AMC Javelin base (1971)
for sale
Price: US $10,000.00
Price: US $10,000.00
VINTAGE RACE A SEDAN AMC JAVELIN
1971 AMC Javelin, Penkse/Donahue
tribute vintage race car. This is a
purpose built car that I finished in late 2009 and began vintage racing it in
2010. This is a serious race car that I
built to campaign as a group 1/Trans Am car with CVAR and should be vintage
legal coast to coast. I believe the car would class as a Group 6 car
for SVRA. It is not street legal nor will
it ever be. The car still retains a VIN but I am selling with a bill of sale only. I had a title when I purchased it as a running and driving stock Javelin SST back in 08 but I have misplaced it.
Since my home track (TWS) is being
closed I am losing interest in long distance travel to race 2-3 times a year. Looking to get out of vintage racing and buy a street legal car that I can take to track day events. If you are familiar with what it takes to
construct a car from scratch you will know that it wasn’t cheap to build this car. My reserve is far less than what it would take to build today.
I don’t really know where to start
with the description but first I will say my apologies to those who own and
drive real Trans Am period and historic cars for my copying such a historic
car. If you have read this far you
probably don’t need a history lesson on how Roger Penkse and Mark Donahue took
over the factory AMC team in 1970 and nearly won the manufacturer’s championship
that year against the Camaro, Boss 302 and Mopar factory cars. In 71, after the other manufacturers dropped
factory support, the Penske/Donahue Javelin dominated in 71 and 72. My decision to clone the Donahue Javelin was
driven by a desire to stand out in a sea of Camaros and Mustangs in A
sedan. Again, my apologies, but it was
a sincere effort to pay homage to a very significant and historic car from the
glory years of Trans Am.
SPECIFICS:
Engine: Trans Am legal 5 liter AMC dry sump engine
built by Barry Allen. This is NOT a 304
but a de-stroked 360 with a custom 2.85 inch stroke crank making 305 cubic inches
and yes it does scream. Oiling is not an issue as this is a dry sump motor. It
is neutral balanced and compression is close to 13 to 1. All iron and steel period correct parts. Engine was built and dynoed by Barry Allen
Racing. It made well over 500 HP and I
have dyno sheets and complete engine build description for serious and
interested parties. Cam is solid flat
tappet making it vintage legal anywhere you want to race. It has been one the most reliable and
dependable race engines I have ever had. Approximately 35 hours on engine and car. Recent compression and leak down test checked out great.
Drive train: Richmond/Borg Warner Super T10 GM pattern, close ratio 4 speed transmission mated by a
scatershield bell housing. Clutch is
Centerfield LMC. Flywheel is aluminum. Rear end is a Ford 9 inch floater and drive
shaft is custom made 3 inch dynamically balanced tube.
Brakes: Ford/Lincoln 4 piston period correct Kelsey
Hayes discs up front and small Kelsey Hayes 4 piston rears.
Suspension and chassis: Custom fabricated front lowering
blocks. Javelin spindle uprights with
Matador large bearing spindles. Custom
modified Mustang spring perches allowing the use of off the shelf front
springs. Custom adjustable strut rods
and custom reinforced lower control arms that allowing easy and quick alignment
changes. Car is fully caged, stich
welded and has custom frame connectors. Have several combination of shocks and springs.
Safety: fully
caged chassis. Fuel cell with two
electric fuel pumps with dual pick ups. Racing seat with cam lock harness. Fire suppression system. Harness and fire suppression is current. Will need a new bladder for cell.
Spares: 4.11 and 4.88 Detroit Locker rears. Two sets of Minilite wheels and tires. Rotors, calipers and various other parts.
In summary this is a well sorted and competitive
car that is very reliable and consistent. I have no doubt that it could be a front runner with a better driver and more development. For one, I built it to be legal to race in CVAR which doesn't allow some things that are allowed by SVAR. Aluminum heads and roller cams for example. I will
consider all fair and honest offers but please no low ballers. I
have only provided a brief description of the car and the build and I am
hopeful that bidders will have many more questions to ask. If you are still with me and want to know
more please email me with you contact information and I will call you back.
update: 2017-05-26
Used |
“See detail description below” |
Year: | 1971 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | A1xxxxxxxxx |
Mileage: | 5 | Drive Type: | rear |
Make: | AMC | Model: | Javelin |
Exterior Color: | Red/White/Blue | Trim: | base |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Engine: | V-8 |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |