I n the early 1970s, America’s Trans-Am racing series was the battleground for pony cars. It wasn’t just racing—it was ...

A stand-alone nameplate from 1968 to 1970, the AMX became a performance trim for the American Motors Javelin from 1971 to 1974.

The company built six- and eight-cylinder engines, from a 258 cubic inch inline-six to a 401 cubic inch V8 that powered vehicles like the AMC Javelin and Jeep Wagoneer in the 1970s.