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The Alabama State Trooper - AMC Javelin
A recently restored javelin patrol vehicle is on display in the museum of DPS Headquarters,
301 South Ripley St., in Montgomery, and appears just as it did in 1973/74.
The State Number (35-??????) in various colors of paint, mostly yellow, was hand
painted on the left side of the firewall.
The Color Scheme was B/G for Barcalona Blue and Feather Grey in addition there were
several unmarked vehicles in various colors
The Tag was a S-???? with a green background and black letters
The Tires were Good Year Polyglas raised-white-lettered tires. The '72 models all
came with whitewalls- probably from Good Year as well.
The Wheels on the '71 models are called 'Machine' mags (5-slot), while the '72s
received 'Rally Wheels' (8-slot).
The Spare Tire was a space saver
The Radio was a General Electric with a two channel head
The Antenna was a 155. Mhz antenna with a bakelite base mounted on the top of the
vehicle behind the blue light and was approximately 12" long
The Blue Light was a round blue dome with 4 bulbs
The Engine was a 401 cubic inch with twin exhaust
The Vehicles were equipped with a rear spoiler
The Vehicles were bought from Reinhardt Motors in Montgomery and from Bill Whiten
(American Motors and Datsun) Motors in (Ensley) Birmingham Alabama
