Originally Posted by JimmyJames
I think our cars fall more towards my examples than your race/ big block muscle examples---that was all. If our cars ALL had big block monster motors like your examples, I would be more likely to agree with you. I gave good reasons why I thought not, and at the MOST tried to clear up your personal jabs---that was it.
The 390 AMX H.P. rating was nearly identical to that of an NA Crossfire.
It's 1/4 mile times listed in Magazine Roadtests of that era coinside exactly with those of a NA Crossfire.
As for "WOW" factor, most people at the time couldn't tell the difference between an AMX and a Javelin, and many still don't know there was any difference today. Even though it was a two seater, that was smaller, and lighter than a Vette.
If WOW factor=Shock value, then along with the Superbird, I should have mentioned the 1969 red/white & blue Rambler SCrambler. Another car hardly anyone wanted to be seen in, (and even harder to sell) with the identical 390 engine of the AMX. It brings $50k at the auctions now. Even the 1970 red, white, and blue Rebel Machine is considered a collectable today. Nobody wanted them either back then.
Sorry you don't get my sense of humor James.
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