AMC Javelin AMX
Today’s law enforcement agencies use various vehicles to patrol the roads. But back in the days of original muscle cars, police cruisers were big, slow sedans. Detroit was producing fast cars capable of achieving high speeds and outrunning the police Yet those police still used large and heavy four-door vehicles. Therefore, in 1971, Alabama State Troopers saw the need for fast patrol cars to chase their suspects. After a short search, they bought an AMC Javelin AMX with a 401 V8 engine and 335 hp (via Auto Evolution).
The Alabama State Troopers chose this car since it was one of the cheapest available and bought 133 examples, which served during the ’70s. This was the first time that an official police force used an actual muscle car. As many retired officers will testify, the Javelins proved to be the best choice for many highway chases due to their speed.