James Garner
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Topic: James Garner
Posted By: Ohio AMX
Subject: James Garner
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 7:51am
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Actor James Garner passed away yesterday at the age of 86. Best known as the Rockford Files star, but also team owner of the Baja SC/Rambler racing team in 1969. http://s109.photobucket.com/user/surfside69/media/My%20Old%20Cars/Other%20Car%20Stuff/bajasc_zps9910bea3.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1940 Hupmobile Skylark 1968 Javelin future Pro Street 1969 AMX 290/auto (first car) 1997 Dodge SS/T 5.9L AMO# 983 |
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Posted By: typhooner
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 8:25am
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He was a self made man, and a popular actor. He had a ton of guts, and was a veteran of WWII and Korea. He had two purple heart awards for combat in Korea. He raced, and raced our favorite AMC cars in a big way, contributing to their popularity, then and now.. Not many people could ever measure up to "Jim" and his deeds and accomplishments. For that,i salute you James Garner. You will be missed. ------------- 1969 Hurst SC/Rambler A Scheme 1969 Rebel Raider Electric Green 1962 IH/AMC SC/out |
Posted By: Mr. Ed
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 8:53am
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Although he was known for his latest role as Jim Rockford, we cannot forget his role in Maverick ar when he reprised that role in the Movie with Mel Gibson. And he was a star on the big screen as well with many movies to his credit. Yes, he will be missed. Later! Mr. Ed ------------- 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo "Gwendolyn." 1978 Concord Sport coupe "Mr. Black". 1982 Concord wagon. The Admiral. FOR SALE! 1976 Sportabout X, 304, auto, air. The Bronze Goddess |
Posted By: idrambler
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 9:26am
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Yes I am sorry to see him go....my all time favorite actor...the SC race cars was icing on the cake!!!!!!
------------- Jim....AMCRC Treasure Valley AMC Club, Pres 69 AMX 401/727 74 GremlinX 401/727race only 73 Matador 2dr HT 360/727 |
Posted By: brownspirit
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 9:33am
Ditto! Andy ------------- 69' BBB AMX 390/4-speed 69' s/crambler project 69’ International F210d Cummins/5+4 |
idrambler wrote:Posted By: azfletch
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 10:28am
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I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I had tried to interview him when researching the Hurst Equipped book as he was a significant figure to both Hurst and the AMC hobby. He was unavailable for the interview due to health reasons. I am told he has been sharing his life story for a biography being written about him. All of the people who I spoke with about him spoke highly of him as an actor and friend. RIP. ------------- Mark Fletcher 72 AMX 401 with 6K original miles. 70 Mark Donohue Javelin, 390 4 speed with 47K miles. 70 AMX, 390 AT, AC Randall car. 67 Rogue Barbados Blue 290 225HP 4 speed convertible 71K miles. |
Posted By: 70 Donohue 390
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 11:17am
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The first car movie I ever watched (at age 15) was and still is one of the best racing movies of all time: "Gran Prix" 1966  One of my favorite actors. Right up there with Steve McQueen & Paul Newman. Humm, all car guys  RIP MR Garner Here's something I didn't know till I did a Google search this morning:  http://jalopnik.com/5884118/the-mystery-of-james-garners-secret-indy-car" rel="nofollow - http://jalopnik.com/5884118/the-mystery-of-james-garners-secret-indy-car Matt Stones book on Jim is on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/James-Garners-Motoring-Life-Rockford/dp/161325136X" rel="nofollow - http://www.amazon.com/James-Garners-Motoring-Life-Rockford/dp/161325136X  ------------- 67 Rogue 290 Convert 70 BBO 390 5 Speed Javelin-under construction |
Posted By: Judo390
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 11:42am
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One of the few Hollywood stars who did not seem to take humself too seriously and allowed himself to age gracefully. Murphy's Romance was a great movie, as was The Americanization of Emily, both outside the typical Hollywood money making format. I read his autobiography a year or so ago, I think it was called "The Garner Files". A good read, but no mention of his AMC affiliations. RIP. ------------- 
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Posted By: 232jav3sp
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 12:44pm
| He was one of my favorite actors. Never came off as being "full of it". Certainly one of the many people I wish I could have met/meet. |
Posted By: Riverdale_Rambler
Date Posted: Jul/20/2014 at 2:27pm
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Garner was always a big Oakland Raiders fan too and I remember him on the Raiders sideline for many decades proudly wearing the black and silver.
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Posted By: gregscram
Date Posted: Aug/18/2014 at 8:57pm
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I have the mirrors that he took off one of the SC/Ramblers that he made into a baja car.I have them stashed in the back bedroom closet.
Rest in peace James
Greg ------------- Plenty of AMC Parts & Cars |
Posted By: THE STING
Date Posted: Nov/28/2014 at 7:03pm
| Interesting , I did not know about his involvement with the baja car...RIP. |