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1972 AMERICAN MOTORS JAVELIN SST POLICE CAR

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 25, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$52,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $48,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
AMC Javelin
Generation
Javelin 1971 to 1974
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
A2C797Z235021
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 57% over its top.

Middle half of sales$15,186 to $30,500
Median$25,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the AMC Javelin 1971 to 1974 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $15,186 and $30,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 AMC Javelin AMX 401Bring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$29,000
1972 AMC Javelin Pierre CardinMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$35,000
1972 AMC Javelin AMX ProjectBring a Trailer, Jan. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 29, 2025$8,800
1971 AMC Javelin SST 401Bring a Trailer, March 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 20, 2026$16,300
Trans-Am-Style 1972 AMC Javelin SSTBring a Trailer, April 28, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 28, 2025$14,072
1973 AMC Javelin AMXMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$45,000
1973 AMC Javelin AMX 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$11,101
26-Years-Owned 1973 AMC Javelin AMX 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 13, 2026$30,500