In 1974, mark donohue took a year off from driving at the height of his racing career to write the unfair advantage, a candid and revealing book about his journey through the world of auto racing from amateur scca races in his own 57 corvette to winning the indy 500 in roger penskes mclaren m16. Only dealer paperwork can authenticate a mark donohue javelin as the package bore no special codes in the vin or body tags. Rules dictated that a race car had to be part of at least a 2,500unit production schedule. Legendary team owner roger penske teamed with his ace driver mark donohue in a specially prepared javelin. The headlights were better integrated into the nose, sharing a common upper border molding with the main grille. Only about 2,701 mark donohue javelins were produced in march and april of 1970.
It is nicely optioned and is a great color combination matador red with black interior. Racing amc javelin versions competed successfully in the transam series with the penske racing mark donohue team, as well as with the roy woods ara team sponsored by american motors dealers. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Fiberglass rear spoiler, mark donohue style, 196870 amc javelin. Hugely interesting and important as an in depth view of the developmant of racing as seen through the eyes of mark donohue, one of the early technicians of motor racing. Ed meyer of imperial, missouri has owned this 1970 mark donohue javelin sst since 1983. This is a 1970 amc sst javelin mark donohue edition. Special editions in 1970 included 2,501 examples of the mark donohue signature edition, with a custom rear spoiler, and 100 trans am editions with brooks stevens red, white, and blue paint job.
It included the 360go package with the amx bulgeram air. Please see separate listings for pictures and order entry. Replicarz 1972 amc javelin trans am, george follmer. Amc is probably my favorite american car company, maybe because they thought outside the box more than the other companies did. Trade in for this 1970 amc javelin sst mark donohue signature edition as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. Based on the javelin sst super sport touring, a step up from the base javelin, the mark donohue javelin set itself apart by the rear spoiler that donohue designed himself. Page javelin all original running and driving 1971 javelin sst 360 4spd with hurst shifter. March 18, 1937 august 19, 1975, nicknamed captain nice, and later dark monohue, was an american racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories. As for mark donohue javelins, they are one of the most recognizable javelins ever built and highly collectible if it is the real deal and can be authenticated. Both the javelin and amx received a new front end with optional ram air intake. If you find a car with its build sheet, nothing will indicate donohue status either. Not many of these around, particularly this edition.
While doing some research for this post i learned that the donohue edition was unfortunately not delineated via vin or tag or anything else by amc it was simply an amalgamation of parts added to any old javelin sst or not at the factory. The book told how donohue learned to exploit the antilock braking system and the powerful turbocharged engine of several prototype porsches, as well as how he learned from various mishaps, including a nearfatal crash. Yet in spite of the models comparatively low production numbers, hey are one of the more affordable homologation specials available to collectors compared to those made by amcs detroitbased rivals. Built to honor donohue s seat in an amc for the 1970 transam season, as well as to homologate special parts, this one wears an older repaint in correct matador red, and is also well equipped with ac inop, disc brakes, and numerous other options. You will not find these memos in any expensive 1970 data book either. This cars 360 marked the first year it grew in bore from the prior 340 343 cid. The unfair advantage is one of the seminal books on motor racing in the united states as it developed in the sixties and seventies. And mark donohue, captain nice as he was knownand this wonderful javelin, deserve better. Hershey, pennsylvania, was forged in chocolate, while battle creek, michigan, built its foundation on a bedor bowlof corn flakes. Its horsepower rating of 290 is generally understood to have been conservative.
Built to honor donohues seat in an amc for the 1970 transam season, as well as to homologate special parts, this one wears an older repaint in correct matador red, and is also well equipped with ac inop, disc brakes, and numerous other options. Freshly out of long storage last on the road in 1992. This javelin sst mark donohue edition sports an aftermarket wheel and vinyl upholstery as well as an automatic and air conditioning. Amc offered a package called the mark donohue javelin in 1970. Sep 04, 2015 the year 1991 started off as a pretty good one for 25yearold amc fanatic dave goodwin. Mark donohue book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. This car is in excellent condition with a fresh repaint in the original commodore blue code 84a. Amc javelin sst mark donohue 1970, i am listing this vehicle.
Owner has had it for 15 years, as you can see from the pictures it is excellent condition. Find 1970 amc javelins for sale on oodle classifieds. Crown point, indiana, united states 1970 amc javelin mark donohue additional info. In 1970 new javelin team owner roger penske and driver mark donohue would breathe new life into the amc team. I am pleased to announce there will be a mark donohue reunion held at road america in elkhart lake wisconsin, july 1518, 2010. Us cars sport cars weird cars cool cars old hot rods amc javelin chicago auto show go ride american motors. The new fourseat javelin shared its basic styling features with twopassenger amx, but retained its own twin venturitype grille without the previous bullseye badge. Heres one you dont see very often anamerican motors muscle car for 1970. We love the black corduroy interior, and it makes for a sharp alternative to the usual big3 pony cars if the authenticity checks out. It also required the go package, which included ram air induction, limitedslip differential, and standard 360290 v8. This model is a 1970 javelin mark donohue edition finished in bid bad blue. The book keith martins guide to car collecting describes the cars as providing style. If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form. This numbers matching amc javelin sst 390 was produced on january 27, 1970 and even comes with a craig breedieve roof mounted air dam spoiler.
This 1970 amc javelin sst mark donohue edition chassis a0c797x218564 is a great example of an interesting but nearly forgotten model. The 1907 javelin mark donohue edition by boss models is finished in big bad green. Mark donohue is a famous american racer, who won scca transam championship in 1971 on 1971 amc javelin. A fire at the sunoco refinery near the airport dominated the front pages of the philadelphia inquirer, but the sports section belonged to mark donohue, a racecar driver who had blown a tire during a practice run before the austrian grand prix and died from complications related to the accident two days later, august 19, 1975. Amc javelin sst mark donohue 1970, 390 4 speedmatching. I have owned this vehicle for over 30 years and have taken it to several car shows, winning the prestigious amo american cup in 2002. There was nothing in the vin to distinguish the mark donohue javelin from a regular sst, not to mention that base, nonsst javelins with the mark donohue package have been found. We love the black corduroy interior, and it makes for a sharp alternative to the usual big3. Sports car racing race cars auto racing grand prix le mans types of races races style formula 1 car evolution t shirt. Likewise, kenosha, wisconsin, was for decades associated with. Welcome to the mark donohue registry, this list was compiled and provided to me by tom benvie and we are using it as a foundation to begin to capture any remaining verified donohue cars, we know they were all built between jan march 1970 to a total of 2501. By this time, the pony car market was experiencing a downward turn, so special editions were a hope to get some activity going.
The amc javelin is an american frontengine, rearwheeldrive, twodoor hardtop automobile. Buy products related to amc javelin products and see what customers say about. The mark donohue edition javelin sst featured a ramair intake and either 360 or 390 cid v8s. Nov 03, 2015 the amc javelin is a frontengine, rear wheel drive, twodoor hardtop manufactured and marketed by amc in two generations, 19681970 and 19711974. But if amc was truly serious, the little company from kenosha, wisconsin. This is a video capturing the unloading of a 1970 mark donohue javelin sst that was stored in a trailer for over 20 years. And here is the photos of the mark donohue javelin painted in patriotic colors colors of the amc too, features lightweight rims and special front spoiler. Lasting impression 1970 amc javelin mark donohue hemmings. Dec 12, 2011 authenticating a mark donohue javelin is a tricky proposition. Find great deals on ebay for mark donohue javelin and mark donohue signed. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
Description for amc javelin 1970 donohue puts his mark on the javelin. That motivated amc to release the mark donohue javelin. Recently purchased from the stepson of the second owner who bought it used back in 1971. Mark donohue reunion, road america the amc forum page 1. Yet in spite of the models comparatively low production numbers, they are one of the more affordable homologation specials available to collectors compared to those made by amcs detroitbased rivals. Freshly out of long storage last on the road in 1992, this javelin is a fantastic find. The javelin started out as an option to the pony cars from pontiac, chevrolet and ford. Apr 07, 2018 all mark donahue javelins were supposed to leave the factory with a console and floor shifter, though a few exceptions exist thanks to for some details. Sep, 2016 if youre an amc fan, youve heard of these cars and youve probably wanted one for a few decades. I was a little scared filming this as i did not want to be posting a video of the destruction of a 1970 mark donohue javelin sst, personally i would have cut the roof off the tr.
Jan 01, 2000 keith rohm, head judge for the mopar nationals, and his judging staff, had been told that a high quality mark donohue javelin would be entered in the mopar nationals oe certified competition for. March 18, 1937 august 19, 1975, nicknamed captain nice, and. A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. This oneyearonly model celebrated the entry of american motors into the highly competitive trans am racing series, a professional roadracing program under the auspices of the scca specifically earmarked for american pony cars. The book was published shortly before donohues death. Amc has largely been a leftout marque as far as big time coverage in the buff books. According to the seller, it has the optional 390 linked to a 3speed automatic. It has a 360 cubic inch v8 engine with a 4barrel and a 727 automatic transmission. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Donohue drove the javelin to three victories and finished second overall in the manufacturers championship and missed the drivers championship by only two points. After four years of toil on his 1970 am javelin sst mark donohue edition project, the potent pony car was. Sights were set on the trans am series and they ended up hiring mark donohue to pilot the javelin project. The models include chromed bright work, white wall tires as appropriate and simulated glass windows. The mark donohue edition sst javelin had a base engine of a 360 v8, no sixcylinder was available as it was with the regular javelin. The unfair advantage by mark donohue 2000, paperback for. Check out more of this 1970 mark donohue javelin at mopar muscle magazine. Donohue chronicled his entire racing career in the book, the unfair advantage cowritten with noted. To learn more about the legendary mark donohue, visit unfair advantage racing. Thank you for looking at this 1970 javelin sst 390 four speed. This 1970 amc javelin is said to be real numbersmatching mark donohue sst edition in original condition.
You are bidding on an extremely rare, ully restored 1970 amc javelin sst 390 mark donohue edition with 116,792 miles on the body showing on the odometer. May 1996, wards auto world witness to automotive history exerpt. Leather upholstery was an option, and a t10 fourspeed with hurst linkage was available for shiftityourselfers. A real rare car not many on the road cant buy a new javelin let alone a mark donahue, camaros, mustangs and chargers can all be purchased new.
The spoiler was designed by donohue and roger penske at the plymouth road design studios in detroit and executed in clay by amc employees keith. Proudly offered for your consideration is a 1970 amc javelin sst mark donohue edition. May 14, 2015 not many of these around, particularly this edition. Real art replicas is pleased to announce the iconic 1971 amx javelin driven by mark donohue in 1. However this car is not advertised as a mark donohue signature javelin, just a javelin sst. Interview with mark donohue about retirement and his return 1 pic. Download mark donohue in pdf and epub formats for free. Amc javelin sst mark donohue 1970, i am listing this. Once amc committed to running the javelin in trans am it made 2,501 of what it called mark donohue javelin sst models to homologate the model for racing. I have owned this vehicle for over 35 years and during this time the vehicle has been restored twice. Mark donohue javelin american motors amx3 1970 driver mark donohue. The javelin won the transam title in 1971, 1972, and 1976. Less than 200 amc javelin sst 390 mark donohue editions were produced, and this one is 1 of only 3 registered in the usa.