GreenLight – 1971 AMC Javelin AMX


Scale model of an automobile, the 1971 AMC Javelin AMX, made by GreenLight. This example is reference 13310-A ¹, included in the "GL Muscle" series ². It is made in China, possibly in 2021. Metal body painted in metallic dark gray ("Charcoal Gray"), with printed details. Metal base with glossy finish. Glazing represented in transparent. Interior details in black plastic. Rubber tires, "chrome" and black plastic rims. No suspension. Opening hood, revealing the detailed engine. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.8 oz. This model represents an automobile, the 1971 AMC Javelin AMX, possibly equipped with the 401.1 cu in (6.6 L), 330 hp (246 kW) AMC "V8" engine. ●


Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o 1971 AMC Javelin AMX, feito pela GreenLight. Este exemplar é a referência 13310-A ¹, incluída na série "GL Muscle" ². É feito na China, possivelmente em 2021. Carroçaria em metal pintada em cinzento escuro metalizado ("Charcoal Gray"), com detalhes impressos. Base em metal com acabamento brilhante. Vidros representados em plástico transparente. Detalhes interiores em plástico preto. Pneus em borracha, jantes em plástico "cromado" e preto. Sem suspensão. Abre o capot, revelando o motor detalhado. A escala nominal é 1:64 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 76 mm. Cerca de 50 g. Este modelo representa um automóvel, o AMC Javelin AMX de 1971, possivelmente equipado com o motor AMC "V8" de 401.1 cu in (6.6 L) e 330 hp (246 kW). ●


¹ 13310-A (4526 24521 14562WB). 
² "GL Muscle", Series 26. 




GreenLight "GL Muscle" series

The "GL Muscle" series comprises a selection of "muscle cars". ● A série "GL Muscle" compreende uma selecção de "muscle cars".

Item

Reference

Scale

Made

1971 AMC Javelin AMX ¹

Automobile

13310-A Series 26 (4526 24521 14562WB)

1:64  ³

2021
  
¹  As shown in the package.


Variants 

Reference 1971 AMC Javelin AMX with several variants. ● Referência 1971 AMC Javelin AMX com diversas variantes. 

  
 
13310-A Metallic dark gray, black interior.


Be still, my foulish heart


The aggressive and sensual 1971 AMC Javelin AMX, reproduced in miniature by GreenLight. One of my favorite muscle cars, born at the end of its era. In Portuguese, javelin translates as dardo – and this one remains, over the decades, pointed at my heart.●

O agressivo e sensual AMC Javelin AMX de 1971, reproduzido em miniatura pela GreenLight. Um dos meus muscle cars favoritos, nascido no limiar da sua era. Em português, javelin traduz-se como dardo – e este permanece, ao longo de décadas, apontado ao meu coração. ●


★ Check it out here, the AMC Javelin AMX by Hot Wheels. 


References 

Wikipedia | "AMC Javelin"

1 mm → 0.039 inch 
1 g → 0.035 oz 
1 kg → 2.205 lb avdp 
1 t (metric) – 2204.623 pound (lb) (avdp) 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)
1 l → 0.264 US gallon 
1 m → 3.281 ft 
1 cm³ → 0.0610237 ci/cu in


● How does a "real" 1971 AMC Javelin AMX looks and sounds like? Check it out here, a closely related, slightly older example, the 1970 AMC Javelin Trans Am 390, on this video retrieved from MuscleCarOfTheWeek, and the official race car shown as part of a Trans-Am lineup on the following video retrieved from Jay Leno's Garage. 






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