Vehicle Description
This 1969 AMC AMX is a blast to drive, with great options and the
perfect combination of performance, agility, and muscle-car style.
When thinking back to the late 1960s, many people seem to forget
that it was actually 4 horse race between the "Big Three" (General
Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) along with oft-neglected American
Motors Corporation, otherwise known as AMC. Of course the history
of AMC dates back to the mid-1950s with the merger of Hudson and
Nash and the company was routinely the 4th largest auto maker in
the US. Dating back to its early history, American Motors made its
name primarily producing economical people movers but by the time
the late-60s rolled around AMC found itself hopping into the muscle
car horserace in 1968 when it released the Javelin and later that
year, the AMX. When AMC introduced the AMX to the public on
February 24, 1968, at the Chicago Automobile Show (though the press
caught a glimpse a week earlier at the Daytona International
Speedway), its goal was to shake its sleepy reputation by launching
a performance-oriented car that would compete with the vast muscle
car offerings already available from its Big Three competitors.
Interestingly, the debut of the AMC marked the first time since the
first generation Thunderbird that an American automaker built a
2-seat steel-bodied sports car. The 1969 edition of the AMX was
left mostly unchanged from the previous '68 model year although AMC
revised the look of the dash to make room for a new 140 MPH
speedometer and tachometer. To keep with its economy car roots, AMC
touted the '69 AMX in its marketing materials for its reasonable
price tag at the time with it being "the first American sports car
for under $3,500 since 1957." But despite its economy car image,
the AMX was also could also have been ordered with the "Go-Pack"
Performance Package that came with a large V8 engine, high
performance carburetor, power front disc brakes, a "Twin-Grip"
Limited Slip rear differential, as well as several other
performance upgrades. Powering this particular 1969 AMX is a 390
Cubic Inch V8 engine paired with a single 4 barrel carburetor that
was said to have produced 315 horsepower from the factory. The 390
V8 is backed by a 4 speed manual transmission that is shifted using
a floor mounted shifter, making this pony car an absolute blast to
drive. Exhaust exits the 390 powerplant via a dual exhaust setup
that gives this AMX a nice throaty sound. This '69 AMX is equipped
with fantastic options! With power front disc brakes, this 1969
American Motors pony car has plenty of stopping power, especially
with all that horsepower under the hood. Power steering is always a
welcome addition to any 60s-era muscle car since it makes driving
the car a much more enjoyable experience. The twin-traction rear
differential ensures that you'll keep the rubber to the pavement
while driving this AMC. This AMX rides on a set of redline bias-ply
tires wrapped around Mag-Style wheels further accentuating the
muscle car look of the car. The exterior on this AMC AMX has been
correctly refinished in Butternut Beige Metallic with black racing
stripes, completing the exterior look of the car. The interior on
this AMX has a nice stock look as well. The bucket seats have been
reupholstered in Saddle vinyl. The padded woodgrain dash, door
panels, and steering wheel all appear to be in their stock
configuration and have a great look. The dash is equipped with a
140 MPH speedometer, 8,000 RPM tachometer, temperature gauge, fuel
gauge, and clock, along with an AM radio. Whether you're buying
your first classic muscle car or you're adding to your existing
collection, this 1969 AMC AMX would make an excellent choice. Give
us a call today!
*390 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*4 Speed Manual Transmission
*Twin-Traction Rear Differential
*Power Front Disc Brakes
*Power Steering
*Southern History
*Butternut Beige Exterior
*Saddle Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior
*Redline Tires on Mag-Style Wheels
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 68,535 Miles
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