Stunning. That’s the best word that I can use to describe this 1970 AMC AMX. The presentation of this classic pony car is close to perfect because the owner has only recently completed a restoration on this gem. It seems that no area of the vehicle escaped his attention, which means that its next owner will need to do nothing beyond handing the seller the money before they drive off into the sunset. The seller claims that the original owner ordered it with the optional Go Pack, and with 1970 AMX production totals already pretty low, it makes this a relatively rare beast. If you’re finding this too hard to resist, the AMX is located in Monrovia, Maryland, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Spirited bidding has pushed the price to $30,100, although this figure remains short of the reserve.

There’s a lot to like about this AMX, and its overall presentation seems like an excellent place to start. The owner recently completed a frame-on restoration, treating the car to a repaint in its original shade of Big Bad Orange. This shines as magnificently as you might expect in a case like this, with no flaws or issues worth noting. The color adds to this classic’s rarity because production figures indicate that this is 1-of-122 cars from this model year to wear this paint shade. The panels are laser straight, and the best slice of news is that this pearl is completely rust-free. There are no issues visible externally, while the owner says that the vehicle’s underside is spotless. The AMX features the distinctive Ram Air hood that was only available as part of the Go Pack option, and like the rest of the exterior, this is in excellent condition. The external trim and glass are spotless, while the car rolls on a set of Magnum 500 wheels.

Lifting the hood reveals a feast for the eyes and offers potential buyers the promise of power to burn. The AMX features its original 360ci V8, while the original owner also ordered the three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power front disc brakes. When it was shiny and new, that V8 would have produced 290hp, making this classic capable of blitzing the ¼ mile in 14.9 seconds. If you think that everything looks factory fresh, there’s a good reason for that. As part of the restoration process, the owner pulled the engine and treated it to a rebuild. The engine block was bored .030″ over, and coupled with aftermarket headers and a new dual exhaust with Flowmasters, I wouldn’t be surprised if the motor now produces a few additional horses. The owner holds receipts verifying the work, and the car has only clocked around 200 miles since he completed the work. Rounding out this package, the owner has also rebuilt the braking system, replaced the master cylinder and brake hoses, fitted an aluminum radiator, and slotted in a new fuel tank. We’ve already discussed rarity, but it is worth noting that this classic is 1-of-747 to roll off the line in 1970 with the 360/auto combination. The owner says it runs and drives well, making it a turn-key proposition for its next owner.

The spotless presentation continues when we turn our attention to this car’s interior. It is refreshing to note that nobody has seen fit to add any aftermarket items like an upgraded stereo. It is as it rolled off the line, down to the factory pushbutton AM radio. The interior is upholstered in Black vinyl, and apart from some stretching on the driver’s seat, there’s not much to fault. The owner installed new carpet and sill panels, but the impression he conveys is that the rest of the trim is original. There’s no evidence of wear or physical damage, the faux-woodgrain is in excellent order, as are the dash and pad. The gauge cluster, including the factory tach, shows no evidence of clouding or deterioration. Overall, this interior seems to need nothing.

For any enthusiast seeking a turn-key classic to park in their garage, this 1970 AMC AMX has to be a strong contender. They are relatively rare, so finding one this nice is a treat. It is interesting to note that rarity does not always equate to high values, and these cars demonstrate that. Current market trends suggest that this car might struggle to push beyond $40,000, but that will depend on how badly people want to own it. If two or more people are determined, the price could go higher. It’s also worth noting that while they remain affordable in today’s market, values are beginning to creep upward. The rises aren’t dramatic, but they seem to be steady. That could also make a car like this a solid long-term investment. Would all of that be enough to tempt you to make a play for this gem?