American Motors Vice President Vic Raviolo, described the 2-seater AMX as a poor mans Ferrari. As side from "Tire melting " acceleration automotive journalist Tom McCahill summed the AMX as a quick car that handled like a true sports car that can whip through corners and real hard bends better than with many out and out sports cars of the time. Car & Track in 1969 recorded 0-60 in 6 seconds and a quarter mile run in 14.1 with a stock 390 AMX. Depending on gears and the new horsepower rating for 70, the AMX could easily dip in the 13`s. A very fast little car. The AMX demonstrated on the race track ran a comfortable speed near 140mph at a conversation level on polyglas tires! The American Society of Automotive Engineers named the AMX as the "Best engineered car of the year in 69 and 70. Mostly due to safety standards of the time. The AMX was the first production cars to use windshields that were much safer, thinner, Developed by corning to reduce injuries. The AMX is a checker Flag winner and will always be remembered as a legit sports car.

My first car was a 68' AMX 390.. had a lot of fun times with that car. Wish I still had her.

When I was eight years old a friend of the family showed up at our house with his new 390 4 speed AMX in a beautiful green color. My dad and older brothers along were car guys (GTO, Jag and a very quick small block 55 chevy at the time) and they were all impressed as was I. It had everything I (we) liked. It was great looking, sounded great, was the right size (small to us at the time) and plenty quick. They still look good today!

425 ft lb torque 0-60 in 6.3 sec. That's impressive for 1969

The 1968-69 AMX and Javelin are the best looking AMCs I've ever seen. It's too bad they changed after 1970.

Wow, these acceleration, braking and handling figures are pretty solid for a modern car! Go AMC!!

I've loved watching all these old cars when they were new. Thanks for putting all these videos up. My favorites have been the Buick Riviera and this AMX one.

I appreciate you loading up all these clips. I've had a blast looking at some of my favorite cars. Thanks, MaccalsntDead

I just drug home a 1969 AMX in Big Bad Green. One of about 280 made. Last registered in 1988. Solid high desert CA car. Stored inside for last 12 years, maybe longer. Can't wait to make that 390 roar to life and get it back on the road! Thanks for the video!

I love the background music, I miss the late 1960's

The swinging sixties is definitely evident in this review. Feels like it should be an art house film!

Love this car , My wife and I are in the process of restoring one right now, same white with red stripes color code and was a 390 California matching numbers car. Hope to have it ready for car shows in the spring.

Has always been one of my favorite cars! Thanks for sharing!

Even got in a Playboy Bunny reference . . . groovy

This is an early prototype,notice that had the gas cap on the side of roof,this was the original concept but when production models started they put the gas inlet in the back of the car,I am glad they changed this gas cap for having it on the side broke up the clean lines of this beauty.

I pounded out a "one way ticket to jolly land" this morning.

If I ever hit the Lottery I want one like this in red with white stripes !!! My uncle Rick took me a ride in one he had rebuilt the motor in ...I can still feel my neck pinned against the seat !!!...One of the fastest cars I have ever rode in !!!...and back in the day I rode in some pretty fast cars !!!!

My ex brother-in-law had a '68 AMX, a great handling car.

The AMX was and still is a sharp looking car!!

The 1969 AMX AMC is my all-time fav although I also love the 1969 Mustang Mach I. Would love to have one with a solid body and interior and not necessarily a 390 cid and four-speed either at my old age now. Smaller engine and AT would do me just fine. Would cruise in it on Sunday afternoons. Ah, the looks I would get. Some younger guys might now even know what it is.