Hellcat Redeye Power! 1972 AMC Javelin

Although the Big Three already had a significant head start in the pony car market, the ship was still sailing when AMC entered this once-popular segment, with the Javelin hitting dealer lots in the fall of 1967.  Production lasted through two generations, and this 1972 AMC Javelin here on Hemmings features the unusual styling from the later years.  The extent of the modifications and the power this one offers are also unusual for a Javelin, and it might be the most elite example to ever cross our desks here at Barn Finds, thanks to reader PRA4SNW.  It’s probably also the most expensive one currently out there, with the seller asking a whopping $325,000, so head down to St. Cloud, Florida, to check out this awesome AMC in person and decide whether owning it justifies selling your house!

Although sales of anything that could be considered muscular were taking a nosedive by ’72, the Javelin could still be a respectable performer, especially those equipped with a 401 V8.  However, this one’s had the original AMC powerplant swapped for something a bit more stout.  Actually, it’s a lot more stout, as it now has a Mopar Hellcat engine under the hood.  But the news gets even better: it’s the Redeye, which features an even larger supercharger than the base Hellcat Hemi.  The seller says this monster has been tuned to produce 900 horsepower, and it’s paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering all that aggression to a 9-inch Ford rear end with 3.70 gears inside.

For a performer this mighty (and expensive), I’d expect the outside presentation to match the mechanicals, and that’s certainly not going to be a problem.  The seller reports that it took over 3,000 hours to complete this rotisserie restoration, and I’m sure much of that time went into smoothing the body to perfection.  All of the panels are said to be factory original, covered by Viper Stryker Green paint.  One unique and very cool custom touch is the exhaust, which exits through modified sections in the rear quarter panels.

The no-expense-spared theme continues inside, with a custom headliner, door panels, a roll cage with removable bars, and a host of other aftermarket goodies.  However, the buckets are original, though reupholstered and looking like new.  There’s even air conditioning!  I’m finding nothing whatsoever to fault with the vision and execution of this 1972 AMC Javelin, but the price tag will undoubtedly alienate many would-be buyers.  Thankfully, a make offer button is included, so perhaps some negotiation is possible.  How much would you be willing to spend here?