The Javelin/AMX Page

Years: '68 to '74
Engines: 232, 258, 290, 304, 343, 360, 390, 401
Options Packages: SST, Mark Donohue, Pierre Cardin, AMX

Javelin-Catching up to the ponycars

AMC had wanted to change their stodgy, reliable family sedan image, much as General Motors wanted to do in the early '50's, which led to the '55-'57 Chevys and the infamous small-block. Without the resources of GM, however, AMC had to do some serious market research to find out if a viable, sporty model would meet with success in the sales area. With an Italian designer making the AMX prototype cars, response was overwhelming everywhere they showed them. Crafting a production car out of the design, however, was a far greater challenge. Renamed the Javelin, and redesigned for mass production, the Javelin was an instant sales success in 1968. A sporty two-seater model soon followed.

Dedicated to Javelins and AMX's in General

	The AMX Files This page is dedicated to the American Motors AMX.
	www.JavelinAMX.com Welcome to the American Motors Shrine!
	The AMC Javelin Police Car Registry
	The 1971 Javelin AMX Registry This registry is open to all owners of an American Motors 1971 Javelin AMX. Currently, we have about 35 cars registered to date. The creator of this registry, Bob Browske, is also the membership chairman for the North Coast AMC Club in Ohio.
	Popular Mechanics' article on the 1969 AMX Smack dab in the middle of the musclecar era, American Motors, known mostly as a builder of nasty Nashes with reclining seats, engineered and brought to market a true 2-passenger sports car.

Proud Owners of Javelins and AMX's

	1973 Javelin Stuart's dad has a 1973 Javelin that Stuart hopes will be his in the future!
	Jim's 1968 AMX Jim's pride and joy.

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