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Rediscovering AMC Muscle Cars
Rediscovering AMC performance machines
Harold Pace / autoMedia.com
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The 1968 Javelin was cheaper than and as attractive as its
competition, and sales were very good (stupendous by AMC standards) with over
55,000 units sold. In addition to the base model trim package, AMC added a
deluxe SST version with reclining bucket seats, an imitation wood-grain
steering wheel, stainless steel rocker panel moldings, special emblems and
side stripes. The SST package could be had with any
engine.
More important to performance car fans was the Go Package. This
teamed the 343- or 390-inch engines with power front disc brakes, 14-inch
wide-oval tires, a handling package that beefed up the suspension, rally
stripes down the center of the car and a tachometer. Limited-slip
differentials were usually ordered as well.
The 343 was capable of clocking low-15-second quarter-mile
times, and the 390 the upper 14s. This made the Javelin slightly quicker than
a 390 Mustang, 340 Barracuda or SS 396 Camaro. It was no match for a Hemi or
440 Mopar, Shelby GT-500 or a Camaro Z-28, but then, what was?
For AMC fans with a need for more speed, the dealer catalog
offered loads of special manifolds, carburetors, cams and other go-fast
goodies. AMC took the Javelin Trans-Am racing and the company's new team
finished third in the championship, incredible for a first-year
effort.
The 1969 Javelin was largely unchanged, except for three vibrant
"Big Bad Colors." These bright green, blue and orange Javelins had
bumpers painted to match the super-saturated colors. New options included a
roof spoiler and a hood scoop.
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