The AMC Javelin, Alabama's Highway Patrol's Hot Rod Cruiser 1971-1979

The Alabama Highway Patrol (State Troopers) had the first true performance car produced for the Highway Patrol. The Alabama Department of Public Safety was looking for a vehicle that had a lot of power with a reasonable price tag. They chose the AMC Javelin with four barrel 401 cubic inch (6.6L) engine with a high compression ration. The car also featured a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods that were engineered to with stand 8000 rpm. The transmission was a BorgWarner T-10 four speed manual transmission with a Hurst floor shifter.
The Alabama Highway Patrol used Javelin's from 1971 to 1979. You can see one of the original cars at the Museum at ADPS (Alabama Department of Public Safety) Headquarters.