Amc muscle cars book

Great book if youre interested in an overview of amcs muscle car series. Sure, the javelins and amx cars were cool, as were the really limited cars such as the scrambler and the rebel machine, but with production numbers a distant fourth place in the american manufacturer muscle car scene, well, you could be forgiven for not. The book offers very little information on amc cars, but is something a hardcore amc history buff might appreciate. After purchasing his first car, a 1969 amx, campbell began doing his own bodywork, repairs, and maintenance as well as fixing up and selling several javelins, amxs, hornets, and even pacers. Find classic cars, collector cars and vintage muscle cars on classiccars. Amc muscle cars muscle car color history series by larry. Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the. This page is for fans of american motors vehicles powered by factorysanctioned engines, especially the javelin and. The 60s and 70s might have produced the wildest and rarest muscle cars packing giant torquerich v8s, but the 1980s brought its share of powerful machines to the street. Use classics on autotraders intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. American car books amc studebaker nash jeep packard. While costs and expenses were cut, new, more sporty autos were presented, and from 1968 amc was known for the amx and javelin muscle cars. If you own an amc muscle car, especially a javelin or an amx, this restoration guide will be your goto source for restoring glory to your unique amc muscle car. Therefore, to add some excitement to its lineup, amc offered three special vehicles.

Its only offerings in the muscle car market were the two seat amx and the pony car javelin, and the rest of its lineup was considered by many enthusiasts, a bit boring. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 by. Today, amc muscle cars are among the fastest appreciating performance vehicles in the market. A member of the american motors owners association since 1979, campbell is the author of amx. Aug 12, 2000 larry mitchell, perhaps the most knowledgeable amc espert alive today, has issued a complete book on the companys muscle cars.

Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974. Sure, the javelins and amx cars were cool, as were the really limited cars such as the scrambler and the rebel machine, but with production numbers a distant fourth place in the american manufacturer muscle car scene, well, you could be forgiven for not remembering much about them through the years. However, during the 1970s and 1980s, the company offered a plethora of frontengine, rearwheeldrive cars that were both reliable and sporty. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 by scott. A halo car for the company, it was marketed as a personal luxury car. Jul 31, 2015 in retrospect, the rebel machine would have probably been an even bigger success had it been released in 1966 or 1967, when other muscle cars of its kindthe ss396 chevelle, 389ci pontiac gto. Amc s flirtation with the muscle car market was a side effect of its mid60s product diversification. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Amc cars 19541987 illustrated history by pat foster. However, amc did mighty well, thank you, and the cars in the book reflect that. Displaying 16 29 of 29 total results for classic amc muscle cars for sale. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Today, amc muscle cars are among the fastest appreciating. Access select episodes and full seasons before they air, extended episodes, exclusive sneak peeks, and much, much more all on the amc app.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Amazing amc muscle 19681974 by edrie marquez, is a softbound history of amc performance cars and racing cars. American motors amc muscle cars for sale racingjunk. At the time, it was the largest corporate merger in u. Formed in 1954 by the merger of the hudson motor car company and nashkelvinator. Refer to the specifications tab for a sample page from this book which discusses amc engine and.

The amc amx is a twoseat gtstyle sports car that was produced by american motors corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. Find american motors amc muscle cars for sale from racingjunk classifieds. It is chock full of good stuff about amc s cars, which were the alsorans of the american automotive industry. Climb in for an adventurous ride through amcs musclebound lineup. Larry mitchell, perhaps the most knowledgeable amc espert alive today, has issued a complete book on the companys muscle cars. Amc muscle cars by larry mitchell goodreads share book.

But the automaker arrived with a flourish, producing some of the great muscle cars of the late 1960s. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Isbn 0226169081 the metropolitan story by patrick r foster, is my own contribution to the history of amc s smallest, cutest marque, and is the second book in my three book amc series. The rambler marlin later amc marlin is a twodoor fastback automobile produced in the united states by american motors corporation from 1965 to 1967. With a selection thats always changing you can find the latest classic amc listings on oldcaronline. Amc javelin classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. This restoration guide chronicles the entire process of amc ownership from selecting a vehicle to disassembly to final reassembly. Amc muscle cars book by larry mitchell thriftbooks. Complete development and racing history of the cars from american motors 9780879383008. The pick of the day is an unusual dragstrip competitor. In 1970, amc bought kaisers jeep utility vehicle operations to complement its current passenger vehicle business.

There was a time when amc performance was more of an afterthought to the muscle car era. There are 11 1968 amc amxs for sale today on classiccars. Low production numbers combined with capable performance as well as cool and unique styling have increased coverage in magazines and at auctions, making these cars more valuable than ever before. The amx was also the only americanbuilt steelbodied twoseater of its time, the first since the 19551957 ford thunderbird. This book is a great gift for anyone who loves muscle cars. After amc president george romney left in 1962, his successors altered company strategy to fight the big three in as many market segments as possible. Before you look down you nose at that little amc built car next to you at the next car show make sure you know your facts. In retrospect, the rebel machine would have probably been an even bigger success had it been released in 1966 or 1967, when other muscle cars of. Other amc muscle cars were equivalents built by vam or as special editions, such as the 1979 american 06s taking the place of the 1971 hornet sc360, the 1972 classic brougham hardtop taking the place of the 1970 rebel machine and 1971 matador machine plus the 1969 shelby rambler go pack the place of the 1969 hurst scrambler. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 book.

Amc performance cars information on collecting cars. In current times, toyotas name is synonymous with dependable and practical commuter vehicles. It includes great history i literally couldnt put it down till i had read all chapters, representative color photos, and many surprising facts, even for this amc enthusiast. With rising values of amc muscle cars, a valid restoration guide is much needed this is the first book to be published on the restoration of amc muscle cars vin and. There are 4 classic amcs for sale today on classiccars. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. Too little detail on scrambler and machines though. See more ideas about muscle cars, american motors and amc javelin.

That amc might just dust off your pony car or muscle car the next time you are on the street. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. An allnew text plus over 300 photographs many never before published. The amx was also classified as a muscle car, but unique among other american cars at the time due its short wheelbase. Amc, best known for its economy vehicles, was late to the muscle car game. This book by awardwinning amc historian patrick foster celebrates amc cars from 19541987 and also the 1988 eagle.