FEATURES AND UNIQUE ELEMENTS
                                       of the 1971 Javelin/AMX


Standard Equipment Supplied By American Motors:

*     Wire Mesh Grille Screen
*     Front Grille Mounted Turn Signal Lenses
*     Front Valance Air Vents
*     360-2 Barrel Engine
*     Console
*     Electric Clock
*     Machine Turned Dash & Door Overlays
*     Deck Mounted Spoiler
*     Space-Saver Spare Tire
*     14x6 Slot Style Wheels
*     E70x14 White Letter Tires

ELEMENTS UNIQUE TO THE 1971 JAVELIN , JAVELIN SST, & JAVELIN AMX:

*     Cowl Induction used a dual snorkel air cleaner,
	later models used a single snorkel unit ( AMX only ).

*     ALL V-8 Engines were identified with fender plates,
	1972-73 models designated the 401 engine only, and none were marked in 1974.

*     Early 1971 engines were a 10.2 : 1 high compression design.
	This was changed mid-year to 9.5 : 1 with the onset of low lead fuel.
	Subsequent years were reduced further to an 8.5 : 1 compression ratio.

*     The '71 Javelin continued to use the Borg Warner Automatic Transmission.
	In 1972, AMC switched to the Chrysler Tourqueflight Transmission.

*     The '71 still featured the Eaton power steering pump,
	the later years used the GM Saginaw unit.

*     The windshield washer reservoir uses a black plastic cap that secures with a screw.
	Around mid-year 1971 a similar cap with a ring that snaps around the bottle neck was used.

*     The AMX wire mesh screen was left a natural metal finish.
	Later years had the mesh blackened out. ( AMX only )

*     Turn signal lenses were clear, and required an amber bulb.
	The following years used amber lenses that would accept a clear bulb. ( AMX only )

*     The radio antenna is mounted on the right of the cowl for 1971.
	On '72-'74 models, it was mounted on the fender.

*     Instrument panel switches used plain black handles,
	which changed in 1972 to silver handles with international symbols.

*     The center console extends under the glove box on earlier '71 models.
	Later that year a shorter version became standard, which ends at the front
	of the glove box.

*     The rim-blow steering wheel from 1970 was retained on the early 1971 vehicles.
	By mid-year a stainless steel 3-spoke wheel and center horn button replaced it.

*     The 1971 Javelin neutral safety switch ( for console automatic transmissions ) is unique
	to this year and model only.


This is not likely all of the unique aspects to the 1971 Javelin model year.
As I find new elements, they will be added to this list.
For anyone reading this who owns a 1971 Javelin (Base model, SST or AMX), and whom has noted
an unusual feature, please contact me.