1969 amc amx history book

This manual is a reprint of an orginial 1969 amc wiring diagram manual. This manual has schematics that cover the wiring systems for the car. American car books amc studebaker nash jeep packard. Find the best deals for used amc amx 1969 with pictures. This superb 1969 amc amx 390 go pack is finished in grey metallic with black racing stripes. Jun 11, 2019 see all 54 photos dan curtis will restore the ss amx back to its 1969 configuration, as the parts that came with the car included the original 1969 instrument panel with amc s sequential id tag. Amc and amx javelin body parts book 1968 1969 1970 1972 rambler hornet gremlin. Highly optioned amx believed to have only 49,150 miles. Dec 05, 2016 according to bob mcclurgs book the history of amc motorsports, shirley ran a 10. Only 56 1970 amx s got this from factory, while number of javelins unknown however it was something you could walk into your friendly amc dealership and have installed. Second for 1969 sstandard column shift floor mounted 70 series 3 speed shift a4utomatic column shift 3 speed shift 3 mfour speed shift mounted. Aug 12, 2017 a amc spokesman also lamented that over 25,000 amx2 drawings were given out, whihc exhausted their supply before shows end. Check out this pompeii yellow 1969 amc amx with 40,000 miles.

A unique aspect of the 1969 javelin is that it kept the same gauge configuration as the 1968 models in contrast to amc s modifications to the javelin and amx instrument panel for 1969 with a larger 8,000 rpm tach on the right pod, leaving the smaller left pod exclusive for the clock. This is a must have if you are restoring full or partial or are having electrical problems with your prized 1969 amc. This 1969 amc factory shop manual amx, javelin, rebel, rambler, ambassador is a licensed factory reprint of oem part number am698000. There are 20 1967 to 1969 amc amxs for sale today on. Management felt that it would help negotiations along to respond to an amc request and help with the evaluation of the amx 3 prototypes.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The mid90s revolutionized the amc parts endeavor as our son, benjamin, stepped in to work on developing an internet presence. The sst continued alongside the topline javelin amx. The 2007 book classic cars states that amcs small and powerful amx had tireburning speed and all have become collectors. Rambler history 19021969 international amc rambler car club. Created to ride the wave of muscle cars sweeping the nation, this 1969 amc amx is an important if not often forgotten part of automotive history.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Page count 146 condition used original good item type promotional material inventory number sb381 in stock flat us shipping. Old car brochures and vintage car advertismentsyour source 1969 amc rambler sales brochure book pa2batch. This very well illustrated book has 146 pages and is a wealth of information on the history of the american motors company and the many cars they developed over the years. See below for great international shipping rates and great domestic low price rate. Terri was able to retire to bookkeeper only and that usually was a saturday only task, a much. The amx was also classified as a muscle car, but unique among other american cars at the time due its short wheelbase.

Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Tribute to shirley shahans dragonlady 1969 amc amx is as. Given my history, i found this book to be an excellent read. The amc amx is a twoseat gtstyle sports car that was produced by american motors corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. This 1969 american motors corporation amc was sold new to george hunkler on january, 1970 at eddie cordes, inc. Only 56 1970 amxs got this from factory, while number of javelins unknown however it was something you could walk into your friendly amc dealership and have installed. Find great deals on ebay for 1969 amc rambler parts.

Carburetor 4662s c4 dash tag 258 rear end amc 20 410 io twin grip big bad. Color print edition amc javelin amx muscle car restoration 19681974 manual book fits. Management felt that it would help negotiations along to respond to an amc request and help with the evaluation of the amx3 prototypes. A amc spokesman also lamented that over 25,000 amx2 drawings were given out, whihc exhausted their supply before shows end. It was originally 1 of 195 big bad blue cars ever built. It has been repainted once in its original red color. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers. This book is unique in that it covers one very special car. Amc javelin, amx, and muscle car restoration ebook by scott campbell. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 american motors amx and assess the current state of the classic car market. Amc javelin 5 out of 5 stars 8 product ratings 8 product ratings color print edition amc javelin amx muscle car restoration 19681974 manual book. Door hardtop rogue rebel 6910 series 6915 69157 6918 6918.

Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Items are in great condition stored since new unless noted. Carburetor 4662s c4 dash tag 258 rear end amc20 410 io twin grip big bad. Oct 05, 2015 1969 amc amx vin a9m397x340885 the previous owner of this beautiful amx owned it for over 30 years. The introduction of a chevrolet intermediate in 1964 only exacerbated the companys problems, and by 1966.

A pictorial history by americas great amc historian. The javelin is introduced for the 1968 model year, followed by the amx the next february. With the departure of studebaker to canada in late 1963, amcs rambler was. American motors trailed the ford mustang and plymouth barracuda to the pony car party by nearly four years. One was a fiberglass twoseat amx, and the other was a fourseat amx ii. Our goal has been to maintain a source for 19581988 passenger vehicle components. There were only 8,293 produced over that threeyear period, and of those produced roughly 5,000 h.

American motors muscle cars 19661970 complied by rm clarke. Delivered from the factory with the optional and highly desired performance. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 restoration howto scott campbell on. A unique aspect of the 1969 javelin is that it kept the same gauge configuration as the 1968 models in contrast to amcs modifications to the javelin and amx instrument panel for 1969 with a larger 8,000 rpm tach on the right pod, leaving the smaller left pod exclusive for the clock. Amc amx javelin book 304 343 360 390 401 prototype road test fits. The amx wheelbase is only 97 inches, with an overall length of 177. The amx model and twoseat body style was retired and the name joined the javelin lineup as a trim level. Rare parts lower ball joint 19661969 amc amx javelin american rambler 10165.

The amc javelin is an american frontengine, rearwheeldrive, twodoor hardtop automobile. The book keith martins guide to car collecting describes the cars as providing style, power, nostalgia, and. Not much changed for 1969, as the amx was a midyear introduction. Here is the price of the car alone as delivered by amc to hurst. With the departure of studebaker to canada in late 1963, amc s rambler was the only nonbigthree automobile manufacturer of any consequence left in the united states. Find 1969 amc amx classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Old car brochures and vintage car advertismentsyour source 1969 amc. It is certainly something you dont expect with a replica, as they often serve as just.

Amc also made an allout assault on quartermile performance with the super stock amx. In curtis eyes this was the holy grail of amc drag cars, being the 52nd and documented final ss amx, with virtually all of the original parts, including the crucial, original 1969 instrument panel. Here is the price book from amc that the dealers carried with them. This dealer promotional booklet highlights the history of amc car models from 1902 to 1969. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974. The javelin sold 55,124 cars, while the amx added 6,725 to the amc sales ledger that year. After my inspection i am confident in the low miles. Amc motorsports book mcclurg racing american motors history fits.

Amcs nearly brand new 290 and 343 cubic inch midblock lightweight engines were on deck and could be had with as much as 280 hp, which provided for more than sparkling. We have a small selection of nash era parts, which are all listed in the catalog. The vehicle is rare and was only produced three years ranging from 19681970. These optional colors were available on all javelins through 1970. It covers the following models in great detail, just as it did for amc mechanics back in 1969.

Introduced in 1968 at the chicago auto show, the javelinbased amx was the first steel twoseat vehicle offered from an american manufacturer since the 19551957 ford thunderbird. It is a fantastic oneowner and a difficult to find classic american muscle car with the rare and desired 390ci315hp hioutput v8 engine, sending that power through a hurst 4speed manual trans. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Introduced in 1968 at the chicago auto show, the javelinbased amx was the first steel twoseat vehicle offered from an american manufacturer since the 19551957 ford. At the time, it was the largest corporate merger in u. See all 54 photos dan curtis will restore the ssamx back to its 1969 configuration, as the parts that came with the car included the original 1969 instrument panel with amcs sequential id tag. Kelvinator division is sold and amc is back in the black, for a while. According to bob mcclurgs book the history of amc motorsports, shirley ran a 10. Tribute to shirley shahans dragonlady 1969 amc amx is. The increase in parts inquires prompted me to quit the construction job and began a full time amc rambler parts store.