1968 AMC AMX 390 4-Speed

Description

The 1968 AMC AMX marked American Motors Corporation’s bold entry into the muscle car market, offering a unique blend of performance, style, and innovation. Unlike its competitors, the AMX was a true two-seater sports coupe. Built on a shortened Javelin platform, the AMX featured aggressive styling, a long hood, and a short rear deck, emphasizing its performance-oriented design. 

The AMX was well-received by enthusiasts and even set speed records at Bonneville, helping AMC shed its economy-car image. With fewer than 7,000 units produced in its debut year, the 1968 AMX remains a rare and desirable collector car today.

This 1968 example is finished in red exterior with white racing stripes and 15” American Racing wheels. Stepping inside, you’re greeted with a simple yet sporty interior featuring aftermarket bucket seats, a 120mph speedometer and factory tachometer, and three pedals. With evidence of prior refurbishment work and upgrades like an MSD ignition system and Holley four-barrel carburetor, this 1968 AMX is now offered with a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

Factory Equipment 

• 390ci V8 high-output engine 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Sport suspension 

• Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes 

• Manual windows 

• Woodgrain door trim 

• 120-mph speedometer and factory tachometer  

• Heater

• Seller states the vehicle is equipped with the factory “Go-Package”  

Modifications 

• MSD ignition system

• Holly four-barrel carburetor 

• Aluminum radiator

• Edelbrock exhaust headers 

• Dual side-exit exhaust system

• Battery relocated to the truck 

• Grant steering wheel and aftermarket bucket seats  

• Hurst T-handle shifter  

• Auto Meter oil pressure and water temperature gauges 

• Alpine speakers 

• 15” American Racing wheels 

Servicing

• Seller states some refurbishment work was completed prior to their purchase in 2015  

• BF Goodrich radial tires  

• Oil recently changed by seller

Ownership History 

This 1968 AMC AMX was purchased by the seller in 2015 from Barrett-Jackson Auctions and is said to have been restored under previous ownership. The seller states that it has been driven roughly 1,500 miles since the purchase and shares garage space with other collector cars. This vehicle is offered with a clean Arizona title in the seller's name.

Included Items 

• Factory steering wheel 

• Factory dashboard piece 

• Power steering conversion  

• Service records from seller’s ownership

Additional Information 

From the seller, “Our ownership of this car has been easy since the car was restored so well, so we have just mildly driven and enjoyed it without issues. We are getting older now and are selling most of our collection. This one is rare and has been without problems. This is a hard one to let go!”