Ohio detailers find abandoned AMC untouched for 37 years and give it an unbelievable transformation

No one had seen it in nearly 40 years, but a 1970 AMC Javelin AMX is now getting the ultimate car restoration makeover.

Hidden away in a garage since the late 1980s, this classic muscle car had been untouched for decades.

Ohio-based WD Detailing took on the challenge of restoring the car.

However, once the tarp was lifted, it was clear this wasn’t going to be an ordinary cleanup job.

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This AMC housed many hidden objects inside

At first, the team wasn’t sure what exactly it was: was it an AMX, a Javelin, or an AMX Javelin?

After some digging, the team learned that the AMX started as a high-performance package on the Javelin, but later evolved into its own distinct model.

This particular AMC Javelin AMX came with the base 360 two-barrel engine, but owners at the time could upgrade to the four-barrel 290-horsepower engine.

Those who are more adventurous could even opt for the monstrous 401 cubic-inch option, which packed over 430 lb-ft of torque.

It’s no wonder this car was designed to dominate the Trans-Am races back in the day.

The restoration itself began with careful cleaning, vacuuming, and moving tons of debris off the vehicle.

The team pumped life into tires that hadn’t seen air in decades, vacuumed decades of dirt and dust, and ripped out carpets and seats that had become mouse condos.

Every corner held a relic: old newspaper clippings, a forgotten Canada Dry ad, and even a jar of mystery alcohol that had been aging for decades.

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It’s mind-blowing what a good detailing team can do

Next came the paint and interior work.

The original finish had seen better days, but careful polishing slowly brought back its glossy personality.

The seats and interior components were cleaned, prepped, and installed.

Meanwhile, quirky original details like the concave dashboard and dual-column shifter were lovingly preserved.

Finally, the big reveal.

After weeks of elbow grease, the 1970 AMC Javelin AMX went from forgotten garage junk to a jaw-dropping survivor car.

For new owner Tim, it was a full-on shock: a car that had been literally frozen in time was now ready to hit the road.

This was less of a restoration and more of a resurrection, and it’s awesome to see neglected cars get the love they deserve.

And considering a 1969 AMC AMX was valued at over $200,000, it’s safe to say that this car restoration helped restore the car’s value as well.

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