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1972 AMC Javelin 2-Dr Hardtop

AMX is a distinct 2-door coupe trim within the Javelin line (body class 8, style number 7279-8). Competed with Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, and Plymouth Barracuda.
A2E798H303328
V8
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 AMC Javelin

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code A AMC
Year digit 2 1972
Transmission code E E
Series Code 7 Javelin
Body type code 9 2-Dr Hardtop
Body class code 8 Javelin
Engine Code H V8, 304 CID, 2-BC (150 net HP)
Production Number 303328 303328

Basic Information

MakeAMC
ModelJavelin
Year1972
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineV8, 304 CID, 2-BC (150 net HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement304 CID
Horsepower150 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1971 through 1974
Headroom frontNA
Headroom rearNA
HeightNA
Legroom frontNA
Legroom rearNA
Length191.8
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase110.0
Width75.2

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)