AMC AMX
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The AMC AMX was an automobile produced by the American Motors Corporation. The original AMX, first built in 1968, was essentially a shortened, two-seat version of the AMC Javelin pony car. It was available with a variety of AMC V8 engines all built on the same external sized block, from the 290 in³ through to AMC's largest engine, the 390 in³. Performance with the latter engine was competitive, and the AMX saw some success in various classes of racing.
The AMX was built for three years, with production totals as follows; 6725 (1968), 8293 (1969), and 4116 (1970).
The AMX is today a reasonably collectible car, although values are lower than those of equivalent cars from larger manufacturers. There is an active owner's club and parts availability is reasonably good.
After 1970, the AMX badge was applied to the top models of the Javelin, Spirit, Hornet and Concord.