Vehicle Description
American Motors was always the company that dared to be different.
Even at the height of the muscle car era when 4-seaters were
selling as quickly as Ford, GM, and Chrysler could make them, AMC
decided the time was right for a 2-seat pony car. The result was
the Javelin (and the AMX), and this 1969 AMC Javelin SST with a
highly desirable 'Go Package' AND 'Mod Javelin Package', is the one
to own if you're a serious collector. Featuring the bigger-option
390 V8, a 'survivor' Big Bad Blue colored exterior, and a new
interior, this rare Big Bad Javelin beast may be the coolest car
you'll see in our current inventory.
There were notably few 390 V8/4-speed Javelin SSTs built with both
the Go Pack and the Mod Pack, making this one of the rarer muscle
cars of the era. This one is very correct, and likely the original
drivetrain, although AMC didn't stamp VIN's on blocks in this era,
so it's impossible to 100% know. Either way, the powertrain
features the bigger displacement V8, manual transmission, and
bright colors that we all love and desire. And what is the Go Pack?
In 1969, it included a list of durability and handling upgrades
including a special handling package, heavy-duty cooling, and a
limited slip rear end, plus the upgraded engine and requisite
stripes. What about the Mod Pack? In 1969, it included two
fiberglass hood scoops, simulated side exhaust rocker molding, and
that famous Craig Breedlove roof spoiler. This particular Javey is
all-survivor outside, finished in its original code 2A Big Bad
Blue, is flashy and will likely inspire more than a few "Hey,
what's that?" questions at gas stations and stop lights. The unique
sheetmetal is straight with a couple minor bumps and bruises
acquired through the years, the light blue original paint shows
some age but will still make your eyeballs vibrate, and the
factory-installed SST C-stripes also show their age, but are
straight enough for engineering work. The Javelin was all about
form following function with a longer platform than its AMX brother
and bespoke bodywork from the A-pillar back. The fastback looks
like a coiled spring, and the wide rear end is unmistakable for
anything else on the road (provided you know what an AMC is).
Brightwork on this '69 is limited but what's there is in fairly
good, original condition, all the emblems are still as the factory
rendered, and if there's a car ready to win hearts for America's
last independent auto maker, this is it.
At first glance, the interior may seem original too, but it's
actually completely restored back to its correct code 962E
Platinum, using fresh cloth and ultraleather upholstery throughout
that's in excellent condition. The 4-seat platform was an upgrade
from the 2-seater AMX that was offered in 1969, a major benefit of
the elongated body and chassis of the Javelin. The space isn't
exactly expansive back there, but unlike the AMX, two friends could
sit in the back and be comfortable. The instruments inside the
original dash are housed in deep, round pods directly ahead of the
driver, including a 8000 RPM tach, and there's a tilt steering
column that's got to be ultra-rare. A vintage Grant GT steering
wheel adds a sporty feel, the woodgrain adorned speaker cover in
the dash adds sophistication, the stock AM/FM radio amazingly still
works, and that cool straight-angled shifter for the 4-speed lets
everyone know that this AMC came to fight. Out back, the trunk is
all-stock too, featuring an original mat and relocated battery.
Performance is delivered by AMC's top powerplant, a 390 cubic inch
V8 with an impressive 315 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque,
enough to make the Javelin SST one of the most potent machines on
the road in its era, shocking people with a 0-60 MPH time that came
in around 7 seconds. Think about how impressive that was in 1969.
Well-maintained throughout the years, it wears red engine paint,
chrome valve covers, and an aftermarket Edelbrock air cleaner. The
power brake and steering systems dominate the space, as do the
long-tube Hooker SuperComp headers, but the coolest component is
probably that V8 can electronic coil. The motor is strong and in
good mechanical order, but full disclosure, it's time for a new or
rebuilt carburetor, because the one that's currently installed is
on its last legs. The Go Package meant you got power front disc
brakes, a heavy-duty suspension, twin-grip limited slip
differential, dual exhaust, and Mag wheels, which this one comes
with, although they need to be restored. The aforementioned Hooker
headers feed into a 2-inch H-pipe dual exhaust that sounds great,
and the Borg Warner T-10 4-speed shifts great and is THE choice to
match with the 390. Swapped-in polished aluminum wheels wear
245/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A white-letter tires that finish the
look.
The Javelin and the AMX seems to be gaining some traction in the
market, and this one is as rare as they come. Combining a
390/4-speed powertrain, the Go Package, the Mod Package, the SST
trim package, and the Big Bad color package, this is the pinnacle
of an AMC collector car. Don't hesitate, this Big Bad Javelin won't
last long. Call now!
