Listen up, gearheads! Here's a once-in-a-lifetime, roll-your-eyes-back, ""are you kidding me?"" kind of deal. This isn't just any car; this is a piece of raw racing history " the 1971 AMC Javelin Experimental. And believe me, when we say ""experimental"", it's not some lab rat " it's a beast that was forged in the heat of racing.
Let's cut to the chase. Under the hood of this marvel is a NASCAR 401CI V8. Yes, you read that right. This beast has the NASCAR stamp of approval. And with a whopping 425HP, this engine isn't just talk; it's all about performance. An engine that was a collaboration between the giants, the Penske Race Team and Roy Woods Racing, this Javelin's heart was made to thunder.
Channeling all that raw power is a freshly rebuilt 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission, and here's a tidbit for the real aficionados: it sports a B&M NASCAR '71 stamp right on the bellhousing. If that doesn't scream ""racing pedigree"", I don't know what will.
Now, about that Gulf Blue color " this ain't just a color, folks. This is a nod, a tribute, a salute to an era of racing dominance. The Gulf Racing custom wrap ensures that wherever this Javelin goes, it's turning heads and dropping jaws. And if for some wild reason you ever want a change, there's a slick blue metallic paint hiding beneath the wrap. It's like having two beasts in one!
The inside of this muscle car is all business. Black vinyl bucket seats await the driver and lucky passenger, offering a comfortable yet sporty vibe. But let's talk more about the unique features that make this Javelin a rare gem. A ""Race Fleet"" VIN tag on the firewall and the fact that it served as a test bed for its roaring engine places this car on a pedestal. This was a machine built for purpose, for pushing limits, for conquering racetracks.
The list of features doesn't end there: power steering and brakes, front disc brakes, and a thundering dual exhaust system to ensure that this beast doesn't just look menacing but sounds the part too.
In the vast world of muscle cars, the 1971 AMC Javelin Experimental is a rare bird " an exotic in a forest of classics. If you're the kind of enthusiast who wants a car with a backstory as powerful as its engine, who wants a ride that's not just a car but a slice of racing lore, then this Javelin is calling your name. Don't let this piece of history slip through your fingers. Get ready to own the roads and the conversations at every car meet.
VEHICLE OPTIONS - POWER STEERING - POWER BRAKES - FRONT DISC BRAKES - DUAL EXHAUST - WAS A TEST BED FOR THE ENGINE - RACE FLEET VIN TAG ON FIREWALL - PAINTED BLUE METALLIC UNDER WRAP - NASCAR EXPERIMENTAL ENGINE - NASCAR 425HP 401CI V8 - GULF RACING CUSTOM WRAP - FRESHLY REBUILT TRANSMISSION - ENGINE BUILT BY PENSKE RACE TEAM AND ROY WOODS RACING - B&M NASCAR 71 STAMP ON BELLHOUSING
