1969 AMC AMX

Description

In the late 1960s, AMC was seen as the quirky choice when it came to building sporty and youth-centric sports and muscle cars. This began to change with the launch of the racy Javelin, which was quickly followed by the two-seater AMX just four months later. The AMX was introduced to the world while running laps at 130 mph around Daytona International Speedway. The combination of tire-melting muscle car performance and short wheelbase sports car-like handling made the AMX a truly versatile machine, equally at home on the quarter-mile drag strip or setting lap times on a road course. 

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Highlights

• Thought to be wearing its original Bittersweet Orange Metallic (code 79A) paint over a Charcoal vinyl interior as per the consignor

• One of only 299 built in 1969 with a 290 cu-in V8 and an automatic transmission

• Twin reclining bucket seats with a center console

• Agile handling from the 98-inch wheelbase

• The original Kenosha-built sports car 

• Displaying just over 70,000 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloging, which is believed to be original, as stated by the consignor

• The consignor states they believe the car still retains its original engine and transmission

• Over $5,500 was spent on service work in May 2019, including work to the brakes, exhaust, suspension, cooling system, and more

Features

• Locking glove box

• Manual windows

• AM radio

• Cigarette lighter

• Power steering

• Space saver spare tire

• Fog lights

• ‘Safe Command’ brakes

• ‘Shift Command’ transmission gear selector

• ‘Weather Eye’ heater

• Day/Night interior mirror

• Sports steering wheel

• Guard-Glo headlights

• Driver-side exterior mirror finished in chrome 

Known Imperfections

• Driver’s seat upholstery

• Cracked steering wheel

• Pitted front bumper chrome

Included

• Owner’s manual

• Owner’s service policy and warranty book in a plastic sleeve

• “Use and Operation of American Safety Seat Belts for American Motors” pamphlet

• “Read Before Driving“ pamphlet, issued by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation

Ownership History

As per the current owner, this 1969 AMC AMX was under the care of its original owner when it was placed into storage in 2001 and would remain there until it was acquired by the next owner in September 2007, with just 67,000 miles on the odometer at the time. The current owner purchased the car in December 2007 following the completion of recommissioning work completed by the previous owner.