Motorcar classics is proud to present this rare and stunning 1968 amc amx co. American motors, the last independent, the hupmobile story the hupmobile story, the cars that hudson built the cars that hudson built, the history of. Isbn 1 85520 2484 american motors family album by john a conde wonderful softbound photo history books. Amc motorsports book mcclurg racing american motors history fits. American motors, the last independent by pat foster. Nash also hoped to merge with packard but that never happened. The amx concept was made from start to finish at the old nash motor company american motors corporation facility at 14250 plymouth road, in detroit, which was american motors world headquarters at the time. Amark amx javelin parts are made and sold only through us.
Born from the ashes of hudson and nash, amc represented a last, desperate attempt at survival for an independent. Our new website will list all items we offer and is updated frequently with new items. The amx started from drawings done by a number of artists about 20 men working fulltime. The amx 3 was the absolute right thing at the absolute wrong time for american motors. The amx was available with leather seats, 140 mph speedo, ac or tictac gauge package, hipo go pak, 4 bbl 290 or the new 315 hp 390 v8. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this award winning 1969 amc amx. American motors, the last independent my first amc book. We have a small selection of nash era parts, which are all listed in the catalog. American motors amx3 was the original homegrown mid. The american motors amx 390 v8 engine 680493 design and development of the new american motors 390 cubic inch v8 engine is described. The american motors amx390 v8 engine sae international. Patrick fosters classic history of american motors, this book has become a much sought after classic.
Were looking at a 1968 american motors amc amx in blue paint. In march 1968 american motors corporation introduced the amx which stood for american motors experimental. This history examines amcs cars from the companys formation in. The 2007 book classic cars states that amcs small and powerful amx had tireburning speed and all have become collectors items. At the time, it was the largest corporate merger in u. The introduction of a chevrolet intermediate in 1964 only exacerbated the companys problems, and by 1966, it was on the ropes. It stood out in a crowded muscle car era for a variety of reasons. This 1969 model year cars door tag indicates a 00 paint code meaning a specialorder color. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 17 american motors models nationwide. Although the chevrolet corvette may have received the lions share of americas midengine sports car hype, general motors wasnt the only automaker investigating the more exotic side of the street. The 1968 amc amx is a very unique vehicle for many reasons. This was the last year any convertibles were available from american motors. The rise and fall of americas last independent automaker, author patrick foster provides the ultimate inside look into an american corporation that rose from the death throes of a oncethriving independent auto industry, putting up a valiant fight for nearly half a century before succumbing to the inexorable will of the corporate machine.
This softbound book is part of the brooklands series, which means it is a collection of magazine articles on amx and javelin from around the world. A picture history of american motors from1957 to 1987. American motors was born in 1954 the nash and hudson names were still used until 1957 the hudsons produced after 1954 were just a fancy nash or as they were called the hash this page shows the american motors cars from 1960 to 1987. A member of the american motors owners association since 1979, campbell is the author of amx. The small rambler models lost their nash and hudson badging. The teague familys example stands as a tribute to its patriarch. American was the only model that still wore the rambler nameplate. Amc is known for their marlin, amx, and javelin muscle cars as well as the eagle, the first true crossover available to the u. This very well illustrated book has 146 pages and is a wealth of information on the history of the american motors company and the. Amc the spirit still lives history of american motors.
Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 by. Fabulous book on the history of amc racing, i couldnt put it down. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Shop american motors amx vehicles for sale at cars. The amc amx is a twoseat gtstyle sports car that was produced by american motors. The amx model and twoseat body style was retired and the name joined the javelin lineup as a trim level. From the merger of hudson and nash in 1954 until 1987 when amc was purchased by chrysler from renault, american motors had a colorful history. American car books amc studebaker nash jeep packard. It was the only twoseat sports car made in america besides the chevrolet corvette at the time. This dealer promotional booklet highlights the history of amc car models from 1902 to 1969. In 1987, chrysler corporation purchased amc and the story of the last independent automaker came to an end.
Bearing little resemblance to the classic 340 bhp, 390 cubic inch v8 twoseater amx of 196870 or the baroque. Large displacement is enclosed within minimal dimensions with moderate weight. The american motors amx is a terrific sports car or is. American motors corporation formed by the merger of nashkelvinator and hudson.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 5 amx models nationwide. After purchasing his first car, a 1969 amx, campbell began doing his own bodywork, repairs, and maintenance as well as fixing up and selling several javelins, amxs, hornets, and even pacers. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle. The resulting fiberglass mockup was called amx 2 and it convinced amc management of the idea to actually build a midengined sports car. But interestingly, it was the only twoseater, steelbodied american c. American motors amx 3 was the original homegrown midengine sports car. All the important makes and models from that time period are. Evolution of the american motors amx the other american. American motors aiming to shed its roots as a maker of small, basic cars introduces the twodoor amx, a shortened, highperformance version of the javelin pony car, on feb. Our goal has been to maintain a source for 19581988 passenger vehicle components. The 2016 american motors owners association amo international convention at rockford, illinois, was a perfect balance of passion and carguy camaraderie. The sst continued alongside the topline javelin amx. New hatchbacks coming out, their marketing, cutting a lot of dealershuips, adding new ones. American motors capitalized the respected reputation of the original amxs by reviving the model designation for performanceequipped coupe versions of the compact hornet in 1977, concord in 1978, and the subcompact spirit in 1979 and 1980.
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