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This beautiful 1968 AMC AMX has been deemed “The Famous AMX” because of the press it’s received over the years. It has limited ownership history with only 53,347 original miles. The car was lightly restored to show quality standards. It retains all of its original sheet metal with exception of the rear quarters. It sports its beautiful and rare original color of Calcutta Russett with dual white stripes. One set of factory correct wheels and tires and one set of custom wheels and tires are included. The beautiful black interior is mostly original. The painted engine compartment is nicely detailed throughout. The car is powered by the original matching numbers 390 V8 with group #19 performance cam and 3-speed automatic transmission. This car is an AMO National Concours Winner and the Junior Gold Award is included. It’s also a multiple Concours D’ Elegance award winner and all the awards are included. This car has been featured with Chip Foose and Jay Leno which is documented with a DVD along with photos that are included. The car has been featured on Spike T.V. Flash Back Episode and the DVD along with photos is included. This car has been featured in multiple magazines that are included. Tons of miscellaneous items are also included. This is a very rare opportunity to purchase a classic muscle car that has received great press.
The exterior of this car is in beautiful condition throughout. When James had the car he ended up deciding to replace the rear quarters because he noticed a couple of small spots of rust. The replacement quarters were NOS- new old stock and not aftermarket. He had the bodywork done by a well-known AMC AMX expert located in Ohio. Once the body work was completed the car was re-painted again. The body on the car is straight and it has very nice gaps lines throughout. The hood, doors and trunk lid open and close very nicely. The car was painted in its original and rare color of Calcutta Russett. The car sports white dual racing stripes which add the icing on the cake. This is a beautiful color especially in the direct sunlight. The paint is show quality and has recently been detailed to a brilliant shine by MS CLASSIC CARS. The front windshield was replaced new by the original owner in 1999 which is documented with a receipt. All of the remaining glass is original and in very nice shape. The car has a great factory look on the original style 14” American Motors Magnum 500 wheels. These wheels are also like new. The wheels are wrapped with Firestone Wide Oval Redline Sport tires that are E70-14 all the way around. The car also comes with a set of 15” Crager SS wheels that scream American Muscle. These wheels are wrapped with BF Goodrich Radial TA’s that are 225-60-15 on the front and 245-60-15 on the rear.
The interior of this car is also in beautiful condition throughout. Most of the black interior is original which is reflective of the 53,347 original miles. It truly looks like the entire interior has been restored it’s so nice. The bucket seats were re-foamed and recovered in 1999 which is documented with a receipt that is included. It has the factory dash warp that there is a manufactures service bulletin for. This service bulletin is included. The plaque on the center of the dash face reads #06199. It has the desirable Rally Pac gauges. The stock radio was converted to AM/FM with RCA inputs for Ipod, etc. It also has upgraded dual cone speakers that retain the factory appearance. Instructions for the radio and speakers are included. It’s equipped with the factory space saver tire and equipment which is rarely seen.
The engine compartment is very detailed and has many new parts throughout. The entire engine compartmented was painted and it looks amazing. All of the original style factory stickers have been added. The new hood insulation pad fits and looks great. All of the parts were restored or replaced new which is documented with receipts that are included. The car is powered by the original matching numbers 390 V8 engine with group #19 performance cam. The engine is equipped with the rare Edelbrock R48 intake with American Motor Cars part number installed by the original selling dealer. The stock air cleaner could not be used with the Edlebrock R48 intake chrome aftermarket air cleaner was added. The engine breathes through the factory manifolds and a custom Flowmaster dual exhaust system. This engine sounds so awesome with this exhaust system. The engine is coupled to a 3-speed automatic transmission and POSI rear end with 3.54 gears.
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12 сен 2024
