Vehicle Description
The AMC AMX is overdue for a big bounce-back in the market, and if
there's a car that's going to lead the charge, it's this
period-correct 1968 AMX. Great colors are a big help, but it also
includes goodies like a Z-code 343 Typhoon V8 and an expensive
restoration.
Unlike most of the other pony cars, AMC's entry was strictly a
2-seater, making the AMX somewhat of an anomaly. For that reason
alone it should be highly collectable, but for reasons we don't
really understand, these great cars remain in the shadows of the
other players. That's really a shame, because after you see this
one up close, you'll discover why these are really cool cars. The
bodywork was restored a few years ago, and with bright red paint
and white stripes, the chunky AMX looks fast and lean. There are
signs of professional work everywhere you look, including a final
wet sand and buff that gave the paint a fantastic shine. Details
like the chrome bumpers, rocker panel moldings, and special AMX
emblems are all in excellent condition and there are no deviations
from stock specifications other than the high-quality workmanship,
which wasn't always available at AMC.
The interior is really what sets the AMX apart, both from the rest
of the muscle car pack and from its siblings at AMC. Far more
upscale and aimed at a different audience, it uses funky plaid seat
inserts to give it a sophisticated look that's perfect for the late
1960s. A console, some woodgrained details, and just two seats
certainly make it exclusive and the restoration took care of most
of the interior bits, too. The gauges are deeply recessed into
three pods in the dash, so it has a sporty look, and it includes a
tachometer and auxiliary gauges to give you a complete view under
the hood. There is no back seat, of course, but there's a large
carpeted area that offers tons of storage and a nicely finished
look. The original AM radio is still in the dash and the trunk is
fitted with more black carpets and carries a full-sized spare
tire.
The 343 Typhoon V8 under the hood was one of the most potent (280
HP) powerplants you could get in any AMC, and with a 4-barrel
carburetor it has a rather impressive torque curve. AMC didn't
stamp VIN's on their blocks back then, but this original T-Code car
definitely still houses a proper period-stamped drivetrain, that
after inspection, leaves little doubt with us that this is a
numbers matching car, even if a '68 AMX can never truly be called
as such. It looks fairly stock aside from the brightly colored
ignition system components, and even carries a correct set of
decals on the original air cleaner. Power steering and brakes, plus
the rare but super fun Shift Command 3-speed automatic
transmission, mean that this car is very user-friendly and the
burly V8 sounds spectacular exhaling through a dual exhaust system
with new mufflers. And everyone had a sporty wheel on their car,
with AMC using a variation of the ever-popular Magnum 500 that
continues to be the best-looking wheel of the period. Wrapped in
fresh Coker redline radials, it has a period "Go-Pac" look and
handling.
It can't be long now, the AMX is just too cool to stay so cheap.
Loaded with lots of ownership history, maintenance records, and
AMC-issued manuals, get one of the better ones we've seen before
the market moves. Call now!