FW: Barris AMX in Dallas!

["Robert A. Slater" <raslater@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Passing this on for Mike.

Robert A. Slater
Editor, GLCAC AM-Xcentric Newsletter
1969 Castilian Gray 390 4sp Go-Pak Javelin
1973 Mellow Yellow Hornet Hatchback
1977 Brown Hornet 2 door Sedan (Parts Car)
1967 Yuma Tan/Stallion Brown 290 Auto Marlin

-----Original Message-----
From: NYMETeddy@xxxxxxx [mailto:NYMETeddy@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 9:15 AM
To: raslater@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Barris AMX in Dallas!


Bob,
 Could you please post this on your site:

 To answer questions on the AMX400, George Barris, who is considered the
KING of customizing because he initially started the move back in the 40s,
was hired by AMC in the 60s to do concept cars for them. While employed by
AMC, George Barris was given two cars by Dick Teague, a Javelin and an AMX.
The AMX400, was built from that car. It was lowered, chopped, lengthened
15'' in the front and 8" in the rear, fitted with side pipes and louvers and
painted by Joe Baylon, who invented candy paint. Every exterior panel on the
AMX400 is modified, and when restored last year, nearly all the body work
was found to be intact. Some hate it, but most love it but it is important
for all to understand the historical significance of this car. Once
completed, it was used in the Banacek TV series and then toured the country
as an ISCA (International show car association) circuit show car. From there
it spent time in the Nags Head museum in the Carolinas and at one point was
part of the Domino's pizza car collection. I'm still putting the cars
history together and would appreciate any information that may be out there.
Since restoration, the AMX400 has been to the AMC 50th anniversary show in
Kenosha, the Woodward Ave. cruise, the Detroit Autorama and several other
shows. With only 3,300 correct original miles on the clock, it remains the
most photographed AMX in the world. Wherever this car goes, AMC history goes
with it. There are many sites on line with reference to the car, with most
in English, but some in French and German. Responses are welcome at
nymeteddy@xxxxxxx (Mike.) Thank you Bob, and it was nice seeing you again in
Detroit.  Mike Geary/AMX400