AMC Javelin
Overview
AMC AMX
The AMC AMX is a two-seat GT in style and approach sports car that was produced by American Motors Corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. The AMX was also classified as a muscle car, but "unique among other American cars at the time due its short wheelbase"...
prototypes shown during the 1966 AMX project nationwide tour. Intended to rival other pony cars such as the Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A...
and Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is an automobile manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang...
. American Motor's Javelin debuted on 22 August 1967, for the 1968 model year
Model year
The model year of a product is a number used worldwide, but with a high level of prominence in North America, to describe approximately when a product was produced, and indicates the coinciding base specification of that product....
. Public sale of the new models began on 26 September 1967, with prices starting at US$
United States dollar
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2,743 (Adjusted only for inflation equal to US$ in dollars).
The Javelin incorporated several safety innovations including interior windshield posts that were "the first industry use of fiberglass safety padding." The Javelin incorporated flush-mounted paddle-style door handles that become an enduring AMC safety and styling signature.
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