AMC AMX Javelin 401 Go publicity photograph introduction new model - photo

Description

A superb and rare photo of the new
AMX Javelin 401 Go
, photographed for the publicity campaign of the
new model year
.
The
AMX
was named "Best Engineered Car of the Year" in 1969 and
1970
by the American Society of Automotive Engineers. The AMX name originates from the "American Motors eXperimental" code used on two early AMC prototypes shown on the company's "Project IV" tour in 1966. For the 1970 AMX model year, AMC changed the engine lineup with the introduction of a new 360 cu in (5.9 L) four-barrel (290 hp (216 kW), P-code) to replace the 343. The smallest 290 was dropped. The 390 continued, but upgraded to new heads with 51 cc combustion chambers that increased power to (325 hp (242 kW). The code remained "X" for the engine on the vehicle identification number (VIN). The 1970 models also featured a new front end design with a longer hood that had a “power blister” with two large openings that were a functional cold ram-air induction system with the popular custom "Go Package". Also new, the double-wishbone front suspension had ball joints, upper and lower control arms, coil springs and shock absorbers above the upper control arms; also trailing struts on the lower control arms. Described as “the best version yet of this blend of muscle car and sports car”, the 1970 model was also the last “true AMX”.
The
AMX
was a touring-sports car produced by
American Motors Corporation
- or
AMC
- between 1968 and 1970. More GT in style and approach than a true sports car, the musclecar AMX was introduced to compete head-to-head with
America
's only other two-seater of the era, the Chevrolet Corvette. Fitted with the optional high-compression medium block 390 cu in (6.4 L)
AMC
V8, the AMX offered top notch performance at an affordable price. In spite of this value and enthusiastic initial reception by automotive media and enthusiasts, sales never thrived and after three model years it was discontinued,
AMC
transferring the AMX's signature badging to a high-performance version of its 4-seat sibling, the Javelin, through 1974. Attempting to further trade on the original's once respected reputation, the AMX designation was revived again for performance option equipped versions of the Hornet in 1977,
Concord
in 1978, and Spirit in 1979 and 1980. The AMX name originates from the "American Motors eXperimental" code used on two early
AMC
prototypes shown on the company's "Project IV" tour in 1966. These radically styled offerings reflected the company's strategy to shed its "economy car" image and appeal to a more youthful, performance-oriented market. The original AMX full-scale models were developed in 1965 by
AMC
's advanced styling studios under the direction of Charles Mashigan. Two simultaneous development programs emerged for a production car: (1) a modified Javelin and (2) a completely new car bodied in fiberglass. With funding an issue, the first approach was selected, allowing
AMC
to use its existing technology and unibody manufacturing expertise to make fairly inexpensive modifications to the Javelin approximating the prototype's styling and proportions. The first fully operational unit debuted as part of
AMC
's AMX project in 1966.
This is a very nice and very rare
non period
photo that reflects a wonderful era of automotive history in a wonderful way.
This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 26 cm).
It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
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