1968-70 AMC Javelin Picture Shown

AMC Javelin 1968-1970

Icons, Porsche 911, Shelby Cobra, Ford GT40, and earned his fame in 1960, mainly because of their impressive documents Racing. It is often forgotten in the American Motors Corporation, Javelin throw - with its shorter wheelbase, two-seater derivative of AMX - rsum also look impressive at all times to achieve success in Trans-Am track at Bonneville Salt Flats in the hands of drivers such as Mark Donohue, Bob Tullius, and Craig Breedlove.

AMC Javelin stuck in the competition coupe test herd of ponies, who fought the 1968 model year Ford Mustang on the market. And in addition, to help turn a profit AMC 68th and 69, Javelin throw was a worthy competitor of the usual suspects pony car.

Javelin provides a convenient pack more luggage than most of its competitors. Top Level SST trim, which raised its handling and performance. Available free from the 280 hp, 343-cubic-inch small-block V-8, SST allowed a relatively easy rapid acceleration (0-60 mph at around eight seconds) for the starting price of less than $ 2900. Linear-performance slid to 232 cubic-inch six-cylinder or 290 V-8 engine in the field, but it was extra hot since mid-1968 when the 315-hp, 390 V-8 premiere.

Optional package of the car has its own quest for power is particularly desirable for brakes, two exhaust, wide tires and handling upgrades, and adds about 10 per cent of the value of the collector today. Tack another 25 percent in 1969 and '70, one option: Big Bad super cool package that AMC's pony is a slather of three get-out colors (BIG BAD blue, green or orange), which included bumpers and roof - mounted spoiler.

1968, 1969, 1970 AMC Javelin Front View Photo

In 1970, Javelin increased slightly longer and lower, and was updated interior and suspension. 290 and 343 V-8s were stroked to 304 and 360th

That same year, two special edition built AMC Javelin ibid gay motel in its participation in the Trans-Am - Trans Am, and Mark Donohue. Equipment included in the Trans Am 390 V-8, Hurst four-speed gearbox, Ram-Air hood, and red, white and blue. Only 100 copies made. Last updated versions of the SCCA rules required more production, so that was sold in 2501 Donohue javelin with a piece of "signed" spoiler, Go Suite and the Trans Am has a hood. Regular opportunities, including the Big Bad packages.

Javelin underwent redesign in 1971, but the tubers were not as elegant lines and AMX fell Finish. In 1975 went to line Javelin.

New Javelin throw is a fun and affordable American Classic, Racing with a rich pedigree and style that is always a separate package is ubiquitous Ford, General Motors, Chrysler and ponies.

1968, 1969, 1970 AMC Javelin Rear View Photo