This very well illustrated book has 146 pages and is a wealth of information on the history of the american motors company and the. It stood out in a crowded muscle car era for a variety of reasons. It was the only twoseat sports car made in america besides the chevrolet corvette at the time. But interestingly, it was the only twoseater, steelbodied american c. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 by. Motorcar classics is proud to present this rare and stunning 1968 amc amx co. In may 1967 he gave richard dick teague, the head of design at american motors, and bob nixon, his chief designer, the goahead to propose a midengined prototype. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. The 1968 amc amx is a very unique vehicle for many reasons. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 5 amx models nationwide. Amc motorsports book mcclurg racing american motors history fits. This book tells the story of that process from the beginning of amc in 1954 to the end in 1987.
American motors corporation formed by the merger of nashkelvinator and hudson. The teague familys example stands as a tribute to its patriarch. You have to tear out the renault drawings our evil clowns will lurk under your bed make you. The small rambler models lost their nash and hudson badging. Bearing little resemblance to the classic 340 bhp, 390 cubic inch v8 twoseater amx of 196870 or the baroque. Born from the ashes of hudson and nash, amc represented a last, desperate attempt at survival for an independent. A picture history of american motors from1957 to 1987. Amc javelin, amx, and muscle car restoration 19681974. The 2016 american motors owners association amo international convention at rockford, illinois, was a perfect balance of passion and carguy camaraderie. Isbn 1 85520 2484 american motors family album by john a conde wonderful softbound photo history books. The american motors amx 390 v8 engine 680493 design and development of the new american motors 390 cubic inch v8 engine is described. The amx 3 was the absolute right thing at the absolute wrong time for american motors.
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. American motors, the last independent my first amc book. In 1987, chrysler corporation purchased amc and the story of the last independent automaker came to an end. American motors, the last independent by pat foster. 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. Were looking at a 1968 american motors amc amx in blue paint. Patrick fosters classic history of american motors, this book has become a much sought after classic. At the time, it was the largest corporate merger in u. This history examines amcs cars from the companys formation in. American motors, the last independent, the hupmobile story the hupmobile story, the cars that hudson built the cars that hudson built, the history of. Amc the spirit still lives history of american motors. Shop american motors amx vehicles for sale at cars. The amx started from drawings done by a number of artists about 20 men working fulltime.
The american motors amx390 v8 engine sae international. American was the only model that still wore the rambler nameplate. 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. 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. This dealer promotional booklet highlights the history of amc car models from 1902 to 1969. 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. History the american motors corporation, or amc, is an american car company formed in 1954 by the merger of hudson motor car company and nashkelvinator corporation. All the important makes and models from that time period are.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. 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. Our new website will list all items we offer and is updated frequently with new items. History of the 19681970 american motors amx american motors was in trouble. Our goal has been to maintain a source for 19581988 passenger vehicle components. This was a high performance car that was a rare twoseat car that came from a car manufacturer that was not known for producing high performance cars.
In march 1968 american motors corporation introduced the amx which stood for american motors experimental. American motors amx 3 was the original homegrown midengine sports car. Fabulous book on the history of amc racing, i couldnt put it down. The resulting fiberglass mockup was called amx 2 and it convinced amc management of the idea to actually build a midengined sports car. With the departure of studebaker to canada in late 1963, amcs rambler was the only nonbigthree automobile manufacturer of any consequence left in the united states. 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. We have a small selection of nash era parts, which are all listed in the catalog. Read this modern day drive of the classic american motors amx 3 from the. Large displacement is enclosed within minimal dimensions with moderate weight. Real book 343 pages all about the many car models produced by amc american motors. The amx had styling that was very similar to the american motors javelin which had gone.
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. The amx model and twoseat body style was retired and the name joined the javelin lineup as a trim level. This was the last year any convertibles were available from american motors. The 2007 book classic cars states that amcs small and powerful amx had tireburning speed and all have become collectors items. New hatchbacks coming out, their marketing, cutting a lot of dealershuips, adding new ones. 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. This 1969 model year cars door tag indicates a 00 paint code meaning a specialorder color.
The sst continued alongside the topline javelin amx. The amc amx is a twoseat gtstyle sports car that was produced by american motors. Amc cars 19541987 amx gremlin rebel javelin hornet eagle foster history book fits. American motors amx3 was the original homegrown mid. The introduction of a chevrolet intermediate in 1964 only exacerbated the companys problems, and by 1966, it was on the ropes. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this award winning 1969 amc amx. American car books amc studebaker nash jeep packard. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 17 american motors models nationwide.
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