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1969 AMC Javelin 2-Dr Hardtop

The Javelin pony car competed directly with Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Plymouth Barracuda in the popular sporty coupe segment.
A9A795M322461
V8
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant code not in 1968 VIN)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 AMC Javelin

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code A AMC
Year digit 9 1969
Transmission code A Automatic Column Shift
Series Code 7 Javelin
Body type code 9 2-Dr Hardtop
Body class code 5 Javelin
Engine Code M V8, 290 CID (200 HP, 9.0:1)
Production Number 322461 322461

Basic Information

MakeAMC
ModelJavelin
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Engine code is stamped separately on engine block. Available 1969 AMC engines:

Engine 290 CID V8 at 200 HP (9.0:1) - base V8 option
Horsepower200 HP
Displacement290 CID
Engine 290 CID V8 at 225 HP (10.0:1) - high-compression V8
Horsepower225 HP
Displacement290 CID
Engine 343 CID V8 at 235 HP (10.2:1) - base 343 CID
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement343 CID
Engine 343 CID V8 at 280 HP (10.2:1) - NEW FOR 1969! 4-BC high-performance 343 CID
Horsepower280 HP
Displacement343 CID
Engine 390 CID V8 at 315 HP (10.2:1) - AMC's largest engine
Horsepower315 HP
Displacement390 CID
Engine 390 CID V8 at 425 HP (10.2:1) - AMC's most powerful engine (AMX special)
Horsepower425 HP
Displacement390 CID