1968 AMC Javelin Convertible
The all-new Javelin launched in 1968 as AMC's pony car competitor to Mustang, Camaro, and Firebird, offering distinctive styling and available 390 V8 performance.
Confidence
95%
A8M797X174551
V8
Engine
Convertible
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant code not in 1968 VIN)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 AMC Javelin
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 8 | 1968 |
| Transmission code | M | Manual Floor Shift |
| Series Code | 7 | Javelin |
| Body type code | 9 | Convertible |
| Body class code | 7 | Javelin |
| Engine Code | X | V8, 390 CID (425 HP) |
| Production Number | 174551 | 174551 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelJavelin
Year1968
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 390 CID (425 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower425 HP
Compression Ratio10.2:1
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant code not in 1968 VIN)
Pattern SourceAMC