1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue

Pony car powered by AMC 390 V-8.

1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue edition exterior; exact-year package context, not authentication evidence for an individual car.

Build pathway Factory SST homologation package centered on the Mark Donohue ducktail rear spoiler

Production 2,501 reported SST trim cars built for spoiler homologation

Engine boundary Donohue cars could have 360 or 390 V-8s; this page records the 390 Go Package path as a verifiable branch

Proof boundary No unique VIN or door-tag code; verify window sticker, order form, build sheet, spoiler, engine, transmission, axle, and Go Package hardware per car

Story

1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue

The 1970 Mark Donohue Javelin is the street-side homologation story behind AMC's Trans-Am push. Its ducktail spoiler and SST identity are easy to copy, so the page keeps a strict boundary between the spoiler package, Go Package hardware, 360/390 engine evidence, and car-specific paperwork.

**Rear view of the same 1970 Mark Donohue Javelin shown in the primary visual, including the ducktail spoiler, signature, lamps, bumper, and rear body treatment.**Christopher Ziemnowicz (CZmarlin) via Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Specs

Car type: Pony car
Body: Two-door pony-car hardtop
Engine: 360 or 390 CID AMC V-8 depending on build; 390 Go Package examples are the high-performance branch
Horsepower: 315 hp gross for 1970 Javelin 390 Go Package context; 360 Go Package cars are separate
Torque: 425 lb-ft gross 390 Javelin context reported in public references
Carburetion: Four-barrel carburetion with ram-air hood context when Go Package equipped

Equipment

Mark Donohue ducktail rear spoiler with right-side signature
SST trim and homologation-adjacent Trans-Am racing context
360 or 390 V-8 depending on build; do not assume 390 from Donohue spoiler alone
Go Package ram-air hood, front discs, dual exhaust, heavy-duty suspension/cooling, Twin-Grip, and performance tires when documented
Borg-Warner T10 four-speed or Shift-Command automatic depending on build
Any paint, C-stripe, vinyl roof, Big Bad color, interior, and dealer-added equipment must be verified per car

Engine bay of the same Mark Donohue Javelin, identified by its file record as a 390 V8 car; visible condition and originality remain specific to the photographed example.Christopher Ziemnowicz (CZmarlin) via Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Linked Parts

Price history

Values

Nominal dollars from original price sheets, auction archives, and approved value references.

Original Price

A verified base MSRP is not yet available. Documented option and charge prices are shown below.

Option price $58

Mark Donohue ducktail spoiler option (1970)
Public reference notes the spoiler was itemized separately from Go Package and other equipment on the Monroney.
AMC Javelin
Option price $1,100

Mark Donohue special package reported add-on (1970)
Corroborative article reports an approximate package add-on over a base Javelin; verify against factory paperwork before pricing analysis.
It's Only Original Once: 1970 AMC Javelin

Market Observations

Auction sale $93,500

May 15, 2026 · Mecum Indy
1970 Javelin SST Mark Donohue A0M797X176720 with a 390/325 HP V8, four-speed manual, 40,156 miles shown, and original documents. · unknown · unknown Mecum records the $93,500 sale one year after the same car's Bring a Trailer no-sale. Build and condition remain unknown rather than inferred from presentation.
1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue A0M797X176720, Indy 2026 lot F321
High bid $59,999

May 12, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1970 Javelin SST Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X176720 with a 390 V8, four-speed manual, 40,000 miles shown, and long-term ownership records. · unknown · unknown The $59,999 high bid did not complete a sale. The listing supplies historical records and body-plate details but does not establish a normalized restoration or condition grade.
1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X176720, BaT lot 191267
Auction sale $137,500

Apr 1, 2023 · Mecum Glendale
1970 Javelin SST Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X227591 with a 390 Ram Air V8, factory four-speed, and factory-specification restoration. · restored · unknown Mecum records the $137,500 sale. The archive describes a comprehensive multiyear restoration using NOS parts.
1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X227591, Glendale 2023 lot S213
Auction sale $66,000

May 20, 2022 · Mecum Indy
1970 Javelin Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X210394 with a 390 Ram Air V8, four-speed manual, and Sidewinder exhaust documentation. · modified · unknown Mecum records the $66,000 sale. The listed Isky cam makes the modified build state explicit; the archive does not provide a condition grade.
1970 AMC Javelin Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X210394, Indy 2022 lot F198
Auction sale $55,000

Jan 13, 2018 · Mecum Kissimmee
Factory-390 1970 Javelin SST Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X212287 with a factory four-speed, Go Package, and documented restoration. · restored · unknown Mecum records the $55,000 sale eight months after the same car's reserve-not-met Indy appearance. The repeat is retained as one chassis history.
1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X212287, Kissimmee 2018 lot S2.2
High bid $37,500

May 20, 2017 · Mecum Indy
Factory-390 1970 Javelin SST Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X212287 with a factory four-speed, Go Package, and documented restoration. · restored · unknown The $37,500 high bid did not complete a sale. Mecum describes a factory-specification restoration with the correct rebuilt drivetrain and restoration receipts.
1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue Edition A0M797X212287, Indy 2017 lot S247.1

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Transmission

Factory transmission Borg-Warner T10 four-speed manual
Factory transmission Shift-Command three-speed automatic transmission

Options

1970 Mark Donohue Javelin identity reference.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

Mark Donohue Mark Donohue Javelin SST spoiler package factory · appearance · Homologation package centered on the Donohue-designed ducktail rear spoiler and SST trim.
Go Package 1970 Javelin Go Package optional · performance · Go Package equipment can be paired with Donohue cars but should not be assumed from spoiler presence alone.
390 390 CID 4-barrel V-8 optional · performance · 390 is a high-performance Javelin branch; 360 Donohue cars also exist.

Production

1970 Javelin 390 engine reference.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

1970 Mark Donohue Javelin SST by option · 2,501 · reported
1970 AMC Javelin total total · 28,476 · reported

Authenticity

1970 Javelin drivetrain reference.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

Mark Donohue package evidence SST trim car with Donohue spoiler and supporting window sticker, order form, build sheet, or dealer/factory paperwork · Window sticker, order form, build sheet, spoiler signature/detail, restoration records · fraud detection
390 engine evidence 390 CID AMC V-8 evidence only when the car is represented as a 390 Donohue/Go Package example · Engine tag/stamp, block/casting/date evidence, paperwork · numbers matching
Go Package hardware Ram-air hood, power front discs, dual exhaust, handling/cooling equipment, Twin-Grip, tires/wheels when claimed · Hood/air cleaner, brake hardware, axle tag, suspension/cooling parts, documents · trim correctness
Transmission path Four-speed manual or Shift-Command automatic matching records · Transmission case/tag, shifter, console, linkage, paperwork · date correctness
Paint and trim claims Factory color, C-stripe, vinyl roof, interior, and Big Bad claims match data plate, photos, or records · Door data plate, original photos, paint layers, trim tags, paperwork · trim correctness