[Amc-list] Re; 70 Donahue

["John Elle" <johnelle@xxxxxxxxx>]

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Can anyone tell me if I can identify a Mark Donahue by the VIN or is  
there any way to tell if it is a true Donahue? I am looking at one  
that may be but I want to know for sure. Thanks
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As far as I have been able to determine, the only factual documented 
information on the existence of a Donohue is that the option itself 
consisted of a $39.00 Spoiler and the decal attached. And this option
was only available on an SST. All other legitimate AMC options for 
an SST Javelin were available but not mandatory. The only manufactured
Donohues that were counted towards the required number necessary
to certify the configuration (the spoiler) were manufactured between
Dec. 1969 and March 1970 according to the sticker on the door, but as 
the option was available during the rest if the 1970 model run it is not
impossible to find one manufactured later than that. 
 
Of course when these cars were new and lived in the rust belt, doors 
were replaced due to rust and also due to accident damage thus the 
sticker is not necessarily proof positive. Both doors on mine were 
replaced in the late 70's due to advanced rust problems with the doors.
 
The only piece of paper that may indicate whether the car is a Donohue
or not is the build sheet, however as those build sheets can be 
reproduced to indicate almost what you want them to indicate this is 
not proof positive. 
 
There for you can not proof beyond a shadow of doubt that a particular 
car is a Donohue. However you also can not proof that one is not!
 
This is arguably one of the most controversial models AMC built. 
 
If you find one that you can believe what it is, enjoy it for what it 
is, I do. 
John. 
 
 
 
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