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When many think of the definitive American Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette is the most often named. However the AMC AMX is the only true steel two-seat American built sports car on the market and represented the height of American Motors Company performance.
The AMC AMX debuted on Feb. 24, 1968, as a mid 1968 model. It was the first steel-bodied, two seat American production model since the 1957 Ford Thunderbird. American Motors created the AMX (American Motors Experimental) by slicing a foot out of its Javelin body, eliminating the rear seat, and making it a true two seat sports car. Its short 97 inch wheelbase cut the AMX curb weight to about 3,100 pounds.
When equipped with the top of the line 315 bhp version of the 390 cid engine, it gave the AMX a power-to-weight ratio of 9.8 lbs/bhp. This combination was good for 0-60 times of 6.9 seconds and a quarter mile in 15.2 seconds. Standard equipment on the AMX included reclining bucket seats, carpeting, wood grain interior trim, E70-14 Goodyear poly-glass tires, a four-speed manual transmission, and a heavy-duty suspension. In February 1968, race driver Craig Breedlove set 106 world speed records with an AMX. To celebrate this feat, about 50 special red, white, and blue "Craig Breedlove" editions were built.
The MSRP for the 1970 AMX increased, and for the added money, the buyer got a standard 360 cid V8 rated at an impressive 290 bhp. The front end and tail lamps were also completely restyled. Atop the hood was a Ram-Air induction scoop. This would be the last year for true two-seat AMX production with a total production of just 4,116.
Presented here in the desirable color combination of Big Bad Blue along with the coveted "Shadow Mask" optional hood and top fender 'black-out' treatment, this particular AMX also sports a full black interior and the Trend Setter exhaust system. A pleasure to drive and most certainly the cure for those suffering from an overload of Mustangs and Camaros!
Information source: World Wide Muscle Car Registry
MARKET ESTIMATE: $25,000 - $35,000
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The AMC AMX debuted on Feb. 24, 1968, as a mid 1968 model. It was the first steel-bodied, two seat American production model since the 1957 Ford Thunderbird. American Motors created the AMX (American Motors Experimental) by slicing a foot out of its Javelin body, eliminating the rear seat, and making it a true two seat sports car. Its short 97 inch wheelbase cut the AMX curb weight to about 3,100 pounds.
When equipped with the top of the line 315 bhp version of the 390 cid engine, it gave the AMX a power-to-weight ratio of 9.8 lbs/bhp. This combination was good for 0-60 times of 6.9 seconds and a quarter mile in 15.2 seconds. Standard equipment on the AMX included reclining bucket seats, carpeting, wood grain interior trim, E70-14 Goodyear poly-glass tires, a four-speed manual transmission, and a heavy-duty suspension. In February 1968, race driver Craig Breedlove set 106 world speed records with an AMX. To celebrate this feat, about 50 special red, white, and blue "Craig Breedlove" editions were built.
The MSRP for the 1970 AMX increased, and for the added money, the buyer got a standard 360 cid V8 rated at an impressive 290 bhp. The front end and tail lamps were also completely restyled. Atop the hood was a Ram-Air induction scoop. This would be the last year for true two-seat AMX production with a total production of just 4,116.
Presented here in the desirable color combination of Big Bad Blue along with the coveted "Shadow Mask" optional hood and top fender 'black-out' treatment, this particular AMX also sports a full black interior and the Trend Setter exhaust system. A pleasure to drive and most certainly the cure for those suffering from an overload of Mustangs and Camaros!
Information source: World Wide Muscle Car Registry
MARKET ESTIMATE: $25,000 - $35,000
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