Don’t Cut It Up: 1970 AMC Javelin

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When I found this Javelin on eBay I was quite impressed with how solid it appeared to be, and then I read the second sentence in the description: ” I really don’t want to cut this up and part it out.” Well that seems fair to me because I don’t want him to either. This Javelin is advertised for sale here on eBay. Located in York, Pennsylvania, unfortunately, the story of the title on this one gets quite confusing so it may be better if you read the ad rather than me trying to explain it. The seller has set a BIN of $4,900 but there is an option to make an offer.

The first thing that I notice when looking at the photos of this car is how rock solid it appears to be. The floors look really good and the seller states that the trunk is in similar condition. The rear quarters are original and show no signs of repair, so as the basis for a project this looks to be really good as it has been stored indoors for more than 30 years. The car also comes with a couple of spare hoods, including a ram air one which is rough and damaged.

Under the hood is the 360ci V8 backed by an automatic transmission. The seller states that the engine is locked and that he suspects that the problem may rest with number one cylinder as the spark plug has been removed from that one. The seller is also unsure whether the car is fitted with a Posi rear end. The more time that I’m spending looking at this car the more I am becoming convinced that if this body-shell is as good as is claimed, then I would be inclined to consider a bare shell build. The engine has to come out anyway, and with so much of the car dismantled I honestly believe that it would be the best option. Javelin shells in this condition are becoming increasingly rare, so it would be awfully tempting.

The interior of this Javelin is complete, but the front seats will need new covers. The dash appears in generally good condition. I think that there may be a small crack in the pad, but this may be able to be repaired. The car also comes with a spare dash which is a nice bonus.

The rear seat looks like it may be able to be salvaged with a decent clean. The encouraging thing that comes from this shot is just how solid and clean those floors appear to be. The seller also includes two floor consoles with the car along with a few other components in the trunk. He lists a few items that he is aware of that are missing, but none of them would be classed as extremely hard to obtain.

This Javelin is a tempting proposition. If the issues with the title can be sorted then what we have here appears to be a really solid base for a project car. The body-shell appears to be a fairly rare commodity insofar as it appears to be virtually free of rust and rot, and it is totally original and unmodified. If you feel inclined to build the project car of your dreams you could undoubtedly buy cheaper cars as your starting point, but if you place a realistic value on the time that it would take for you to bring an average shell up to the condition of this one then this begins to make sense. Someone once said that if you intend to build a performance car then you should always use the best components that you can possibly afford, and the body-shell is no exception since that’s the component that everything else hangs off.

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Comments

  1. 86 Vette Convertible

    I DO HAVE THE TITLE FOR THIS DASH BUT IT WAS NEVER PUT IN MY NAME THE GUY I GOT IT FROM SIGNED THE BACKSIDE OF THE TITLE

    So why doesn’t this seller just get the title transferred to his name? I think with that the car is reasonable for the price asked.

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    • nrg8

      Less profit and more work aren’t things you hear ehen the term flipper is used

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  2. Rick

    Even though that’s near me at a tempting price (if I had the room) I wouldn’t purchase it simply due to the full paragraph of all caps. Who wants to sort through that?
    That, and he’s got a title, but not to that particular car. Having gone through the PA title process for lost or abandoned vehicles, it’s a hopeless, circular argument from Harrisburg. So, it’s either swap the VIN’s and hope nobody notices or part it out. Surely the original VIN is stamped somewhere else on the car?

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  3. Jubjub

    Bet it was good looking when it was new. Cool color combo. Note the correct AMC painting of the Magnum 500. Theirs always looked best.

    Seller probably didn’t want to pay the taxes when he bought it. Not sure if any other states are like Kentucky. We used to be able to do a title only transfer for like $8 then pay the taxes when the vehicle was licensed. Now we have to pay it all up front. Previously, if your project turned out to be a dud, you wouldn’t be out the ridiculous percentage of the NADA number the clerks came up with. And for $8, the buyer was more apt to get it out of your name.

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  4. Gay Car Nut

    Lovely looking car. I’ve always loved the 1970 AMC Javelin. Probably more so than later Javelins.

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  5. 8banger Dave MikaMember

    It certainly appears to be a factory column-shifted (auto) beast, but now we see a 4-speed hump? or should I have more coffee and look again?

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  6. Ron

    Finding parts for a 1970 would be like finding chickens teeth. It would have to be a one owner made car using what would fit. Good thing the dash is there. If you could find anoth 1970 basket case, it might be worth it.
    Why I have stuck to my 68 and 69s.

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  7. PatrickM

    Too much cash for what is there. I love the Javelin and the AMX. But, this one is for sale for a reason. It’s a real shame that this one sat so long and no one cared!! Whew. Rots of ruck to the new owner.

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  8. Leon Labuschagne

    The body is a bit wavy in places. For the amount of body and interior work needed that price is too high. Big money to spend here.

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