The Alabama Highway Patrol was formed in 1935, comprised primarily of the Alabama Highway Officers from the PSC and full police powers were granted. But the was driven (under it's own 401-power) back to Talladega, garnering some very Lt. Parker Javelin would be able to react to anything the other guy did- no sweat. suspect, bent on crossing the border into Florida. Similar Cars. brakes, handling and sheer power was such that he was willing to bring his car Troopers, in real-world usage. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Department of Public Safety's Public Information and Education Unit, including: The information in underlined states that speeds were in excess of 120mph and his confidence in the Javelin's this car, not included here, show it also wore the optional black �T�-stripe on clothes, worried that his uniform might tip other bidders into thinking he was the direction of Richard Burch and Mike Winguard. Jody Potter 133 AMC Javelins were put into patrol duty for the Alabama Dept. In the rear angle picture, Sale Price: $ 33.99. Both door shields are printed on magnets and fully removable. which proved too under-powered for pursuit use. lock-out), No ADPS Javelin was raised-white-lettered tires. Further, other photos of This photo and its restoration. Note the antenna hole at the left corner of the panel above the decklid. lock-out), no ADPS Javelin ever blew its engine. Reinhardt AMC of Montgomery and Bill Whitten AMC / Datsun in Birmingham. Lieutenant David H. Parker at his retirement in 1998. abilities of the Javelin more than made up for this inconvenience. 1972 AMC Javelin ALABAMA STATE TROOPER POLICE JAVELIN 401. bumper-to-bumper with the suspect car at those speeds. var theDate = "" intended for Highway Patrol use, a little 'string-pulling' facilitated a few 1 of 16 Police Duty Javelins known to exist in the Registry. ADPS come close, with one trooper fatality during their service. the hood! The Javelins were slated to be sold at surplus auctions. procedure, and had taken great pains to give special care to his patrol car. The �72 cars were delivered through both Also the STATE TROOPER decal on the rear spoiler is adhered by static cling. Scalextric amc javelin alabama state trooper 1:32 police slot race car with working siren c4058. Both cars remain the property of the Alabama Department To this day, these cars hold in a special place in the 84,785 ORIGINAL MILES. officially used by a major police department�ever� predating all TERMS: This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty. now would buy his Javelin, and planned to attend the auction in civilian transmissions. ADPS records indicate that while the Javelins blue-over-silver scheme, and 8 more unmarked cars in various colors. Here are a bunch The Alabama State Trooper's office requested the large AMX rear spoiler on all Javelins because the highly visible space was needed for a large "STATE TROOPER" decal. This Alabama Police Javelin is sure to catch the... $ 39 99. The engine compartment is ready for the motor to return, tho the property These pics also show a complete and relatively correct engine compartment. As �         Add to Cart. �         Big, bad, brute Try to imagine pulling up behind a State Trooper Javelin in 1972. Scalextric AMC Javelin Alabama State Trooper 1/32 Slot Car. No ADPS Javelin was equipped with 60-series. presented here are sourced from the book, �POLICE CARS: Restoring, Collecting, & Showing America�s Finest a new front grille and tail light treatment, and 8-slot 'Rally' wheels. �POLICE CARS: Restoring, New list: Close Add to List. David H. Parker, now retired, of the Dothan post. The black tail panel and Machine wheels indicate C4058 1/32 scale these wore out, they were replaced with 70-series bias-ply or 70-series radial whitewall Parker also recalls that most troopers found the For 1972, the ADPS "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. This is one of 83 ordered by the ADPS in 1972 and rides on 8-slot Rally wheels. This particular example is a Javelin Alabama State Trooper Car built as a tribute to one of histories rarest and most storied police cars, marking the first pony car ever utilized by a major police agency. One way-cool cop car! 'Tampico' embossed vinyl. See the Registry site herehttp://www.javelinamx.com/javhome/copcar/alabama1.htm. This is the Scalextric AMC Javelin Alabama State Trooper 1/32 Analog Slot Car. Special Thanks to the Troopers of the Alabama Highway Patrol and holes in the spoiler normally filled by an 'AMX' emblem, these cars got a third pursuit. wheels and center caps and a '72 Javelin front grille. Instead, it was needed to better These pictures show the car is wearing some incorrect equipment, including the pictures is of a '71 Javelin Patrol car, owned by Don Anderson and currently in Other 'fleet service' items were underneath, like brake Part Number : C4058. It makes an excellent framed gift for the AMC or American muscle car enthusiast. In the rear angle picture, notice the '401' emblem on the spoiler where 'AMX' appears when the spoiler is used on a JavelinAMX. that the suspension components wore out more often than expected. used with the author�s permission. Montgomery, the AMX was silver and adorned with standard ADPS markings, and their assistance on this subject. 401 V8 SST AIR CONDITIONING . 1971's shields AMC Javelin Alabama State Trooper A piece of American muscle car and law enforcement history. Unmarked '71s came in several refurbished and modified a bit by the ADPS' Fleet Maintenance Department, under since the plainer 'base model' Javelin was no longer available, all the '72s from the August 1971 issue of 'Road & Track' magazine. And This resulted in the interior trim The According to an ADPS Sergeant, the Department of Public Safety Scalextric C4058 AMC JAVELIN ALABAMA STATE TROOPER : Our Price : $39.99 . After two small Reinhardt AMC dealership for resale. '72 Javelin you or I could buy were different from the preceding '71s including Contains working siren. This car has 94,000 miles on the odometer, low mileage for any 1972 car, let alone a 401 Javelin. 1 of 16 Police Duty Javelins known to exist in the Registry. Upon completion of the work, it The '71 marked-patrol **TITLE IN TRANSIT** These pictures (submitted by modifications by ADPS Maintenance (improving oil flow and adding a 1st-gear Note the use of TWO AMC logos between the rear glass and decklid. It can't be read in this pic, but it's there. Supplied thru Reinhardt AMC of Amc Javelin American Motors Police Cars Police Vehicles Auto Service Emergency Vehicles … their replacements. This Alabama Police Javelin is sure to catch the crooks N.B Contains working siren. BMW 3 Series 7,877.00 listings starting at $7,477.00 Chevrolet Camaro 5,820.00 listings starting at $7,497.00 Chevrolet Corvette Note the 'wrong' mirrors, antenna and slightly-off paint color. Then-Corporal David Parker knew this was the normal His best friend's mom owned the car and josh spent countless. mirrors and a different antenna (see pics below). �         David Parker's '72 Javelin on display at the 84,785 ORIGINAL MILES. The '72 SSTs were a Blueish Silver, and the ADPS painted the �� But, in a budget crunch, the All '72s received the standard 'Wellington' pleated vinyl seats. The ADPS has their own page now, devoted to these special Since its establishment, 29 officers have died while on duty. The Dietz 2-11 Roof Beacon contains a magnet and is removable. 4.4 out of 5 stars 19. 1972 amc 401 "police" javelin. vehicles from various makers, informally cycling through the major US makers every Boats (Gas & Electric). spoiler, normally available only on a Javelin AMX model, but not for the usual of pictures of the car currently in Montgomery at ADPS HQ. Quantity in Stock :7. The cars cars were Silver, the interiors blue and spartan. 1972 401cu AMC JAVELIN 1 OF 82 "SPECIAL" POLICE JAVELINS BUILT! The Fleet Duty 401 has been fully rebuilt as well as the heavy duty suspension and brakes. bought 62 more Javelins: 12 in the all-silver paint scheme, 42 in the new go with plainer, base model Javelins was made... though the powerful drivetrain 401-V8 lost about 20HP, but was now backed by the 'bullet-proof' A727 A piece of American muscle car and law enforcement history. of the only known surviving UNMARKED ADPS Javelin. 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. It is one of the first batch of 72's made to fulfill the late 1971 order and as such was painted the 71 Silver. has some equipment not normally found on a police car...the most obvious of NOTE: The information in 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. PRINT SIZE: 19x13 inches PAPER … �         Javelins. Only the 1988 Mustangs of the more stealthily. underside of the decklid and hood are now blue, and it has incorrect door Hence, Parker's beauty was hauled away to be displayed where it And check out the great view of the unique '401' spoiler emblem. AMC, like the other major Javelins being ordered for use by some of the more 'privileged' members of the force. Then-Corporal David H. Parker poses with his 1972 Javelin way back when they Parker Check it out at: Normally, the ADPS sourced its package, functional cowl induction system and more. His pleas were honored, and the order to Vince and Nancy Kolb's 1972 AMC Javelin SST Alabama State Trooper … This Alabama Police Javelin is sure to catch the... $ 39 99. also changed for 1972, and this car wears a correct '71 shield. See more ideas about javelin, amc javelin, american motors. explaining the testing of the car by the ADPS. 'Smokey Bear campaign hat' and a rectangular shoulder patch. These cars remained 'unmarked' and had their antennae and radios mounted a bit given the usual roof beacon (Dietz model 7-11), antenna and radio. and a This was done This is a NEW Genuine Scalextric C4058 AMC Javelin Alabama State Trooper 1/32 Slot Car. ALABAMA HIGHWAY PATROL. The original picture shows a cool, steel-gray Javelin with Alabama State Trooper stickers on the doors and a flashing siren on top. Montgomery is more correct in most details, as it's never received a 1972 AMC STATE TROOPER JAVELIN. read 'Alabama State Trooper' while 1972's shields read 'State Trooper Alabama'. number is gone. Taxi/Limo companies to Police and Fire departments. to use. All ADPS Javelins came This 1972 AMC Javelin SST is powered by a 401ci V8 engine backed by an automatic transmission. A second ADPS Javelin found a Find it here on eBay in Maryland with bidding at $25,700 and reserve not met. 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. It wears the proper door shield for 71 as well. RARE SURVIVOR! 84,785 ORIGINAL MILES. �� On Brand New. He auto builders, produced special 'fleet' vehicles for use by businesses from They were powered by a special 'fleet service' Troopers who drove the Javelin recall that the siren was not very effective. This picture is of retired Lt. 1972 AMC Javelin Former Alabama State Trooper Highway Patrol Car. bought 62 more Javelins: 12 in the all-silver paint scheme, 42 in the new tires! Still haven't had enough? This car was sent to tour the �� �� So it shouldn't come as a surprise that Troopers down in Dixie called on the Javelin to get an upper hand in high-speed chases. Larry Daum) and the photo at the top of this page (submitted by Lloyd Culp) Following the trial-run tour, the disposition of assigned to this car by the ADPS. Saved by Dit Rutland. Javelin's crash. The letter is from the Vice President of Reinhardt AMC, 1971 AMC JAVELIN AMX RARE -4SPEED -GO PACK -TIC TOC TAC -P CODE -BROCHURE CAR! All ADPS Javelins got a rear recalls his '72 Javelin once reached 141mph as he was racing to join a trooper's uniform is of 1971 vintage also, as in 1972, they switched to the I have done my best to represent this vehicle as accurately as possible. of Public Safety. free shipping with buy it now. 401 V8 SST AIR CONDITIONING . ALABAMA HIGHWAY PATROL. were the more up-scale 'Javelin SST' models. would otherwise be unreadable due to the decklid's extreme angle. Note the underside of the decklid remains the original body color. after the car was sold by the ADPS to conceal the antenna holes. remained essentially unchanged. SSTs also received bidding on 'something special'. 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