1974 · AMC · United States
1974 Javelin AMX: the final year
The final Javelin AMX: 4,980 built, with the Go Package's cowl induction dropped and a production run that stretched into November 1974.
United States · researched through 2026-09-22
1974 was the last year of both the Javelin and the Javelin AMX, with the enthusiast production table giving 4,980 AMXs, body 7479-8: 1,884 with the 304, 2,320 with the 360 and 776 with the 401. AMC's own 1974 full-line brochure presents Javelin AMX as a model identity within the broader Javelin range rather than as a wholly separate car. This record's own overview cites both the enthusiast production table and the factory brochure for that framing, with JavelinAMX.com's own production totals independently matching the 4,980 figure.1,2
Planet Houston AMX reports that AMC obtained an extension letting 1974 production run unusually long, from August 1, 1973 through the end of November 1974, and this record's own production notes flag that cars built from mid-July 1974 onward can show oddities such as 1975 model-year colors or steel hoods rather than the usual fiberglass. The 1974 Go Package itself dropped cowl induction entirely, so this record states plainly that no 1974 AMX was built with functional cowl induction at all, with this record's own key facts describing the 1974 package overall as the 1971-73 package minus that one element. Some late-1974 cars additionally received steel hoods once the usual hood supply ran out during that extended production run.1,3
The four production rows, the 4,980 total and its 304/360/401 split, are treated in this record's own notes as one lineage: they partition cleanly, and the same figures reappear on AMC's own 1974 tally sheet for row 7479-8 at Kenosha, cumulative to November 1974, indicating the typed enthusiast table was transcribed from that factory sheet rather than independently compiled. The Javelin AMX carried a factory price of $3,299 and a shipping weight of 3,184 lb for the year, with the Go Package itself still priced at $410 with the 360 or $499 with the 401, the same figures this record documents across the whole 1971 through 1974 span of the package.4,1,3
Three engines are documented, each under the SAE net ratings basis: a 150-hp, 245-lb-ft 304 two-barrel standard on the AMX with a full rpm breakdown recorded, alongside a 175-hp 360 two-barrel and a 220-hp 360 four-barrel, and a 255-hp 401 four-barrel, the latter three carried in this record without a stated rpm point for either power or torque. This record's own conflicts section separately flags a market-scope dispute on the 401's rating specifically: the 255-hp net figure carried as the US figure in this record sits alongside a Canadian brochure's own printed 235 hp at 4,600 rpm and 335 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm for what appears to be the same engine, with this record keeping both attributed by market rather than assuming the Canadian figure also applied to US-market cars.5
Three transmissions are documented: a three-speed manual on the floor standard with the 304 on both Javelin and AMX, a Torque-Command automatic in column or console form optional across all three engines, and a four-speed manual on the floor optional specifically with the 360 four-barrel and the 401. Whether the Pierre Cardin interior option continued into 1974 is itself disputed in this record's own conflicts section: Planet Houston AMX's interior codes list 'W' for Pierre Cardin in 1974, while JavelinAMX.com states that all AMC's special-edition models disappeared for 1974, and this record notes that only a 1974 order guide could settle which account is correct.1,2
Thirteen exterior paint codes and five interior color codes are documented for 1974, alongside a 3,184-lb shipping weight already noted above as the only dimensional specification recorded for the year; no wheelbase, length, width or other dimension was found in an accessible source for the 1974 AMX specifically. The sixth VIN digit '8' and door-tag model number 7479-8 identify a 1974 AMX, with this record's own identification note repeating the caution that late builds from mid-July through November 1974 may carry 1975 colors or a steel hood rather than the usual specification for the model year.1,3
Fact sheet · 1974 · United States
The numbers
1974 AMC Javelin AMX — The final Javelin AMX: 4,980 built, with the Go Package's cowl induction dropped and a production run that stretched into November 1974.
Coverage: Partial — researched sections are shown; missing ones are not yet sourced. Researched through 2026-09-22.
Every figure is labeled with how sure we are. Reported means a manufacturer, registry, or reference figure we cite but have not reconciled against factory records ourselves. Disputed means credible sources disagree and both are shown. Rows are separately scoped; don't add them together unless the note says they make up a total.
Key facts
Production
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javelin AMX (body 7479-8)1,2 AMX · 2-door hardtop · US production | 4,980 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 V81 AMX · 2-door hardtop · 304 V8 · US | 1,884 | built, model-year | Reported |
| 360 V81 AMX · 2-door hardtop · 360 V8 · US | 2,320 | built, model-year | Reported |
| 401 V81 AMX · 2-door hardtop · 401 V8 · US | 776 | built, model-year | Reported |
The engine rows partition 4,980 in the source.
The engine rows also appear on the AMC tally sheet (1974 sheet, row 7479-8 79-8, Kenosha: 304 = 1,884, 360 = 2,320, 401 = 776, total 4,980, cumulative to November 1974). The typed table appears to be transcribed from it; one lineage.
Paint: the 1974 chart lists P1 Classic Black only for Matador and Ambassador; no Javelin black is listed. Listed colours are what was offered; no per-colour production is known.
Prices when new
| Model | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Javelin AMX1 | $3,299 | 'factory price' as tabulated (basis not stated), 1973-09 |
| Go Package with 3603 | $410 | option price as reported for 1971–74, 1971–74 |
| Go Package with 4013 | $499 | option price as reported for 1971–74, 1971–74 |
Prices are the nominal dollars of the day, not adjusted for inflation.
Engines
| Engine | Factory rating | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 V8 2-bbl5 304 cu in · 2-barrel | 150 hp @ 4,200, 245 lb-ft @ 2,500 (SAE net) | standard | 1,8841 Reported |
| 360 V8 (2-bbl, 4-bbl)5 360 cu in · 2-barrel or 4-barrel | 175 hp (SAE net (2-bbl)); 220 hp (SAE net (4-bbl, 1974)) | optional | 2,3201 Reported |
| 401 V8 4-bbl5 401 cu in · 4-barrel | 255 hp (SAE net) | optional | 7761 Reported |
Ratings are the manufacturer's advertised figures under the standard shown (SAE gross before 1972, SAE net after). They are not dyno results, and gross and net ratings can't be compared directly.
Transmissions
| Transmission | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|
| Three-speed manual, floor (304: standard on Javelin and AMX; axle 3.54) | standard | Not yet sourced |
| Torque-Command automatic, column or console (console 304: 2.87 (3.15); 360 and 401: 3.15 (3.54)) | optional | Not yet sourced |
| Four-speed manual, floor (360 4-bbl and 401; axle 3.54) | optional | Not yet sourced |
Options and packages
| Code | Option | Price | Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Go Package, 1974: the 1971–73 contents without cowl induction3 | $410 | Not yet sourced |
W (trim)package |
Pierre Cardin interior (continued per Planet Houston AMX; JavelinAMX.com says it ended after 1973)1 | — | Not yet sourced |
|
Rally-Pac instruments (V-8): ammeter, oil pressure, tick-tach tachometer/clock, 140-mph speedometer | — | Not yet sourced |
|
AM push-button radio; AM/FM multiplex stereo with four speakers; 8-track with manual AM radio and 4 speakers; rear speaker (AM only) | — | Not yet sourced |
|
Vinyl roof; rally side stripes (Javelin only); hood T stripe (AMX only) | — | Not yet sourced |
|
Heavy-duty engine cooling; 70-amp battery; 600-watt block heater; handling package | — | Not yet sourced |
|
Protection group (stainless door edge guards, colour-keyed vinyl mats); vinyl body-side scuff molding; insulation group; heavy-duty bumper system | — | Not yet sourced |
|
Tires: E78x14, E78x14 white line, F70x14 white-letter (standard AMX), FR78x14 steel radials, E60x15 white-letter | — | Not yet sourced |
|
Vinyl-covered roof, Bravado grain: black, white, blue, green, brown, buff or copper (consult dealer for application) | — | Not yet sourced |
|
360 or 401 Go Package (AMX only): 4-bbl engine, hood T stripe decal, flat black rear panel, Rally-Pac, handling package, H-D cooling, Twin-Grip, power disc brakes, E60x15 Polyglas raised-white-letter tires, 15-in slot-style steel wheels with space-saver spare | — | Not yet sourced |
Paint
| Code | Color | Built |
|---|---|---|
A1 |
Snow White | Not yet sourced |
E9 |
Mellow Yellow | Not yet sourced |
D7 |
Trans-Am Red | Not yet sourced |
E6 |
Fawn Beige | Not yet sourced |
F8 |
Golden Tan, Metallic | Not yet sourced |
G6 |
Sienna Orange | Not yet sourced |
F9 |
Copper, Metallic | Not yet sourced |
G1 |
Silver Green, Metallic | Not yet sourced |
G2 |
Medium Green, Metallic | Not yet sourced |
G3 |
Dark Green, Metallic | Not yet sourced |
F2 |
Maxi Blue | Not yet sourced |
E1 |
Diamond Blue, Metallic | Not yet sourced |
F7 |
Dark Blue, Metallic | Not yet sourced |
G4 |
Plum, Metallic | Not yet sourced |
Color names are the factory's. We don't show color swatches, because a screen color is no guide for a restoration.
Interiors
| Code | Trim | Built |
|---|---|---|
41 |
Black; trims S (Uganda vinyl), R (Domino fabric), W (Pierre Cardin)1 | Not yet sourced |
43 |
Blue1 | Not yet sourced |
44 |
Green1 | Not yet sourced |
46 |
Tan1 | Not yet sourced |
48 |
White1 | Not yet sourced |
Specifications
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping weight1 | 3,184 lb | body 7479-8 |
Identification
- VIN / door tag
- Sixth VIN digit '8'; door-tag model number 7479-8. Late-1974 builds (mid-July to November 1974) may show 1975 colors or steel hoods.1,3
Where the sources disagree
Pierre Cardin option in 1974
Show both attributed. A 1974 order guide would settle it.
1974 401 V8 net rating (market scope)
- 255 hp net (US figure as carried in this record)5
- 235 hp @ 4,600, 335 lb-ft @ 3,200 (net), Canadian brochure
Keep both with market attribution. The Canadian figure is not assumed to apply to US cars.
Identification
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Also in 1974
- AMC Gremlin X and Spirit AMX The Gremlin X gained a 'hockey stick' stripe. The 304 V8 remained available, but no X or V8 counts for the year were found.
- AMC Javelin The Javelin's final year: 22,556 non-AMX cars on a production run extended into November 1974.
- Buick Riviera Colonnade pillared roof; 20,129 built, 1,698 with Stage One and 4,119 with the GS handling option.
- Buick Skylark Gran Sport, GS and GSX The last year a 455 Stage 1 could be had in a Buick intermediate Gran Sport; 3,355 were built, 478 of them Stage 1.
- Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu SS The SS was gone; the new Laguna Type S-3 coupe carried the Chevelle's performance image, with a 235 net hp 454 still on the engine list.
- Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova Spirit of America Nova (RPO Z51) offered on the Custom hatchback per the source. Enthusiast-compiled production: 390,537 cars; Super Sport 21,419.
- Chevrolet El Camino SS Colonnade-era El Camino; Chevrolet's 1974 data pages define the RPO Z15 SS option for the El Camino Classic. Team Chevelle's production totals give 51,223 El Caminos built, 4,543 of them with SS equipment.
- Dodge Challenger The last original-era Challenger shared a catalog with the Dart; the 360 replaced the 340 as the optional engine and production ended in April 1974.
- Dodge Charger The last B-body Charger before the 1975 personal-luxury redesign, with 5-mph bumpers, carried-over powertrains and an SE that accounted for 30,957 V-8 cars.
- Dodge Dart GTS, Swinger and Demon The 360 replaced the 340 in the Dart Sport, and Flory's production table counts 3,951 Dart Sport 360s at a $3,244 base price.
- Ford Maverick Grabber Grabber production fell to 23,502 by Classic Industries count.
- Ford Ranchero GT The Ranchero GT continued on the 1972-76 Ranchero; 11,328 GTs were built, per reference-site counts in the Standard Catalog lineage.
- Ford Thunderbird Sixth-generation personal-luxury Thunderbird; the record holds the production total and the luxury-group option prices only.
- Ford Torino The 1974 Torino grew again and added the Gran Torino Elite; the Gran Torino Sport survived only as a formal-roof hardtop, with 23,142 built.
- Mercury Cougar Outside the muscle focus: 91,670 Cougars for 1974 per Wikipedia's table.
- Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds The Hurst/Olds paced the Indianapolis 500 again and offered a 350 for the first time: 1,800 coupes, 380 of them with the 455 W-30.
- Plymouth Barracuda and 'Cuda The final year: Barracuda and 'Cuda hardtops with a standard 318 and a new optional 360, and 11,734 built before the line ended.
- Plymouth Duster 340 and 360 The 245 net hp 360 replaced the 340 in the Duster's best sales year: 3,969 Duster 360s among 281,378 Dusters, with Twister, Gold Duster and Space Duster packages priced separately.
- Plymouth GTX, Belvedere and Satellite In 1974 a GTX nameplate came with the Road Runner's optional 440 four-barrel, TorqueFlite required; Mueller's Muscle Car Source Book counts 386 of them.
- Plymouth Road Runner The last Satellite-based Road Runner; production roughly halved from 1973.
- Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am A new nose and the last Super Duty: 10,255 Trans Ams, 943 with the SD-455.
- Pontiac GTO The last original GTO: a package on the compact Ventura with a 200 hp 350; 7,058 built.
- Pontiac Grand Am A revised nose and 17,083 built, only 342 with a four-speed.
- Pontiac Grand Prix The 455 remains the SJ engine as Grand Prix volume falls to under 100,000.
- Pontiac Tempest and LeMans With the GTO moved to the Ventura, the LeMans GT package became the intermediate performance choice, backed by 350, 400 and 455 V8 options.