1974 AMC

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

A4C797H288727

Clear

Gasoline

I AM OFFERING THIS FOR SALE ON BEHALF OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS IS A 1974 AMC JAVELIN, AND A VERY RARE FIND IN THIS CONDITION. THE CAR HAS 130,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAINTED NAVAJO CREAM. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE ORIGINAL COLOR UNDER THE HOOD. THERE ARE SOME SMALL CHIPS IN THE PAINT AND SOME TOUCHED UP SPOTS. THE CAR HAS THE V-8 ENGINE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ALSO HAS POWER STEERING AND A/C. THE FRONT SEATS WERE REPLACED WITH CUSTOM BUCKET SEATS, SEE PHOTOS. THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN SIDE A GARAGE. . THE CAR IS NOT A DAILY DRIVER, IN FACT WE JUST STARTED IT UP AFTER ITS BEEN STORED FOR A FEW MONTHS. IT DID START UP FINE AND DROVE IN AND OUT OF THE GARAGE. THIS CAR IS OFFERED FOR SALE BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN AS IS CONDITION. BUYER WILL HAVE TO PICK UP THIS CAR IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OR ARRANGE ALL SHIPPING. THANKS FOR LOOKING. SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE JAVELIN Overview The AMC Javelin was a pony carPony carPony car is an American class of automobile launched and inspired by the Ford Mustang in 1964. The term describes an affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image. "-Origins of the breed:... built by the American Motors Corporation between 1968 and 1974 in two generations, 1968-1970 (with a separate design in 1970) and 1971-1974. The models competed successfully in Trans-AmTrans-Am SeriesThe Trans-Am Series is an automobile racing series which was created in 1966 by Sports Car Club of America President John Bishop. Originally known as the Trans-American Sedan Championship it has evolved over time from its original format as a manufacturers championship for modified racing sedans... racing and won the series with AMC sponsorship in 1971, 1972, and independently in 1975. In addition to manufacture in Kenosha, WisconsinKenosha, WisconsinKenosha, Wisconsin, is the county seat of Kenosha County in the State of Wisconsin in United States. With an estimated population of 97,856 in 2009, Kenosha is the fourth-largest city in Wisconsin. Kenosha is also the fourth-largest city on the western shore of Lake Michigan, following Chicago,... , Javelins were also assembled under license in EuropeEuropeEurope is one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally divided from Asia to its east by the water divide of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus region and the Black Sea to the southeast... , MexicoMexicoMexico, , officially known as the United Mexican States , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... , VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south... , and AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans... , as well as sold in other export markets. American Motors' Javelin served as the company's entrant into the "pony car" market created by the Ford MustangFord MustangThe Ford Mustang is manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car... . Development American Motors' Javelin served as the company's entrant into the "pony car" market created by the Ford MustangFord MustangThe Ford Mustang is manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car... . The design evolved from two AMX prototypes shown in AMC's "Project IV" concept cars during 1966. One was a fiberglass two-seat "AMX", and the other was a four-seat "AMX II". Both of these offerings reflected the company's strategy to shed its "economy car" image and appeal to a more youthful, performance-oriented market. Sales of convertibles were dropping and AMC did not have the resources to design separate fastback and notchback hardtopHardtopA hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. It has been used in several contexts: detachable hardtops, retractable hardtop roofs, and the so-called pillarless hardtop body style.-Detachable hardtops:... s that were available on the Mustang and on the second-generation Plymouth BarracudaPlymouth BarracudaThe Plymouth Barracuda is a 2-door car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964-1974.The first-generation Barracuda, a fastback A-body coupe based on the Plymouth Valiant, had a distinctive wraparound back glass and was available from 1964-1966.The... , so Richard A. TeagueRichard A. TeagueRichard A. Teague , born in Los Angeles, California was an industrial designer in the North American automotive industry. He held automotive design positions at General Motors, Packard, and Chrysler before being named Vice President of Design for American Motors Corporation... penned only one body style, "a smooth semi- fastback roofline that helped set Javelin apart from other pony cars." The Javelin used AMC's "junior" (compact) Rambler AmericanRambler AmericanThe Rambler American is an automobile manufactured by the American Motors Corporation between 1958 and 1969. The American was the second incarnation of AMC's forerunner Nash Motors second generation Rambler compact that was sold under the Nash and Hudson Motors marques from 1954 and 1955.The... chassis as a two-door hardtopHardtopA hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. It has been used in several contexts: detachable hardtops, retractable hardtop roofs, and the so-called pillarless hardtop body style.-Detachable hardtops:... to be a "hip", dashing, affordable pony carPony carPony car is an American class of automobile launched and inspired by the Ford Mustang in 1964. The term describes an affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image. "-Origins of the breed:... , as well as available in muscle carMuscle carMuscle car is a term used to refer to a variety of high performance automobiles. The term generally refers to American 2-door rear wheel drive mid-size cars, and sometimes full-size cars equipped with large, powerful, V8s, and sold at an affordable price for street use and both formal and informal... performance versions. "Despite management's insistence on things like good trunk space and rear- seat room, Teague managed to endow the Javelin with what he termed the wet T-shirt look: voluptuous curves with nary a hint of fat." 1974 By 1974, the automobile marketplace had changed. Chrysler abandoned the pony car market. Whereas Ford replaced its original Mustang with a smaller four-cylinderStraight-4The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... version, and other pony car manufacturers also downsized engines, the Javelin's big engine option continued until the production of the model ended in October/November 1974 amidst the Arab oil embargo1973 oil crisisThe 1973 oil crisis started in October 1973, when the members of Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries or the OAPEC proclaimed an oil embargo "in response to the U.S. decision to re-supply the Israeli military" during the Yom Kippur war; it lasted until March 1974... and overall declining interest in high performance vehicles. Unlike General Motors' Camaro and Firebird , the 1974 Javelin models were not exempt from new stricter front and rear bumper standards. American Motors also needed a manufacturing line to build its all-new AMC PacerAMC PacerThe AMC Pacer is a two-door compact automobile produced in the United States by the American Motors Corporation between 1975 and 1980. Its initial design idea was started in 1971. The car's unusual rounded shape with massive glass area greatly contrasted with the three-box architecture with... . Nevertheless, the 1974 Javelin production reached its highest point among the second-generation models with 27,696 units, of which 4,980 (about 15 percent) were Javelin AMX models. Collectibility Chicago Sun-Times auto editor Dan Jedlicka says that the Javelin, which he describes as "beautifully sculpted" and "one of the best-looking cars of the 1960s", is "finally gaining the respect of collectors, along with higher prices." The first generation Javelin has also been described as a "fun and affordable American classic with a rich racing pedigree and style that will always stand out from the omnipresent packs of Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler pony cars." The basic version of the car does not command the high prices of some other muscle carMuscle carMuscle car is a term used to refer to a variety of high performance automobiles. The term generally refers to American 2-door rear wheel drive mid-size cars, and sometimes full-size cars equipped with large, powerful, V8s, and sold at an affordable price for street use and both formal and informal... s and pony carPony carPony car is an American class of automobile launched and inspired by the Ford Mustang in 1964. The term describes an affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image. "-Origins of the breed:... s. However, in its day the car sold in respectable numbers, regularly outselling both the Plymouth BarracudaPlymouth BarracudaThe Plymouth Barracuda is a 2-door car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964-1974.The first-generation Barracuda, a fastback A-body coupe based on the Plymouth Valiant, had a distinctive wraparound back glass and was available from 1964-1966.The... and Dodge ChallengerDodge ChallengerThe Dodge Challenger is the name of three different automobile models marketed by the Dodge division of Chrysler.The first generation was a pony car built from 1970 to 1974, using the Chrysler E platform and sharing major components with the Plymouth Barracuda. The second generation, from 1978 to... so popular today. 1971 through 1974 AMX versions command higher prices, according to collector-car price guides. There are many active AMC automobile clubs, including for owners interested in racing in vintage events. The Javelin shared numerous mechanical, body, and trim parts with other AMC models, and there are vendors specializing in new old stockNew old stockNew old stock refers to obsolete equipment, or original parts for obsolete equipment, that have never been sold at retail.The term refers to merchandise being offered for sale which was manufactured long ago but that has never been used... (NOS) as well as reproduction components. 1974 JAVELIN and AMX Standard Features: AMC Safe-Command Safety Features Javelin engine -- 232 CID Six AMX engine -- 304 CID V-8 Hi-back front bucket seals with deep-foam cushions and vinyl upholstery Full-synchromesh 3-speed manual transmission (with floor mounted shift) Quiet ventless side windows Dual horn Distinctive grilles Color-keyed carpeting Rubber trunk mat Ash tray, front and rear Weather-Eye heating system Single-unit body construction Deck mounted spoiler on AMX (not available on Javelin) Slot-style wheels on AMX F70 x 14 raised white letter tires on AMX. Deep dip rustproofing Baked-on acrylic enamel paint Steady, twin ball-joint front suspension Anti-smog devices Wrap-around instrument panel with finger-tip precision switches. engine-turned dash panel on AMX, woodgrain dash panel on Javelin. Manual disc brakes - front Custom steering wheel on Javelin Three-spoke sports steering wheel on AMX Front and rear bumper guards Dome light with door switches Full flow oil filter Cellulose-fiber air cleaner for carburetor Cigarette lighter Two coat hooks Sway bar up front (V-8 only) Specifications Dimensions Wheelbase 110" Stance: 59.3 in. front, 60 in. rear (Javelin); 58.52 in. front, 60 in. rear (AMX). Trunk space 10.2 cu. ft. Fuel tank: 16 gallons. 1974 JAVELIN and AMX Optional equipment. All season air conditioning includes heavy-duty engine cooling system, 5O-amp battery (60-amp with 360 or 401 CID V-8's), and 51-amp alternator Floor Console with all floor mounted manual or automatic transmissions Power steering (recommended with air conditioning) Adjust-O-Tilt Steering wheel Three-spoke sports steering wheel for Javelin Bright trim rings and hub caps (Javelin only) Wheel covers (Javelin only) Four 15" x 7" slot-style wheels with 14" space saver spare tire and wheel (Available on V-8's only) Spoke-style wheels, 14" x 6" Tinted windshield Tinted glass, all windows (recommended with air conditioning) Light group including trunk light, two courtesy lights, map light, glove box light, parking brake warning light and headlights-on warning buzzer Rear window defogger (blower type) Luggage rack for rear deck. Not available on AMX. Rear window defogger. Inside hood release. Light group. You get a trunk light, two courtesy lights, map light, glove box light, parking brake warning light, and headlights-on warning buzzer. Deluxe electric wipers. Visibility group includes remote-control left outside mirror visor vanity mirror, inside hood release, and electric clock Space saver spare tire for Javelin (standard on AMX) Performance Options Twin-grip differential Dual exhaust standard on 360 V-8 4-barrel and 401 V-8 4-Speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter 360 "Go" Package (AMX only) includes: 360 4-barrel V-8 engine, hood "T" stripe decal, flat black painted rear panel, Rally-Pac instruments, Handling Package, heavy-duty engine cooling, twin-grip differential, power disc brakes, E60 x 15 Polyglas tires with raised white letters, 15 inch slot-style steel wheels with space saver spare tire and wheel. 401 "Go" Package (AMX only) includes: all of the above except it replaces 360 CID V-8 4-barrel with the 401 CID V-8 4-barrel. Rally-Pac instruments (V-8 only) including ammeter gauge, oil pressure gauge, tachometer/clock combination ("tick-tach") and 140 mph speedometer Torque-Command automatic transmission Audio Options AM push-button radio. AM/FM push-button multi-plex stereo radio with two door mounted speakers and two rear speakers. Stereo 8-track tape player with AM radio and 4-speaker system Rear Speaker. With AM radio only. Exterior Options Vinyl roof Rally side stripes (Javelin only) Hood "T" stripe (AMX only) Heavy-duty options. Heavy-duty engine cooling system (standard with air conditioning) includes heavy-duty radiator, power-flex fan and fan shroud Heavy-duty 70-amp battery. Engine block heater (600 watt). Handling package. Includes heavy-duty springs and shock absorbers, plus front sway-bar with 6-cylinder engine. Protection Options Protection group includes stainless steel door edge guards and color-keyed vinyl floor mats Vinyl body-side scuff molding (not available with rally stripe) Insulation group includes full undercoating and hood insulation Heavy-duty bumper system -- front and rear Tire Specifications D78 x 14 Black (white-line optional) Javelin STD. sixes, V-8s E78 x 14 Black (white-line optional) Javelin OPT. sixes, V-8s E78 x 14 Belted White-line Javelin OPT. sixes, V-8s F70 x 14 Belted Black with white letters Javelin OPT. sixes, V-8s STD. AMX FR78 x 14 Radial (Steel) White line Javelin OPT. V-8s OPT. AMX FR78 x 14 Radial (Steel) with White letters Javelin OPT. V-8s OPT. AMX E60 x 15 Belted Black with white letters optional on Javelin V-8's and AMX. Javelin AMX Engine Information 1974 AMX Std. 304 V-8 2-Barrel Single Ext. Opt. 360 V-8 2-Barrel Single Ext. Opt. 360 V-8 4-Barrel Dual Ext. Opt. 401 V-8 4-Barrel Dual Ext. Bore and Stroke 3.75" x 3.44" 4.08" x 3.44" 4.08" x 3.44" 4.165" x 3.68" Compression Ratio 8.4:1 8.25:1 8.25:1 8.25:1 Maximum Brake Horse Power (net) 150@4200 RPM 175@4000 RPM 220@4400 RPM 235@4600 RPM Maximum Torque (net) 245@2500 RPM 285@2400 RPM 315@3100 RPM 335@3200 RPM Rec. Fuel All '74 engines run on regular-leaded, low-lead or no-lead fuels. Transmissions Axle Ratios Std. (Opt.) Axle Ratios Std. (Opt.) Axle Ratios Std. (Opt.) Axle Ratios Std. (Opt.) Torque-Command Auto on console 2.87 (3.15) 3.15 (3.54) 3.15 (3.54) 3.15 (3.54) 3-Speed Manual on floor (Std) 3.54 -- -- -- 4-Speed Manual on floor -- -- 3.54 3.54 NOTE: State of California 4-speed manual transmission not available. 1974 AMC Exterior Color Availability for Javelin and Javelin AMX "Lustre-Gard" Acrylic Enamel Baked-On Finish A1 Snow White P1 Classic Black E9 Mellow Yellow D7 Trans-Am Red E6 Fawn Beige F8 Golden Tan Met. G6 Sienna Orange F9 Copper Met. G1 Silver Green Met. G2 Medium Green Met. G3 Dark Green Met. F2 Maxi Blue E1 Diamond Blue, Metallic F7 Dark Blue Met. G4 Plum (Met.)