1968 AMX History

The 1968 AMC AMX (American Motors EXperimental) was debuted in late February, 1968, just five months following the Javelin's launch. Wanting their share of the Muscle-Car craze, American Motors Corporation made available to the public this very unique and only true American all steel-body 2-seater automobile.

The 1968 AMX body style was basically a shorter version of the Javelin, thus being responsible for its light weight of just over 3,000 pounds, and when joined with the optional 390 cid motor pushing 315 bhp, the AMX became a true force to contend with. On the quarter mile it crossed the finish line in a very acceptable 15.2 seconds, and reached 0-60 in 6.9 seconds.

Some of 1968 AMC AMX standard equipment included:

Heavy-duty suspension

Woodgrain interior trim

Bucket seats

Floor carpeting

Four-speed manual transmission

Racing stripes

Chrome plated sill covers