1969 AMC AMX 390 V8 4-Speed
• Rebuilt 390
• Seller-Stated Original Engine & Parts Car Included

Offered by Platt Motors is this 1969 AMC AMX, equipped with a 390 V8, 4-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear end. The car has received substantial mechanical and interior work and is being offered as a running and driving project that can be enjoyed as-is while the cosmetic restoration is completed.

A rebuilt AMC 390 V8 is currently installed, with relatively few miles reported since the rebuild. The seller states that the original 390 V8 removed from the car has been retained and is included with the sale, along with a parts car and additional components.

Engine & Drivetrain

The currently installed AMC 390 V8 has been rebuilt and is reported to run well.

Power is delivered through a 4-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear differential, giving this AMX the drivetrain combination enthusiasts look for.

The seller states that the car’s original 390 V8 is currently stored separately and will accompany the car at the time of sale.

Important AMC engine clarification: Unlike many other American muscle cars of this era, AMC did not VIN-stamp these engine blocks in a manner that allows a specific engine to be conclusively matched to an individual AMX. Accordingly, Platt Motors is not representing the loose engine as numbers matching.
It is represented as the car’s original engine based upon the seller’s history and statement. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect its casting and date-code information.

Recent Mechanical Work

Considerable work has already been completed, including:

* Rebuilt AMC 390 V8 currently installed * 4-speed manual transmission * Positraction rear end * New brake system * New tires and wheels * Low reported mileage on the rebuilt engine

The AMX is reported to be a strong runner and much of the expensive mechanical work associated with bringing a project back to the road has already been addressed.

Interior

The interior has been redone and presents well, including renewed seating, carpeting, door panels and headliner.

The dash retains the classic AMX layout, and the seller reports the gauges are functioning.

Body & Cosmetics

The body presents as a solid foundation for completion. The seller reports no major rust, and the body has generally straight lines.

The car still needs paint, giving the next owner the opportunity to finish it in its factory configuration or take the build in a different direction.

Glass is reported to be good, and trim and chrome components are present in driver-quality condition.

Original Engine, Parts Car & Additional Parts

One of the more interesting aspects of this offering is what accompanies the AMX.

In addition to the running car, the sale includes the 390 V8 represented by the seller as the engine originally removed from this AMX, a parts car, and additional body, trim and mechanical components.

For someone planning to complete the restoration, having another car and additional hard-to-find AMC components available can be particularly valuable.

A Desirable AMX Combination

The two-seat AMX remains one of AMC’s most distinctive performance cars.

AMC produced only 8,293 AMXs for the 1969 model year. This example combines the desirable 390 V8, 4-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear end, while offering the added benefit of a rebuilt 390 already installed and the seller-stated original engine retained with the car.

Rather than starting with a disassembled project, the next owner gets a running AMX with substantial mechanical and interior work already completed, while retaining the opportunity to finish the exterior to their own standards.

Located in Anderson, California.

Serious inquiries and in-person inspections are welcome. Additional photographs and information are available upon request.

Vehicle and included components are available for inspection. Statements concerning the separately stored engine’s originality are based on information provided by the seller and are not independently verified by Platt Motors.