page_title: AMC Javelin
section_title: Australia
hierarchical_section_title: AMC Javelin / International markets / Australia
caption_attribution_description: A 'Pony' Car built from 1967 to 1974 only available as a 2 door, 4 seat Hardtop. (the 2 seater was the AMX). the 1st generation was 68 and 69, then a redesign in 1970, then the 2nd generation, 71-74 The 2nd generation became longer, lower, wider, and heavier than its predecessor, it also got integral roof spoiler and sculpted fender bulges. Also from 1971, the AMX was no longer available as a two-seater. It evolved into a premium high-performance edition of the Javelin, they got a fiberglass full-width cowl induction hood, as well as spoilers front and rear. The Go Package was also available; extra gauges, better suspension and brakes, LSD, T-stripe hood decal, and a blacked-out rear taillight panel The grille for 1971 had fine horizontal lines. For 1972 it got a new egg crate grille, the AMX version continued with the flush grille The 1973 Javelin got another new grille, mesh this time, although the AMX grille remained the same again. Australian Motor Industries (AMI) assembled right hand drive versions of both the Javelin in Victoria, Australia from CKD kits. The right hand drive dash, interior and soft trim, as well as other components were locally manufactured. The cars were marketed under the historic Rambler name. Engine 232 cu in 6 cyl or 401 cu in V8
context_page_description: The AMC Javelin is an American front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door hardtop automobile manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation across two generations, 1968–70 and 1971–74.
  Styled by Dick Teague, the Javelin was available in a range of trim and engine levels, from economical pony car to muscle car variants. In addition to manufacture in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Javelins were assembled under license in Germany, Mexico, Philippines, Venezuela, as well as Australia – and were marketed globally.
  As the winner of Trans-Am race series in 1971, 1972, and 1976, the second-generation AMX variant was the first pony car to be used as a standard vehicle for highway police car duties by an American law enforcement agency.
context_section_description: Australian Motor Industries (AMI) assembled right hand drive versions of both the first- and second-generation Javelin models in Victoria, Australia from CKD kits. The right hand drive dash, interior and soft trim, as well as other components were locally manufactured. The cars were marketed under the historic Rambler name. The AMI Rambler Javelins were the only American "muscle cars" of that era to be sold new in Australia. The Australian Javelins came with top trim and features that included the 343 cu in (5.6 L) 280 bhp (210 kW) V8 engine, three-speed "Shift Command" automatic transmission, and "Twin Grip" limited-slip rear differential. They were more expensive, had more power, and provided more luxury than the contemporary Holden Monaro. 
  From 1964 Rambler sales for New South Wales were managed by Sydney company Grenville Motors Pty Ltd, which were also the State distributor of Rover and Land Rover. A network of Sydney and country NSW dealers were controlled by Grenville which was in direct communication with AMI. Australian-assembled AMC vehicles were otherwise sold in all States by independent distributors.
caption: 1973 Rambler Javelin, built in Australia
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