conceptcarz.com

1969 AMC AMX

American Motors may have come late to the muscle-car party, but when they arrived they did so with style when they introduced a new sports model titled the AMX. Introduced in 1968 at the Chicago Auto Show, the Javelin-based AMX was the first steel two-seat vehicle offered by an American manufacturer since the 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird. The short 96-inch wheelbase design of the AMC made it competent on both the drag strip and the road course. It had a long hood, fastback deck design, aggressive body lines, and a unibody, stamped steel chassis.

1969 AMC AMX photo
Fastback Coupe
Chassis #: 31483
View info and history
When introduced, the AMX engines ranged from a 290 cubic-inch, 225 horsepower V8 up to a 390 CID, 315 hp V8. A four-speed manual was standard but an option three-speed 'Shift Command' automatic was also available. Among the notable options was a range of three colors that included neon brilliant blue, orange, and green. The package offered special trim and color-coded bumpers for an extra $34. Additionally, there was the 'Go-Package' option that added power-assisted disk brakes, E70 by 14 performance tires, 'Magnum 500' styled steel rims, 'Twin-Grip' differential, heavy-duty cooling and suspension, bigger anti-roll bars, and other performance enhancements.

The AMX was named the 'Car of the Year' by the Society of Automotive Engineers in 1969 and again in 1970.

The 1969 AMC AMX fastback coupe had a base price of $3,300 and a total of 8,293 examples were sold. Changes were minimal with several revisions appearing throughout the year. The 140 mph speedometer and tachometer with a larger face was a new addition. The 290 CID four-barrel V8 was the base engine with the 343 and 390 CID being optional equipment.

1969 AMC AMX photo
Fastback Coupe
Chassis #: 31483
View info and history
Standard equipment included dual exhaust, cigarette lighter, collapsible spare tire, sport steering wheel, ashtrays, armrests, courtesy lights, and glovebox lock. There were front head restraints, reclining bucket seats, front foam seat cushions, wheel discs, and Flo-Thru ventilation. A new option was the leather upholstery.

For 1969, there were 284 examples painted in orange-colored Big Bad and 195 models finished in blue. 283 examples were done in green. Just over 50 examples were the Super Stock AMXs that were enhanced by the Hurst Corp for AMC.


by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019

Related Reading : AMC AMX History

The AMC AMX, representing American Motors Experimental, was produced in low production numbers produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It had similarities to AMCs pony car, the Javelin, but was smaller and had seating for two. The AMX was not only sporty and attractive, but it introduced many industry firsts, including being the first production vehicle to use a one-piece injection molded....
Continue Reading >>

1969 AMC AMX Vehicle Profiles

Recent Vehicle Additions

Performance and Specification Comparison

Price Comparison

1969 AMX
$3,290-$25,580
1969 AMC AMX Base Price : $3,290

Compare: Lower | Higher | Similar

Other 1969 AMC Models
$2,510 - $2,512
$2,910 - $4,000

AMX

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
6,725
97.00 in.
8 cyl., 290.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 343.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 315.00hp
$3,250 - $3,250
8,293
97.00 in.
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 315.00hp
$3,290 - $3,290
4,116
97.00 in.
8 cyl., 390.06 CID., 315.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 325.00hp
$4,000 - $4,000

Related Automotive News

15 Exciting Collector Automobiles to Watch During This January's Scottsdale, Arizona Car Week Auctions

15 Exciting Collector Automobiles to Watch During This January's Scottsdale, Arizona Car Week Auctions

Scottsdale, Arizona (January 13th, 2016) – Astute Collectors of the worlds most sought after and most valuable automobiles know that Scottsdale, Arizona in January is where the market values for collector cars are established each year. As such, they...
MECUM IN HOUSTON APRIL 9-11 WITH 1,000 COLLECTOR CARS AT AUCTION

MECUM IN HOUSTON APRIL 9-11 WITH 1,000 COLLECTOR CARS AT AUCTION

Three Featured Collections Including 45 Cars from Houstons Charlie Thomas WALWORTH, Wis. – March 12, 2015 – Following the historic sale of the 1964 Ford GT40 Prototype for %247 million in 2014, Mecum Auctions returns to Houstons NRG...
Low Mileage Collectables offered at Fort Lauderdale Auction

Low Mileage Collectables offered at Fort Lauderdale Auction

Auctions America kicks off its 2014 collector car calendar March 14-16 in Fort Lauderdale Leading recent entries are fantastic low mileage examples including a 2005 Ford GT, a 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition, a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette and a 1967 Ch...
Auctions America Readies for Highly Anticipated Spring Carlisle Collector Car Weekend

Auctions America Readies for Highly Anticipated Spring Carlisle Collector Car Weekend

Auctions America returns to Carlisle, Pennsylvania for its annual Spring Carlisle sale, April 25-26 Two-day sale lifts the gavel on a diverse roster of approximately 300 quality collector cars Notable highlights include a rare 1959 Chevrolet C...
Chevy Performance Rolls with Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour

Chevy Performance Rolls with Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour

Weeklong drive kicks off with unprecedented access to GMs Milford Proving Ground Road trip! Its that time of year again for the annual automotive pilgrimage known as the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour® and Chevrolet Performance helps get it started...