1968 AMC AMX 390 4spd, red-on-red, Go-Pack, 2-Seat, Side Pipes, "glove box" car

Description

1968 AMC AMX VIN: A8M397X278634 Engine: 390 Trans: T-10 4 speed

Exterior: P39A Matador Red Interior: 835A Red Performance: Go Package

This very original, rust-free two-seat AMX has been extensively restored and is an AMO National Concours winner. It is numbers-correct: the engine, transmission, exterior & interior colors match the under-hood & windshield VIN, valve cover tag, and door tags. This is an early production “glove-box” AMX model, with dash number: # 01133.

The car has a completely rebuilt and balanced 390 V-8 with factory original intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, and chrome valve covers. The engine is strong and smooth! The car has been repainted in its original Matador Red. The Interior has reproduction Legendary seat covers in the original “ventilair” style; the carpet is new, and all the door panels, dash, and hard parts are in excellent condition and have been re-dyed the factory original shade of red. The beautifully restored, hard-to-find, three-spoke red & wood-grain steering wheel is exquisite! The car makes a bold statement with its factory Go-Pack over-the-top stripes, optional Trendsetter side exhaust covers, chrome magnums and redline radials! The front windshield retains a state inspection sticker dated 1972. Factory options include tachometer, electric wipers, headlight buzzer, power disc brakes, headrests, heavy-duty cooling, T-10 4-spd, “twin-grip” differential (3.15), chrome magnums, red-line tires, and chrome bumper extensions. This car turns heads! And it’s as sweet to drive as it is to look at and listen to!

Correct and hard-to-find parts include re-chromed air-cleaner lid, air-cleaner base, snorkel & stove-pipe, 7-blade fan, radiator shroud, chrome oil-filler cap & valve covers, valve cover tag (103W13 = 3/13/68 engine-build date), “AM” script radiator cap, Sparton horns, 68-only license plate light, and exceptional door panels.

A few updates include: Hurst shifter (original AMC shifter is included), Edelbrock 1406 carb (original Carter AFB carb is included), and 71-71 calipers & vented rotors.

SOME of the NOS or New Reproduction, or Rebuilt parts include:

Exterior:

Rechromed front and rear bumpers
New tail lights & new chrome bezels
New front side marker bezels
NOS front side marker lenses
NOS front turn signal lenses
New correct orange turn signal bulbs
NOS 390 V-8 emblems on rear quarter panels
New quarter panel “AMX” letters and circles
New “hockey stick” ¼ window chrome trim
New grille; new “AMX” grille emblem
New remote driver’s door mirror
NOS “AM” rear deck emblem
New AMX letters on rear center lens reflector
New 15” chrome magnums & BFG redlines radials
Factory Trendsetter side exhaust with new front caps
Polished stainless bright-work
New exterior door handles
New door handle rubber stops
New trunk & door locks

Interior, Trunk, Under-hood:

New Legendary seat covers, seat foam
New chrome window cranks, turn-signal lever
NOS stainless door sills, new carpet
NOS shifter boot, NOS shifter knob
New e-brake-release handle
New stainless pedal trim
New chrome seat recliner mechanism covers
New door weather-stripping, felts & squeegees
New trunk mat, trunk weather-stripping, light
Correct inflatable spare, jack, lug wrench, inflator bottle, clamps
All new labels: air cleaner, cooling, battery, timing,emissions, jack, spare, twin-grip, tire pressure, etc.
New hood rubber bumpers (6); new hood insulation & clips
Correct wiring loom clips, clamps, screws
Correct '68 AMX owner's manual

Mechanical:

Completely rebuilt & balanced 390 engine
New Reproduction Blackstone Radiator
New battery, alternator, water pump, fan belt
New universal joints, balanced drive shaft
New Edelbrock 750 cfm 4bbl carb, fuel pump
New motor mounts & transmission mount
New sway bar links & bushings
New lower control arm bushings
Rebuilt master cylinder & vacuum booster
All new metal & rubber brake lines
New e-brake cables
Rebuilt front brake calipers & brake pads
New rear brake cylinders & brake shoes
New radiator hoses (AM part #’s), correct clamps
New Classic Chambered Exhaust (sounds amazing!)
New aluminized exhaust pipes & chrome tips
New clutch, disc, release bearing, dust boot
New bell-crank bushings & boots
Reconditioned fuel tank
New fuel gauge sending unit
New rear leaf springs, torque-link bushings
New headlight & dimmer switches
New temp & oil sensors
New heater, fuel, & vacuum hoses
Pertronix Ignitor Solid-state points conversion
New rear springs, bushings & spring shackles
AM script label applied to Fram oil filter
Mileage: TMU, but clean SC title shows mileage as "Actual Mileage" of 21,647.

I've been collecting and restoring AMXs and Javelins for over 35 years and have spent the last 5+ years restoring this car to Concours winner level. As you can see from the list above, a lot of love and parts from my collection have gone into this car. If you're a serious buyer I'd be glad to share more restoration pics, videos, invoices, and the known history of this car with you. I welcome inspections by you or your agent. The car is listed for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end this listing.