Re: [Amc-list] Interesting 1971 Jav/AMX on eBay

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

I checked the VIN from the door sticker photo. It is indeed an AMX with three speed floor shift. I'm not so much up on Javelins to know if the Go-Pac required any specific items, but it's quite possible that it's not a factory Go-Pak car, but a "standard" AMX that had a functional cowl hood added later or by a dealer. One couldn't typically order some options outside a package, but if the dealer was personally well known or just creative, the parts could be ordered and installed at the dealership, creating odd combos. 

$20K is tough for a Javelin AMX without all the top options, including a 401. Auto or four speed is a toss-up -- depends on whether you're collecting (four speed) or driving (auto most often preferred), or just driver/owner preference. It's not a two seater! Those bring around $20K for nice examples even if they aren't 100% original/stock. This car *might* be worth $20K, or close to it, but it's too high for a starting bid. A lower start (say $10K) with a $20K reserve would bring more interest. 

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Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:36:23 -0700
From: <rodbrundage@xxxxxxx>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AMC-Javelin-AMX-1971-AMC-American-Motors-Javelin-AMX-71-AMX_W0QQitemZ120291080155QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120291080155&_trkparms=39%3A1|65%3A3&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245.l1318

This car is very interesting, as it's a 3-speed AMX but apparently with a go-pac 
functional cowl induction.  Furthermore, it's an A/C car but with non-power brakes or steering.  Didn't power brakes/steering and a 4-speed come as standard on a Go-pac AMX in 1971?  

I also noted the squared-off shifter boot section on the center console.  I've seen a few pictures before of squared boot sections vs. the oval (like mine is on my '71 Jav AMX), but now am guessing a squared one means 3-speed. 

Anyway, this looks like a nice car from the pictures but has zero bids at the $20,000 minimum reserve.  Almost worth it just for the uniqueness of these options.  

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