Extremely Rare 1972 Javelin AMX 4 speed with A/C. All original. This is a "top tier" Muscle car and one of the
rarest muscle cars ever made. Only 825 Javelin AMXs were made in 1972 with the largest AMC engine, the 401c.i. with
430ft lbs of torque, and only a handful had 4 speeds. Estimates are 20-25 4 speeds built in 1972. Add Classic Black
paint and air conditioning and you have one of the rarest of the rare.
Amazing condition, runs fantastic, everything works (A/C needs recharge), drive anywhere. Starts right up, no
smoke, no noises, no leaks etc. Car has never been restored and doesn't need to be. Very compete car with all the
impossible to find parts still there and in excellent condition. Very rare to find one like this.
This is one of the most beautifully styled cars ever. At car shows, many people gather around it and are amazed at
this car. You just never see these at all. You won't ever see one again in this condition. The time to buy one is
when you see it.
V.I.N decode: A2M798Z1xxxxx
A= American Motors
2=1972
M=4 speed manual
798=AMX
Z=401ci 4 barrel
1xxxxx=Sequential V.I.N number
Car was built Oct. 1971
Door Tag:
Body:029178
Model: 7279-8=72 AMX
Trim: 261R= Black Corduroy
Paint: P1=special order Classic Black (very rare)
Car Build Sequence Body Number: W030169
Options on window sticker: AMX, 401 V-8 4 Barrel, 4-Speed full synchro floor shift, P1/00 Classic Black, Bucket
Seat Corduroy trim, E60x15 LD.RA.B Blk/Wht letters tires, Console only, Visibility Group, Rally-Pac, Twin Grip
Differential, All-Season Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Manual Disc Brakes Front, Tinted Glass all windows,
Light Group, Stereo Tape Player w/manual radio, Handling Package, Space -Saver Spare tire, Special Paint.
Factory Fiberglass hood and fiberglass rear spoiler. Hood is in mint condition with no rust on the metal support
structure.
Added options: Cowl induction air cleaner (could be made functional by removing the plug at the rear of the hood),
hood T stripe, Air shocks in the rear. Exhaust system is 2-1/2" into Sonic Turbo mufflers and cross pipe, exits
with factory chrome tips.
Wheels: Original AMC "Machine" wheels that came from the factory on this car. Wheels are super rare and were only
used on AMXs in 1971 and early 1972. This car is a early car being built in October of 1971. These wheels alone are
worth thousands of dollars. They are in excellent condition. Correctly repainted with a 5 step process and still
has the original pressed on trim rings (trim rings were carefully removed and front of wheels were sandblasted and
repainted. Rear side of wheels are still original paint-see link photos). Tires are almost new B.F. Goodrich Radial
T/As. 235/60-15 front, 255/60-15 rear.
Complete owner history: I have talked to the original owner who special ordered this car new from the dealer. She
loved fast cars and wanted the best out there. She ordered this car the way she wanted it, stealth in black, and
faster then the more common muscle cars. She ordered most all of the Go-Pac options "a la cart" to have it optioned
the way she wanted it. The car cost $5,000 new in 1971. She sold it in 1988. There have been only 3 other owners.
Full Original paperwork (not reproduction): Window Sticker, sales purchase contract, owners manual, warranty card
with original owners name, warranty sticker, keys in key bag, dealer service receipts, receipt of deposit for sale
to second owner.
Body: Very nice and straight body. Solid car, trunk, frame, floors. See photo link for lots of under body and
detail photos. Bumpers have been re-chromed, all trim is excellent.
Paint: Beautiful original color Classic Black paint, very shiny, only a couple of small chips. Paint is not new, I
think its 10-15 years old but looks new, no bubbles or issues. Looks great and has a nice clear coat over it. Show
and go quality, 8 out of 10.
Interior: Mint condition, all original with only new carpet added. Black Corduroy seats in mint condition. Dash is
perfect with no cracks at all. Dash panel, door panels, console, are all mint. All gauges work, including the
clock, all windows work, headliner is great.
Motor: Original numbers matching 401c.i. was rebuilt in 1981 by Ed Kopper (who was crew chief for funny car driver
Bob Newberry). In 2013 the motor was refreshed with new rings,bearings, cam, lifters, valve springs, timing set, at
47,872 miles (2,000 miles ago). I have all receipts. Looks to still be a standard bore, original piston 401.
Transmission: Original Borg-Warner Super T-10 close ratio 4 speed. Works perfect. New clutch in 2013 at 47,872
miles. Rear 3.15 gear the perfect gear with the close ratio 4 speed.
Suspension: Rebuilt front suspension, all new brakes, rotors, drums, master cylinder, all brake tubing.
You never see these cars in this condition. It looks fantastic. Very clean. This AMX is ready to show, cruise,
drive, and enjoy as is. Be ready for lots of attention.
If this were a 4 speed, A/C Big block Camaro, Cuda, Challenger, GTO, 442, Mustang, etc., it would sell for
$80,000+. This is a great bargain for a top of the line Muscle Car, and will only appreciate as more people find
out about these super-rare Muscle Cars.
I have a clear California Title in hand.