Vehicle Description
This 1968 AMC AMX is rare, powerful, interesting, and quite custom.
It has a great presentation that makes it easy to enjoy showing off
everything from the side pipes to the folder or interesting
original documents. And at a price like this, it's also absolutely
irresistible.
This is the first year for the AMX. It's now a legend in the muscle
car scene, so it's especially impressive to find one with some
great paperwork, including the dealer invoice, warranty card, and
much more that documents a careful and proud first owner of one of
these rare inaugural AMXs. There were only 6725 examples made in
1968, so these are a rare sight over half a century later. And even
if you can find another '68, we doubt it will be as interesting as
this one. There was an upgrade to a custom metallic blue later in
life, and they even painted the bumpers to match. So it looks like
one form-fitting design. These were built from day one with a
speedy style that was all part of the overall appearance. We
cherish the first few years of the AMX because it was built on a
special short wheelbase. It helped give it the right proportions
with a long hood and a sloping fastback style. And that high-octane
feeling is taken up a notch here with all the custom additions. The
white racing stripes, louvered rear window, and Eagle Eye driving
lights make this look like a Trans Am car. The lightweight
fiberglass hood carries the famous air scoops of later AMXs. The
16-inch Centerline wheels give you plenty more polished alloy to
look at, but we bet real enthusiasts also notice the double red
line tires. And filling the space in-between the wheels are some
awesome side pipes.
As an original AMX, there's only seating for two people, but they
get plenty of space and comfort. Great-looking bucket seats, crisp
door panels, and fresh carpeting all look nice rendered in a muscle
car friendly black. Plus, this shade is a nice complement to the
wood paneling accenting the doors and dash. You get a great chrome
and wood Grant three-spoke sports steering wheel, and behind that,
the instruments are housed in deep individual pods that give the
speedo and tach a hint of European sophistication. In the center
that are cool Go Pack style gauges, and the radio has been upgraded
to an AM/FM/cassette, but it's an older unit that helps retain the
overall very vintage atmosphere of this distinct classic.
When you pop the hood, you see what's believed to be the original
AMC hardy and powerful 343 cubic-inch V8. As a true T-code car,
it's great to see the optional motor and four-barrel carburetor
correctly in the engine bay. In fact, all the main pieces continue
to look AMC-correct. The V8 fires up with authority as those side
pipes let out a true growl. But driving this AMX is quite an easy
time thinks to power steering, power brakes, and the three-speed
automatic transmission.
The impressive full paperwork file includes the original bill of
sale, dealer invoice, warranty card, title documentation, loan
payment receipts, owner's manual, and AMC literature. Unique muscle
cars with this much history and appeal don't come around very
often, and they aren't nearly this affordable. Don't miss your
opportunity, call today!
