Amc mark donohue javelin restoration books

This was the year that penske racing and mark donohue defected from chevrolet to amc for the scca transam series, bringing victories and acclaim to the. Yet in spite of the models comparatively low production numbers, they are one of the more affordable homologation specials available to collectors compared to those made by amcs detroitbased rivals. Amc factory racing colors were applied to 100 javelin transams. We love the black corduroy interior, and it makes for a sharp alternative to the usual big3. Rare 1970 genuine javelin sst, he sst was made into the legendary mark donohue edition approximately 20 years ago when it was repainted. Its located in brockport, new york so you can figure out the shipping when you win this auction and become the envy of your friends. More on oodle classifieds oodle classifieds is a great place to find used cars, used motorcycles, used rvs, used boats, apartments for rent, homes for sale. Amc always did things a little differently, and for those who pay attention, the rewards can be huge. There was a time when amc performance was more of an afterthought to the muscle car era. It is nicely optioned and is a great color combination matador red with black interior. I am listing this car for my friend tony, who acquired the car around 2002 and then performed a frameoff restoration at a full service body and mechanical shop he ran here in northwest indiana for decades. Freshly out of long storage last on the road in 1992, this javelin is a fantastic find. The most detailed restoration book on the amc amx ever published. You are bidding on an extremely rare, ully restored 1970 amc javelin sst 390 mark donohue edition with 116,792 miles on the body showing on the odometer.

The seller told us he has owned the car for approximately eight years and the restoration was completed in approximately 2014. This is a 1970 amc sst javelin mark donohue edition. This was the largest collection of vintage amcs ever gathered in one place. Penske and mark donohue taking over the amc javelin racing program and coming in a strong second place in the over 2 liter class. We love the black corduroy interior, and it makes for a sharp alternative to the usual big3 pony cars if the authenticity checks out. Or of those who collect and restore these neat cars. Amc amx javelin racing parts book 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972. Amc javelin project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. We are your source for amx and javelin parts and accessories.

Jan 01, 2000 check out more of this 1970 mark donohue javelin at mopar muscle magazine. Mark donohues 1970 amc javelin edition project took 4 years to complete, and is finally freshly restored and ready to hit the local show circuit. It has a 360 cubic inch v8 engine with a 4barrel and a 727 automatic transmission. California classic amc deals only in 1st run, top quality nos and used parts. Trade in for this 1970 amc javelin sst mark donohue signature edition as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. Painted in amc s racing team colors of matador redfrost whitecommodore blue, all cars also came with standard 390 v8 and front and rear spoilers, the latter an adjustable wing quite different from mark donohue s homologation creation. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 restoration howto. American motors restoration companion and guide by jamison holt. But if that wasnt tantalizing enough, this one is in its correct glossy shade of red, upgraded to a 401 v8, and is available at price you cant touch most other muscle cars. The last restoration was completed about 20 years ago. Today, amc muscle cars are among the fastest appreciating performance vehicles in the market. Just 100 of the javelin transams were produced by amc for 1970 in celebration of the kenosha, wisconsin, companys unexpected success in transam racing competition. Find 1970 amc javelins for sale on oodle classifieds. Sep 04, 2015 1970 amc mark donohue javelin survives theft and floods.

High profile drivers like mark donohue, george follmer, vic elford and peter revson were among the successful drivers. This numbers matching amc javelin sst 390 was produced on january 27, 1970 and even comes with a craig breedieve roof mounted air dam spoiler. A real rare car not many on the road cant buy a new javelin let alone a mark donahue, camaros, mustangs and chargers can all be purchased new. New listing 19671972 amc rebel amx javelin gremlin etc nos emergency parking brake handle fits. Team amx historic and vintage american motors race cars. I was very impressed with the writeup and the details that were presented on this car. See more ideas about amc javelin, american motors and muscle cars. Our new website will list all items we offer and is updated frequently with new items.

I have owned this vehicle for over 35 years and during this time the vehicle has been restored twice. Even so, sales reflected amcs general trend and dropped to 28,000 cars. You will not find these memos in any expensive 1970 data book either. Amc offered a package called the mark donohue javelin in 1970. If you own an amc, javelin, any amc or just want to become a smarty pants on the subject, well just do it. This 1970 amc javelin is said to be real numbersmatching mark donohue sst edition in original condition. Mark donohue had just won the 1969 ta championship in roger penskes sunoco camaro.

I purchased this car in 2000 in nebraska, it had been sitting undriven since 1981, and was all original with 68,xxx miles on it. You are bidding on an extremely rare, fully restored 1970 amc javelin sst 390 mark donohue edition with only 16, 792 miles. The only severe rust is the right rear lower quarter see photos. This javelin was originally one of the two penske javelins that raced in the 1970 ta series. Rare 1970 trans am amc javelin sst mark donohue limited edition factory matching numbers 390 cu in 325 hp 4speed with factory hurst shifter posi rear end go pack with functional ram air under 100k original miles 1 of 2501 built the md sst were only built from december 69 april 70, his is one of the last ones built. Amc javelin mark donohue 1970, you are bidding on an. Yes, you are looking at the rare singleyear style 1970 amc javelin sst. I have owned this car for 16 years, and it has a clean title, never been in an accident.

An amc winning such a big award at a national mopar. Less than 200 amc javelin sst 390 mark donohue editions were produced, and this one is 1 of only 3 registered in the usa. I believe this to be an original mark donohue edition, 360 4 bbl 4 speed javelin in unrestored condition, original paint and amateur primer and some body work. Both the javelin and amx received a new front end with optional ram air intake. This javelin sst mark donohue edition sports an aftermarket wheel and vinyl upholstery as well as an automatic and air conditioning. The amc javelin is an american frontengine, rearwheeldrive, twodoor hardtop automobile. Restoration and performance parts amc s popularity.

I believe it to be 127,166 miles but cannot confirm. Only about 2,701 mark donohue javelins were produced in march and april of 1970. A real rare car not many on the road cant buy a new javelin let alone a mark donahue, amaros, ustangs and chargers can all. The paint on this car is in excellent shape and is very glossy. Sep, 2016 if youre an amc fan, youve heard of these cars and youve probably wanted one for a few decades.

Owner has had it for 15 years, as you can see from the pictures it is excellent condition. Amc 196874 amx javelin restoration book by scott campbell. Amc javelin, amx, and muscle car restoration 19681974. However, in 2007 dave decided once again to tear down the amc and start a fresh restoration on the sheetmetal. While this 1970 amc javelin may or may not be an original mark donohue edition specific front spoiler, ducted hood, and rear spoiler homologated for transam, its definitely got most of the parts to make yourself one. Maynard and his son painstakingly restored this 1969 amc javelin with some help from family.

Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Pn dr0129 want to take your restoration to the next level in accuracy. According to the seller, it has the optional 390 linked to a 3speed automatic. California classic amcs honest and quick service, customer satisfaction, and knowledge of the amc hobby is recognized and respected worldwide. Its commonly thought at least by some amcers that all donohue javelins were built between december 1969 thru april. May 14, 2015 not many of these around, particularly this edition. Built by steve stull, wayne, who did the mechanicals himself in the car, jumped on purchasing the javelin because it was, kind of an underdog story, and something unusual. By this time, the pony car market was experiencing a downward turn, so special editions were a hope to get some activity going. Probably the best book of this type on any automotive restoration. What customers are saying first i would like to say that the staff at rk motors were very professional and courteous. 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. Following a victory at the ta race at riverside raceway, in southern california, roger penske and mark donohue met with representatives of american motors corporation amc.

Hall of fame mark donohues son david takes touring car opener at lime rock. You can find a variety of amc engine books here, including bjs. A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. Offered for auction here on, this millville, new jersey javelin could be yours with. This was the year that penske racing and mark donohue defected from.

Amc javelin, amx, and muscle car restoration 19681974 restoration howto kindle edition by campbell, scott. Built to honor donohues seat in an amc for the 1970 transam season, as well as to homologate special parts, this one wears an older repaint in correct matador red, and is also well equipped with ac inop, disc brakes, and numerous other options. The 1970 mark donohue signature edition javelin was. Take wayne davis and that 1971 penskedonohue sunoco javelin replica, better known as the racecar. I believe this car is a mark donohue edition original spoiler. It is not a true original mark donohue edition and i am not advertising it as such. Mark donohue also advised amc to make the amxs grille flush for improved airflow. Rear spoiler decal, 1970 amc mark donohue javelin amc lives. New emblems, new stereo, new exhaust, new bumpers, tank, breaks basically everything on this car was redone. No restoration can be truly accurate without the small details that make your amc, rambler, jeep, or. Racing amc javelin versions competed successfully in the transam series with the penske racing mark donohue team, as well as with the roy woods ara team sponsored by american motors dealers. This vehicle has won several trophys both locally and at the national level winning the covenant amo american cup in 2002. In 1970, the penske javelins finished second by just one point to the bud moore mustangs in the ta manufacturer championship.

The story of this amc javelin begins at the end of the 1969 trans am season. Car is in excellent condition and runs extremely well. Proudly offered for your consideration is a 1970 amc javelin sst mark donohue edition. I saw a 1970 mark donohue javelin in a restoration shop. Owner has had it for 15 years, s you can see from the pictures it is excellent condition. Amx javelin restoration guide book 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972. Leather upholstery was an option, and a t10 fourspeed with hurst linkage was available for shiftityourselfers. Welcome to the mark donohue registry, this list was compiled and provided to me by tom benvie and we are using it as a foundation to begin to capture any remaining verified donohue cars, we know they were all built between jan march 1970 to a total of 2501. No restoration can be truly accurate without the small details that make your amc, rambler, jeep, or eagle unique.

Amc trans am javelin amx xray large dealers poster mark donohue. Complete restoration 6 years ago new exhaust raw mark donohue race scheme new emblems, new stereo, new exhaust, new. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974. Subscribe for new product updates, tech tips, and special offers. Besides, its a nifty 360 cid v8powered muscle car with a fourspeed manual. Nov 03, 2015 the amc javelin is a frontengine, rear wheel drive, twodoor hardtop manufactured and marketed by amc in two generations, 19681970 and 19711974. Want to take your restoration to the next level in accuracy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The amc javelin is a frontengine, rear wheel drive, twodoor hardtop manufactured and marketed by amc in two generations, 19681970 and 19711974. Amx javelin restoration guide book 1968 1969 1970 1971. Amc javelin, amx, and muscle car restoration ebook by scott campbell rakuten kobo.

A rare, immaculately restored 1970 amc javelin transam contains a story of 50. March 18, 1937 august 19, 1975, nicknamed captain nice, and later dark monohue, was an american racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories. I am well known for providing the most unusual and hard to find nos parts for amxs, javelins, hornets and scramblers. Buy products related to amc javelin products and see what customers say about amc javelin products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I purchased this car a couple years ago in atlanta, georgia. Apr 07, 2018 while this 1970 amc javelin may or may not be an original mark donohue edition specific front spoiler, ducted hood, and rear spoiler homologated for transam, its definitely got most of the parts to make yourself one. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading amc javelin, amx, and muscle car restoration 19681974 restoration howto. The javelin won the transam title in 1971, 1972, and 1976. Amc javelin sst mark donohue 1970, i am listing this vehicle. This tech tip is from the full book, steve magnantes 1001 muscle.

Pauls 1968 american with parts list, trunnion service guide, and more. This javelin was driven by both mark donohue and peter revson in 1970. California classic amc s honest and quick service, customer satisfaction, and knowledge of the amc hobby is recognized and respected worldwide. Yet in spite of the models comparatively low production numbers, they are one of the more affordable homologation specials available to collectors compared to those made by amc s detroitbased rivals. If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form. This 1970 amc javelin sst mark donohue edition chassis a0c797x218564 is a great example of an interesting but nearly forgotten model. 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 sequence number decoding, production figures, metal repair and restoration, undercarriage restoration, and interior restoration are all featured about the author scott.

Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 booknew. In addition to the mark donohue javelin, amc produced the transam javelin in commemoration of their entry into scca racing. Amark amxjavelin parts are made and sold only through us. This oneyearonly model celebrated the entry of american motors into the highly competitive trans am racing series, a professional roadracing program under the auspices of the scca specifically earmarked for american pony cars. In terms of performance, 1970 was a highwater mark for the javelin, as an sst 390 would go 060 in 7. The vin fully documents this javelin as very rare factory 390cid x, 4 speed manual m, and sst package 7 visit call 2173690289email. Penskes hard work quickly brought victories to amc. Ed meyer of imperial, missouri has owned this 1970 mark donohue javelin sst since 1983.