1970 AMX

The 1970 AMX significant styling car from AMX manufacture was included a different grille and hood, a new interior and different tail lights. On hood 190 AMX was included a Ram-Air induction scoop that forced cool air into the engine compartment.On the sides of the car were simulated side exhaust pipes AMX included a new front suspension and two new engine. They were the new AMC 360 V-8 for its base power plant and a 390 ci as the upgrade option. Both engines had better-breathing exhaust ports, and new 4-barrel carburetors. AMC hoped these changes make the car look more like its pony car competitors. Sales decline sharply in 1970 with just over 4,000 cars produced. The low production along with the design changes make 1970 a difficult car to restore. In fact, this is the most challenging of all the AMXs to restore. The 1970 AMX fan will quickly note that Mustangs and Camaros are just plain common in comparison.

Some info about amx (source Wikipedia)

The AMX original names from the “American Motors Experimental” code be uses on a concept vehicle and then on two prototypes was show on the company’s “Project IV” automotive show tour in 1966. One was a fiberglass two-seat “AMX”, and the other was a four-seat “AMX II”. Both of these radically styled offerings reflected the company’s strategy to shed its “economy car” picture and appeal to a more youthful, performance-oriented market.

The original AMX full-scale models were developed in 1965 by AMC’s advanced styling studios under the direction of Charles Mashigan. The two-seat 1970 AMX was “big hit on the auto show circuit in 1966″ and featured a rumble seat that opened out from the rear deck lid for extra passengers called a “Ramble” seat. AMC executives saw the opportunity to change the consumers’ perception of the automaker from Romney’s economy car image, to the realities of the new marketplace interested in sporty, performance oriented vehicles. Robert B. Evans requested a car like the AMX to be put into production quickly.