a dead Javelin

[TEXAS-HOTROD]

I came across a Javelin that has been sitting in a field for many years. I can't tell if the bottoms of the doors and quarters are rusted out but I know portions of the roof is swiss-cheesed. If I recall, it does have a 401/4-barrel.
Would this be a car worth getting and eventually fixing?
I'd say it is in way better shape than the 69 Camaro I bought that sat in a cow pasture for 25years.
Even in rough (but complete) shape what would it be worth?
Thanks for any input.
---TEX---

[MagicRat]

Sure its a good project. Just find a decent doner car for the shell and transfer the goodies.
Decent 401 engines trade for about $400 US with no cracks or big defects.
Realistically, that car is worth a bit more then scrap value but not much. $500 tops.

[TEXAS-HOTROD]

I thought the value would be more than that because of the rarity. I saw an AMX that was pretty pricey, but that was an AMX and not a Javeline.
Might be more trouble than it is worth. I guess I'm still looking for something to put my Hemi (small block) into.
Thanks for the feedback.
---TEX---

[TheSilentChamber]

Fully restored its worth in the 10-12 thousand range.

[MagicRat]

Originally Posted by TEXAS-HOTROD

I thought the value would be more than that because of the rarity. I saw an AMX that was pretty pricey, but that was an AMX and not a Javeline.
Might be more trouble than it is worth. I guess I'm still looking for something to put my Hemi (small block) into.
Thanks for the feedback.
---TEX---

For those of us used to the popular muscle cars from the Big Three, the Javelins are more difficult to sell. The AMC fans love them, but there are not many AMC fans around. 10 to 12 G is about right, but its more difficult to find that right buyer.

[TheSilentChamber]

just curious what part of texas do you live in? I'm allways looking for stuff to restore/buildup

[TEXAS-HOTROD]

I am just South of San Antonio. Where are you from?
I planned to drag it home this weekend but w/all the rain we got this last week, I'll have to wait 'till it dries out. There is a 66 Impala there also that I like to get also (for real cheap). My Biscayne needs a grill and the one in the Impala is a perfect match.

I agree, AMC finatics are hard to come by. I love the old AMXs that had the red/blue/white paint schemes in the old days of Trans Am. Awesomely cool cars for sure.
Mopar/AMC/Chevy? Hell, as long as it runs strong and looks cool, I'm game.
I love the rare stuff that you don't see very often. Like this one guy said at a (big) car show. "There's 500 Camaros here, 800 other fords, and countless Dodges. Me and my friend have the only 2 AMCs/AMXs here". Makes you wonder what happened to the rest of them that used to be around.
Thanks for all the feedback everyone.
---TEX---

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