AMC : AMX VINTAGE STREET MACHINE

CLASSIC CAR AND AMX ENTHUSIASTS. YOU WILL NEVER FIND ANOTHER VEHICLE LIKE THIS. THIS IS AMX #324. VIN NUMBER A8M397T231111. SAME OWNER FOR ALMOST 42 YEARS. RESTORED AND MODIFIED AT DIFFERENT TIMES OVER THE DECADES. BORN WITH A 343 CU. IN. . REINCARNATED OVER THE YEARS. INCLUDING AN INJECTED 390. CURRENTLY  POWERED BY A CARBURETED 390. REPAINTED IN 1973. AND AGAIN IN 1997. PURCHASED IN 1972 WITH 60. 00 ORIGINAL MILES. 2. 31 MILES LOGGED ON THIS CLASSIC SINCE 1974. ORIGINAL BORG WARNER T-10V CLOSE RATIO FOUR SPEED. ORIGINAL 4. 44 TWIN GRIP REAR END. ORIGINAL CHARCOAL STANDARD BUCKET SEAT INTERIOR. ENGINE WAS LAST FRESHENED. ALONG WITH NEW HEADS IN 1998. PARKED AND STORED IN A CONTROLLED CLIMATE IN 2005. PERIODICALLY FIRED UP AND EXERCISED SINCE. ONLY 6. 25 AMX'S WERE MANUFACTURED IN 1968. WHICH WAS A PARTIAL PRODUCTION YEAR. OF THESE. 3. 52 WERE MANUFACTURED WITH FOUR SPEED TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NUMBER 324 OF THE 3. 52. TO PROVIDE A REFERENCE AS TO THE MINISCULE PRODUCTION RUN- A TOTAL OF ONLY 19. 34 AMX'S WERE MANUFACTURED IN THE THREE YEAR RUN FROM 1968-1970. IN COMPARISON. IN 1970 ALONE. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF OVER 62. 00 OF THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE CHEVELLE SS BUILT. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE AMC FANS. AS WITH ALL OLD CARS. RUST. ACCIDENTS. AND VARIOUS FORCES OF ATTRITION HAVE TAKEN THEIR TOLL ON THE NUMBERS. HOW MANY EXIST TODAY? AN INTERNET SEARCH OF CLASSIC CAR SALES INDICATES THERE ARE ONLY A FRACTION OF THE ORIGINAL MODELS LEFT. HOW MANY OF THE REMAINING EXAMPLES PROVIDE THE NEW OWNER WITH A 42 YEAR VEHICLE HISTORY? SURELY NOT MANY. DON'T HESITATE. THIS RARE BEAUTY IS PRICED TO SELL.  

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR A FILE OF ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF PHOTO BUCKET. THIS FILE ALSO DOCUMENTS THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE:

In the early 60's. American Motors realized that to continue as a viable company. they had to shed the "economy car" image and appeal to a more youthful. performance-oriented market.  The first venture into this market was the Javelin. built between 1967 and 1974 in two generations. The next. more radical version by Head Designer Dick Teague and his team. was the AMX. Although Teague was known for economizing by developing several vehicles from common stampings. it was too little. too late for the company. Even a partnership with French automaker Renault and the introduction of all-wheel-drive cars couldn't save AMC. In 1987. Chrysler Corporation purchased AMC and the story of the last independent automaker came to an end.

The AMX name originates from the "American Motors eXperimental" code used on a concept vehicle and then on two prototypes shown on the company's "Project IV" automobile show tour in 1966. The AMX was the only mass-produced. domestic two-seater to share the market with Chevrolet's Corvette since the 1957 Thunderbird. The AMX was not only sporty and attractive. but it introduced many industry firsts. including safer windshields. injection molded dashboards. and an innovative fiberglass safety padding. a "plastic" on the inside of the windshield posts.

The American Society of Automotive Engineers named the AMX as the "Best Engineered Car of the Year" in 1969 and 1970. The two-seat AMX was meant for a small. well-defined market niche. and it pulled young people into AMC dealer showrooms in never before seen numbers. Today. the 1968-1970 AMX is a highly sought after muscle car.

Clean. straight body was last refinished in 1997. Originally Turbo Silver. now painted GM  Blue Metallic. Both paint and body are in very good condition. Although the paint is 17 years old. it still maintains an even quality and displays a nice gloss. Body has been exposed to very little sunlight. and almost no inclement weather over time. There are three tiny bubbles on the bottom of the passenger side quarter. and four or five tiny bubbles on the very bottom of the driver side quarter. That's it on the body. These tiny bubbles are from some body putty applied to stone chips 17 years ago. The inner quarters are spotless. Photos are in the Photobucket file showing these minor flaws. Single sport mirror. NOS from the '70's. Cragar five spoke polished wheels. Hoosier Quick Time Pro 27x11. 50x15 rear tires. P205/75R14 radial tires on the front. Chrome. stainless. and bright work are original and in very good condition. Glass is also in very good condition. AMC double humped hood with scoop molded in.

Factory Charcoal standard ventilated bucket seat interior. Seats. cushions. and covers are in very good condition. Sun Super Tach. Sun water temperature. amps. and oil pressure gauges. Headliner. dash pad. door panels. and carpet are in very good condition. AMC wood grain sport wheel. Factory AM radio. Vintage four point roll cage. does not impair entry into either side of the car. Remote mirror. Seat belts. Hurst Super Shifter. Factory dash plate number still present.

The heartbeat of this street machine is a 1969 390 Cu. In. engine. overbored . 030". Balanced rotating assembly. Blue printed. TRW L2313. 11. 6:1 forged aluminum pistons. Crane solid lifter cam. 290 duration- . 589 lift. Crane lightweight lifters. Crane 1. 6 roller rockers. and Crane valve springs. Milodon external oil pickup and oil pan. Holley 750 double pumper mounted on Edelbrock Torker aluminum intake. Mallory Unilite distributor. coil. and CD box. #558 heads. ported and polished. 2. 025"intake. 1. 740" exhaust. Double roller timing chain. Motorola 55 amp alternator. Hooker Headers. matched to exhaust ports(no gaskets). attached to Flowmaster 3" exhaust.

Original Borg Warner T10V close ratio four speed transmission. 2. 23 first gear ratio. Lakewood bell housing and block plate. Zoom clutch. Original Twin Grip differential. 4. 44 AMC gears.

Front suspension- Monroe 90/10 shock absorbers. New NOS trunnions and bushings. All new front bushings.  Rear suspension-Javelin five leaf rear springs with Lakewood traction bars. Manual steering. power drum brakes with new master and wheel cylinders. and lines. The owner has set this car up to hook hard and straight. Due to the short wheel base. there is no need for additional suspension add-ons. such as frame ties.

A fine example of AMX history. This beauty is a real vintage hot rod. not a clone. as you see being built and sold across the country. The car is built right. The car is fast. The car is also loud. This is an absolute people magnet at any car show or car cruise.

NOTE: Due to long term storage. valve springs can lose tension and integrity. A new set of valve springs is included with the car. If you intend to run the car aggressively or race the AMX. it is recommended that you install the new valve springs.

Any questions. call Randy at 847 456 7726.

This is a serious auction. Clear title. Please. no trade offers. Do not hit the buy it now unless you are prepared to pick up with cash within 7 days of the end of auction. Any other arrangements. call first. If you want to inspect the car. do it before you bid. Contact info will be exchanged with every bidder through Ebay before acting on any offer and I expect to talk to all via cell phone to determine their level of seriousness. Any email or message harassment. fraudulent bids. or scams will be reported immediately to Ebay.

CASH OR BANK WIRE IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT. IT IS SAFE. SECURE. AND PROTECTS BOTH PARTIES. All other payment methods must be agreed upon by both parties before end of auction.

 I HAVE DESCRIBED THIS VEHICLE TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. HOWEVER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CONFIRM THIS DESCRIPTION. I RECOMMEND AN IN PERSON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO BIDDING. IF IN PERSON INSPECTION IS NOT POSSIBLE. I RECOMMEND A THIRD PARTY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR OMMISSIONS DUE TO A “SIGHT UNSEEN” PURCHASE. SOLD AS IS. WHERE IS. WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BID.

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