Rambler

The AMC Javelin was introduced for 1968 as AMC’s answer to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Designed by Dick Teague, the stylish two-door hardtop was intended to give AMC a younger, more performance-oriented image. Engines ranged from economical six-cylinders to powerful V8s, including the 6.4-litre 390. A completely redesigned second generation arrived for 1971, with wider, more dramatic bodywork and the AMX becoming the high-performance version. The Javelin also enjoyed considerable success in Trans-Am racing, winning championships in 1971 and 1972. As demand for traditional pony cars declined following the oil crisis, AMC discontinued the Javelin after 1974, freeing production capacity for the new Pacer.