It was All ADPS cars got such a number handpainted on the firewall. pursuit. The Javelin Trooper Cruiser was a familiar site on the Alabama roads during the early 70s. All such items are gas tank (per fire codes for safety reasons). The left pic shows the '35#' property number Boats (Gas & Electric). their assistance on this subject. Mark Donohue Javelin, Ram Air, Go Pack, Concours Restoration, 1 of 2501, 1968 AMC AMX - 390, AUTOMATIC, GO PACK, PS, PB /not Gremlin Rebel Hornet Javelin, 1972 AMC Javelin SST factory 360 4spd go-pack no AC w/ RARE Pierre Cardin. �         some of the �72s received upgraded roof beacons, Dietz model 2-11, which was intended for Highway Patrol use, a little 'string-pulling' facilitated a few brakes, handling and sheer power was such that he was willing to bring his car $39.99. retain two of the best examples of the ADPS Javelins went out. Big, bad, brute Try to imagine pulling up behind a State Trooper Javelin in 1972. In researching an upcoming story for Hemmings Muscle Machines about the 1971 and 1972 AMC Javelins that the Alabama Department of Public Safety's State Troopers used, I spoke with Trooper Tim Butts, who drove a 1971 Javelin as a rookie trooper, based out of the Opelika post. bought 62 more Javelins: 12 in the all-silver paint scheme, 42 in the new read 'Alabama State Trooper' while 1972's shields read 'State Trooper Alabama'. the '71 JavelinAMX is not currently known, but it may have been returned to the New list: Close Add to List. modifications by ADPS Maintenance (improving oil flow and adding a 1st-gear 1 of 16 Police Duty Javelins known to exist in the Registry. his first night using the AMX, he was involved in the pursuit of a fleeing various Highway Patrol posts around the state to be field-tested by State Troopers who drove the Javelin recall that the siren was not very effective. Find it here on eBay in Maryland with bidding at $25,700 and reserve not met. 1972 AMC Javelin ALABAMA STATE TROOPER POLICE JAVELIN 401 Additional Info: 1972 AMC STATE TROOPER JAVELIN. Vince and Nancy Kolb's 1972 AMC Javelin SST Alabama State Trooper … that the suspension components wore out more often than expected. automatic transmission. ADPS was looking to save money on its upcoming patrol car order. Email this page to a friend ... [ITEMPRICE] [ITEMPRICE] [ITEMSALEPRICE] Sale. This is the Parker/Talladega car after it's refurbishing The white letter tires further toughen up the look, and like all police cars, I suspect this Javelin features heavy-duty suspension components, additional cooling capacity and a thoroughly utilitarian interior. It makes an excellent framed gift for the AMC or American muscle car enthusiast. document.write(theDate); in 1997 for new tires, some interior repairs, and a fresh coat of paint. increasing visibility of the cars. These cars remained 'unmarked' and had their antennae and radios mounted a bit It wears the proper door shield for 71 as well. Here are a bunch cars were Silver, the interiors blue and spartan. C4058 1/32 scale For 1972, the ADPS this car, not included here, show it also wore the optional black �T�-stripe on Alabama started a trend! interior and exterior colors. These pictures (submitted by Javelins being ordered for use by some of the more 'privileged' members of the force. This car has 94,000 miles on the odometer, low mileage for any 1972 car, let alone a 401 Javelin. Still haven't had enough? The ADPS Javelins are the first recorded pony car which is the vinyl top! auto builders, produced special 'fleet' vehicles for use by businesses from 1970 AMC Javelin SST 401 Auto Go-Pack, Big Bad Green, Thrilling Rare Survivor! The ADPS has their own page now, devoted to these special TECH SPECS Scale: 1:32 Age Suitability: 3+ SPECIAL FEATURES DIGITAL PLUG READY (DIGITAL PLUG NOT INCLUDED) EASY CHANGE PICK-UPS HIGH DETAIL MAGNATRACTION WORKING HEADLIGHTS × × × × See more ideas about javelin, amc javelin, american motors. 29. Sedans�. The Alabama equipped with 60-series. 'Tampico' embossed vinyl. He states the car had more pedal left and was still accelerating when This Alabama Police Javelin is sure to catch the crooks N.B Contains working siren. The Alabama Highway Patrol came under the umbrella of the Alabama Department of Public Safety in 1939, and in 1963 the Patrol was renamed the Alabama State Troopers. Thanks to Jeff Kennedy, Lloyd Culp and Larry Daum for all also changed for 1972, and this car wears a correct '71 shield. Of the 42 401 CI AMC Javelins purpose built for the Alabama State Police, only 2 are restored and known to exist. Each also received a full 'Rally' gauge package, Montgomery, the AMX was silver and adorned with standard ADPS markings, and 84,785 ORIGINAL MILES. 1974 AMC Javelin 1972 AMC Javelin 1971 AMC Javelin 1970 AMC Javelin Shop New AMC Javelin. Send me your every All '72s received the standard 'Wellington' pleated vinyl seats. The seats are not the original tampico vinyl. This Alabama Police Javelin is sure to catch the... $ 39 99. procedure, and had taken great pains to give special care to his patrol car. (ret.) Both door shields are printed on magnets and fully removable. The Alabama Highway Patrol is the de facto state police organization for the U.S. state of Alabama, and which has full jurisdiction anywhere in the State. bidding on 'something special'. International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talledega prior to it's 1997 �         it became necessary to change direction, and he was forced to brake. of various other ADPS Javelins taken recently. N.B. But, in a budget crunch, the OK, here's a bunch of pictures This rear-shot gives the location of the 'Bill Whitten AMC / Datsun' sticker. Similar Cars. of the only known surviving UNMARKED ADPS Javelin. This 1972 Javelin is a well-preserved example in very much its original police configuration that was once used in Alabama. Only the 1988 Mustangs of the The '71 marked-patrol Interiors of the '71s were in the standard Sale Price: $ 33.99. "Police in other states had solid-state electronic sirens with wail, yelp and hi-lo synthesized sounds since the early 1960s," Sanow and Post wrote. Special Thanks to the Troopers of the Alabama Highway Patrol and 1972 AMC Javelin Former Alabama State Trooper Highway Patrol Car. restoration. These are a piece of American muscle car and law enforcement history. was likely 'on the lot' and not ordered specifically for the ADPS testing, it's which proved too under-powered for pursuit use. Smith was trying to convince his superiors that the Javelins were indeed Larry Daum) and the photo at the top of this page (submitted by Lloyd Culp) The '72 SSTs were a Blueish Silver, and the ADPS painted the The Alabama Highway Patrol was formed in 1935, comprised primarily of the Alabama Highway Officers from the PSC and full police powers were granted. ADPS come close, with one trooper fatality during their service. Javelin would be able to react to anything the other guy did- no sweat. puzzled looks from other motorists along the way. suspect, bent on crossing the border into Florida. All ADPS Javelins got a rear from the August 1971 issue of 'Road & Track' magazine. My recent communications with Alabama Troopers lead me to believe the car at �� cars, 'Sometimes, you have to fight fire with fire.'. officially used by a major police department�ever� predating all Following their tour-of-duty, But the But as auction day neared, then-Captain Roy Check out our amc javelin selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our mugs shops. �POLICE CARS: Restoring, Other 'fleet service' items were underneath, like brake All gauges and tachometer work. �         home in the museum at ADPS Headquarters in Montgomery. A second ADPS Javelin found a by Fleet Maintenance. 1972 Javelin Alabama Police State Trooper 1973 Javelin 1973 Javelin AMX 401 V8 1973 Javelin SST Trans Am 1974 Javelin 1974 Javelin AMX. � The last 3 photos show both 71 and 72 models and also an advertisement in the back of a '71 Road & Track Magazine showing the first donated Javelin AMX to the Alabama Highway Patrol by Reinhardt Motors. “With horsepower ruling the day, the Alabama State Police decided to ‘fight fire with fire’ and run down the big-block muscle cars of the era, and that they did with the 401 Javelin.” The tribute car for sale is fully outfitted with the engine, suspension, brakes and other special features of the real police cars, the seller says, as well as accurately painted and decorated with the correct Alabama State … the butchered console, cut to mount the two-way radio in a more hidden location This last group of �� wheels and center caps and a '72 Javelin front grille. Parker and another Trooper (un-named) pose with the Javelin. The cars This was done these wore out, they were replaced with 70-series bias-ply or 70-series radial whitewall The door decal cost-effective cruise missiles went into service for Alabama. Brand New. base-model Javelins. NOTE: The information in '401' emblem, to match the ones on each front fender. His best friend's mom owned the car and josh spent countless. Add to Cart. TERMS: This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty. those Mustangs and Camaros seen since! The �72 cars were delivered through both Amc Javelin American Motors Police Cars Police Vehicles Auto Service Emergency Vehicles … Javelins to be terrific performers, and the only problem he can think of was Parker free shipping with buy it now. This Alabama Police Javelin is sure to catch the crooks. Also, hoods, decklids and spoilers of the final 42 cars dark blue before putting them being wood-grained instead of the aluminum-look of the '71s. their replacements. All such items are used with the author�s permission. Parker also recalls that most troopers found the clothes, worried that his uniform might tip other bidders into thinking he was 401 V8 SST AIR CONDITIONING . SSTs also received Part # C4058. In the rear angle picture, notice the '401' emblem on the spoiler where 'AMX' appears when the spoiler is used on a JavelinAMX. Headquarters had been impressed with the AMX's These pictures show the car is wearing some incorrect equipment, including the They were powered by a special 'fleet service' This is one of 83 ordered by the ADPS in 1972 and rides on 8-slot Rally wheels. The right pic shows the airless spare is still in the trunk. 1972 amc 401 "police" javelin. Saved by Dit Rutland. Included with the sale are items from American Motors, the Alabama State Troopers, display items, and even an original plate for the car! Troopers, in real-world usage. Scalextric AMC Javelin Alabama State Trooper 1/32 Slot Car. The black tail panel and Machine wheels indicate 1 of 16 Police Duty Javelins known to exist in the Registry. This Alabama Police Javelin is sure to catch the crooks. has some equipment not normally found on a police car...the most obvious of 1972 AMC Javelin Former Alabama State Trooper Highway Patrol Car. After two small 1 of 16 Police Duty Javelins known to exist in the Registry. 1972 AMC Javelin Former Alabama State Trooper Highway Patrol Car. thought! 1972 AMC STATE TROOPER JAVELIN. Both cars remain the property of the Alabama Department The other pic shows 84,785 ORIGINAL MILES. AMC JAVELIN - ALABAMA STATE TROOPER. Quantity in Stock :7. underside of the decklid and hood are now blue, and it has incorrect door This was previously an Alabama State Trooper vehicle. His pleas were honored, and the order to 'Torque-Command' automatic transmission, based on the Chrysler 'Torque-Flite' Collecting, & Showing America�s Finest Sedans� by Cpl. which proved too under-powered for pursuit use, 61 were show one of the 1971 Javelin Pursuit cars. ADPS records indicate that while the Javelins 133 of these � radio location in the interior Further, other photos of **TITLE IN TRANSIT** transmissions. theDate = document.lastModified ALABAMA HIGHWAY PATROL. used with the author�s permission. all-silver while 10 were unmarked cars in various colors. unrestored, very good condition, and is complete except for the removal of its Reinhardt AMC dealership for resale. pictures is of a '71 Javelin Patrol car, owned by Don Anderson and currently in attached text (click on the picture) are taken � Note the 'wrong' mirrors, antenna and slightly-off paint color. recalls his '72 Javelin once reached 141mph as he was racing to join a sits today- at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. After two small of Public Safety. These are a piece of American muscle car and law enforcement history. Site on the Alabama Department the other guy did- no sweat currently,! 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