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Started by Troy, June 16, 2011, 01:26:20 PM

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Troy

June 16, 2011, 01:26:20 PM
On my route to work there is a dark green 1968 AMC AMX that's been sitting in the front yard of a house with a for sale sign for a couple weeks now. It looks really solid and has historical plates (which likely means it is adult owned). I don't know much about these and it's unlikely that I'd buy one but I think it's neat and I'm curious about the history and what it might be worth. I'm assuming it's a 390 but were there any other engine options?

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Dans 68

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June 16, 2011, 01:46:46 PM
Quote from: Troy on June 16, 2011, 01:26:20 PM
...and it's unlikely that I'd buy one....


Not from what I've heard.  :rofl:

I believe the engine sizes available were the 290, 343, 360 and 390. Post a pic of your soon to be latest acquisition, and how much they are were asking.  :yesnod:   ;)

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Ghoste

#2
June 16, 2011, 01:49:47 PM
It's much cooler than a Mustang.

Old Moparz

#3
June 16, 2011, 02:01:10 PM
If you buy that AMC & bring it to Carlisle, I don't think you'll be allowed to park it near the DC.com tent.


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Troy

#4
June 16, 2011, 02:26:51 PM
Seriously, I'm not buying an AMC. Not to mention my other cars are bleeding me dry right now. If anyone else wants one I'd be happy to look and take a bunch of pictures.

Oh, it's not the Javelin AMX - it's the short two seater thing. I had no idea they made both. I see that there were multiple engine choices but the 4-speed was standard.

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moparstuart

#5
June 16, 2011, 02:40:23 PM
Quote from: Troy on June 16, 2011, 02:26:51 PM
Seriously, I'm not buying an AMC. Not to mention my other cars are bleeding me dry right now. If anyone else wants one I'd be happy to look and take a bunch of pictures.

Oh, it's not the Javelin AMX - it's the short two seater thing. I had no idea they made both. I see that there were multiple engine choices but the 4-speed was standard.

Troy

i think the little short jobby is the better looking car   :yesnod:
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68X426

#6
June 16, 2011, 02:48:20 PM
Pics please.  :popcrn:

The AMX was 68 to 70 and had a shorter wheel base than the Corvette, AMX was the only two seat steel bodied American car of the 60s. Cost way less than a Vette and arguably was the better car.

Javelins were 4 seaters and much longer. AMX rocked.


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June 16, 2011, 02:56:28 PM
Quote from: Ghoste on June 16, 2011, 01:49:47 PM
It's much cooler than a Mustang.

Yea, unless you actually need parts for it.

It sounds as if this one is complete and ready to go, which is about the only way I would mess with an AMC product.

Drache

#8
June 16, 2011, 03:03:06 PM
1968 AMC AMX
- Three engine sizes, 290, 343, 390
- Standard was 4 speed transmission, traction bars, and dual exhaust
- 3 speed auto with manual shift capable was optional
- If it's a 343 or 390 look for power front disc brakes (could mean the "go package")

If it was one of the Breedlove AMX's then it's worth some money as only 50 or so were made. These had the 290, 4 speed, and had the red white and blue paint job.
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June 16, 2011, 03:46:15 PM
AMC's are ultra cool. id kill for a 390 powered Rebel.
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June 16, 2011, 03:57:24 PM
Quote from: SFRT on June 16, 2011, 03:46:15 PM
AMC's are ultra cool. id kill for a 390 powered Rebel.

You would kill but would you sell your '69 Charger for one? Just trying to gauge where murder lies on your scale. :D :nana:

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#11
June 16, 2011, 04:11:59 PM
Quote from: bull on June 16, 2011, 03:57:24 PM
Quote from: SFRT on June 16, 2011, 03:46:15 PM
AMC's are ultra cool. id kill for a 390 powered Rebel.

You would kill but whould you sell your '69 Charger for one? Just trying to gauge where murder lies on your scale. :D :nana:

I'd kill for a '69 Charger!

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#12
June 16, 2011, 04:13:23 PM
Quote from: 68X426 on June 16, 2011, 02:48:20 PM
Pics please.  :popcrn:

The AMX was 68 to 70 and had a shorter wheel base than the Corvette, AMX was the only two seat steel bodied American car of the 60s. Cost way less than a Vette and arguably was the better car.

Javelins were 4 seaters and much longer. AMX rocked.
Yep the AMX's were great in Trans Am Racing back in the day I think it was Troy Donahue who drove 1 to a few wins, it was a 5.0 ltr or less than 305 cubes though. They are by far the best AMC car that was built, IMO
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moparstuart

#13
June 16, 2011, 04:56:07 PM
we had an awesome turn out of AMC's at out club show last weekend


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moparstuart

#14
June 16, 2011, 04:57:11 PM
three long ones
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#15
June 16, 2011, 04:59:27 PM
and this amazing rebel machine   :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
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Tilar

#16
June 16, 2011, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Troy on June 16, 2011, 02:26:51 PM
Oh, it's not the Javelin AMX - it's the short two seater thing. I had no idea they made both. I see that there were multiple engine choices but the 4-speed was standard.

Troy


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June 16, 2011, 05:22:29 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on June 16, 2011, 04:59:27 PM
and this amazing rebel machine   :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
I have seen them in White with Red & Blue stripes never in black that looks good.
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#18
June 16, 2011, 05:26:37 PM
I know where a sweet looking droptop Rebel Machine is sitting around here. I just don't have the stones to ask about it.
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June 16, 2011, 05:36:00 PM
Quote from: Tilar on June 16, 2011, 05:16:22 PM
It's not a Gremlin is it?

no hating on the Gremlin ;)


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#20
June 16, 2011, 05:54:13 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on June 16, 2011, 04:56:07 PM

we had an awesome turn out of AMC's at out club show last weekend


I like the AMC's Stuart, but isn't that turnout like 2/3's of all the AMC's left in existence?   :lol:

Never seen that many all at one location before.   :cheers:
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#21
June 16, 2011, 06:02:15 PM
Quote from: Khyron on June 16, 2011, 05:36:00 PM
Quote from: Tilar on June 16, 2011, 05:16:22 PM
It's not a Gremlin is it?

no hating on the Gremlin ;)

Absolutely not... I'd love to have an old Gremlin with a 401 in it.  :drool5:
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histoy

#22
June 16, 2011, 06:48:14 PM
I'd love to have an old Gremlin with a 401 in it.  :drool5:


I believe those were called the Gremin X.

elacruze

#23
June 16, 2011, 07:39:47 PM
Quote from: SFRT on June 16, 2011, 03:46:15 PM
AMC's are ultra cool. id kill for a 390 powered Rebel.

I know where there's one for sale... :scratchchin:
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#24
June 16, 2011, 09:42:36 PM
The Gremlin X only had a 304 in it. I had a 73 Gremlin X 304, 3 speed on the floor. It was pretty fast , then I put a 401 with a 727 auto in it and it was nuts!!!!
All AMC engines are small blocks, great running motors too. I'd like to get another one someday.
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