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Javelin’s 1986 Porsche 944

Porsche - There is no substitute. 1986 Porsche 944 2.5L / 5-Speed Options that matter: 220 - Limited Slip Differential 383/387 - L & R Sport Seats 456 - Sport Suspension 15” Phone Dials, 225/60/15 Michelin’s, electric sunroof, cruise control, rear wiper, aftermarket CD player, …

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Javelin’s 2006 Mazda Mazda5

Behold! The Millenium Falcon! My new daily driver. It’s basically a Mazda3 with a better looking body on top. Super useful for car parts runs and running under the radar. She doesn’t look like much, but she’s got it where it counts. It’s a 5-speed …

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Javelin’s 1973 AMC Javelin

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! I finally own my original dream car, an AMC Javelin! Granted, it’s the 70 Mark Donohue or 72 Trans Am Championship Edition that have always intrigued me, but this will do. It’s a 1973 AMC Javelin SST. Trans-Am Red, black interior with White leather …

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Javelin’s 1995 Other Invader Kart

It’s an Invader GoKart from the mid 90’s. They were built in San Jose, CA and the company is still around (which means parts are easy to find). It has a 5HP Tecumseh. I drug it home from Cali in the trunk of the P71. …

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Javelin’s 1966 AMC Rambler American Junker MODEL

1/24 Scale Model of a 1966 Rambler American “junker”. My first job was working in an all-AMC wrecking yard and I built this model to commemorate that. It’s an old JoHan kit of a 69 SC/Rambler backdated to a 66 American with the 232 I-6. …

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Javelin’s 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi MODEL

1/24 Scale Model of a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner HEMI. It’s a “factory stock” build that took me over 5 years. I painted the body the summer before I went to boot camp and didn’t finish until I was already out for over a year…

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Javelin’s 1955 Chevrolet 210 Gasser MODEL

1/24 Scale Model of a 1955 Chevrolet 210 “Gasser”. I built this car in 1997 for the Scale Auto Enthusiast Magazine Sketchpad Contest. It’s based on the old MPC “Badman” kit that AMT re-released with some horrible 90’s Pro Street parts. Build: 60’s “Gasser” look …

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Javelin’s 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo MODEL

1/24 Scale Model of a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This car started life as a 1970 SS model that I built as a custom with shaved moldings, blue metalflake paint, 3 2-Bbls on a Big Block, and Prowler wheels. I decided it was gaudy and …

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Javelin’s 1977 Datsun 280Z Rally Car MODEL

1/24 Scale Model of a 1977 Datsun 280Z as an East African Rally entrant. The car is fictional yet follows the basic livery and equipment of the day. Build: Box-Stock, removed bumpers Paint: Light Red Metallic with Semi-Gloss Black nose/hood Interior: Black with rollcage, rally …

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Javelin’s 2006 Other Nibbler

10/30/2006 - 4/11/2009 RIP Nibbler 2006 Animalshelterrari Nibbler GT 4-paw-drive, racing stripes, plush natural fur upholstery. Goes fast but has limited traction on hardwood. Not so good on the food-mileage but very low maintenance. Hybrid sports model that emits gas. Does amazing Dukes-of-Hazzard-like stunts. Spends …

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