Vehicle Description
AMC certainly occupies a unique place in automotive history.
Starting out in 1954 as the result of what was, at the time, the
biggest corporate merger in US history, they would go on to do
battle with the firmly entrenched Big Three, and turn out some
truly iconic cars in the process. This 1974 AMC Javelin boasts a
fittingly unique heritage of its own - in its day, holding firmly
to its muscle car V8 roots while competitors elsewhere were
shifting to less powerful, though more fuel efficient
powerplants.
AMC was all about bucking tradition and coming up with automotive
designs that really stood out and, while this Javelin shows
evidence of that tendency, it's also an appealing, sturdy-looking
muscle car that wears its distinctive appearance proudly. With its
long hood, almost geometrically-shaped windows and beefy back end,
it won't be confused with any of its counterparts, but standing out
in a crowd is what we're after with muscle cars. Decked out in a
bronze hue that's both period-appropriate and a great complement to
its shape, with a black stripe encircling its front end, this is a
ride sure to draw admiring glances as it cruises down the
boulevard. It's got an aggressive, inclined stance that's amplified
by the larger 16" wheels in back. More than 40 years after it
rolled off the assembly line, it still looks straight and
well-fitted, as evidenced by the evenness of the distinct steel
ridge running most of the length of its exterior as it transitions
from fender to door to quarter panel.
Inside, you'll see an interior that's truly in impressive shape and
features a variety of the distinctive styling cues that helped AMC
to curry favor as a corporate rebel back in its heyday. The high
backed black vinyl and cloth bucket seats appear to have seen very
little use and the center console in the middle not only provides
some additional storage space but, in contrast to many of the
models of that era, is actually high enough to rest an elbow on
while driving. Just beyond the Grant GT steering wheel, you can see
more evidence of that AMC individuality. The burl patterned dash
has a semi-circle shape to it, almost encircling the driver but
still offering plenty of navigating space. The gate-shaped shifter
sitting on top of the console is within very easy reach and
provides still another unique styling cue in a car that certainly
has no shortage of them.
Under that long hood a big block 401 cubic inch V8 topped with a
Holley 4-barrel carb sits in place of the smaller original. The
largest, most powerful engine option at the time this car was
released, it boasts nearly 100 cubic inches of displacement over
its predecessor, as well as power that was sufficient to prompt the
Alabama Highway Patrol to choose Javelins equipped with this
powerplant for their own fleet. Bolted to a 3-speed automatic
transmission, it breathes through its dual exhausts with a low,
throaty rumble. When the Javelin performed its duty in Alabama, it
got strong reviews for its precise power steering, with more than
one officer commenting that the feature provided a good measure of
confidence during pursuits. This unique and rare mid-70's era
muscle car sits on a set of stock steel rims - 14s in front and 16s
in back, wrapped in Winston Winner G/T radials.
Looking for a unique 70's muscle car that's decked out in a great
shade and equipped with all the power you'd want? You have to check
out this 1974 AMC Javelin. Call today!
