The AMX was one of American Motors’ more interesting cars. It was a 2-seat, GT-style performance coupe that ran from 1968 to 1970. After that, it was a muscle option on the Javelin which it had previously been based on. This pair of 1972 AMXs both have AMC’s largest V8 displacing 401 cubic inches. Both are project cars that will need differing amounts of work. They can be purchased separately or as a duo ($19,500), although there is no discount for doing so. The cars are in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and are available here on Facebook Marketplace. Another fine tip brought to us by Mitchell G.!
Original AMX sales were not strong even by AMC standards and the machine was discontinued as a standalone model after 19-20,000 units When the Javelin pony car was redesigned in 1971, the AMX became something of a trim option though considered a separate series by the bean counters. This relationship would continue through 1974 when American Motors would then bow out of the pony car market. In 1972, just 825 AMXs were built with the 401 engine, so both of the seller’s autos are rare in their own right. And come with a trailer full of parts.
1972 AMX (Orange)
This seems to be the better car. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and the Go Pack (or Package) option, making this the fastest AMX you could buy that year. Both the motor and transmission are still in the car, and we assume they’re original. The vehicle has some rust but the seller insists it’s complete and ready to restore. It has recently emerged from long-term garage storage. Asking Price: $12,600.
1972 AMX (Black)
Unlike the other car, this AMX came with an automatic transmission but its 401 V8 is MIA. We’re told the use of black paint was rare for the AMX, but just how many out of 825 came that way is unknown. The machine has just been released from long-term storage, too, is more dinged up, and its asking price is $6,900. If you happen to already have a spare 401 V8, could this project be for you?
Flintstones wheel chock:-)
Those are Javelins, not AMX’s. Big difference.
It is a 1972 Javelin AMX. The AMX package was an option. There was the base Javelin, Javelin SST and Javelin AMX.
They are javelin amx’s, they are different then amc amx’s. but still non the less an amx.
In 1972, the AMX package was a trim/stripe kit on the Javelin – which you could buy with the 401 without the AMX trim
Sorry The Javelin AMX was more than tape stripes. You must be thinking of a GM product.
The AMX option got one of two fiberglass cowl hoods. Rear spoiler and machined trim dash and gauge package 140 MPH and tach. Rally wheels were also part of the package and could upgrade three ways. In 72 the Rebel Machine wheels could still be had.
The 401 could be had in all trims. May want to go to Planet Houston AMX AKA Eddie Stakes and the specifics can be broken down.
The Javelin is as wildly popular more than ever, The prices being paid for nice cars is an all time high. When the popularity of brand X muscle cars are loosing steam. They are on Hagertys watch list.
Still the seller is reaching for the stars on the ask for the pair. Recently an AMC collector posted a 71 AMX on FB for $6000.
I ordered a ’73 Javelin from the factory, and black was not a standard color. I had to pay extra to get it that way…and then it came with a big run across the trunk lid! I was more interested in show than in go, so I got the small v8 auto version. I paid extra for a great-looking black-and-white houndstooth check cloth interior and the 5 spoke wheels that made it a really eye-catching machine.
I sure hope the seller is not in desperate need for the money. Nobody with a brain in their head is going to pay that price.