, this car should be on every car magazine, being talked about by everyone in car media. Why is noone talking about this, this should be the biggest story in the car world. Contact every major player in car media and invite them to an exhibition. Go get sponsors for the build. Call Dennis Collins. Call Donut Media. Call MotorTrend. There is absolutely zero excuse this video has only 508 views and no buzz about it. You guys need better PR and marketing to take this project on.
We’re working on some things, trying to get the right people involved to give this project the recognition it deserves.
@@WetheCommitteetho get the media buzzing! I'm sure there's plenty of people who would love to help show it to the world and tell it's story
What a cool car! AMC always made some real bad-ass and some quirky designs. Why I love them so much. This AMX III has some great lines. It's a work of art.
Love the Wagoneer in the background too!
Very good eye!
Saw one at M.C.A.C.N in Chicago. Really exceptional to actually see it in person
Just think how close this was to being AMCs Studebaker Avanti.
I personally
Cannot wait to see it done
Helluva save guys!!!
Thanks so much! Trying to make it happen.
Wow! That thing was a looker! Look at the subtle design hit of the front hood fascia, just a hint of a taper to a point. Holy shit, and I’m not even a car guy. What could have been…
You are fulfilling the concept, faithfully. That is a beautiful gift, like finishing a painting
Its so crazy that in 2021, there are still undiscovered cars ou there
It’s pretty cool to think about what other greats are waiting to be found.
I remember a local legend involving an original Hemi Cuda and 3(!) still in crate engines that were gonna be given to some kids when they tuened 18. Don't know whatever became of that. I had a 80s Buick Century Coupe. That's as rare as it got for me. lol
It sat for decades so obviously they weren't worried about money. I would have kept it as a memory to my father. My dad never had any of the same hobbies as I did so we never spent a lot of time together and then in 2008 we suddenly lost him to a heart valve problem and he passed during surgery. Now I am 57 and I think back and wish I had spent much more time with him.
Sorry to hear about your loss Jim, we have to cherish the time we have with people. Thanks for sharing.
It’s pretty fucking crazy my grandpa Gary actually almost bought that damn yellow Amx 3 in the 80s
Gary had good taste
Would love to hear that story!
Heard about this car; was in a lot of car magazines. This car is very special. A true holy grail of cars.
☝🏼😍
Absolutely badass car love AMC
Us too! You know them when you see them
Cool video, thank you! My grandparents lived and are buried in Northport.
It’s a really special place
The AMC attempt to be in the same class as a Ford GT 40, Mercedes C 111 and the like. what a shame they did not go onto production.
And I thought I knew just about everything that came out of Detroit! Wow, was I wrong!! When I first read the title of the video, I was like, someone got this wrong. That was a beautiful car! I really hope there are more videos coming. I went to the website, read it all, and now Im needing more lol! 👍👍 Yes, I agree, make a mold of this wonderful machine to share with the rest of the world!
How is Ian Earl Dawkins not the most famous person on the planet? the guy is a diamond in every way.
Dude, totally agree with everything here.
It seems the man enjoys his privacy.
Ian is a local celebrity :)
one learns to speak when spoken to.
just kidding, come play amc with me.
Wow, it's truely a beautiful car.
It really is.
There is this old guy in California named Jay Leno. Maybe he might be interested in seeing the car and talking to you folks about it. What the heck send him a letter I hear he even responds to written correspondence.
OMG!!! I wish this car went to production... AMX would have been a muscle car killer.. the ford Gt 40 would have a rival to compete with and now we wander what the car would have evolved into after all these years later.. Dude, so shocked right now. Thanks for sharing this.. hopefully you keep showing updates to the car, cant wait to see it restored, hopefully with taste..
Love it. Good decision put a 401 in it. I, ve got Javelin AMX Pierre Cardin with a 401.
I recall seeing this car in a book about "futuristic" stuff and technology. I was only 8 in 1974 when I saw this image, and I've never forgotten it or seen it again. It's only been in "image" from my childhood, until now!
GREAT story, but we all want to know the technical details on the car. Like the engine/engine transmission layout, weight of the car, dash layout etc etc???
Got you Kevin
@@WetheCommitteetho I did find a decent description on Wikipedia about the various iterations and specs. Then found another article that was more in depth about the model history. Still, when we're talking about one particular car, it would be nice to know what that particular car had on it.
@anonymous 390 HP motor, A hybred transaxle based on the ZF, all leather interior made in Italy, tube chassis no roll bar.
What a cool story. Never even heard of the car. It's a real looker and I'd never have thought the shape would have come out of that period in the US.
Thanks Mike, you can see the Italian influence on the design side of things.
Several years ago there was a small museum in Montgomery, Al that has a few AMC prototypes in it. I didn't get to go inside, never saw it open but you could see the cars through the windows. I was told the owner was an exec from Creshaw there in Montgomery, I don't know. The cars have long since been moved and I have no idea to where but it anyone knows please share.
Tim Welborn,s museum could probably help.
What a beautiful car. How is it possible that somethign this beautiful completely evades the industry? I can't wait to see it done.
Looks much like the Detomaso Mangusta
Just WOW !!!!
That car is the holy grail AMC and just America muscle car.. it should go back to its original state.. no upgrade no bullshit..
That’s the move.
Beautiful.
thank you 🙏🏽