Pony Car from AMC
It was the Ford Mustang that started the Pony Car wave, which became a formidable sales success. A little later, GM and Chrysler also came on board. AMC, which had a slightly "aged" car fleet in the 60s, developed two Pony Car contenders. One was the Javelin – the other was the AMX, based on the Javelin with a shorter wheelbase and designed as a 2-seater fastback. Both models first appeared as 1968 models. After the oil crisis in 1973, interest in pony cars waned and 1974 was the last year for Javelin and AMX.
Model history
The AMC Javelin could be had with several straight-sixes and V8 engines from American Motors. The AMX could only be delivered with V8s. It was a more pure muscle car than the Javelin. The smallest engine choice was the 232 (3,8 liter) inline six. The biggest engine option was the 390 (6,4 litre) V8 until 1971 when the Javelin came in a facelifted version. Then you could get it with 401 (6,6 litres) and as much as 330 HP, - but the following year, when the new strict emission requirements were introduced, the power was reduced to 255 HP. After the facelift in 1971, both the Javelin and the AMX received marked wheel arches that emphasized the muscle car character. For Javelin and MX were real muscle cars. It is also worth mentioning that AMC distinguished itself in motorsport with its Pony Cars. In earlier American annuals Trans-Am series you see that AMC won 3 times.
About the pictures
The photos were taken at the club premises of EAC (Eight Amcars Club) in Sørum. According to the vehicle registry, the yellow car is a 1973 model with a 304 V8 (5,0 liter). The red one was first registered in Norway in 1974. It is listed with a 232 straight-six engine. The image of the AMX is taken from FavCars.com.
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