1968 AMC AMX VIN: A8M397X278634 Engine: 390 Trans: T-10 4 speedExterior: P39A Matador Red Interior: 835A Red Performance: Go PackageThis very original, rust-free two-seat AMX has been extensively restored and is an AMO National Concours winner. It is numbers-correct: the engine, transmission, exterior & interior colors match the under-hood & windshield VIN, valve cover tag, and door tags. This is an early production “glove-box” AMX model, with dash number: # 01133.The car has a completely rebuilt and balanced 390 V-8 with factory original intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, and chrome valve covers. The engine is strong and smooth! The car has been repainted in its original Matador Red. The Interior has reproduction Legendary seat covers in the original “ventilair” style; the carpet is new, and all the door panels, dash, and hard parts are in excellent condition and have been re-dyed the factory original shade of red. The beautifully restored, hard-to-find, three-spoke red & wood-grain steering wheel is exquisite! The car makes a bold statement with its factory Go-Pack over-the-top stripes, optional Trendsetter side exhaust covers, chrome magnums and redline radials! The front windshield retains a state inspection sticker dated 1972. Factory options include tachometer, electric wipers, headlight buzzer, power disc brakes, headrests, heavy-duty cooling, T-10 4-spd, “twin-grip” differential (3.15), chrome magnums, red-line tires, and chrome bumper extensions. This car turns heads! And it’s as sweet to drive as it is to look at and listen to!Correct and hard-to-find parts include re-chromed air-cleaner lid, air-cleaner base, snorkel & stove-pipe, 7-blade fan, radiator shroud, chrome oil-filler cap & valve covers, valve cover tag (103W13 = 3/13/68 engine-build date), “AM” script radiator cap, Sparton horns, 68-only license plate light, and exceptional door panels.A few updates include: Hurst shifter (original AMC shifter is included), Edelbrock 1406 carb (original Carter AFB carb is included), and 71-71 calipers & vented rotors.SOME of the NOS or New Reproduction, or Rebuilt parts include:Exterior:Rechromed front and rear bumpersNew tail lights & new chrome bezelsNew front side marker bezelsNOS front side marker lensesNOS front turn signal lensesNew correct orange turn signal bulbsNOS 390 V-8 emblems on rear quarter panelsNew quarter panel “AMX” letters and circlesNew “hockey stick” ¼ window chrome trimNew grille; new “AMX” grille emblemNew remote driver’s door mirrorNOS “AM” rear deck emblemNew AMX letters on rear center lens reflector New 15” chrome magnums & BFG redlines radialsFactory Trendsetter side exhaust with new front capsPolished stainless bright-workNew exterior door handlesNew door handle rubber stopsNew trunk & door locksInterior, Trunk, Under-hood:New Legendary seat covers, seat foamNew chrome window cranks, turn-signal leverNOS stainless door sills, new carpetNOS shifter boot, NOS shifter knobNew e-brake-release handleNew stainless pedal trimNew chrome seat recliner mechanism coversNew door weather-stripping, felts & squeegeesNew trunk mat, trunk weather-stripping, lightCorrect inflatable spare, jack, lug wrench, inflator bottle, clampsAll new labels: air cleaner, cooling, battery, timing,emissions, jack, spare, twin-grip, tire pressure, etc.New hood rubber bumpers (6); new hood insulation & clipsCorrect wiring loom clips, clamps, screwsCorrect '68 AMX owner's manualMechanical:Completely rebuilt & balanced 390 engineNew Reproduction Blackstone RadiatorNew battery, alternator, water pump, fan beltNew universal joints, balanced drive shaftNew Edelbrock 750 cfm 4bbl carb, fuel pumpNew motor mounts & transmission mountNew sway bar links & bushingsNew lower control arm bushingsRebuilt master cylinder & vacuum boosterAll new metal & rubber brake linesNew e-brake cablesRebuilt front brake calipers & brake padsNew rear brake cylinders & brake shoesNew radiator hoses (AM part #’s), correct clampsNew Classic Chambered Exhaust (sounds amazing!)New aluminized exhaust pipes & chrome tipsNew clutch, disc, release bearing, dust bootNew bell-crank bushings & bootsReconditioned fuel tankNew fuel gauge sending unitNew rear leaf springs, torque-link bushingsNew headlight & dimmer switchesNew temp & oil sensorsNew heater, fuel, & vacuum hosesPertronix Ignitor Solid-state points conversionNew rear springs, bushings & spring shacklesAM script label applied to Fram oil filterMileage: TMU, but clean SC title shows mileage as "Actual Mileage" of 21,647.I've been collecting and restoring AMXs and Javelins for over 35 years and have spent the last 5+ years restoring this car to Concours winner level. As you can see from the list above, a lot of love and parts from my collection have gone into this car. If you're a serious buyer I'd be glad to share more restoration pics, videos, invoices, and the known history of this car with you. I welcome inspections by you or your agent. The car is listed for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end this listing. |