Basic Measurements
Wheelbase 110", Stance 58.52 inch front- 60 inch rear, Trunk 10.2 cubic ft, Fuel tank 16 gallons.
VIN Number Translation
1 Company A= American Motors Company
2 Last digit of model year (4= 1974)
3 Transmission Type
4 First digit of series number (0=01)
5 Body Type
6 Group Number (trim level) or Body Class
7 Engine Code
8-13 Sequential Serial Number. First for each model year is always 100001 for Kenosha and Toledo, 700001 for Canada. All AMC export models were built in Kenosha.
Character 3- Transmission Types
C Automatic, Floor Shift 3 speed
E Manual, Floor shift 3 speed
M Manual, Floor shift 4 speed
Character 4- Series for 1974
0 Hornet
1 Matador
4 Gremlin
7 Javelin
8 Ambassador
Character 5- Body Type
3 2 Door hatchback
5 4 Door Sedan
6 2 Door Sedan
8 4 Door Sedan (station wagon)
9 2 Door hardtop Coupe
Character 6- Group Number or Body Class
5 Gremlin, Ambassador SST
7 Hornet, Javelin, Javelin SST, Matador
8 Javelin AMX, Matador X
Character 7- Engine Codes
E 232 1 bbl
H 304 2 bbl
M 304 4 bbl
N 360 2 bbl
P 360 4 bbl
Z 401 4 bbl
AMX Optional Equipment
All season A/C including heavy duty engine cooling system, 50 amp battery (60 amp with 360 or 401 V-8's), and 51 amp alternator
Floor Console with all floor mounted manual or auto transmission
Power steering (recommended with A/C)
Adjust-O-Tilt Steering wheel
Four 15" x 7" slot style wheels with 14" space saver spare tire and wheel (available on V-8's only)
Spoke style wheels, 14" x 6"
Tinted windshield
Tinted glass, all windows (recommended with A/C)
Rear window defogger (blower type)
Inside hood release
Deluxe electric wipers
Stowage/Litter pouch for both doors (not available with AM/FM stereo)
Light Group
Trunk Light
Two Courtesy Lights
Map Light
Glove Box Light
Parking Brake Warning Light
Headlamp on Warning Buzzer
Visibility Group
Remote Control Left Outside Mirror
Visor Vanity Mirror
Day/Night Inside Mirror
Inside Hood Release
Deluxe Three Speed Elect Wipers
Electric Clock
Performance Options
Twin grip differential
Dual exhaust (standard on 360 and 401)
4 speed manual transmission with Hurst Shifter
Torque command automatic transmission
GO Package
(360 or 401 engine)
360 - 4B or 401 - 4B V8 engine
Hood T Stripe
Black Rear Panel Area
Rally-Pac Instruments
Handling Package
Cowl Hood
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
Twin Grip Differential
Power Disc Brakes
E 60 X 15 Polyglas Tires W/Raised White Letters
Slot Steel Wheels (15 X 7)
Space Saver Spare Tire W/Reg Wheel
Rally Pac Instruments V-8 Only
Amp and Oil Gauges
Combination Tachometer and Clock
140 MPH Speedometer
Audio Options
AM push button radio
AM/FM push button multi plex stereo radio with two door mounted speakers and two rear speakers
Stereo 8 track tape player with AM radio and 4 speaker system
Rear speaker, With AM radio only
Exterior Options
Vinyl roof
Heavy Duty Options
Heavy duty engine cooling system (standard with A/C) includes heavy duty radiator, power flex fan and fan shroud
Heavy duty 70 amp battery
Engine block heater (600 watt)
Handling Package
Heavy Duty Springs
Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Front Sway Bar
Protection Group
Stainless Steel Door Edge Guards
Color Keyed Vinyl Floor Mats
Vinyl body side scuff molding (not available with rally stripe)
Insulation Group
Undercoating and Hood Insulation
Paint Codes for 1974
A1 = Snow White
D4 = Cordoba Brown
D7 = Trans Am Red
E1 = Diamond Blue
E6 = Fawn Beige
E9 = Mellow Yellow
F2 = Maxi Blue
F4 = Daisy Yellow
F5 = Vineyard Burgundy
F6 = Medium Blue
F7 = Dark Blue
F8 = Harvest Gold
F9 = Copper
G1 = Silver Green
G2 = Medium Green
G3 = Dark Green
G4 = Plum
G5 = Pewter Mist
G6 = Sienna Orange
J7 = Ivory Green
J8 = Caramel Tan
P1 = Classic Black