About American Motors AMX - 1968-70
Photos of AMC's classy two-seat AMX, built from 1968 to 1970. It was based on the Javelin pony car with a shortened wheelbase ('97 vs. 'Jav's 109 inches) and body. In place of a rear seat was a carpeted storage area behind the two bucket seats.
Probably Richard Teague's best styling creation ever. Teague was American Motors' chief stylist from 1961 until the mid-1980s. During his tenure at AMC, he was credited for many designs ranging from the Javelin and AMX to the "unusual" such as the Gremlin and Pacer.
Photos of AMX two-seater offered from 1968 to 1970 are emphasized here, though photos will be accepted of the experimental AMX of 1966-67 and the mid-engine AMX/3 of 1970 that was planned but never made production.
The AMX and related Javelin served as "image changers" for American Motors after years of emphasizing economy compact cars such as the Rambler American along with the slightly larger Classic/Rebel and Ambassador, and the fastback Marlin.
Engines for the AMX included a standard 290 4-bbl (225 hp), or optional 343 4-bbl (280 hp) and 390 4-bbl (315 hp) in 1968-69. For 1970, the engine lineup included a standard 360 4-bbl (290 hp) or optional 390 4-bbl (325 hp).
A floor-mounted four-speed manual transmission was standard on the AMX and a console-shifted three-speed automatic was optional.
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