Vehicle Description
1969 AMC AMX
Rumors persist that every 1968-1970 AMX started life as a full-size
Javelin body shell. Once assembled, a 12-inch chunk was sliced from
behind the front seats on a specialized modification line. This is
not true. Though AMC worked with a much smaller budget than its
Detroit competitors, this level of hand fabrication would have been
far too costly. The fact is AMC body engineers designed a specific
body shell for the two-seat AMX. Thus, two-seat AMXs (97-inch
wheelbase) and five-seat Javelins (109-inch wheelbase) employed
dedicated body shells that traveled down the same Kenosha,
Wisconsin, assembly line on their way toward completion as finished
automobiles.
For consignment, a documented one family-owned car prior to our
consignor's tenure for this 1969 AMC AMX. Our consigner states and
documents this ownership history with photographs and paperwork
backing up this claim along with photos and a framed award plus
cards from York US 30 raceway. An X Code 390ci V8, 4-speed manual,
full solex tinted glass, a respray from 1996 still holding its
luster and one of the rare Go-Pack/Rally-Pack equipped cars make
this blue gem ripe for the picking. A great design which in its day
was the muscle car to have, and still is! Come and get it...ding...
ding.... ding...
Exterior
Sitting on the original 14" Magnum 500 style 5 spoke wheels this
racy car with its long front hood and beautiful long sloping back
has its luster on the Regatta Blue paint from 20 years ago along
with the up and over the roof twin white painted skunk stripes.
These stripes are part of the Go-Pack and start at the leading edge
of the power bulged and faux vented hood and continue over the roof
before ending at the turn down of the sloping trunk lid. Just a few
cosmetic flaws in the paint are noted in the form of light
scratches and a few minor chips. Gaps are decent, and badging is
kept to a minimum with a simple circular AMX on the wide B pillar.
Chrome is minimal as well with just the bumpers which are inset
into the body on the front and rear. A ribbed stainless rocker trim
is also seen grounding the blue along with the wheels. Looking at
this design it was really ahead of its time with the inset door
handles, and the flush mounted bumpers. Dual chrome tipped exhaust
pipes peek out from underneath the rear bumper. A shout out to the
trunk with the original space saver spare tire, inflator canister,
jack and lug wrench. A reproduction mat covers the flooring and
underneath is the original mat. Smoke 'em if ya got 'em, and this
car does!
Interior
Grabbing onto the inset door handle and giving it a swing, we see a
clean Saddle vinyl smooth panel covering the door, a large
rectangle of wood applique is framed by thin chrome and houses the
window crank. A big armrest and door actuator for the inside is
also hung on the middle of the interior doors. Moving inside dual
high back buckets with tuck and roll inserts, smooth bolsters and
headrests all in Saddle vinyl and all looking fab. In the center of
the carpeted hump is the the shifter and in the center of the dash
rising out of the center console is a lighter and "ash "receiver,
AM/FM radio and another large wood applique panel with 2 round
gauges which are part of the Go-Pack and a hidden speaker which
curves itself on to the dash top. In front of the tri-pointed star,
AM center, wood rimmed steering wheel is the original dash with a
trio of inserts circular gauges with white centers and black ringed
outers. Temp and fan controls are deeply inset to drivers left as
are the headlight and wiper knobs. Very nice Saddle carpet covers
the floors and with no rear seat, there is plenty of storage and
Saddle carpet covering the "hatchback" rear interior. A seam free,
textured Saddle headliner hovers above all this 1969 design
interior.
Drivetrain
Under the scooped and louvered hood lies the original 390ci V8
which still pumps out 315hp and is topped with a 4-barrel
carburetor. On the back is a 4-speed Borg Warner manual
transmission and this throws power rearward to an AMC Twin Grip
3.54 rear axle. All stamping and casting codes are correct on this
engine as per our consignor. This is all within a highly detailed
engine bay, with no corrosion and supple hoses and the wonderful
AMC turquoise painted block.
Undercarriage
Underneath is unrestored with factory undercoating, black paint and
some surface rust. The unibody, rockers, floor pans and toe kicks
remain solid and original. The bottom end of the engine is drip
free with only seepage noted and accumulation of road dirt on the
oil pan and transmission. Power disc brakes with an independent
coil spring suspension are up front and in the back are power drum
brakes with a leaf spring suspension. Dual exhaust works its way
down from the engine and travels rearward, passing through
glasspack style mufflers before ending in chrome tips under the
rear of the car.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up and on the test track was a pleasure to drive.
This car offers up lots of interior room, while maintaining its
sportiness and somewhat compact size. Smooth acceleration, good
handling, solid stopping, and good shifting were experienced.
A great example of the AMC muscle car version direct from the time
machine of 1969. Beautiful pony car lines with the long front and
over exaggerated sloping rear, this 2 door is cool. It is also
nicely preserved, has a great known history, and runs like a Swiss
watch, and for this writer it's love American (Motors) Style!
VIN DECODE
A9M397X112777
A-AMC
9-1969
M-4 Speed Manual Floor Shift
3-AMX
9-2 Door Hardtop
7-AMX
X-390ci V8 4bbl 315hp
112777-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
