Racing is in most people’s blood, especially the younger generations that love a good adrenaline rush. AMC decided to throw its hat into the racing scene, producing some drag strip versions and some cars built for performance to enter the Trans Am series. The racing community labeled the first-year AMC cars as Cinderella teams with no chance, but the third-place finish proved them all wrong. In the first year of racing, 1968, the AMC Javelin set a record for being the only production car to ever finish all the races that it was entered in.

FAQ

Q: Why did AMC stop producing the Javelin?

The AMC Javelin was a muscle car built during a time in history when the trends were moving away from power and more towards comfort and fuel economy. Along with that, in 1987, when AMC merged with Chrysler, the company lost its name and became the Jeep-Eagle branch of Chrylser.

Q: Is the AMX the same thing as a Javelin?

The AMX is actually the sport version of the Javelin, so it is based on the same design and platform but modified to improve its speed and performance. So, in short, the AMX is not the same as the base-level Javelin, but it is still a Javelin in name.

Q: How much is an AMC Javelin worth today?

There are so many variables that it is hard to give an accurate validation, but to get an answer, the best way is to go through some of the results from the most current auctions. In this case, the Javelin went for just under $30k for one in good condition, with a project car going for just under $10,000.

Q: How much horsepower did the AMC Javelin have in 1971?

In 1971 the AMC javelin could come out of the factory with a 6.6L V8. This 401 could push out around 335 bhp and a ground-pounding torque of 430 foot-pounds. The 401 is stated to have reached 60 from a standstill in under 9 seconds, and it could scream through the quarter mile in under 16 seconds