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The AMC Javelin was a “pony car” built by the American Motors Corporation between 1968 and 1974.
Its production can be classified into two generations: 1968 to 1970 (with a separate design in 1970) and 1971 to 1974. Javelins competed successfully in Trans-Am racing and won the series with AMC sponsorship in 1971, 1972, and independently in 1975.
The AMC Javelin was restyled in 1971. It became longer, lower, wider, and heavier than its predecessor. The second-generation Javelin incorporated an integral roof spoiler and sculpted fender bulges. The new body departed from the gentle, tucked-in look of the original. The car's dashboard was asymmetrical, with nearly every component facing the driver, unlike the symmetrical interior of the economy-focused 1966 Hornet prototype.
AMC offered a choice of engines and transmissions. Engines included a 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 and a four-barrel 401 cu in AMC V8 with high compression ratio, forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods engineered for 8000 rpm. Racing versions competed successfully in the Trans-Am Series with the Penske Racing/Mark Donohue team, as well as with the Roy Woods ARA team sponsored by American Motors Dealers. The Javelin won the Trans-Am title in 1971, 1972, and 1975. Drivers included George Follmer and Mark Donohue, the latter lending his name and signature to a limited-edition 1970 Javelin-SST model with a special rear spoiler of his own design.
From 1971 the AMX was no longer available as a two-seater. It evolved into a premium High-Performance edition of the Javelin. The new Javelin-AMX incorporated several racing modifications and AMC advertised it as “the closest thing you can buy to a Trans-Am champion.” The car had a stainless steel mesh screen over the grille opening, a fiberglass full width cowl induction hood, and spoilers front and rear for high-speed traction. The performance-upgrade "Go Package" included the choice of a 360 or 401 4-barrel engine; also "Rally-Pac" instruments, handling package for the suspension, limited-slip “Twin-Grip” differential, heavy-duty cooling, power disk brakes, white-letter E60x15 Goodyear Polyglas tires on 15x7-inch styled slotted steel wheels) used on the Rebel Machine, T-stripe hood decal, and a blacked-out rear taillight panel. The 3244-pound 1971 Javelin AMX with a 401 cu in (6.6 L) was able to run the quarter-mile in the credible mid-14s at around 93 miles per hour on low lead, low octane gas. Honoring the 1971 and 1972 Javelin Trans-Am victories, a special Trans-Am winner sticker was available for any trim level.
Bought out of Florida 2005, this fine example was billed as an excellent original. When the car arrived it had typical small scratches/ dings as well as old moldings that were not really nice, although it was completely solid and clean. The seller spent$2400.00 having the car touched up and repaired/replaced moldings. The car looks great. The engine was good, the seller had the carb rebuilt, tuned and it runs nice. It has a great exhaust with just the right amount of rumble. It is driven to work a lot in the summer. The interior is very nice, and has been left alone, it is all original, not “new” but very nice. The seller had the dash rewired and a new A/C compressor installed, which works as new. New Cooper tires were installed, probably have 2k or less on them. A new stripe kit installed when paint was touched up. This is just a super nice car someone can drive and enjoy all they want. No rust issues anywhere on the car, clean trunk, original spare and tire. Finished in the desirable period Mustard Yellow, this car will provide years of driving enjoyment while continuing to appreciate in value.
