I have often wondered what AMC might have achieved had it had access to a General Motors or Ford-size research and development budget. The company produced some genuinely interesting and innovative vehicles on a pretty worn shoestring, proving that… more»
Javelin AMX
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mild Project: 1974 AMC Javelin AMX
The AMC Javelin was designed by Dick Teague as an effort to shed AMC’s staid economy car image and begin attracting younger buyers. A true “pony car” fashioned in the long hood/short deck style, the first Javelin was introduced… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Patriotic Performer: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. But they went one step further, also offering a GT-style coupe called the AMX which was a 2-seat Javelin with a shorter wheelbase. AMX sales weren’t… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Original 401: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Hiding in this barn is an American classic that shows promise. This 1973 AMC Javelin AMX appears solid, and the fact that it runs and drives suggests returning to active service to enjoy some summer cruising is an achievable… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dynamic Duo? Pair of 1972 AMC AMXs
The AMX was one of American Motors’ more interesting cars. It was a 2-seat, GT-style performance coupe that ran from 1968 to 1970. After that, it was a muscle option on the Javelin which it had previously been based… more»
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Go Pack Barn Find: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX
If you’re feeling brave and are searching for an affordable project candidate, this 1971 AMC Javelin AMX is worth a close look. It needs plenty of TLC, but it is an unmolested barn find that the original owner ordered… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One Family Owned: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX “Pierre Cardin”
It is not unusual for car manufacturers to link with premium brands outside the automotive industry to produce special edition vehicles. AMC wasn’t immune from the practice, although it tested either end of the fashion spectrum in 1973. Few… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked For 32 Years: 1974 AMC Javelin AMX
I have long admired AMC. The little battler of the American automotive scene never had access to the financial resources available to the competition. Its engineers and designers repeatedly produced new models on a meager budget, with the figure… more»
Aug 5, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pierre Cardin Special! 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Boasting a freshly rebuilt motor, fresh paint, many new parts, and a rare Pierre Cardin interior in decent shape, this 1973 AMC Javelin AMX may need little beyond a new owner to hit the street or cruise-in. A 360… more»
Apr 26, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Pierre Cardin Edition: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
You can’t fault American Motors for trying different things back in the day to generate showroom traffic. The AMX 2-seat GT car. The Gremlin “sub-compact.” The Pacer upside-down bathtub. And more. The more part included hooking up with some… more»
