This 1973 AMC AMX has been hidden from public view since 1983, and is now listed for sale with an asking price of $7,500. The seller claims it wears original paint and is “all original” with factory undercoating in place. The exterior shows incredibly well, especially for a car that appears to have resided in the Northeast for most of its life. Find the AMX here on craigslist and spotted by Barn Finds reader David A.
It’s not specified whether the “all original” claims extends down to a matching numbers engine and transmission, but one can hope. The factory aero enhancements like the rear spoiler remain in place, and clean shutlines could indicate an accident-free history. The gallery photos show ancient registration stickers in the dusty windshield, and if the claims of being parked since ’83 are true, this AMX only saw road action for ten years before going into hibernation.
The lighting in the photo of the interior isn’t great, but what we can see shows a well-preserved cockpit with an automatic transmission and bucket seats. The original steering wheel and console remain in place, and while it’s near impossible to determine if the upholstery is intact or if the carpets are stain-free, the seller says it is a low-mileage car which offers some hope of preservation inside.
As a reminder, we’re still uncovering the AMC Javelin SST 343 car found in the large Georgia collection we’ve listed as a Barn Finds Exclusive. Weather hasn’t been cooperating as of late, but feel free to contact me in the meantime if this Javelin or anything else in the collection is of interest. Which would you choose – a genuine AMX or SST?
With the air cleaner and housing on the passenger seat, makes me wonder why it’s been parked since the 80s. Could be a great find, could be a money pit. A little rust on the rear quarter, but could be more elsewhere..
Numbers matching doesn’t exist on AMC.
You beat me to it! Danged if I know why people keep using that term to describe AMC vehicles.
My other favorite is frame off resto
If your a fan I don’t think that’s a bad deal at all.
You asked, “Which would I choose, AMX or SST?” Answer: Yes!!
Man! I know they’re one of the deadly sins of automotive design, but this would look jaw droppingly wicked with that black top replaced. Mechanically go through it and replace all the crusty doo dads. Buy some pricey, proper Coker treads and leave the trim rings off!
@Jasper. Let me understand. Your statement “deadly sins of automotive design” What exactly does that mean? The Javelin was restyled for 1971. Mark Donohue worked directly with Dick Teague head of design on what he wanted in a vehicle to win races.
The roof has a built in spoiler. The the sides of the quarters and fenders bulge out along with humped fenders were all done to lower the car to add more rubber. The grill was made flush. A cowl induction hood and rear spoiler were icing on the cake.
One of the only American domestic car bodies designed for winning races first. Everyone involved knew the radical design would turn some off. As it happened it gained more buyers. It also helped that the Javelin dominated the Trans/Am racing series. The Javelins were unbeatable. To understand the design is to drive one. They are favored over their earlier design today.
I actually purchased this car. It is a 1974 made in July of 74, not a ’73. It is a well documented original car with original window sticker and original dealer sales slip with owners name. Factory sun visor “wraps” that tell things about starting and quick reference and factory rear view mirror hanger tag. Seller stated car ran, but not in a couple of years. He had it for 6 to 8 years in his shop. I inquired to random employees and the older guys there confirmed that he had it a long time “maybe 10 years”. All the paper work was in an old folder from the 80’s. I got it home and got it running with what appears is/was oem ignition wires and plugs. Carb was dry and fuel line disconnected from carb. I got it running on a portable gas tank, dumped the oil and let it idle for several hours and the o/e pump started pumping. Fuel pump was gummed up internally (check valves stuck). I hooked it up and the weep hole started dumping gas. It runs perfectly. I never took the carb. apart.
It is a very clean car, solid underneath with factory undercoating. Right front fender was tapped and possibly replaced at one time, but is straight (could possibly be o/e replacement), real clean original interior. only has 54xxx miles that are documented. A/C compressor works, needs charge, polished the paint and it shines up to a nice “survivor”. I will have a new top installed with factory color(black) and boars texture. It has all the proper tags in place and all seems as factory as possible. It really doesn’t need much. Outside of purchase price, I’m into it for very little other than time cleaning it. I am going to restore the factory wheels. The tires are date coded for Aug/Sep of 1982! Starts right up, shifts, drives, stops and feels good on the road at 30 mph with the old tires. LOL. I feel I got a great car.
Non-gopack car with base 304/2bbl ,& 904 Torqueflight, base instrumentation. Not a whole lot of performance potential. On the positive, this generation of Javelin based AMX is on of the best looking and handling bodies to appear in the 70’s. Transplant of a 360/390/401 and a T-10/T-56/727 Torqueflight or Turbo 400. would make it much more enjoyable to drive and not hurt valuation. Availability of spare parts for this body is major concern if you need to replace anything.
AMX cars were only built from 1968 to 1970. The pictured car is a javelin.
AMX became a Javelin trim model after the original 2-seater was discontinued.
Richard Teague wanted to continue the 2-seat AMX and had a new Javelin front clip installed on his to tempt AMC management, but they failed to bite.
https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/mus/2006/01/A-Most-Spectacular-Failure/1281032.html
Wrong it’s a AMX. I owed 2 1973 AMX’s , 360 GO Pack cars.
Most 73/74 Javelins with and without the AMX package were 304 2V cars. The era dictated the demise of performance and large cubic inches. These are nice drivers.
The ask in my opinion is steep for something that will require a total mechanical restoration. Hopefully the owner realizes this and works with the seller to find it a good home.
Anyone can make a replica of Dick Teague’s what if prototype shown above. A 71/74 Javelin nose will bolt directly to a 2 seater AMX.
The absolute easiest part of the car to reinstall invariably comes to rest on the upholstery.
I actually purchased this car. It is a 1974 made in July of 74, not a ’73. It is a well documented original car with original window sticker and original dealer sales slip with owners name. Factory sun visor “wraps” that tell things about starting and quick reference and factory rear view mirror hanger tag. Seller stated car ran, but not in a couple of years. He had it for 6 to 8 years in his shop. I inquired to random employees and the older guys there confirmed that he had it a long time “maybe 10 years”. All the paper work was in an old folder from the 80’s. I got it home and got it running with what appears is/was oem ignition wires and plugs. Carb was dry and fuel line disconnected from carb. I got it running on a portable gas tank, dumped the oil and let it idle for several hours and the o/e pump started pumping. Fuel pump was gummed up internally (check valves stuck). I hooked it up and the weep hole started dumping gas. It runs perfectly. I never took the carb. apart.
It is a very clean car, solid underneath with factory undercoating. Right front fender was tapped and possibly replaced at one time, but is straight (could possibly be o/e replacement), real clean original interior. only has 54xxx miles that are documented. A/C compressor works, needs charge, polished the paint and it shines up to a nice “survivor”. I will have a new top installed with factory color(black) and boars texture. It has all the proper tags in place and all seems as factory as possible. It really doesn’t need much. Outside of purchase price, I’m into it for very little other than time cleaning it. I am going to restore the factory wheels. The tires are date coded for Aug/Sep of 1982! Starts right up, shifts, drives, stops and feels good on the road at 30 mph with the old tires. LOL. I feel I got a great car.
@Peter Congrats, enjoy. It will unique at local car shows and cruises. Most people will not even know what it is.
Thanx, I also got an 81 Spirit 4 cyl with 4 speed. NOBODY knows what it is. That car gets more attention than anything I’ve ever had before.
The Spirit has only 16,000 original miles. Way fun to drive.