1970 American Motors AMX Go Package

Description

American Motors was by far Detroit’s smallest manufacturer, yet they constantly surprised the industry with its fine products. The automotive media was highly impressed with AMC’s 1968 Javelin, their Mustang-fighting Pony Car. Six months later they launched their striking two-seat AMX, which had already set 106 land speed records at the hands of the fastest couple on wheels, Craig and Lee Breedlove, just weeks before. The AMX shared most components with the Javelin, but with 12 inches sectioned out of the rear floorpan, and featured a unique grille, roof, and rear treatment.  

For 1970 the AMX received a bold new grille and Ram-Air hood. The Go Package introduced in 1969 continued this year, with 390 cu-in V8, handling suspension, E70-14 redline Polyglas tires, 14 x 6 inch Magnum 500 wheels, plus 11-inch front disc brakes, and a side C-stripe.  

This 1970 AMX with Go Package was found disassembled by the consignor, who returned it to its original beauty. A correct, difficult to source 390 engine could not be found, so an AMC 360 V8 was substituted. 1970 would be the last year for the two-seat AMX, and this well restored example celebrates America’s other sports car. 

Highlights 

• Motor Trend called the 1970 AMX, “the best version yet of this blend of muscle car and sports car”  

• Last year for the two-seat AMX 

• One of 4,116 AMX built in 1970 

• Finished in Bittersweet Orange Metallic with Black vinyl interior as from the factory 

• 360 cu-in V8 with a four-barrel carburetor 

• Four-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter 

• The chassis number (A0M397X153682) decodes as: 

  • A – American Motors 

  • 0 – 1970 model year 

  • M – Four-speed floor shift manual transmission 

  • 3 – AMX 

  • 9 – Two-door hardtop  

  • 7 – AMX, SST 

  • X – 390 cu-in 4bbl V8 

  • 153682 – Sequential plant production number 

• The body tag decodes as: 

  • Body: R011573 – Sequential body plant number 

  • Model: 7039-7 – AMX two-door sports coupe 

  • Trim: 031L – Black vinyl bucket seat interior 

  • Paint: 79A – Bittersweet Orange Metallic 

Features 

• Aftermarket radio with rear speakers 

• Twin factory reclining bucket seats with a center console 

• Agile handling from the 98 inch wheelbase 

• Locking glove box 

• Manual windows 

• Cigarette lighter 

• Power steering 

• Space saver spare tire 

• Turn indicators recessed into the grill

• “Weather Eye” heater 

• Day/Night interior mirror 

• Sports steering wheel 

• Guard-Glo headlights 

• Driver-side exterior mirror finished in chrome  

Known Imperfections 

• The original trunk rubber seal is worn with slight tearing. 

• The driver’s seat is worn and has a small tear 

• The clutch has a slight shutter when engaging into first but then smooths out and is normal