1968 American Motors AMX - 390ci - 4sp - Posi - Early Production Go Package #464

1968 AMC AMX

This 1968AMC AMX has spent its life in Northern California with three owners. It is an early-production Go Package car that is powered by the top of the line 390ci V8 backed by a 4-speed manualtransmission. Only 6,725 AMX were builtin 1968. Purchased in1995 with 39k miles and used sparingly since, with just over 41k miles now indicated. Recent work includes a brake overhaul with a new master cylinder, brake booster and rubber lines. The suspension was also freshened with new rubber along with a newexhaust and fresh tires.

Originally shipped from Kenosha with Scarab Gold paint andblack stripes, the car was reportedly painted black by the dealership when new in orderto satisfy customer demands resulting from ablack car being used in the promotional literature. Go Package cars came with the optional dualracing stripes as well as Magnum 500 wheels, here wearing the correct original AMC center caps and anew set of BFGoodrich redlines.

Bothbumpers have been rechromedandotherbrighttrim is in great condition. Early-productionhoods lacked thereinforcements of later hoods, andthis one is beginningto show signs of stress on the sides of the inner structure about five inches back from the front edge. The windshield andside glasswear afactorytint.

The two-seater retains its black interior. Original1968 non-headrest reclining bucket seats arecovered intheleather optional for latercars ratherthan the stockVentiliar vinyl offered in '68. Period loop carpeting is fitted throughout, thedoor panels and the ribbed headliner are crisp and original.A factory wood-look steering wheel is fitted, and recessed gauges include an early 120 mph speedometer rather than the140 mph version fitted to later cars.

Other early features include coarse-weave seat beltsand a standard floor shifter rather than the Hurst unit provided starting in1969. ThefactoryAM radio has been refreshedwith a new speaker and antenna.The number plaquereads 00464 and is found in the early location on the glovebox door rather than on the center dash.

American Motors’390ci V8s were equipped withforged internals from the factory as well as four-barrel carburetors for originalratings of315 horsepowerand425 lb-ft of torque. Painted in Caravelle metallic blue, this exampleis paired to a factory Borg Warner T10 4-speed manualtransmission. The Go Package includedaheavy duty radiator and cooling system, anda fresh dual exhaust system has recently been fitted.

The Twin Grip positraction rear end is equippedwith 4.10 gears rather than its original 3.54setup. The Go Package included power disc brakes andstiffer suspension with heavy duty leaf springs.

The trunk features an original space-saver spare and inflator bottle as well as the factory-style vinyl liner.

The original owners manual and a service manual are included along with records dating to 1995. Sold with a clean California title.

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Thank you for looking and good luck bidding. Car is located in San Francisco. Inspections welcome. Winning bidder to pay $500 Paypal deposit within 24 hours of auction close and remainder of amount within 7 days. Balance to be paid by bank transfer or cashiers check. Buyer responsible for local pick up or shipping. Car can be brought to Oakland port for International shipping.

The AMX turns 50 in 2018