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Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
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ColoradoAMC

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Aurora, Colorado
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1971 Rare Early AMC 401 AMX/Javelin

“The 401 Experience”

1970 AMC AMX Big Bad Green with Shadow mask

“1970 AMX”

Photo of: 1971 Rare Early AMC 401 AMX/Javelin

No longer owned

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About “The 401 Experience”

Rare : Early 71 AMX 401 "Z" Code

Shares in a Racing Heritage. In 71' & 72'

The Trans Am /AMX's ,Won the Manufactures Cup &

Championship Title in SCCA Trans Am Road Racing .

71' Season - Won 7 out of the 9 Races . In 72' Season

finished 1st , 2nd and 3rd. in last race of season !

Some of the designers of the 71 AMX Roger Penske,

Mark Donohue , Chuck Mashigan, ,George Follmer

just to name a few. 71' is the Frist Year for the 401engine.

It is a split year for this model,

Only 745 - AMC - 71' - 401 AMX's were produced ,

unknown # of 4 spd made

unknown # of Early 71' 401's made

About “1970 AMX”

1 of 74 Big Bad Green AMX's
1 of 25 with the Shadow mask paint
1 of 10 Auto
1of only 4116 AMX's built in 1970
390 CI, R4B, Dealer installed headers, factory duals w/flowmasters. Auto, Go-Pack, Ram Air, PS, PDB, Repro rear wing & front spoiler, Rear louvers, 3:15 Posi, Edelbrock 17x8 wheels, KYB shocks, Poly bushings, about 15k on total resto,Mulit awards (2-Goodguys, 3-AMO, years of Local shows and in magazine), Colorado Car.
More photos on club web site coloradoamc.bappy.com
or e-mail me for more photos. coloamc@msn.com
Contact me if interested Bob (303)680-0139

Sold my AMX and going to new home in PA.

Specs for “The 401 Experience”

ENGINE : 401 - 0.030 over . Keith Black Custom Performance

Pistons w/ Thermal Conductive Ring, Chrome Moly Rings.

The 401 RODS, have been reconditioned Bushed for full floating

pins,with spiral locks. Mildon Bolts & Nuts installed.

The MAINS, have Mildon Studs & Nuts Installed

CRANKSHAFT: Has been Magged, Crossdrilled, Chamfered,

Nitrided & Polished. The assembly has been completely

Balanced Externally Front to Rear. The DECK has been O-

RINGED ( Stainless Steel). New Main,Rod, & Cam Bearings

installed. Hi-Perf. Camshaft 474 Lift - 288 Dur. New Guides,

Hi-Perf. Valve Job, Comp Cam Springs, 10 degree retainers &

locks. Intake is an AMC Elderbrok Torker II with a 4150 series

Holley.A Centerforce II Clutch assembly gets the Horses too

the factory 4.10's Assembled and installed 4/07 FRESH

Run's Like a Cat with it's Tail on FIRE !

Specs for “1970 AMX”

390 ci , Auto, Ram Air, Go-Pack,3:15 posi, electric wipers, comand air, light group, low fuel, PS, PDB, Black int, Factory HP is 325 HP with 425 Ft/TQ I bet it has alot more with the engine built the way it is!

Factory Options for “The 401 Experience”

Ealy 401 AMX " Z " Code

" GO - PACKAGE " T - 10 P 4 Speed w/ Hurst Comp Plus

Shifter, Twin Grip Locking Differential w/ Factory 4.10's

Front & Rear Spoilers, Functional Cowl - Air Induction Hood

Handling Package- HD Springs & Shocks, Heavy Duty Cooling

System, Hood T - Stripe, 15"x7" Factory Slots Style Wheels

Air Conditioning, Power Steering ( Eaton Pump ), Power Disc

Brakes, Light Group, Tinted Windows, Rally - Pac Instruments

w/ 140 Speedometer , Leather Front Bucket Seats, Extended

Console w/ Armrest, HD Front Anti-Roll Bar.

Dealersip option : Trendsetter Sidewinder Exhaust

Factory Options for “1970 AMX”

Big Bad Green with shadow mask paint, Go pack, Ram Air, with only 4116 AMX's built you figure out how tuff it would be to find one like it.

Mods for “The 401 Experience”

Hooker Headers,

Lakewood
Traction Bars,

Paint :Custom Red & Copper
Pearl

Mods for “1970 AMX”

Original 390 block and heads, 40 over pistons, polished heads, larger spring in head for the 496/521 lift on the cam, Carter 625 carb, B/W Auto completly rebuilt (M12), It has larger front sway bar and added rear bar, KYB shocks, aftermarket seats, 4 point seat belts, custom real wood dash, counsole, and door wood, Have original dash, swaybar, seatbelts, and lots of spare parts to go with the car depending on price. Also have a completly rebuilt rear with 3:54 posi for the car.