1972 AMC Javelin AMX Is Dressed to Impressed, One of Only 12 Built

But the AMX nameplate didn't disappear altogether. The badge returned on the second-generation Javelin (1971-1974) and was then used on vehicles like the Hornet (1977), Concord (1978), and Spirit (1979-1980). The AMX trim was usually marketed as a performance-oriented model.

This was particularly true for the Javelin version. It featured a fiberglass hood, front and rear spoilers designed to increase traction, and a flush front grille for improved airflow. The bundle also included engine-turned interior trim, a sports console, and a heavy-duty clutch.

Unlike the base Javelin, equipped with an inline-six, the AMX came standard with a 360-cubic-inch (5.9-liter) V8 engine. The Go Pack option enabled customers to choose between the four-barrel 360 V8, good for 285 horsepower, and the 401-cubic-inch (6.6-liter) V8 rated at 330 horsepower. Power ratings dropped over the next years, with the range-topping 401 V8 delivering 255 horsepower.

Much like the stand-alone AMX, the Javelin AMX was far from popular. AMC sold only 15,961 units over four model years, making the Javelin AMX relatively rare. The black example you see here is one of only 3,220 examples produced in 1972.

The coupe is powered by the least potent engine available in the AMX that year, the 304-cubic-inch (5.0-liter) V8 rated at 150 horsepower, but it's a rare gem thanks to the Midnight Black Metallic paint. According to the dealership that sold it earlier in 2025, it's one of only 12 units finished in this hue.

And needless to say, the Javelin looks quite fetching in this color, especially with the gold stripes adorning the hood and the side panels. The coupe is also in fantastic condition inside and out, most likely due to a recent refresh. This AMX is dressed to impress!

The AMX was shot on camera earlier this year at an auction event by GAA Classic Cars. The coupe changed hands for $31,000, a sum that's only a tad higher than the average price for Javelin AMX pony cars in excellent condition. The somewhat low sticker is likely due to the smaller V8 engine. A 401 V8 could have pushed this black beauty above the $40,000 mark.

The most expensive 1972 Javelin ever auctioned, an SST model, sold for $52,800, while the most expensive AMX traded for $37,400. The Javelin remains among the most affordable pony cars from the golden era, especially when compared to the iconic Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Plymouth Barracuda.