It's fully understood that the wheels are not British minilites, but the wheels on the car are NOT cheap. They are a modern interpretation of the classic design. Nor can British minilites be had with the size and offset that I needed to work on the car, both for the stance as well and the wheel opening I had to work with. The wheels are my choice, not because they were cheaper, but because in my opinion, they look better on MY car. This is a Pro-Touring car, not a replica needing "correct" parts for concours.
Please clarify what you meant by "What Mark Donohue would have built"..."I don't think so"" Mark Donohue drove exactly this body Javelin AMX, and in fact won the Trans Am championship in 1971 in a Javelin/AMX. Where was the Camaro after Penske and Donohue left Chevrolet after the 69 season? Donohue lost the Trans Am championship to the Bud Moore Mustngs by 1 point in an uproven car, and won the series in 1971, and George Folmer won the Trans Am Championship in a Javelin in 1972. Admitedly, the series was on the decline by 1972, the cars and drivers were the same, albeit corporate sponsorship.
For reference, read The Unfair Advantage written by Mark himself, and see what he had to say about his days racing AMC. He had full design control at AMC over the body of the 2nd generation Javelins, including: rear quarter design, front fender bulges, cowl induction hood, front and rear spoilers, etc. In fact he personally designed the rear spolier, so I think we do know "what Mark Donohue would have built" .....
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