Vehicle Description
1968 AMC Javelin
When we talk about AMC oftentimes we just think about a failed
company. The truth is though that they simply decided that we're
going to build cars better even if it meant smaller profits.
Because of that, they were ranked the best-engineered cars for two
straight years, from 1969 to 1970. Most folks remember the Javelin.
That's exactly why it's not mentioning it much . It still deserves
credit though because while AMC went after the Corvette with the
AMX, it didn't stop there. It decided that the Mustang shouldn't be
safe either and sent the Javelin over to do battle. It often won
too.
For consignment, a love affair that started with a quest to buy his
favorite car, the '62 Impala. Turns out it nearly tore his pocket
to pay for the '62 and this Javelin was sitting next to it, so he
purchased it as a work in progress. The entire body was stripped
down, and any rust remediated, then painted in menacing satin hot
rod black. A professional body shop owner was the previous owner so
in his spare time worked this car to near perfection. It now sports
a mid '70s Pontiac 400ci V8 engine and matching Pontiac TH350
transmission.
Exterior
As noted the body shop owner would pay attention to this car over
the course of time when he had spare time, and totally stripped the
metal down to bare, fixed any minor rust areas, saw no collisions
from previous use, and then painted it in beautiful satin black.
With its long front end and deeply raked B pillar rear deck it has
taken on its iconic look and presents as such, looking all
original. Chrome is very nice all around as are all the trimmings.
A bit of a jacked up stance for the rear, which has 14 inch
polished wheels wrapped in black wall rubber on all 4 corners. It
is now time to go out and spear me a Mustang!
Interior
A wood applique arrow like structure points us toward the interior
as we swing the doors. All surrounded by black vinyl with some
embossing for accenting. Inside futuristic high back buckets with
winged seat bolsters keep you firmly planted inside during a
performance run. A center console is sweeping up through on the
hump, and in back is a 2 plus 2 bench which has more room than an
afterthought. Original dash is upfront, and steering wheel to match
fronts it. Black carpeting for the floors and a tight headliner is
above also in black. A shout out to the trunk which also presents
rust free and looking just fine with a gray carpet remnant
inside.
Drivetrain
Courtesy of a Pontiac, now a 400ci V8 with matching TH350
transmission is under the hood. A Rochester Quadra-jet carburetor
in 4 bbl form is atop, and the original AMC 20 rear axle is still
present.
Undercarriage
Some heavier surface rust is seen on the suspension and drivetrain
parts, but these remain solid. Floorpans have undercoating which is
chipping off but no rust seen. Rockers have some invasive rust
damage mostly near the rear wheels in the front of each well, and
some in the mid section. Plenty of chipped off paint and
rustproofing, but the unibody remains structurally sound. Under the
radiator the lower support crossmember has seen a fair amount of
invasive rust. Suspension is independent coil springs and leaf
springs for the rear with drum brakes all around sporting a new
master cylinder.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up, and drove swimmingly with nice acceleration,
bias free braking on the panic stopping test, and good handling.
Interior was very comfy, and all functions were working at the time
of the test drive.
Owned and enjoyed for many years with some intermittent wrenching
when the mood struck him, our consigner has to sadly part with his
found beauty, due to our consigner aging and not being able to
enjoy it as it should be enjoyed. Most of the work has been done,
leaving you with a turn key classic that can hunt down mustangs of
the era.. go get 'em!
VIN DECODE
A8C797M202715
A-AMC
8-1968
C-3 Speed Automatic, Floor Shift
7-Javelin
9-2 Door Hardtop
7-SST
M-290ci V8 2bbl
202715-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
