AMC "The Machine" Wheels?

[Casey]

Was the JO-HAN '70 AMC Rebel Machine kit the only kit which included the "The Machine" wheels, like so?

 

[Mark]

I'm 99% certain the Machine is the only kit with those wheels.  Some of the Jo-Han Javelin/AMX kits have illustrated box art that shows those wheels, but every one of those kits that I have examined have included the five-spoke "Magnum 500 style" wheel with trim ring, like those in the SC/Rambler kit.  The 1970 AMX kits (there were two versions sold by AMT, same parts in different boxes) also have the five-spoke wheels, as does the Jo-Han '70 Javelin kit.  I have a couple of '72 Javelin/AMX kits and an AMT-boxed '74, but not a MIB Jo-Han '71.  But I have looked over a number of those thinking they may have used the Machine wheel.

I do have a busted-up '71 or '72 Javelin/AMX promotional model (not sure which year...rear bumper is missing, probably a '71).  It has the Machine wheels.

[SteveG]

Casey,

Missing Link re-pops those exact wheels if you need a set FYI ..... 

-Steve

 

[Casey]

Thanks, Mark, and I have seen ML's on eBay, Steve. I have a lone/single wheel, so I'm just curious where else these might be found. 

[pack rat]

My '71 annual has the Magnum 500's; the box art illustration  shows the Machine wheels     

[Don Sikora II]

Have unbuilt Jo-Han 1971 and 1972 Javelin AMX annuals, and both have the Magnum 500s. Also have three colors of the 1971 Javelin AMX promo, and three colors of the '72. All of my promos have the Rebel Machine-style wheels.