The AMC Javelin is an American front-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door hardtop that is both marketed and produced by American Motors Corporation spanning from 1968-70 and 1971-1974. Originally styled by Dick Teague, an American industrial designer in the automotive industry who held automotive design positions at GM and Packard before becoming Vice President of Design at AMC, the Javelin was available in a wide variety of trim and engine levels.

The Javelin model is among the most "highly prized" by AMC fans, according to Classic Cars. Further, the Chicago Sun-Times stated that the Javelin is both "beautifully sculpted" and "one of the best looking cars of the 1960s." Add this to the list of things you never knew about AMC's muscle cars.

Despite a long period of time where the Javelin was not highly regarded in the automobile market, it is now gaining the respect it deserves, and it is being recognized by various publications and magazines in the modern world. Could this be the hidden truth behind the AMC Javelin? Keep reading to figure out.

Let's dive a little deeper and figure out if it is worth buying an AMC Javelin in today's market...

The Low-down

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Although the AMC Javelin might not have the same effect as other muscle cars or pony cars of the time period, coming in at lower values and price points, it does have equal demand and respect from car collectors around the world.

The Antique Automobile Club of America, also known as AACA, classifies the AMC Javelin into two categories: the Class 36-e for the model years of 68-69, featuring SST models that are equipped with 343 cubic inch or larger V8 engines, and the Class 36-j for the model years of 1970-74 Javelin, SST, and AMX, which have a 360 cubic inch or larger engine.

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More Lucrative Versions

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In addition, the Javelin versions that have updated packages and high-tech add-ons, like the "Go" package and the "Big Bad" color versions can gain higher prices on the market today, along with the 1971-1974 model years having an overall higher price than other production years.

According to Keith Martin's Guide to Car Collecting, the AMC Javelin is often overlooked, and is actually one of the best muscle cars, being a sleeper on the market when compared to other more "desirable" muscle cars produced during the same time period.

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The Things

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According to The Things, a website that covers all things pop culture, lifestyle, celebrity news, beauty, reality TV, and anything else in the Hollywood life, the AMC Javelin AMX is totally worth buying today.

This car lives up to its title, complete with a sleek shape, great exterior styling, timeless aesthetics, and a pointed shape that makes it look super fast and desirable when cruising down the roads at high speeds. Not to mention, the interior is beautiful, roomy, spacious, and can still provide the necessary qualities to handle a bumpy and treacherous road.

Lastly, the engine is nothing to scoff at. The V8 engine in the AMC Javelin AMX is possibly the best 390 V8 that AMC ever included, complete with producing 310 horsepower and punchy acceleration.

Hagerty Evaluation

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Lastly, according to Hagerty, the AMC Javelin is a timeless car that continues to have a high valued price when selling on the market. The values have been consistent over the past five years, remaining largely flat - at least they are not decreasing.

A 1968 Javelin has an average value of almost $18 grand, while the final year, the 1974 Javelin, is valued at just over $14 grand, showing that it is never a bad time to buy an AMC Javelin.

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