The javelin and the shorter wheelbase twodoor car based on the javelin, known as the amx, were introduced in 1968 to huge acclaim. See more ideas about amc javelin, american motors and muscle cars. With the departure of studebaker to canada in late 1963, amcs rambler was. Amc javelin, amx and muscle car restoration 19681974 by. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Seat cover set, bucket, 1969 amc amx 4 colors amc lives. Find out how much a 1969 amc amx is worth and amc amx used car prices.
This 1969 amc factory shop manual amx, javelin, rebel, rambler, ambassador is a licensed factory reprint of oem part number am698000. A member of the american motors owners association since 1979, campbell is the author of amx. Amc s mostsimilar competitors were those automakers who held similar annual sales such as studebaker. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and vehicle specificat. During the midsixties, amc tried to shed its economycar image by clawing into the luxury market, only to get left in the dust of the musclecar boom. This book is unique in that it covers one very special car. Amc also made an allout assault on quartermile performance with the super stock amx. Amc s nearly brand new 290 and 343 cubic inch midblock lightweight engines were. Javelin 196869 fiberglass reproduction rear spoiler. February 1969 the fiberglass mockup amx 2 is shown at the chicago auto show. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Second for 1969 sstandard column shift floor mounted 70 series 3 speed shift a4utomatic column shift 3 speed shift 3 mfour speed shift mounted. In 1969 hurst built a total of 52 ssamxs for drag racing.
At the time, it was the largest corporate merger in u. History the history of the 1969 hurst super stock amx program is full of rumors, myths, stories, and truths, as are most benchracing stories told over the years, repeated, and told again. There were only 8,293 produced over that threeyear period, and of those produced roughly 5,000 h. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Isbn 0873412400 amx a source book by scott campbell. For sale in our chicago showroom is this incredible 1969 american motors corp. The book keith martins guide to car collecting describes the cars as providing style, power.
The 2007 book classic cars states that amcs small and powerful amx had tireburning speed and. For amc, the equally ambitious amx 3 was just too much. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Of the two american motors family albums produced by the company, this is the second edition. This is a teaser project to draw publicity for the forethcoming amx 3. Amc amx javelin racing parts book 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972. This 1969 amc amx is a sharp looking dark blue car equipped with the desirable gopack, as well as the preferred 4speed manual trans and either a 343 or 390ci v8unfortunately the ad isnt clear on the subject. A amc spokesman also lamented that over 25,000 amx 2 drawings were given out, whihc exhausted their supply before shows end. This manual has schematics that cover the wiring systems for the car. A short lifestyle film celebrating the 1969 javelin by american motors. One was a fiberglass twoseat amx, and the other was a fourseat amx ii.
The company needed a performance machine, and in a. Like edlebrock and other amc suppliers, this setup had its own amc designated part number. In 1987, chrysler corporation purchased amc and the story of the last independent automaker came to an end. It covers the following models in great detail, just as it did for amc mechanics back in 1969. 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.
Hard to find, used copies command a high price when available. The amc javelin is an american frontengine, rearwheeldrive, twodoor hardtop automobile. I have hopefully dispelled some of the many theories on the cars, yet opened up many more. This manual is a reprint of an orginial 1969 amc wiring diagram manual. This is a set of three control cables for the heater controls for 1968 1969 1970 american motors amx and javelin models without air conditioning. The amc amx is a twoseat gtstyle sports car that was produced by american motors. The javelin sold 55,124 cars, while the amx added 6,725 to the amc sales ledger that year. A amc 2year ctransmission type 7car series 9body type. The amx was available with three engines a 290, a 343 and the largest, a 390 cubicinch v8. Management felt that it would help negotiations along to respond to an amc request and help with the evaluation of the amx 3 prototypes.
Wearing a respray and a new, factorycorrect looking interior, the car looks great, and the seller. Motorcar classics is proud to present this rare and stunning 1968 amc amx co. American car books amc studebaker nash jeep packard. Amc amx equipped with the well sought after but optional highcompression medium block 390 cid amc v8 engine and the. American motors, the last independent my first amc book, this is a hardbound corporate history of amc 19541987, illustrated with 300 photos.
Temp cable for intake manifold mounted heater control valve def cable air cable the temp cable uses a higher temperature plastic housing to. These vintage wagons can haul your gear, your friends, your kids, or just you, and are the ultimate accessory for the open road. We are proud to offer this 1969 amc amx with the gopack. It is 1 of only 1,700 in this color combination of red with a beige interior. This is a must have if you are restoring full or partial or are having electrical problems with your prized 1969 amc. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified. You can find them in the blue sheet group 15 accessory dealer books i sell. The vehicle is rare and was only produced three years ranging from 19681970. Amc javelin amx 196874 fiberglass and steel catalogue.
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