AMC jumped into the “pony car” wars in 1968 with the Javelin and its 2-seat companion, the AMX. The car never sold as well as the Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro, but that was the case with most of… more»
Javelin
Apr 18, 2022 • Auctions • 37 Comments
Bonneville Speed Spectacular! 1968 AMC Javelin
American Motors joined the pony car movement in 1968 with two models if you count the 2-seat AMX as one of them. They sold 55,000 copies the first year, three of which included specially modified versions by Craig Breedlove… more»
Mar 30, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Thousands Spent: 1974 AMC Javelin
Mechanical refurbishment on a classic car can seem like a bottomless pit. It seems that you no sooner finish one task than another rears its ugly head. That isn’t the case with this 1974 AMC Javelin. The seller has… more»
Jan 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Badlands Field Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the highly competitive pony car space with the Javelin in 1968. To a lesser extent, the new AMX was a player, too, but it was more of a GT-style car, a Javelin with 2-seats and… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
AMX Package: 1974 AMC Javelin
The 1974 model was the end of the road for the AMC Javelin, which lasted from 1969 through 1974 and two styling generations. Those in the know seem to think that AMC may have axed the Javelin due to… more»
Nov 29, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Back To Black: 1972 AMC AMX
This AMX first appeared on Barn Finds in March 2021. At the time, it was unrestored and in fairly rough condition. It didn’t find a new home, so the seller decided to do a major refurbishing of the automobile…. more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
401/4-Speed: 1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition
Ah, 1973. Fashion trends for that year included bell-bottom jeans, tie-dyed t-shirts, earth shoes, and gypsy dresses. AMC decided to cash in on the world of fashion by introducing the Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition. Available during both the 1972… more»
Oct 1, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Survivor Quality: 1972 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the pony car game in 1968 using a platform that originated with the Rambler American. While not a big seller compared to the Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro, the Javelin helped reshape the company’s image… more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Sometimes we can buy a project car with all the good intentions in the world, but various circumstances mean that the project can stall before it starts. That is the case for the owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
2-for-1: 1971 AMC Javelin SST 401 4-Speed Project
The Javelin was AMC’s entrant into the pony car wars. It ran for two generations from 1968-74 before disappearing from the landscape. By AMC standards, they sold well enough for a while, though not in the kinds of numbers… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
If an enthusiast is searching for a turn-key classic to park in their workshop, a couple of attributes could help a particular candidate’s cause. While it isn’t always the case, long-term ownership can indicate that the vehicle in question… more»
Aug 20, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
77k Original Miles: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
The 1972 model year marked one of sales success for AMC. By focusing on quality and offering an industry-leading warranty program, the Javelin sold in respectable numbers in a pony car bracket that was fast shrinking. This 1972 Javelin… more»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Pierre Cardin Edition: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
After 1970, the AMX became a performance option on the Javelin, gaining a back seat in the process. It stayed that way through 1974 when AMC got out of the pony car business due to a saturated market and… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
401 V8 Roller: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
When the AMX was born in 1968, it is was a GT-style, 2-seat version of the also-new Javelin and it gave American Motors something of a competitor to the Chevy Corvette. Sales were light, even by AMX standards, so… more»
Jul 10, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Backyard Find: 1951 Jowett Jupiter
One of the great joys of this hobby is the thrill that comes on first sighting a tarp-covered lump hidden behind someone’s garage. It’s a moment of nearly infinite possibilities. Hidden away behind a garage in Colorado is a… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Easy Project? 1968 AMC Javelin
American Motors followed General Motors into the “pony car” market space in 1968 (Ford and Plymouth were already there). The car would enjoy a seven-year run before being discontinued due to declining demand for those kinds of vehicles. We’re… more»
