Petes Patriot `69 AMX

[MELSF]

[great response on the petes patriot car. i have the die cast model of that amx and would like to get the autograph from lou downing on that. if you have any info, would like to contact him. thanks melsf

[sok5]

Yes, I agree on the response. Have learned alot more about this car and history of the AMX other than what I learned talking to Mike Pearce.

I also have the die cast model and have had it signed by Gene Peterson, Lou and Mike. If you go to any national events you can find Lou at Greg Andersons Pro Stock pit area, his son is the co-crew chief.

Tim

[lstanford]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Hurst sent them out all white or R/W/B. No other color combo's.
Engine was a 390 with factory crank & rods and domed Jahns pistons. Crane ported the heads, Edelbrock built the X-Ram & Holley supplied a pair of 585 CFM carbs on top. I think Jardine supplied the headers. That was the engine package. Unfortunately, a stock passenger car cam was also part of the deal.
T-10 trans with 2.88 low gear, hurst shifter and Lakewood bell housing in the middle. Hurst put the battery in the trunk and made their own version of Chrysler SS rear leaf springs. One piece axles from Henry's were in the AMC Dana rear. The factory over ride bar was also still attached (I think that's what it's called; bar over the leaf springs attached to the frame at the front and a mount over the axle tube). Rear wheel wells were radiused for slicks and they came with Cragar SS wheels.
A pretty simple package and tens were a roller cam and engine blueprint away. Of course I'm reciting the history books as I was only 9 when they were new. Guys like Mike Withers here and Tom Goldman were there!
Had AMC done more to the car like Ford & Chrysler did at the time, like fiberglass parts and thin glass, they would probably be even more valuable today. Restored ones (only 53 made) seem to fetch $125K or more. Pete's Patriot WITH A 4-SPEED! should be a gold mine if sold!

Well, it's for sale on Racing Junk. Take your heart pill before you check the price.

[H Hoover]

Heres a link to the one on Racing Junk. This is not the Petes Patriot in this thread. The one for sale in Ohio was listed around 2007 or so for $1 million so I guess this price is a bargain.



http://www.racingjunk.com/Nostalgia/...-RACE-CAR.html