Introduced in 1968 at the chicago auto show, the javelinbased amx was the first steel twoseat vehicle offered from an american manufacturer since the 19551957 ford thunderbird. On your amc, this is a rectangular, vertical, riveted metal plate on the driver side door, about mid ways down. Check out this pompeii yellow 1969 amc amx with 40,000 miles. By the early 1950s, competition had become so fierce that two of the largest independent automobile manufacturers, nash and hudson, merged to form american motors in an attempt to compete with ford, general motors, and chrysler. Today, amc muscle cars are among the fastest appreciating performance vehicles in the market. We have a 1968 amc amx that i bought from the original owner in 1984. Hemmings find of the day 1979 amc spirit amx hemmings daily. Carburetor 4662s c4 dash tag 258 rear end amc 20 410 io twin grip big bad. The amc amx is a twoseat gtstyle sports car that was produced by american motors corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. There are many similarities to a 1970 amx such as steering column, steering box, front suspension, heaterac controls, door latches and window cranks.
The amx fastback is operational and powered by american motors recently introduced 290 cubicinch v8 typhoon engine. The amc concord is a compact car manufactured and marketed by the american motors corporation for model years 19781983. Detailed accounts of rust repair and replacement, undercarriage components, and interior restoration are just a few of the important aspects covered in great detail. Introduced in 1968 at the chicago auto show, the javelinbased amx was the first steel twoseat vehicle offered from an american manufacturer since the 19551957 ford. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 american motors amx and assess the current state of the classic car market. Manufactured by amc in wisconsin and ontario, as well as under license in mexico, the spirit was also marketed from. Mederle, amc history, american motors 19541987, 3 may 2009. Like detroits big three general motors, ford, and chrysler american motors was then aggressively courting the youth market, and the teague studios had issued a variety of think young concept cars in pursuit of same, as well as groovy new showroom offerings like the mustanginspired javelin, the unique twoseat. Isbn 0879383003 amc buyers guide by larry mitchell a softbound, illustrated guide that provides a brief overview of amc automobiles. New 6876 amc metal trim door tag blanks to replace your missing, painted over or corroded one. Cadillac, mi 49601 1655 miles from you enhanced listings. Door hardtop rogue rebel 6910 series 6915 69157 6918 6918.
The amx was often seen by the press as a corvette competitor. See more ideas about car brochure, american motors and car. The increase in parts inquires prompted me to quit the construction job and began a full time amc rambler parts store. Your donations help keep this valuable resource free and growing. We deal with a lot of trustworthy brands that ensure high quality of products and are priced at affordable prices. The 1969 amx2 concept car the prototype for the exciting 1970 amx3 production car was the first evidence that tiny, staid amc was toying with a highperformance midengine sports car. Amc trailer hitch, were available for virtually all amc models, nothing like drawing a crowd at a meet pulling up in your amx pulling a scrambler. A member of the american motors owners association since 1979, campbell is the author of amx. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 by. When i bought the car it was stored in the back of a garage covered in dust but intact.
Motorcar classics is proud to present this rare and stunning 1968 amc amx co. The amx was also the only americanbuilt steelbodied twoseater of its time, the first since the 19551957 ford thunderbird. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Apr 20, 2020 the amx was a twoseat sports car that was produced by american motors corporation for the 196870 model years. The spirit shared the gremlins platform and was offered in two hatchback variations, each with two doors marketed as sedan and liftback. Joshs muscle car parts is the store you have been looking for.
Theres so much great vintage american iron that goes unloved, like this 1969 amc amx. One of the neatest things you will ever see is called load leveller which is a factory installed air compressor under hood, of which you then level up the rear air shocks once trailer is hitched. The original owner only used it as a bracket racer since then. It did have two seats and a wheelbase one inch shorter than a corvettes. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974. The vehicle is rare and was only produced three years ranging from 19681970. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. It was the only americanbuilt steelbodied twoseater of its time, the first since the 195557 ford thunderbird.
It came with an r4b intake with amc part number, an nos 70 fender extension and marker lights for some reason. Find the best deals for used amc amx 1969 with pictures. The amc spirit is a subcompact marketed by american motors corporation amc from 1979 to 1983 as a restyled replacement for the gremlin. Amc had a penchant for working with what they had, and so the spirit, which.
Car is 85% done still needs to have some things completed before. And the easiest part of an amx 3 to recreate is the engine. The car has not be driven on the street since 1971. Amc was never shy about asserting that its amx was a genuine sports car. The american motors corporation unveiled a new stylish performance sports car in 1968 the amx. Carburetor 4662s c4 dash tag 258 rear end amc20 410 io twin grip big bad. This is a factory cut, there is a template paper amc had for dealers with the group 15 radio to show where to cut the pod in this configuration although if you ordered one with your amx or javelin, it was cut like this in kenosha. The real story of the 1970 amx3 begins in with the 1969 amx2 concept car. Find 1970 amc amx classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Amc was trying to save money by using as many production parts from the rest of their line as possible. History of the 19781980 american motors amx bearing little resemblance to the classic 340 bhp, 390 cubic inch v8 twoseater amx of 196870 or the baroque javelin variant of 197174, amc took another run at the youth market with a hornetbased hatchback called the amx in 1977.
The 1970 amc amx was the best version yet of this blend of muscle car and sports car. Inspired by the 1966 american motors experimental concept car, the 1968 amc amx featured a bigcube v8 for straightline go but had a wheelbase oneinch shorter than a corvettes and just twoseats a. There were only 8,293 produced over that threeyear period, and of those produced roughly 5,000 h. The amc amx is a twoseat gt style sports car that was produced by american motors corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. After purchasing his first car, a 1969 amx, campbell began doing his own bodywork, repairs, and maintenance as well as fixing up and selling several javelins, amxs, hornets, and even pacers. The most obvious difference between the 1968 and 1969 models is the redesigned amc emblem. He also gave me 4 amc oil filters from 1968 in the original boxes. Restored amx3 becomes the first amc to win its class at p. Low production numbers combined with capable performance as well as cool and unique styling have increased coverage in magazines and at auctions, making these cars more valuable than. Amazing amc muscle 19681974 by edrie marquez, is a softbound history of amc performance cars and racing cars.
Amc began dabbling with the notion of a midengine car with the amx2 concept of 1968. It offers threewat seating full bucket seats flanking an aircraft type console. If you ordered a am8 track for your classic 196869 amx or javelin, amc carved out the radio pod for it to fit. Terri was able to retire to bookkeeper only and that usually was a saturday only task, a much. It covers the following models in great detail, just as it did for amc mechanics back in 1969. Unfollow 1979 amc amx sale to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Richard teague, who ran amcs styling studios from 1961 until his retirement in 1986, led the design direction.
Another kind of spirit is todays 1979 amx edition, and thats one thats emblematic of the ghost of gremlins past. The amx was the only american steel bodied two seater of its. To those of you who may still question the viability of restoring seventies and eighties cars, feast your eyes upon this glorious, magnificent, superlative 1979 amc spirit amx for sale on, restomodded with a built amc 360 in place of the original twobarrel 304. Polite and honest professional quick response location. Hardly known for high performance, amc scored with the 68 amx. Dick teague was always proud that hed designed the 1970 amx3 so.
Amc began dabbling with the notion of a midengine car with the amx 2 concept of 1968. In included a powerful drivetrain, sport suspension, and a sports car inspired appearance. Richard teague, who ran amc s styling studios from 1961 until his retirement in 1986, led the design direction. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In 1968, a company previously unknown for high performance suddenly unveiled a model with enough appeal that two enthusiast groups embraced it. Advertisement yeah, i get parts are rare and expensive for these things compared to the stuff from ford.
We have a huge collection of restoration and modification pieces both interior and exterior. The amx was also classified as a muscle car, but unique among other american cars at the time due its short wheelbase. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Finished in the highly desirable combination of firecracker red and black interior with all the unreproduced side. The amx wheelbase is only 97 inches, with an overall length of 177. Car has pink slip and is able to have license plates put on it, car is currently on an uptodate nonop with the dmv. This 1969 amc factory shop manual amx, javelin, rebel, rambler, ambassador is a licensed factory reprint of oem part number am698000. There was a time when amc performance was more of an afterthought to the muscle car era. American motors amx3 drive motor trend classic motortrend. Aug 01, 20 to those of you who may still question the viability of restoring seventies and eighties cars, feast your eyes upon this glorious, magnificent, superlative 1979 amc spirit amx for sale on, restomodded with a built amc 360 in place of the original twobarrel 304. The mid90s revolutionized the amc parts endeavor as our son, benjamin, stepped in to work on developing an internet presence.
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