The AMC AMX debuted on Feb. 24, 1968, as a mid-1968 model. It was the first steel-bodied, two-seat American production model since the 1957 Ford Thunderbird. American Motors created the AMX (American Motors Experimental) by cutting approximately a foot out of its Javelin body, eliminating the rear seat, and making it a proper two-seat sports car.

Its short 97-inch wheelbase cut the AMX curb weight. At around 3,100 pounds, a stock AMX was capable of 0- to 60-mph in less than seven seconds, with quarter-mile times less than 15 seconds. In February 1968, then world land-speed record holder, Craig Breedlove, set 106 class-based speed records with an AMX. According to sourced material, 4,116 AMX’s were built for the 1970 model year and only 901 were produced with a 390-cid engine and an automatic transmission.

This is a very well-equipped example that is finished in the factory Golden Lime Metallic color, the satin black Shadow-Mask paint scheme was added. Among the features are an AM/FM radio, air conditioning from the factory (not currently installed), aluminum intake, Edelbrock 650-cfm carburetor, MSD ignition; power steering and brakes. The engine is a 390-cid, 325-hp V-8 with Ram Air and an automatic transmission. The suspension and transmission were rebuilt, as well as new Ventilar upholstery seats and carpets. The owner states that he added a row to the radiator for improved cooling. Also, new twin exhaust and rear window slats have been installed.