1968 AMC AMX 390 V8 4-Speed Low Reserve Absolute Sale

 Great LakesClassic Cars

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1968 AMC AMX 390

Go-Pack

Let's start off by saying how much fun it is to drive a 3100 lbs old school muscle machine with 315 HP and a 4-Speed and Go-Pack. What a Blast!

This nimble and responsive AMX gets up and goes beyond the pack leaving many in the dust.

Limited production and getting harder to find makes these little monsters a must have to many enthusiasts worldwide.

We acquired this particular AMX along with others from an AMC fanatic.   He just had to have them in all the colors available.   We obviously liked the Black.   We enjoyed having it and now we're offering it to you.

This car is very solid and mechanically sound. Keep in mind that it is an old classic car and some items such as chrome and interior are showing its age. other than a few cosmetic blems here and there the AMX is still a crowd pleaser.

As decoded this particular AMX is one of less than 2112 total 390ci AMXs and less than 1418 with the Saddle/Tan Interior built in 1968.

Take account that after decoding the data tag this AMX was originally Caravelle Blue Metallic over the Tan Ventilear Vinyl Interior. Let's just think of how many of these with said color and options are left and you have something Special here!

No doubt this is a Street Machine built for a purpose other than getting you from A to Z.

Here are some tidbits of information we got online for you. Enjoy.

The AMC AMX. representing American Motors Experimental. was produced in low production numbers produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It had similarities to AMC's pony car. the Javelin. but was smaller and had seating for two. The AMX was not only sporty and attractive. but it introduced many 'industry firsts'. including being the first production vehicle to use a one-piece injection molded dashboard which greatly improved safety for its occupants. In 1969 and 1970 it was named 'Best Engineered Car of the Year' by the American Automotive Society of Engineers.

There were multiple engines available to the buyer. From 1968 through 1970 a four-barrel carbureted eight-cylinder engine could be had in 290. 343. 360 and 390 cubic-inch flavors. Power was sent to the rear wheels courtesy of the standard T-10 four-speed manual gearbox. Dual exhaust and a special traction bar were also included as standard equipment. Adding to the sporty persona were extra wide tires which provided extra traction and enhanced performance.

In 1968 AMC produced 6. 25 examples of the AMX. The following year 8. 963 were produced and in 1970 sales dipped to 4. 16. There were 52 examples of the Hurst-modified SS/AMX drag strip racing versions. These are highly sought after in modern times as collector cars.

The AMC AMX was popular on the racing circuit. especially at drag strips. The potent engines and wide tires made them very competitive. The AMX captured the Super Stock Championship title multiple years. Craig Breedlove. a renowned driver with years of experience and many titles was hired by AMC to help further the career performance of the AMX. He did so by breaking over 100 records including the 24 hour average speed record which he averaged 130 mph. The previous record had been 103 mph.
From 1971 through 1974 the AMX name was used on the Javelin indicating the performance option. It was used again in 1977 as a performance option on the Hornet. The following year it was applied to the Concord and in 1979 and 1980 it appeared on the Spirit.
There were three concept versions of the AMX created. known as the AMX/1. AMX/2. and AMX/3. The first operational AMX prototype was debuted in 1966 and resided for a number of years in the Talledega Speedway museum. Two rolling prototypes were made of the AMX/2. with one being used for many years atop of a pole of a used car dealership. In 1970 AMC commissioned ItalDesign to create a mid-engined high-performance version of the AMX. dubbed the AMX/3. The design was mostly by AMC designer Richard 'Dick' Teague and production was done at the former Bizzarrini factory located in Turin. Italy. Only six versions were created from 1969 through 1972. Located mid-ship was a 390 cubic-inch AMC V8 capable of producing 340 horsepower. A custom made OTO Melara five-speed manual gearbox was used and top speed was achieved at 160 mph.

The information provided by us came courtesy of

'PLANET HOUSTON AMX'

Awesome knowledge and plenty of information for all us enthusiasts.

We appreciate what you do for our hobby and love of AMCs.

Thank You from GLCC!

Standard & Optional Equipment Production 68-70 AMX
  Options  By Year                1968         1969         1970
  Automatic transmission       3673       3235        1464
  4-speed transmission         3052        5082        2468
 AM Radio                          4619        5919        2568
 AM/FM radio                     unknown   1242         482
 AM/8Track radio                unknown  unknown    556
 No radio                           unknown  unknown    510
 Clock                                  0         4278         2258
 Air conditioning                   967        1742        1056
 Command Air                     unknown   893          597
 Standard steering               unknown  1816         928
 Power Steering                   4619       5589        2869
Quick Ratio Steering            unknown   912          319
Standard Drum Brakes          376         1570         556
Power Drum Brakes               1904       471          117
Power Disc Brakes                4445       6276        3383
Full Tint Glass                     unknown  2985        1696
Tint Windshield only             unknown  1784         889
Clear Glass all                     unknown  3548         1531
Twin Grip                            4958      6569         340 
  Standard Wheelcovers            2249       1977        0      
  Optional Wheelcovers            1411       1399         0      
Rally Wheels                        3065     4941          4116
Machine Rims                        0           0             628
Tilt Column                          1474     1758          823
Remote Driver Mirror            unknown 4991          2404
Right Passenger Mirror         unknown unknown     1108
Heated Rear Glass*               0           0              56
Electric Wipers                   unknown  5977         3428
Luggage Rack                    unknown  unknown     728
Stripes                              4226       6159         2566
Ram Air                               0            0            2875
Center Armrest                     0         unknown    1139
Shadow Mask                       0           0             982
Black Interior                      3676        0             1701
Charcoal Interior                   0         2810            0
Platinum Interior                   0          733             0
Blue Interior                         0           0             263
Red Interior                       1626         595          141
Tan/Saddle Interior             1418       1252          357
Black Leather Interior             0           0              98
Charcoal Leather Interior         0        1377            0
Saddle/Brown Leather             0        1525           487
Red Leather Interior                0         0              181

*Please Remember that MANY of these options could be installed at ANY
American Motors Dealership. especially those options listed above

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4 Speed Manual

AM/FM Stereo

Accent Stripes

Chrome Bumper

Clock

Cloth Upholstery

Coolant Temp. Gauge

Dual Exhaust

Front Bucket Seats

Power Brakes

Radial tires

Rear Spoiler

Rear-Wheel Drive

Sport Steering Wheel

Tachometer

V-Style Engine

Wood Trim

This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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