AMC's in local magazines
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Topic: AMC's in local magazines
Posted By: 74gremx
Subject: AMC's in local magazines
Date Posted: Mar/30/2013 at 8:03pm
Catching up on some reading I came across this. It's in an "Extreme Action" magazine, No 89. (Well it says 89 on the front cover, but 88 on the contents page, so who knows) Now I really wish the researchers would do their job, which is RESEARCH! The owner believes its the only one in Australia and that he has the last two NOS 401 blocks in the world ! I have compiled a short list of the Gremlins in this country: 1. Mine 2. Garry, Qld (the orange one on Ebay, with no engine) 3. Paul, NSW, (the white one with a red stripe from Adelaide on Ebay) 4. Ben Ludlow racing one 5. The blue one with tilt up doors (or was that going to be imported and is it here?) 6. The light blue one with bullet holes in it in Mt Isa 7 & 8. Someone else mentioned they had seen one somewhere (actually 2, see Westernred's reply below 9. And this one. Does anyone know of any others ? As for being the 'coolest', I reckon this one is 'cooler', but that's just me..  ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
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Posted By: WesternRed
Date Posted: Mar/30/2013 at 8:18pm
I'd say the Ben Ludlow speedway one was probably crushed long ago, but there is this one in WA or what's left of it and the same guy has another complete one: There is sure to be a few more out there.
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Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Mar/30/2013 at 8:24pm
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That's the 7. on my list I couldn't remember, thanks. ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: WesternRed
Date Posted: Mar/30/2013 at 8:46pm
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Gizmoe is definitely in the cool category, especially since it still has AMC power, but coolest in the world is a big call, one of the coolest certainly. Magazines do make some bold claims at time and not cheching the facts is pretty common when it comes to AMC's. I have another one where the Javelin in the article has a special 12 bolt chev diff, oh wait might that be an AMC20 diff?
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Posted By: huddy1955
Date Posted: Mar/31/2013 at 8:00am
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the coolest in the world..............hmmmm............ i don't think so, seen far better gremmies ------------- 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 1963 Rambler Classic 660 wagon 1969 AMX 343 auto NO# 09 of 24 1973 Rambler Matador Wagon 360 1985 Jeep J20 pick up 360 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic plenty of parts cars |
Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Mar/31/2013 at 10:00pm
While we're on Gremlins, happy birthday for April 1st 1970 (43 years - how time flies) Introduction at the New York Auto Show 1970 (from Eddie Stakes) ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: Pokerchip
Date Posted: Apr/01/2013 at 3:28am
I can confirm that it is in the country, I saw it up close about 6 months ago. As for other AMC's in Local mags; There was a '70 Javelin featured in a Street Machine Legends Special a few years back, and there was a spread in a recent Unique Cars about the AMI Americans and Hornets. I can get scans of the pages if anyone is interested Anyone know when Unique Cars will publish the story on the AMX? ------------- 1967 Rambler American 440 Sedan |
74gremx wrote:Posted By: aussie rambler
Date Posted: Apr/01/2013 at 4:31am
nup ....my 68 monaro is way cooler  ------------- bloody mongral bastard ramblers....lol.. |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Apr/01/2013 at 3:48pm
 That yellow Gremlin has been tearing up the drags of OZ lately I think so if anyone has more info on it feel free to put it up on OZ Motorsport AMC's thread 
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Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Apr/01/2013 at 10:19pm
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Haven't heard a thing from UC. The photographer said when he sends in the pics he also gives details of the owner, then a writer will call to get specific info about the owner and the car. As of now, have heard nothing. (Not my car, but I was at the shoot and gave him my business card for contact details). Should look something like this:-  ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: Pokerchip
Date Posted: Apr/06/2013 at 6:41pm
Here is the write up about our AMI assembled Americans and Hornets ------------- 1967 Rambler American 440 Sedan |
Posted By: Pokerchip
Date Posted: Apr/06/2013 at 6:43pm
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Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Apr/06/2013 at 7:14pm
Found this in an old Americar magazine I wonder where it is now. Note the 66 taillights hacked into place to replace the old ones. Perhaps that's all he could get. ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: ozziamc
Date Posted: Apr/06/2013 at 7:27pm
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would love that car, always liked the 64 hardtop. ------------- 74 hornet hatch 69 AMX 3 of 24 AMI build 75 sportabout 81 Concord all Right Hand Drive |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Apr/06/2013 at 10:20pm
| Thanks Pokerchip for Hornet article. Pic 02 near westgate bridge is definatly not a 70 Model with them blinkers in the back tail panel. It is late 71 as I have an article from the 'Cessnock Eagle' local newspaper dated Sept 3 1971 with full page article titled 'New Hornet announced' with this exact picture and talking about the colour coded back panel and new added on rear blinkers. The orange Hornet BGT-739 is not a 71 as stated either, it is actually a 70 model as I have an original Wheels magazine that has this car on the cover from October 1970 talking about how the Hornet hits the 'intermediate' market as it had just been released. The Wheels mag has pic of BGT-739 with August rego on it (you can see the 7 on window sticker) and it had black interior. Wonder if this car is still out there unscathed?? as it was one of the first batch of Hornets made in OZ which were in August 1970 for the October release (mine is an August 70 Hornet too #103) Also interesting to read the comparison to the VE Commodore and it's flares. I think someone high up in Holden is an AMC fan as you only have to look at the VE flare job (althouh VE's, like all new cars guards, don't have tumble home guards) and have a look at the VE 'Sportswagon' shape at the back and then have a look at the Hornet 'Sportabout'. Very striking resemblence ;-) |
Posted By: Pokerchip
Date Posted: Apr/06/2013 at 11:01pm
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No probs mate. I saw a few discrepancies in the article too. The picture is of a 196 and the mag says its a 232. It still is a good read though. On another note, I picked up the latest issue of Australian Classic Car, and there is an article on Collier Motors! Is it just me, or are our cars starting to get more coverage lately? ------------- 1967 Rambler American 440 Sedan |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 4:52am
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As for being the 'coolest', I reckon this one is 'cooler', but that's just me..[/QUOTE] I wonder if Suzuki saw this one before they made their little Mighty Boys in the late 80's I want one!!!! Who made it and where is it?
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Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 4:57am
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[QUOTE=74gremx]Catching up on some reading I came across this. It's in an "Extreme Action" magazine, No 89. (Well it says 89 on the front cover, but 88 on the contents page, so who knows) Hi GremX. Have you got a phone number or website for the magazine this car was in? I might try them and see if they can contact owner and try to get it to the Chryslers on the Murray 2014. Sorry if I have missed any info on your Gremlin but is it a nice original and registered? As would be great to have an original one at COTM. |
Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 5:52pm
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No, all I know is what's in the magazine. As for mine, it's not going yet and will be original with no mods, only items that came from the factory (304, 904, power KH disc brakes, power steering, LSD). Seatbelts are my latest headache; car won't comply with ADR4A & 5 without mods. I believe the white Gremlin that was on Ebay in SA (now in NSW) is having rego issues, maybe seat belts is one of them. ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 6:21pm
| Thanks GremX. Is the yellow one the only one registered in OZ? It's a shame there arn't more of these roaming our streets. And a shame our only Aussie one went back to America. |
Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: Apr/19/2013 at 7:32pm
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The yellow one has NSW rego plates so must have passed an inspection. I would like to see how he put lap/sash belts in the back to comply. Then again, the blower through the bonnet would make it instantly defectable here. As for the Aussie one going back to the US, well, I'm to blame for that.  ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: WesternRed
Date Posted: Apr/20/2013 at 3:22am
| The yellow one could be licensed as a 2 seater, that would solve any rear seatbelt problems. Possibly also licensed before the hole was cut in the bonnet too. |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: May/01/2013 at 4:55am
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I am going to try and get this GIZMO Gremlin to the Chryslers on the Murray 2014 for sure. Would be nice to have a standard Gremlin as well though. Also depending on the year you wouldn't need rear seatbelts. I think up to late 70?. My Hornet didn't come with any although when I sold it the first time back in 1992ish when I bought it back a year later the old fella had put some rear seatbelts in which I was a bit cut about as the sail panels were unmarked until he put a hole through them for seatbelts for his kids. Gremlins could get away with only being a 2 seater no worries I would reckon?
On another subject but related to AMC's in magazines I remember seeing an article (can't remember if internet or magazine) about a local Hornet that got the Mercedes treatment!!! for a wealthy customer. At first glance you couldn't even pick it as it looked like a factory Merc but for the life of me I can't seem to find it again on web or in any of my magazine's. Was I dreaming or has somebody also seen this car?
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Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: May/01/2013 at 5:56am
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Posted By: 74gremx
Date Posted: May/01/2013 at 7:06am
Yes, that's the one. Here it is in Pennsylvania in 2010, just prior to the AMO show in Detroit. We'd only just finished it 2 days before. Off we go !  Made it !  Winner !  Now, you see the magazine the owner's holding up ? That's a Wheels magazine, November 1970. Some of you might have that one; it's got the Gremlin on the front. That's all he had to go by to restore the car. Aussie flags are a nice touch, but some Yanks thought they were NZ flags.  On the seatbelt thing, I'll start a separate thread as this one's drifting off a bit (my fault) ------------- 1970 Javelin 360/727 1974 Levis Gremlin X 304/904 1964 American Convertible 1974 Matador wagon (parts) 2016 Holden Cruze Equipe 2014 Holden Colorado "Don't mistake activity for achievement". |
Posted By: 68 aussie javelin
Date Posted: May/18/2013 at 10:44pm
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Craig Stacey's Javelin has a nice picture in the June 2013 Street Machine page 61. Cheers Mark |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: May/24/2016 at 7:16pm
| There is an article on Clem Smiths 1955 AMC built Hudson Hornet with Twin H-Power in the recent edition of Restored cars (May-June #236). This car was at the 2nd annual AMC/Rambler show in 2015 where the article's photo's were taken and is a totally original and unrestored car. Its amazing how a car that old can be preserved and still look near new after 60years! |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: May/26/2017 at 12:15am
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Hi everyone Look out in Retro Auto's online magazine for a few articles on AMC's over the next few issues. David Burrell the editor is currently doing articles on our AMI (Australian Motor Industries) assembled cars. Coming very soon is stories on the Australian Javelin's, Hornet and I think Classic's with many more to come. I think he is looking at a series over about 18months. It is a great magazine with many photo's and info you don't see anywhere else. All previous issues are available to view as well. And its free :-) usually you view from the Shannons website but it can be found by googling etc as well. Some well researched articles and really looking forward to the AMC one's For our American followers there is lots of US stuff as well. The one about what the original Oldsmobile Toronado was really supposed to look like is amazing. The shorter version is one smart looking car Anyhow latest version is below. Once on this page press link to magazine https://www.shannons.com.au/club/news/retroautos-may-2017-xr-falcon-gts-50th-anniversary/ I have already put David Burrell onto a couple of cars to get started and as he asks for more I will put the word out for original examples and any other information he may be after Happy AMC'ing |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Jul/19/2017 at 4:33pm
| An article on AMI (Australian Motor Industries" in this edition of "Survivor Car Australia" and a 2 door Rebel on back page of Restored Cars magazine form NZ |
Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Oct/19/2017 at 8:40pm
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Retro Auto magazine that is one of the better magazines around these days (this one on-line only) has an article on the Hornet's featuring one of the nicest original Australian assembled Hornets left in Australia. This car will be at next years show again for everyone to have a look at. https://www.shannons.com.au/club/news/retroautos-october-2017-exclusive-ford-ltd-prototypes-plus-67-valiant-v870horne/ and click "View Magazine" David will be doing a few AMC's over the course of the next 18months To show there is some genuine interest in AMC's try to leave some comments about the article and Hornets and AMC's in general. The more people that do the more they will see the interest in AMC's. It will only take you a minute to do and Shannons use comments to gauge what they will keep doing or avoid. Lets show them AMC's really were and are an important part of the Australian motoring landscape
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Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Dec/05/2017 at 8:16am
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Retro Auto's magazine has a nice article this month on Colin Mains beautiful Canadian built RHD classic hardtop which was one of the cars present at the first Australian AMC show. Hopefully Colin is able to bring it again next year for all to see for the 5th Australian AMC show. Please feel free to add comments to the retro auto comment section as the more AMC/Rambler comments the more AMC articles they will run. I think the Javelin gets a spot in next issue or so too https://www.shannons.com.au/club/news/retroautos-december-2017-toronado-designer-david-north-the-purvis-eureka-anda1/ https://www.shannons.com.au/club/news/retroautos/all/
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Posted By: 70Hornet
Date Posted: Jul/02/2019 at 11:19pm
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Hi everyone Latest Restored cars magazine July/August edition #255 has a page on Paul Johnstone's 1964 4 door Ambassador. Paul takes this car each year the the Australian AMC/Rambler show in Albury/Wodonga each year and Eddie Ford photographed it and a few others and has, and is, doing some articles on some of our AMC/Ramblers If you see any local AMC/Ramblers in any magazine be sure to let everyone know about it and also dont be shy emailing the magazine saying you enjoyed the article or add some more info to their take on the vehicle. The more they see people do have an interest in these cars the more likely they will do more articles on the AMC/Ramblers which will help their preservation in the long term
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Posted By: Craigie
Date Posted: Jul/03/2019 at 2:51am
Did you see Jeff Horne the boxer now has a Hornet !!  ------------- Craigie......... 1968 Dodge Charger "Bullitt" tribute 1971 SC/360 Hornet 1973 "Levi" Gremlin |