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April 26, 2024

The Go package (or Go Pack[1]) was a factory option that included various performance equipment that was available on several muscle cars manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC).

Background edit

During the late-1960s and early-1970s, domestic automakers lines used "catchy marketing campaigns, such as Dodge's Scat Pack, AMC's Go Package, and Ford's Total Performance."[2]

American Motors Corporation planned a program to create a performance image that included a pulling-out from the antiquated Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA) edict against supporting automobile racing that was no longer followed by General Motors. Ford, or Chrysler.[3][4] Managers at the automaker made a decision "to go after the youth market ... AMC muscle soon flourished, including not just AMX and Javelin pony cars, but other potent packages like the Hurst SC/Rambler of 1969, Rebel Machine in 1970..."[5]

 
Original window sticker of a 1970 AMX showing the Go Pac listed as "PP390V,TG,DB,HDC,HP,E70/WHT LETTR $371.41"

The 1968 model year Javelin was the first model to offer AMC's optional "Go" package.[6] The official name on the dealer vehicle order forms from AMC was "Performance Package" and called Go Package in the automaker's sales brochures.[7]

In contrast with high-performance versions – such as the 1969 Hurst SC/Rambler, 1970 Rebel Machine, and 1971 Hornet SC/360 – that had their own model number, only an original window sticker (Monroney sticker, factory order form, or a build sheet can authenticate whether a particular vehicle was originally factory equipped with a Go Pack because there is no identification code within the vehicle identification number (VIN) or on AMC's metal door tags to identify this option.[7]

Available models edit

Equipment edit

The actual contents of the Go Packs varied from year to year and according to specific models.

For example, the Go Pack on the 1968 AMX included either the 343 cu in (5.6 L) or 390 cu in (6.4 L) high-output four-barrel V8 engine with a dual exhaust system and chromed exhaust tips, heavy-duty cooling system, power front disc brakes, uprated suspension for improved handling, "Twin-Grip" limited-slip differential, wide-tread red striped tires mounted on five-spoke "Magnum 500" wheels, and over-the-top racing stripes.[8] Except for the racing stripes, the performance options could also be ordered individually on the 1968 and 1969 AMXs.

For the 1970 model year AMXs and Javelins, the ram-air intake hood was only available as part of the Go Package.[9]

The 1972 Go package was available only on the Javelin AMX models and included either a 360 cu in (5.9 L) or 401 cu in (6.6 L) high-output 4-bbl V8 with cowl air to carburetor induction system and dual exhausts, "Twin-Grip" differential, handling package, power disk brakes, heavy-duty cooling, a "T-stripe" on the hood, blacked out rear taillight panel, "Rally-Pac" instrumentation, E60x15 Polyglass raised while letter tires on 15"x7" styled steel wheels, and a "Space-Saver" spare tire.[10]

The 1974 Javelin required ordering the Go Package together with the 401 cu in (6.6 L) V8 engine.[11]

A form of continuing the 1970 Rebel Machine, which was a separate model, the 1971 Matador two-door hardtop had a Go Package option. It was offered only at the start of the model year and not even mentioned in AMC's full-line brochures. This Go Package was available with the 360 cu in (5.9 L) ($373 option) or the 401 cu in (6.6 L) V8 engine (for $461) with either a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.[12] It included 15x7-inch slot-styled steel wheels with white-lettered Goodyear Polyglas tires, dual exhaust system, a heavy-duty handling package, and power disk brakes.[13] The "Twin-Grip" rear differential was a recommended option and the limited-slip system and required in when in combination with a four-speed manual transmission and the optional 3.91 rear axle ratio.[13]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Holmes, Mark; Berg, Ivan (2013). Muscle cars: the legend lives on. Rosen Publishing. pp. 10–11. ISBN 9781448892167. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  2. ^ Rosenberg, Diego (2016). Selling the American Muscle Car: Marketing Detroit Iron in the 60s and 70s. CarTech. ISBN 9781613252031. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  3. ^ Mueller, Mike (2005). Classic Muscle: the evolution of the American musclecar. National Street Machine Club. p. 101. ISBN 9781581592382. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  4. ^ Schorr, Martyn L. (2009). Tales of a Motion Performance Muscle Car Builder. MotorBooks International. p. 15. ISBN 9780760335383. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  5. ^ Mueller, Mike (2010). Motor City Muscle: The High-Powered History of the American Musclecar. Motorbooks. p. 101. ISBN 9780760339442. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  6. ^ Johncock, Gordon (November 1967). "Gordon Johncock tests AMC's Javelin". Popular Mechanics. Vol. 128, no. 5. p. 130. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  7. ^ a b Stakes, Eddie. "AMC AMX & Javelin "Go Pack"". planethoustonamx. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  8. ^ "1969 AMC Full Line brochure". oldcarbrochures.com. pp. 33, 46, and 48. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  9. ^ "1970 AMC Full Line brochure". oldcarbrochures.com. pp. 20–21. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  10. ^ "1972 AMC Full Line brochure". oldcarbrochures.com. p. 15. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  11. ^ Flory, J. Kelly (2012). American cars, 1973–1980: every model, year by year. McFarland. p. 124. ISBN 9780786456369.
  12. ^ Mitchell, Larry G. (2000). AMC Muscle Cars. MotorBooks/MBI Publishing. p. 104. ISBN 9780760307618.
  13. ^ a b "1971 AMC Matador brochure". oldcarbrochures.org. p. 6. Retrieved 9 January 2021.

April 26, 2024
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The Go package or Go Pack 1 was a factory option that included various performance equipment that was available on several muscle cars manufactured by American Motors Corporation AMC Contents 1 Background 2 Available models 3 Equipment 4 NotesBackground editDuring the late 1960s and early 1970s domestic automakers lines used catchy marketing campaigns such as Dodge s Scat Pack AMC s Go Package and Ford s Total Performance 2 American Motors Corporation planned a program to create a performance image that included a pulling out from the antiquated Automobile Manufacturers Association AMA edict against supporting automobile racing that was no longer followed by General Motors Ford or Chrysler 3 4 Managers at the automaker made a decision to go after the youth market AMC muscle soon flourished including not just AMX and Javelin pony cars but other potent packages like the Hurst SC Rambler of 1969 Rebel Machine in 1970 5 nbsp Original window sticker of a 1970 AMX showing the Go Pac listed as PP390V TG DB HDC HP E70 WHT LETTR 371 41 The 1968 model year Javelin was the first model to offer AMC s optional Go package 6 The official name on the dealer vehicle order forms from AMC was Performance Package and called Go Package in the automaker s sales brochures 7 In contrast with high performance versions such as the 1969 Hurst SC Rambler 1970 Rebel Machine and 1971 Hornet SC 360 that had their own model number only an original window sticker Monroney sticker factory order form or a build sheet can authenticate whether a particular vehicle was originally factory equipped with a Go Pack because there is no identification code within the vehicle identification number VIN or on AMC s metal door tags to identify this option 7 Available models edit1968 1970 AMC AMX 1968 1974 AMC Javelin 1971 Hornet SC 360 1971 Matador MachineEquipment editThe actual contents of the Go Packs varied from year to year and according to specific models For example the Go Pack on the 1968 AMX included either the 343 cu in 5 6 L or 390 cu in 6 4 L high output four barrel V8 engine with a dual exhaust system and chromed exhaust tips heavy duty cooling system power front disc brakes uprated suspension for improved handling Twin Grip limited slip differential wide tread red striped tires mounted on five spoke Magnum 500 wheels and over the top racing stripes 8 Except for the racing stripes the performance options could also be ordered individually on the 1968 and 1969 AMXs For the 1970 model year AMXs and Javelins the ram air intake hood was only available as part of the Go Package 9 The 1972 Go package was available only on the Javelin AMX models and included either a 360 cu in 5 9 L or 401 cu in 6 6 L high output 4 bbl V8 with cowl air to carburetor induction system and dual exhausts Twin Grip differential handling package power disk brakes heavy duty cooling a T stripe on the hood blacked out rear taillight panel Rally Pac instrumentation E60x15 Polyglass raised while letter tires on 15 x7 styled steel wheels and a Space Saver spare tire 10 The 1974 Javelin required ordering the Go Package together with the 401 cu in 6 6 L V8 engine 11 A form of continuing the 1970 Rebel Machine which was a separate model the 1971 Matador two door hardtop had a Go Package option It was offered only at the start of the model year and not even mentioned in AMC s full line brochures This Go Package was available with the 360 cu in 5 9 L 373 option or the 401 cu in 6 6 L V8 engine for 461 with either a four speed manual or a three speed automatic transmission 12 It included 15x7 inch slot styled steel wheels with white lettered Goodyear Polyglas tires dual exhaust system a heavy duty handling package and power disk brakes 13 The Twin Grip rear differential was a recommended option and the limited slip system and required in when in combination with a four speed manual transmission and the optional 3 91 rear axle ratio 13 Notes edit Holmes Mark Berg Ivan 2013 Muscle cars the legend lives on Rosen Publishing pp 10 11 ISBN 9781448892167 Retrieved 21 May 2017 Rosenberg Diego 2016 Selling the American Muscle Car Marketing Detroit Iron in the 60s and 70s CarTech ISBN 9781613252031 Retrieved 21 May 2017 Mueller Mike 2005 Classic Muscle the evolution of the American musclecar National Street Machine Club p 101 ISBN 9781581592382 Retrieved 21 May 2017 Schorr Martyn L 2009 Tales of a Motion Performance Muscle Car Builder MotorBooks International p 15 ISBN 9780760335383 Retrieved 21 May 2017 Mueller Mike 2010 Motor City Muscle The High Powered History of the American Musclecar Motorbooks p 101 ISBN 9780760339442 Retrieved 21 May 2017 Johncock Gordon November 1967 Gordon Johncock tests AMC s Javelin Popular Mechanics Vol 128 no 5 p 130 Retrieved 21 May 2017 a b Stakes Eddie AMC AMX amp Javelin Go Pack planethoustonamx Retrieved 21 May 2017 1969 AMC Full Line brochure oldcarbrochures com pp 33 46 and 48 Retrieved 21 May 2017 1970 AMC Full Line brochure oldcarbrochures com pp 20 21 Retrieved 21 May 2017 1972 AMC Full Line brochure oldcarbrochures com p 15 Retrieved 21 May 2017 Flory J Kelly 2012 American cars 1973 1980 every model year by year McFarland p 124 ISBN 9780786456369 Mitchell Larry G 2000 AMC Muscle Cars MotorBooks MBI Publishing p 104 ISBN 9780760307618 a b 1971 AMC Matador brochure oldcarbrochures org p 6 Retrieved 9 January 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Go package amp oldid 1021137242, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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