Re: Is this **THE** Matador Machine?

[John McEwen <moparrr@xxxxxxx>]

Hi John:

You're right.  I mis-read the 10 pt. type.  It states that 'Shift 
Command' with console and floor shifter was available and that 3 
speeds were column shift.  It also states that bucket seats were 
available with this combination in Matadors but there is no mention 
that this was limited to hard tops.  In any event, this 
seating/console arrangement was not part of the 'Go-Machine' package. 
It specifically states that only the 401 was available with a four 
speed with floor shift - if the Go-Machine package was chosen.  This 
was not the case with Javelins.

Presumably there could be station wagons with buckets and floor 
shift.  Probably not unreasonable - other companies offered similar 
options.

John


> From: John McEwen <moparrr@xxxxxxx>
>
> 360 or 401 with four bbl. carb, dual exhausts, handling package,
> power disc brakes, E60-15 Polyglass tires with raised white letters,
> 15 x 7" styled steel wheels and Space-Saver spare tire.
>
> The 360 package cost $373 and the 401 version cost $461.10.
>
> No mention is made of decals. Another interesting item is that the
> 401 came only with duals whether or not it was part of the Machine
> group.  Matadors were not available with bucket seats and had the
> individual reclining seats.  They could be had with a console and
> floor-mounted three speed tranny.  A four-speed tranny could be
> ordered only with the 401 Go-Machine package.
>
> I hope this is of some help.
>
> John
> ==================
>
> John,
>
> Lots of wrong info here.
>
> Buckets were available... in the 2-door hardtop only.
>
> The 4-barrel 360 and 401 both had either an automatic
> or a 4-speed. No three speed available (except with
> the 232 six).
>
> Duals were standard with any 401-4v, but the 360-4v
> had single unless the duals were ordered separately
> or with the 'Machine Go' pak.
>
> No console available, but a center cushion/armrest
> was included with the buckets if so ordered.
>
> John W Rosa
>
> http://www.JavelinAMX.com