1973 American Motors AMC Javelin 401 CI Engine 4 Speed Silver & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

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In 2023, I have to say that Javelin should have been a much bigger seller back in the 1970's.

Dale doesn't need anyone's endorsement to configure this car anyway he likes. I personally think he has gone far and above to preserve and showcase this vehicle. Hat's off to Dale, and Lou, another great video. Love the dialogue and the cars.

That's a great car you rarely see. I like the AMC touches he did, keep it that way. That 401 sounds healthy and it's cool that it has a 4 speed too. It's nice that no animals were harmed in the making of the video on the nature channel, 😂

AMC goodness never gets old! That AMX tribute is perfect, I wouldn't change a thing!

Lou, congratulations to the gentleman for his stewardship of this "Jav.." The car looks and SOUNDS stunning. The AMC 360's and 401's were still formidable even choked down in '73. I always appreciate your features of AMC's Lou, thank you. Long live AMC muscle 💪!

I prefer the way it was born, but it's not my car. These cars just aren't seen much, stunner! 👍

That AMX Javelin is amazing. Very nice car.

It certainly looks and sounds great! Given how quickly this car can get up and go from the intro, I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for finding & sharing Mr. Wright and his '73 Javelin, Lou!

My cousin had an all black Pierre Cardin edition AMX as his everyday driver in the 80s. Such a unique muscle car with that unusual interior color combo.

Always loved these when I was growing up... 401 and a stick to boot ! Thanks for posting Lou !

Like the touches he did. 401 has some punch. Nice video Lou

COOOOOOL !!! NO OTHER WORD DESCRIBES IT !

After I got my 72, then saw this design, I could've cried. They really nailed this design. Gorgeous!

I live just west of where these cars were made. And back in high school in the 1980s a girl used to drive a purple Pierre Cardin edition 360 javelin to school. Always love these

They never got the credit they deserved, with Cudas , Chargers, Camaros and all the rest prowling the streets. I have watched several videos of the Alabama police car Javelins, they say they could hit 200 mph in persuit, this one is stunning, I always loved the look of the raised front wheel wells, they looked fast standing still, the attention to detail on this one is fantastic. What I love the most about it is, he drives it, and enjoys it, still to this day, love the videos Lou.

Lou, what a beautiful Javelin I'm a stickler for originality especially on a low number muscle car,but what the owner did was awesome and I'd leave it as is it looks perfect and thank God its got the right amount of pedals!!!

IMO one of the most underated cars.

I had to view this one a second time. One of the best looking vehicles ever designed and this one with the sliver color that really brings out the design.

This is an excellent example of a Javelin. Looks great from every angle.

Looks good in the rally rims & white letter tires. Great conversation piece as not many @ you're local cars & coffee have one. Keep it as factory as possible.

Keep it just the way it is!.....What a sweet ride....and a 4 speed to boot.

What a gorgeous clean car... congrats!... Keep as is... AMX badging on a base souped up Javelin ! No harm done.

What a cool stripe, you don't see that replicated too often & it works

CAM SOUNDS AWESOME. What's not to like. Just the right sound

I get that the car as factory equipped was/is a rare bird, but IMO the owner has done such a complete job with the correct AMX stuff, I like it as is. I think (for me) I'd add power steering and brakes. It already has 'the correct number of pedals' ;) Also neat hood! I've never seen a functional cowl induction hood on an AMC. Thx for featuring that Lou!

Hi Lou you had a beautiful day to show us a beautiful automobile! I wouldn't change a thing if this was my car. You don't get to see these much anymore unfortunately. The styling was just over the top. AMC was a small company so they had to try harder!

Very nice factory muscle car! Thanks guys for a cool presention of a super cool AMC 👍👍

Gorgeous car. we had a 1971 SST 52 years ago!

A lot of things signify *sprinter*! Short, light car, short gearing!!! My favorite cars are the ones that were owned by people for multiple decades. It feels like I'm looking at a good marriage and that just cheers me right up. I hope I can keep my school years' car as long as Dale!

Very nice Lou… Another one of Kenoshas finest. I would not change a thing on this Javelin.

Probably the nicest factory Javelin I have seen ...

Love these. I don’t know how he made every aspect of this car look brand new.

Best ever looking 73 car along with the 73 Trans Am and Firebird Formula w the hood scoops

I absolutely and whole heartily love this car!! I tip my hat to you Mr. Dale Wright youve done a fantastic job with the build, care, and presentation of this (IMO) underrated, overlooked muscle car. Thank you Lou for another educational episode. Ive never seen the cowl induction hood "flapper" before very cool. 👍🏻

Thank you Lou for your AMC support, you are one of a few that brings these AMC cars to light. I am an original owner of a 1973 Javelin AMX. Ordered it new in March of 1973. The color is Cordoba Brown (gold metal flake) with gold fade to black T stripe. The interior is all black vinyl. The options I ordered on the AMX are: 401 Go Pack, 4-speed manual transmission, 3.91 rear gears, all tint windows, AM FM Stereo Motorola radio, in dash map light, inside under dash hood release, front under bumper spoiler, body side scuff molding, light group, between front seat console and power steering. The only changes to the car I have made are, 1970 Rebel Machine intake manifold, a 1 in. larger front sway bar with the addition of a 1/2 in rear sway bar. The AMX now has 95,000 plus miles, the engine has not been rebuilt. The AMX stickered at $4371.90 while the go pac option cost $476.25. That makes this AMX with the go pac, only 1027 of a total 5707 AMX's built in 1973, that were ordered with the cowl induction, or roughly only 25% had it. This AMX is a great handling car with awesome accelerating. One that will stay in my family. Thank you again Lou for keeping the AMC name alive.

One of the last great muscle cars. Dale had done it up just right and his wife is a Sammy Hagar fan to boot. Living right.👍

Two thumbs up to Dale for an excellent authentic restoration. I am the original owner of a 1972 Javelin AMX w/401, so many times these cars are restored have several wrong items, not the way they left the factory. On Dale's the radiator coolant decal is also in the correct location. Two things I notice, though minor, the wiper motor should be gold-tone, and at the bottom of the rear window there should be the AMC logo emblem. The car even has the correct Goodyear raised white letters E-60 x 15 polyglas tires which is what AMC put on the AMX from '71 to '74, today those aren't cheap to buy, everyone else goes for the cheaper Bridgestone radials.

That is one heck of a brand new looking Javelin AMX! It's got some "sass" and looks stunning! Completely! What a fabulous video! Thanks, Lou!

amazing condition, I had a 74 AMX that I restored for over 35 years and know how difficult it is to located any parts for these cars. Thanks to you Lou for showing us this rare mint example !

AMC always an acquired taste with a really loyal enthusiast following. I love the AMX and Rebel and all the Javelin series. The David to the big 3's Goliath. Best sounding/looking AMC I've ever heard!

That car is gorgeous. I wouldn’t change a thing. If I owned it, I’d be driving it !!

This 401 4 speed brings back a specific memory, back in 1974 my Challenger 360 4 speed was 3 days old and on my way to work a Black 73' Javelin AMX 401 4 speed caught me at a stop light and that was my first street race in the Challenger...also the black charcoal canister was a real throw-back....was also in the Challenger.

Sounds and looks great! Love this car. Enjoyed watching.

Leave it with the AMX setup since it is part of the family after 34 years. The 401 sounds great.

Very cool car. It definitely needs to stay as it came from the factory with the 401. Thanks Lou.

What a great AMC , full fun package !! SWEET !!

Dale, what an amazing example of a gorgeous Javelin/AMX. I had 68’ Javelin with the 304. They are such great cars. 😊

Three thumbs up for an all around great and fun video. I think it should remain an AMX. But he should do want makes him happy. Love the exhaust notes.

That Javelin is so beautiful I think he shouldn't change a thing! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

My aunt had a 1973 Javelin. The same aunt that had the 1968 Ambassador SST when it finally croaked. Her's was equipped with a 304 engine with an automatic. That AMX is slick! I like that carburetor setup and the manual 4-speed manual transmission with a 401 engine in front! What a beauty!

While I was growing up in the 1970's [even before I had my license] , the Javelin and the 1974 to 78 Matador coupe were the cars I'd dreamed about owning. Another rare car which I liked would be the 1967 AMC Marlin.

I can really appreciate what it took to get that Javelin at the level Mr. Wright has gotten his. Extremely detailed and finished. Amazing. I own a 1973 360 4 speed Javelin. I have a long way to go before it is anywhere near as finished as this car. I'd like to get in touch with Mr. Wright about finding parts and especially having my Motorcraft 4300 carb restored by the man that worked on his.

Awesome AMC Dale! I have a Real Love for this Beauty! Absolutely 💯! So Cool! The Best AMC in my eyes. It Killed me when AMC was sold to Chrysler. Pontiac and Oldsmobile when they left I cried. So 3 times my heart was broken. Glad to see you’re keeping it Alive and well. 😊

Thank you, the amc AMX is under appreciated, my cousin had a 72 and my brother had a 73. AMC were ahead of the times, beautiful car.

Once again Lou spares no effort exploring the highways and byways of America to find the perfect isolated stretch of road without posted speed limits, and then times his video perfectly to correspond with the shift change at the local police station many miles away, to ensure yet another high-octane My Car Story Ride! ;-)

What a nice Javelin! Very cool and surprisingly quick. Thanks Dale and Lou.

This 1973 AMC Javelin is like brand new! Optioned perfectly. Love it!

My neighbor down the street had a short body AMX with side pipes. It was a Hunter Green if I remember correctly. That was 1972 and I was 12 then. AMC always had great muscle but everyone was either GM Ford or Chrysler. For me actually The Machine in Navy Blue was probably my favorite because it was different, and that’s the premise of owning a muscle car in the muscle car era. Great Videos, Thank You Lou!!!!

Mom had a base 73 javelin with the 304 and automatic it was a nice car l really enjoyed this episode the owner should keep it the way he likes it.

😍Great looking Javelin!!!!👍

That Javelin is a great car. A mega “attaboy” to AMC for making a lot with what they didn’t have…a bunch of money!

Wow.. Beautiful car! I recently picked up a 74 Javelin and will be restoring it soon.

Now that's a work of art.

An iconic original muscle car back then 1973 Javelin - just the engineering of this car looks million of years old giving us this beauty today perfected -- a Gladiator car with real roaring power and body style .. love it Lou ... great work -- thanks

Very nice Javelin, Lou. I was also 10 when the guy next door came home with one of these. It was red with white trim and I loved it, very cool and different from the usual. I really love the silver and black with black interior and I still think they have the nicest cockpit of all. I wouldn't change a thing, Dale. Thanks for sharing!

None the less a Beauty. Lou. Can't be filming this in January that's for sure !

Simply put; Its beautiful, & a brute ! IMHO AMC's best designs.

Great car. AMC did an awesome job with exterior and interior styling, and the build quality looks very good. This was my favorite paint color as well. I oftentimes wondered where AMC would have been had they continued? Don't judge me, but 18 year old me fell in love with AMC Pacer and was prepared to buy a new '75 model ...until I took it for a test drive. No sooner did I leave the dealer's lot and discovered how gutless it was, and how bad the brakes were. I ended up buying a new '75 Chevy Nova instead. This gentleman has a special car, of which must pretty rare by now. As always, thanks Lou!

Thanks for posting Lou. Unlike so many of the cars you post I don't know anyone that had one of these beauties. However my sister wanted one but alas could not get financed. So she bought a Plymouth Duster....reliable car but no Javelin...Thanks for posting Lou. Gods blessings to you always!

I always liked these javelin! Looked futuristic to me, even the was the dash kinda curved and the way the console met the dash.🙋‍♂️

Dale, I just found this video. You did an amazing job restoring my old Javelin I had back in 1976. I'm glad it survived after all these years. That car was always a blast to drive ! Awesome video and car.

WOW.......I bought my 1973 Javelin in 1993......I thought I had had it a long time!!!! Mine was a Faun Bidge base model. I added the AMX rear spoiler (common dealer add on) and painted it BBO. As a two owner car she is very streight and a great car. I feel the 2nd gen Javelins are very under rated and often over looked. I have the factory mats in brown as my interior is brown and tan. Nice car BTW

Incredibly clean

Lou, one thing I left out on the AMX was the build sheet, I have looked extensively for it. The front and back seats have been removed to find it, all the carpet has been removed as well. The clock and tack have been replaced years ago and I could not find it behind the drivers dash. With a mirror and drop light I looked behind the passengers dash, still to no avail. The only two areas left as to some reports, would be above the head liner and between the gas tank and trunk floor. Since the AMX has spent little time out doors, that area above the gas tank has not been looked at without dropping the tank. The head liner was glued in, so not really wanting to disturb it at all. Other than the original window sticker, the Holy Grail of AMC's has still evaded me. Thanks again for your kind words.

I miss my '74 Javelin!

¡Muy bonito coche éste AMC Javelin 1973 en "pewter silver"! Los guardabarros abultados delanteros me recuerdan un poco a los del Corvette C3; además, el sonido que produce su V8 es bastante agradable. Luego de ver el video que dejaste en el enlace, vine a contemplar éste. ¡Siempre será un deleite adicional contemplar todos esos folletos y manuales muy bien conservados! ¡Excelente trabajo Lou!

RARE BIRD right there I like it thanks for showing it

Rare car Lou that was nice to see a 401/4 speed.

THWAK!!! Oh Lou! Big bro Lou?! Ya hear that, man?! THAT was the sound of my super floppy DC sneaks getting blown off my tubesocked stocking feet and landing on the far wall, man LMAO!! Oh boy. THIS one, man. Weakness. I have many weaknesses lol...all of them attributable to my hyper, girl crazy , perpetually lightweight JV baseball jock nature.....This is one gorgeous Javelin, bog brother. I remember telling you a while back that my older sister Jeannie had a silver Jvalin when I was a young kid. I remember that car, the impact on me.....Javelins are like the Micehelle Pfeiffer and Whitney Houston's of American Muscle Cars, you know? Just so curvy and gorgeous and unapologetically hot. Unique in that regard, you know? I think my big bro Dale did a spectacular job here-keeping her pure, but elevated....that AMX treatment? Well, my stocking feet are up and twitching, and I am knocked out cold. So tell Dale that! The ride you guys took was awesome. And that SOUND. Wow. I had to keep pausing it to make sure it wasn"t sound from my neighbors above me, man. Like harmonics. Beautiful. Thanks big brother Lou! :) JV Johnny

Keep it the way it look's! It's AWESOME!

Lou great job on this car. As always your video is stellar. Every part of this car is so clean. The engine bay is spotless. I was in basic training in 1970 and the Captain of our unit had an AMX. At that time the Javelin and AMX were distinct models. The AMX didn't have a back seat and was the hot rod of American Motors. It seems by 73 that there was only a Javelin with an AMX option. Either the owner didn't know that or forgot to mention that detail. I think it's cool that the owner has the big engine, four speed, and AMX option.

Back around 1981, or thereabouts, I remember a fellow shipmate in the U.S. Coast Guard had a Javelin like this. It was purple with a 304 two barrel. I do remember riding in the passenger seat and thinking it looked more like an airplane inside than a car. Whoever said AMC made ugly cars never really took a hard look at one of these, they are a rolling piece of art sculpture! Remember the Matador? Like Studebaker, the styling was too over the top for the time.

Yeah Lou, another 'hit'! I always loved the AMX/Javelin, maybe in the future it could hopefully be about a SC/Rambler or 'The Machine' as long as your in the AMC vein? Thanks and keep 'er goin' brother!

Although not stock as built, this certainly is an exceptionally nice somewhat rare car.

Hi Lou! Great Javelin. Keep it as is. That, to me, has all the best qualities of a muscle car, engine, color combo and sound. I love the paint details. See you on the next Lou's Wild Kingdom! God bless!!

Nice ride I would AMX it too I've had my 68 forever once you go AMX there's no turning back.

Wow, super sharp and very clean javelin I've owned many of these cars... and this has to be one of the nicest examples that I've seen... People don't really understand how difficult it is to build a javelin of this quality as the parts are so hard to find and not much reproduced . Very nice!!!!!

Another gem!!

I always liked the body on these cars. It always reminded me of Speed Racers brothers car, Racer X. His car resembled the Jav... again, a nice find Lou. You have been like Mayo lately. You have been on a roll...! 😂

Just a really great video Lou!! The sound of the pipes is the best!

I’ll say it all comes to flavor lou it could always be changed if someone else found it but if the owner likes the Amex goodies on it, then that’s where the love comes from

Fantastic just the way it is; great to see AMC performance gear. Thanks to you both!

Those are rather good looking cars, but one thing which always drove me crazy was the positioning of the rear wheels - I would've moved them forward a few inches to produce some more rear overhang. I love that 'satin silver' paint! Those front fender bumps are very C3 Vette-like. And I never knew that those could be had with a cowl induction hood, let alone an active induction system! I'd probably keep the AMX bits on the car, and just keep the Javelin pieces safe in the house/with the car. I'll bet Grandma is/would be proud to see that car today. Can't believe those valve cover tags - I'm sure that at least some of them leaked. The "6" might've meant the sixth year of Javelin production. Those early '70s tachometer/clock combos! I know GM had them in cars like that '73 TA you passed, and if I'm not mistaken, Chrysler put them in Barracudas and Challengers. That buzzard didn't take his carrion luggage when he flew away from the approaching car!

Beautiful Carlo that was the end of the year for power. They sure look good.

The best channel on RU-vid! Thanks for posting, Lou. 👍

Nothing wrong with the looks of a "base" Javelin, as all Javelins were/are great looking cars, but on balance I would probably say retain the AMX accoutrements. Most likely what I would do if she were mine. Thanks as always Lou for sharing this impressive and well-preserved example of American Motors muscle. It's also all-American automotive and cultural history as well. Happy New Year!! 🥂🥂🍾🍾🎉🎉🥳🥳

A very cool car for sure! Nice job with all the details as well!

In both my Gremlin X and my AMX, I’ve been pulled over for not wearing my seatbelt because of the shoulder part being up along the headliner. When the cops saw l was wearing my lap belt, which is perfectly legal, they are at a loss. Great gotcha moments.

Dave is doing what he likes. If he wants to sell it, put it back to original. If he wants to enjoy it as a tribute, let him.