Vehicle Description
1970 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 AMX's, (97-inch
wheelbase), and five-seat Javelin's, (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 AACA National 1st Senior and Grand
National Senior award winning fully restored car in the form of a
1970 AMC AMX. Sporting a rebuilt ram air equipped 390ci V8, a
rebuilt Borg Warner automatic transmission, and slew of other
maintenance and upgrades it is still holding its luster andmakes
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 factory correct Commodore Blue Metallic paint
thatshines like a crazy diamond. So let'sstart at the leading edge
of the power bulged and vented ram air hood, a 1970 only option for
the Go-Package. Just below is the V-pointed black and chrome AMX
badged grille with integral signal lights and outboard sunken
headlights, all adding to the menacing muscle look of Kenosha's
finest. From here we move down to the mirror-like V shaped chrome
front bumper with its sexy wrap around and up edges that meet the
fenders perfectly. Just a few cosmetic flaws in the paint are noted
in the form of light scratches and a few minor chips and the gaps
are decent. Badging is kept to a minimum with a simple circular AMX
on the wide B pillar and 390 call outs on the front quarters.
Chrome is minimal as well with just the bumpers, which are inset
into the body on the front and rear and 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. Lest we forget to
give a shout out to the plaid lined trunk with the original space
saver spare tire, inflator canister, jack and lug wrench. 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 smooth black vinyl panel covering the door, a large rectangle
of vertical tuck and roll vinyl makes up the insert and is framed
by thin chrome and houses the window cranks and mirror joystick. A
big applique dressed 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 are all in black vinyl and all looking fab. In the center
an applique and chrome dressed console rides the hump and holds the
shifter and small storage bin. In the center of the dash, rising
out of the center console, is a lighter and "ash" receiver, factory
AM radio with 8 track player that has now been converted to AM/FM
capabilities and another large wood applique panel with 2 round
vents, AMX badging and a hidden speaker within the black padded
dash topper. In front of the AMX badged faux drilled 2 spoke wood
rimmed rim blow steering wheel is the original dash with a trio of
inserted circular gauges with black centers, white lettering and
thin chrome bezels, again all in a field of applique. Temp and fan
controls are deeply inset to drivers left as are the headlight and
wiper knobs. Very nice black carpet covers the floors and with no
rear seat, there is plenty of storage and black carpet covering the
"hatchback" rear interior. A seam free, textured black headliner
hovers above all this 1970 design interior.
Drivetrain
Under the scooped and louvered hood lies the original 390ci V8
which still pumps out 325hp thanks to the Go-Package Ram Air, and
is topped with a 4-barrel carburetor. This is the correct 3195529
casting block with 1/2" head bolt holds and on the back is a
3-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission. This throws power
rearward to an AMC 20 Twin Grip 3.15 rear axle. Our consignor notes
that the engine and transmission have been rebuilt only accruing
500 miles since the redux. This is all within a highly detailed
engine bay, with no corrosion,supple hoses and the wonderful AMC
turquoise painted block.
Undercarriage
Underneath is restored as well with undercoating, black paint and
very minimal 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 slight seepage noted on the transmission pan.
Fully rebuilt power disc brakes with an independent coil spring
suspension are up front and in the back are rebuilt power drum
brakes with a leaf spring suspension. Our consignor notes that new
lines and a new master cylinder were installed during the brake
work and a new fuel tank and starter are seen in this very clean
environment. Dual exhaust works its way down from the engine and
travels rearward, passing through stock 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 offered up lots of interior room while maintaining its
sportiness and somewhat compact size. Smooth acceleration, good
handling, slight grabby but solid stopping, and good shifting were
experienced. A few flaws crept up during our time behind the wheel
of this 2 seater powerhouse. Those being a horn that wouldn't blow,
a heater blower that didn't move any air, and a clock that did not
keep time.
A great example of the AMC muscle car version direct from the time
machine of 1970. Beautiful pony car lines with the long front and
over exaggerated sloping rear, this 2 door is cool. It is also
nicely preserved, has some great AACA winning history, and runs
like a Swiss watch, and for this writer it's love American (Motors)
Style!
A0C397X184013
A-AMC
0-1970
C-3 Speed Floor Automatic
3-AMX
9-2 Door Hardtop
7-AMX
X-390ci 4bbl V8
184013-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
