1970 AMC AMX

Previously known almost exclusively for boring compact cars, American Motors in the mid 60s was expanding in all kinds of different directions. One of those was a two-seater sports car concept called "American Motors experimental" or AMX. In 1968 the AMX got the green light and 19,000 cars were built over the next three model years.

From cubsideclassic.com: "The AMX was a true performance car—its chief rival was the Chevrolet Corvette—which cost over $1,000 more—and was capable of speeds up to 130 mph, with engine options topping out at 315 hp and 425 lb./ft. of torque.  The AMX incorporated a number of industry-first, safety-minded features that were recognized by the American Society of Automotive Engineers when they awarded the AMX the "Best Engineered Car of the Year" award for both 1969 and 1970."

This final model-year AMX features the 1970-only functional cold ram-air induction system.

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