AMC Javelin AMX

[19_Chevelle_69]

The American Motors Corporation's Javelin AMX was a sporty coupe-type automobile in the 'pony car' class built by American Motors Corporation between 1968 and 1974. It was intended to rival other similar cars of the era such as the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.
At launch, it was available with a variety of AMC engines from an economical 232 in straight-6 through three V8s, including (with the optional "Go Package") a 4-barrel carbureted 343 in V8. That package also included power front disc brakes, dual exhausts, and wide tires. The SST trim level gave a greater degree of luxury.

Road & Track compared the Javelin favorably to its competitors on its introduction in 1968. They felt that the lack of a "big, heavy, super-powerful engine" was an asset in such a small vehicle, and called the styling "pleasant". The non-power steering in the "quick-steering" option received poor marks, however, as did the disc/drum brakes. A two-seat, shortened version of the Javelin was produced for the same years as the AMC AMX.

[bossman]

i've always liked amc's....my uncle had one as his first car.....pretty cool

[Every_Mn]

I've always loved those Javelins, and to a somewhat lesser degree, the AMX. There was a black '69 Javelin, kinda dirty but solid-looking, cruisin' around Fallbrook a few weeks ago for sale... 12-13 grand IIRC.

[19_Chevelle_69]

I like them because they are different than what you normally see at any car show.

I know someone with a '71(?) Javelin SS/T who would like me to fix it up for their son.

[Every_Mn]

I like them because they are different than what you normally see at any car show.

I know someone with a '71(?) Javelin SS/T who would like me to fix it up for their son.
Really? What are we talkin' here- frame-off resto or just a little bit of TLC or what?

[19_Chevelle_69]

The story goes that her dad gave the car to her and it was her daily driver. One day she bought a new car parked the Javelin in the garage, and there it sat untouched, uncovered, unmaintained for nearly 17 years.

They wanted me to basically go over the entire thing and "fix it up" for their son to drive. Not a restoration, just get it road worthy again. I told them a couple years ago to tow it to my house, but they haven't yet. Other things came up that they are dealing with first.