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AMC  Javelin
The Javelin can be classified into two generations: 1968 to 1970 (with a distinct 1970) and
1971 to 1974. Javelins competed successfully in Trans-Am racing and won the series with
AMC sponsorship in 1971, 1972, and independently in 1975.

Javelins were assembled under license in other markets including Europe (by Wilhelm
Karmann GmbH), Mexico (by VAM), Australia (by Australian Motor Industries), and were
sold in other export markets."                                                  Read more
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Racing Javelins
American Motors was intent on changing the image of the
company and its new pony car competitor. It formed a
racing team and entered the Javelin in dragstrip and
Trans-Am Series racing.

The Javelin's first Trans-Am attempt was in the 12 Hours
of Sebring in 1968. Starting in January, two Javelins were
prepared by Kaplan Engineering with engines by Traco
Engineering. Power was provided by the basic 290 cu in
V8 that was bored out to 304.3 cu in. Ronnie Kaplan
recalls that "... we never had enough time to properly
develop the Javelins because of our time factor and most
of our testing and development took place at the race
track." Starting with a 68-car field, only 36 cars finished,
with Peter Revson and Skip Scott driving one of the
Javelins to 12th overall and 5th in the O-class, a
"remarkable" performance considering the program was
initiated so quickly. For the 1968 season, although the
Javelins finished in third place, AMC established a record
by being the only manufacturer's entry to finish every
Trans-Am race entered