The AMX was a companion to the Javelin “pony car” that American Motors introduced in 1968. The AMX was not an entirely new car, per see, but a Javelin with 12 inches taken out of the wheelbase to create a 2-seat sports car that was akin to Chevy’s Corvette. The AMX was produced for three years before becoming a performance option on its 4-seat bigger brother. This 1969 edition is mostly original (except for paint) and has the 390 cubic inch V8 it left the factory with. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this three-owner auto is available here on eBay for $45,900 (Buy It Now) or you can make an offer.
AMC would build just 19,134 AMXs between 1968 and 1970 before they changed directions with the car. That would include 8,293 copies in 1969 of which just 3,620 would have the 390 V8 and a 4-speed manual. The car gets rare when you factor in the Go-Pack option (for which production numbers weren’t documented) and dealer-installed Group 19 equipment. Plus, other than an $8,000 paint job a couple of years ago, this automobile has otherwise not been restored.
We’re told this AMX was ordered new as a demonstrator by a dealer in Washington State. The Go Package was specified which contributed to a set-up that included the 4-speed tranny, 3:91 rear end, power steering, dual exhausts, power front disk brakes, E-70 wide profile tires on six-inch rims, Twin-Grip differential, handling package, and over the top twin racing stripes. The car’s first owner took it back to the dealer to have Group 19 added to the machine while it was still covered by the original warranty, which meant an Edelbrock R4B intake manifold, Mallory electronic ignition, Crane camshaft, Doug Thorley tuned headers, and a torque link kit for the rear axle. 44 years later, the seller says the AMX still retains all these parts plus the original Carter 4-barrel carburetor.
The car found its way to California where the current third owner acquired and brought it to Missouri to roost in 2019. Advancing age is causing the seller to start thinning out his collection and this Bittersweet Orange AMX is reluctantly on the chopping block with fewer than 65,000 miles. Documents come with the automobile that go back to Day One along with a set of blue California license plates. This is a solid-running car where everything does exactly what it should.
Neither the body, paint, nor interior need any attention, making this a turn-key car, which is priced as such. Right down to the Coker replicas of the AMX’s first set of tires. Besides the paint, the only things not day of assembly are the exhaust system, front seats, radio, and the customary maintenance items that wear out over time. A video clip is provided to help demonstrate the quality of this would-be purchase. Any takers?
This is probably one of the best left out there. Has all the desirable options plus the added group group 19 accessories. What seals the deal for me is the documentation that comes with the car which is key to ask top dollar. 45 large is a big number for a AMX but given everything else I think it’s worth it.
Another way to look at it. Try to find a Mustang fastback with a 390 engine or a Camaro with the 396 for AMX money.
Russ, it’s funny you say “tranny” The all-seeing PC Eye of Facebook shut one of my posts a few years ago for that. HA!
Gorgeous car!
That is a really nice AMX and not messed with just about at all. Lots of things about this car make that seemingly high price not seem out of line. My guess is it will go pretty fast and for what the seller is asking.
Sweet!! Still has the CA plates on it.
Beautiful. Not sure about the $8k paint job though, at least the eBay pics aren’t doing it any favours…looks like it needs a color sand to me and maybe they coulda crisped up the body lines a little before painting it. But they did a great job keeping the overspray out of the door jambs trunk opening etc. Great car for the money, these still seem to be undervalued. If this was an equivalent Mustang it would be what about twice the ask?
And is that factory a/c? The center vents in the dash make me hopeful
You could not get an AMX with a spoiler, that was a 1970 Javelin option. Also
those are not the correct seats, 1969 had the adjustable head rest. There is no
a/c on this AMX, those are the Group 19 gauges in the dash. The plastic radiator catch can was not available in 1969. Even with some of the wrong equipment on this AMX, it is still a very nice AMX.
Beautiful looking car. I’ve always loved the 1967-69 AMX. Given its condition, it looks worth the $45,900 asking price.
Tired of hearing that the AMX was a javelin with 12 inches removed…a bunch of ignorant chatter. furthermore, let this be known: Go-Pac for AMX, or Javelin, did not include power steering. Go Pac for AMX did not include dual exhaust as that was standard on all 68-70 AMXs. Nor did Go-Pac have 3.91 gears; those would be dealer installed. Rally pac is not part of group 19. it was also dealer installed. Group 19 torque links were for Javelins or Rambler Americans. 68-70 AMX had torque links standard, as did SC/Ramblers & 72 Gremlin V8
Once again it has been claimed that the 68-70 AMX was a Javelin with 12 inches removed….a bunch of ignorant chatter. It also seems that what comprised the Go-pac needs to be explained: Go-Pac did not include power steering. 68-70 AMX Go-Pac did not include dual exhaust because that was standard on the AMX. 3.73, 3.91 & 4.11 gears were dealer installed & not Go-Pac items…they were in Group 19. Torque links & Rally Pac were not part of Group 19 for the AMX. AMX had torque links factory installed & Rally Pac was dealer item. Group 19 torque links were for Javelins & Rambler Americans; SC/ Ramblers & 72 V8 Gremlins had factory torque links.