Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

I have no idea what that is but it looks quite tasty

It's a 1968 American Motors AMX. 6.4L engine, 2 seater muscle car. Probably the closest an american muscle car got to a true sports car back then..

 

[Christine]

It's a 1968 American Motors AMX. 6.4L engine, 2 seater muscle car. Probably the closest an american muscle car got to a true sports car back then..
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Same year as man left the confines of the earth for the first time (Apollo 8). Just had a quick read about it, very nice, worth having a car like that especially in your dry climate

 

[GBassNorth]

I have no idea what that is but it looks quite tasty

It's an AMX (AMC Javelin based) and about the best investment in vintage muscle cars out there. Still somewhat affordable (unlike the Cudas and Chevelle SS and Boss 429) and jumping up quick in value. I used to own and race one at the drag strip back in the late 1970's. The body lines continue to age well, it really doesn't look as dated as a 1965 Mustang or GTO. Just a couple of years ago you could pick up a mint restored one for around $25,000 today you'd be hard pressed to find one like that for less than $35K or $40K. That's nearly a 50% increase in value in just 2 or 3 years. I suspect they will start to plateau at around the $50,000 price point. So if Chucky can snag that one for something near $35,000 he might be able to double his money in just a few short years, and in the meantime he gets to enjoy one of the best muscle car rides out there. Keep us posted Chuck!

 

[Christine]

Laters Early night, off to Chester tomorrow to buy a watch, I hope I like it after getting them to get one shipped in for me

 

[GBassNorth]

It's a 1968 American Motors AMX. 6.4L engine, 2 seater muscle car. Probably the closest an american muscle car got to a true sports car back then..
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Well played! Hope you can snag it for a good price. This along with the 1968 Mustang fastback and the 1968/69 Camero were in my opinion the perfect transition from the Pony car era to the Muscle car era. The AMX was about the only one of the bunch that retained its Pony size as it aged (1968 - 1970) all the others got big and bloated. In 1971 AMC came out with the Javelin AMX but it was just a trim level not a unique model like the previous AMX was. Fun car, you'll love it. Just be cautious with High speeds, mine would start to seriously float at the front end at speeds above 130mph, nearly lost it several times.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

It's an AMX (AMC Javelin based) and about the best investment in vintage muscle cars out there. Still somewhat affordable (unlike the Cudas and Chevelle SS and Boss 429) and jumping up quick in value. I used to own and race one at the drag strip back in the late 1970's. The body lines continue to age well, it really doesn't look as dated as a 1965 Mustang or GTO. Just a couple of years ago you could pick up a mint restored one for around $25,000 today you'd be hard pressed to find one like that for less than $35K or $40K. That's nearly a 50% increase in value in just 2 or 3 years. I suspect they will start to plateau at around the $50,000 price point. So if Chucky can snag that one for something near $35,000 he might be able to double his money in just a few short years, and in the meantime he gets to enjoy one of the best muscle car rides out there. Keep us posted Chuck!

You are right in every respect. Way under rated car. Works for me for the prices will not stay where they are for long..BTW...get off my brainwave!!..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Well played! Hope you can snag it for a good price. This along with the 1968 Mustang fastback and the 1968/69 Camero were in my opinion the perfect transition from the Pony car era to the Muscle car era. The AMX was about the only one of the bunch that retained its Pony size as it aged (1968 - 1970) all the others got big and bloated. In 1971 AMC came out with the Javelin AMX but it was just a trim level not a unique model like the previous AMX was. Fun car, you'll love it. Just be cautious with High speeds, mine would start to seriously float at the front end at speeds above 130mph, nearly lost it several times.

I got a decent price. Like you said, it never bloated because it wasn't around that long and the Javelin continued it's path. It was very rare to see a car with fully independent rear suspension, a 390 V8, 4 on the floor and a two seater short wheelbase back then. Fast and nimble but still, very much a muscle car. Best of both worlds. Of all the cars I have driven, the AMX reminds me the most (ridewise) of a DeTomaso Pantera believe it or not. I know they are setup up completely different but the handling (including the high speed front end floating) and acceleration is pretty similar..go figure..

 

[GBassNorth]

You are right in every respect. Way under rated car. Works for me for the prices will not stay where they are for long..BTW...get off my brainwave!!..

If that one doesn't pan out for you check this one out...
1969 AMC AMX for Sale | ClassicCars.com | CC-1073165
I almost pulled the trigger on it a few days ago but decided to get my Porsche interests taken care of first. I bet it could be had for at or under $30,000.

 

[GonePlaid]

cheap..
Epiphone Non-Reverse Thuderbird Bass | Found Sound

Alder, NOT mahogany-pass.

 

[GonePlaid]

making an offer on this....wooohoooo!!!!!!
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Good Luck!

 

[Nocturnal]

Alder, NOT mahogany-pass.

They are essentially a 7ender P-J bass in construction and sound. I have 2 and they are nice players. Great way to get the F sound (if you need it) without the look.

 

[GonePlaid]

They are essentially a 7ender P-J bass in construction and sound. I have 2 and they are nice players. Great way to get the F sound (if you need it) without the look.

Yeah, my 5 string Epi Bird is probably alder. It, too, has the P/J set up. I'd wanted one for a long time and pulled the trigger on this one. I'd been pretty disappointed in its sound-until I put EB Cobalt Flats on it(I use flats on all my basses-just my preference). Made all the difference in the world. I was gonna sell it. Not now! Edit: I was considering changing pups to ThunderBuckers(or whatever)but $30 in strings was a lot cheaper and now it sounds like a Bird should.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

They are essentially a 7ender P-J bass in construction and sound. I have 2 and they are nice players. Great way to get the F sound (if you need it) without the look.

It's also a bass that could be modified. If a Tbird pickup with a ring is as long as the J bridge pickup, there is no reason why one could not slap a couple of chinabuckers with a ring and a modded PG...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

If that one doesn't pan out for you check this one out...
1969 AMC AMX for Sale | ClassicCars.com | CC-1073165
I almost pulled the trigger on it a few days ago but decided to get my Porsche interests taken care of first. I bet it could be had for at or under $30,000.

Nice one. Great color. Wish I liked Porsches! LOL!!

 

[JJR58]

Contrary to popular belief Fix has got way more class then that. And i've never seen Oliver look so disheveled.
What a complete mess he is there.

 

[JJR58]

It's also a bass that could be modified. If a Tbird pickup with a ring is as long as the J bridge pickup, there is no reason why one could not slap a couple of chinabuckers with a ring and a modded PG...

I'm with you on that one, total modder. Gut it, Bird pups, new bridge. could turn out ok.

 

[Nocturnal]

Yeah, my 5 string Epi Bird is probably alder. It, too, has the P/J set up. I'd wanted one for a long time and pulled the trigger on this one. I'd been pretty disappointed in its sound-until I put EB Cobalt Flats on it(I use flats on all my basses-just my preference). Made all the difference in the world. I was gonna sell it. Not now! Edit: I was considering changing pups to ThunderBuckers(or whatever)but $30 in strings was a lot cheaper and now it sounds like a Bird should.

It's also a bass that could be modified. If a Tbird pickup with a ring is as long as the J bridge pickup, there is no reason why one could not slap a couple of chinabuckers with a ring and a modded PG...

Your 5er is the same material as the 4 string. I could swear someone added a Tbird pickup in the Jazz position but that has been a loooong time ago.

I put a Dimarzio P pickup in my white one and it sounds killer!

 

[theFixer]

Contrary to popular belief Fix has got way more class then that. And i've never seen Oliver look so disheveled.
What a complete mess he is there.

I appreciate the kind words (especially from a man of your caliber)... but I'm trying to give her an idea of Ed McMahon's character, not mine

... and no... Ed McMahon wasn't quite such a mess as the bloke in that video. Ed was a happy drunk

 

[JJR58]

Nice one. Great color. Wish I liked Porsches! LOL!!

There's no wishing to liking Porsches. They rule!!!

Give me a Cayman S, anyday.

 

[Nocturnal]

According to my caliper a TBird pickup with a ring will more than cover a Jazz pickup.
Found a couple of modded Epi NR's on line. The first is a link to someone that put a Peavey T40 pickup in the bridge. Couldn't get the pics to save correctly so try the link.

Non-Reverse Fenderbird with a T40 Pickup in the Bridge!

This one has a dual Jazz in the bridge: