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American Motors eXperimental

AMX in 1969

1969 was a year of continued success for the AMX, on the track and in the showroom. The exterior of the car remained the same, the interior was updated with a larger tach, 140 mph speedometer, headrests, slightly different door panels and center console (for automatic cars only), a Hurst shifter on the 4-speeds, a passenger grab handle, and a few other upgrades. New options were added; leather seats could be ordered for the interior and 10 new exterior colors were available. The total production for the 1969 AMX was 8,293 (this included the 52 S/S AMXs). This was the highest single year production of the three years the two-seater was made.

AMX 500 Special

Members of the Southern California Dealers Association teamed up to make the 1969 "500 Special" AMX. Big Bad Green AMX's were used as a promotion in conjunction with the PPG Indy Car series. Go >

Australian AMI AMX

In 1969 Australian Motor Industries Ltd. (AMI) began importing American Motors AMXs into Australia. The 24 AMXs were sent in unassembled form to Australia where they were assembled and converted to right hand drive by AMI. Go >

Big Bad Colors

In the spring, the Big Bad Colors were introduced for the AMX (and Javelin). Big Bad Blue, Big Bad Orange and Big Bad Green. These three bright racy colors were real attention getters. Go >

Pikes Peak Hill Climb

In the summer of 1969 the AMX was the official pace car for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Ten to twelve AMXs, all Frost White with red stripes and red interiors, were used as courtesy cars by select participants of the race. Only one of these cars is known to still exist and is documented as being used by Bobby Unser during the week prior to the race. Go >

S/S AMX

AMC and Hurst teamed up and in the fall of 1969 fifty-two consecutive numbered AMXs were pulled from the Kenosha assembly line. These 390 4-speed cars were then shipped to Hurst facilities in Michigan where they were modified for NHRA Super Stock racing. Go >

1969 Selling Facts (Dealer information brochure)

Styling Highlights:

Exterior

• Fast sports car lines and proportions with long hood and short deck.
• Full-venturi grille, deep set in fine silver lines.
• AMX nameplate on grille.
• Circular AMX rear pillar emblems.
• AMX block letters on lower deck panel overlay.
• Twin V-shaped simulated ports on hood.
• Deep, wrap-around bumpers.
• Curved, ventless side windows.
• Mag-style wheel covers with new paint treatment.
• Full wheel cut-outs, front and rear.
• Smooth-contour outside door handles.
• Dramatic full-fastback rear quarters.
• Bright moldings for windshield, rear window, rocker panels, lower roof-line and side window bases.
• Bright dual exhaust outlets.
• Over-the-top racing stripes for optional "Go" package offered in five colors, three new colors for 1969.
• 12 exterior colors, 10 of them new for 1969.

Interior

• Individually adjustable reclining bucket seats trimmed in breathable Ventilair vinyl, offered in four colors - charcoal, red, saddle and platinum.
• New optional leather seat trim offered in choice of Charcoal or Saddle.
• Smartly-styled aircraft-type instrument panel with wood-grain center applique and passenger grab handle.
• Simulated wood-grain sports steering wheel.
• New door trim panels with bright trim and wood-grain applique.
• New wood-grain applique on armrests.
• New bright pedal trim.
• Wall-to-wall, nylon cut-pile carpeting, extending to rear window.
• Smart new wood-grained center console provided with optional Shift-Command automatic transmission.
• Exclusive car number individually engraved on a plate located in the center of the instrument panel.

Major Specifications:

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase..................97"
• Over-all Length...............177.2"
• Over-all Width.................71.6"
• Over-all Height...............51.7"
• Wheel tread---front...........58.4"---rear...........57.0"
• Turning circle.............33.6'
• Fuel tank capacity (gallons)..........19.0
• Tires, std................E-70x14, Wide profile, fiberglass-belted
• Spare tire..............Collapsible Space-Saver

Interior Dimensions

• Head room...................37.2"
• Leg room.....................42.7"
• Shoulder room............55.0"
• Hip room.....................57.6"
• Usable luggage capacity(cu.ft.).........9.6

Body Feature Highlights

Exterior

• All-welded Advanced-Unit body construction.
• Curved, ventless side windows.
• Deep-dip body rustproofing.

• Triple-coat Lustre-Gard acrylic enamel finish.
• Injection-molded non-corrosive plastic grille.
• Deep, protective wrap-around front and rear bumpers.
• Two-key locking system.
• Smooth-contour door handles.
• Wide-span taillights, which wrap around fender corners for sidevision safety.
• Back-up lights incorporated in taillights.

Interior

• Individually adjustable reclining bucket seats with foam padding.
• Adjustable head restraints.
• Safety-styled, heavily padded aircraft-type instrument panel with deep-set, functionally located instruments and controls.
• Printed instrument panel circuitry.
• Padded windshield pillars and roof header.
• Simulated wood-grained steering wheel.

• New 140 mph speedometer.
• New 0-8000 rpm large face tachometer.
• New passenger grab handle above glove box.
• Bin-type, locking glove box.
• New "between-seats" convenience tray with standard 4-speed manual transmission.
• Weather-Eye heater and defroster.
• Flow-Thru ventilation for full-car ventilation with windows closed.
• "Pre-Set Impulse" door locking system.
• Molded, cushioned acoustical ceiling.
• Passenger compartment courtesy lights.
• Cut-pile carpeting.
• New suspended accelerator pedal.
• Cigarette lighter.
• Hood insulation.
• Ball bearing front ash receiver.
• Two-position door checks.

Plus: The full complement of "Safe-Command" safety features.

Power Team, Chassis and Electrical Features

PowerTeam

• Typhoon 290 CID, 225 HP V-8 and fully synchronized, 4-speed, manual transmission std.
• 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust std. on all engines.
• Engine-Mod exhaust emission control system with automatic transmission; Air-Guard system with 4-speed manual transmission.
• Modern lightweight, slim wall, cast iron engine block construction.
• Low-friction, long-life engine design.
• Wedge-shaped combustion chambers.
• Over-square, bore-stroke engine design.
• Automatic transmission oil cooler.
• Thermostatically controlled carburetor air cleaner.
• New, smooth-operating cable accelerator linkage
• New fuel filter at carburetor (in addition to fuel tank filter).
• Dry element air cleaner.
• Automatic choke.
• Full-flow oil filter.
• Closed induction type positive crankcase ventilation system.
• Hydraulic valve lifters.
• Aluminized mufflers.
• All-season engine coolant.
• 19-gallon fuel tank.
• 4-speed manual transmission ratios: lst-2.23; 2nd-1.77; 3rd -1.35; 4th-1.00; reverse-2.16.
• P-R-N-D-2-1 sequence for optional Shift-Command automatic transmission allows manual selection of gears or fully automatic operation.

Chassis

• Short 33.6-foot turning circle.
• Independent front suspension with heavy-duty coil springs mounted above upper control arms.
• Direct, double-acting front shock absorbers inside coil springs, with special provision for bottoming control.
• Lubed-for-life upper steering bearings.
• 24,000 mile chassis lubrication.
• Heavy-duty front sway bar.
• Heavy-duty multi-leaf rear springs with direct, double-acting shock absorbers.
• Rear traction bars.
• Special-duty suspension systems optional.
• New improved rear axle seals for increased reliability.
• Recirculating ball-type steering gear.
• 3-way choice of steering systems:
    -Std. manual steering with 24.1 to 1 over-all ratio, 5.1 steering wheel turns extreme right to left.
    -Opt. Quick-Ratio manual steering with 19.3 to 1 over-all ratio, 4.0 steering wheel turns extreme right to left.
    -Opt. Road Control power steering with 18.1 to 1 over-all ratio, 3.8 steering wheel turns extreme right to left.
• Lubed-for-life tie rods.
• Double-Safe brake system with dual master cylinder and separate hydraulic lines for front and rear brakes.
• Self-adjusting brakes with bonded linings.
• Power brakes optional-drum and disc types.
• Tires-E70 x 14 wide profile fiberglass-belted black side wall with 6" width wheel rims.
• Collapsible space-saver spare.

Electrical

• New "Clear-Power 24" inter-cell battery with "see-thru" case-50 amp. hr. std. on 290 CID V-8; 60 amp. hr. std. on other V-8's; 70 amp hr. optional.
• 35 amp. alternator std.; 55-amp. std. with air conditioning, opt. on others.
• Sealed, transistorized voltage regulator.
• "Guard-Glo" headlamps with stand by filament which has a longer design life than the main filament.
• Parking lights stay on with the headlamps.

Standard "SAFE-COMMAND" Safety Features

Construction

• High-strength thick laminate windshield.
• Tempered safety glass, side and rear windows.
• Extra-strength door hinges.
• High-strength door locks.
• Molded ceilings.
• Padded instrument panel
• Padded sun visors.
• Break-away front ash receiver.
• Non-glare finish on interior and exterior parts.
• Safety-shaped interior door handles.
• Two-key locking system.

Controls and Instruments

• Energy-absorbing steering column.
• Deep-dish impact-absorbingsteering wheel.
• Safety-shaped instrument control knobs.
• Safety automatic transmission shift pattern.
• Safety-styled instrument panel design.

Brakes and Wheels

• Double-safe brake system with self-adjusting feature.
• Brake system warning light.
• Mechanical stoplight switch.
• Corrosion-resistant brake lines and fittings.
• Safety-rim wheels.
• Tread-wear indicators molded into tire tread.

Seating and Seat Belts

• Seat belts with refractors.
• Two shoulder belts.
• Front seat head restraints.
• Padded front seat back.
• Safety seat anchorages.
• Automatic seat back lock with manual release.

Accessories and Equipment

• 4-way hazard warning signals.
• Lane-changer feature for turn signals.
• Back-up lights.
• Day / Night inside rearview mirror with twin pivots and protected edges.
• Exterior rearview mirror, mounted on left side.
• Windshield washers.
• Non-glare windshield wipers.
• Defrosters and defoggers.
• Side of car safety markers, front and rear.
• New "Guard-Glo" headlamp units with standby filament.
• Parking lamps illuminated with headlamps.

Major Options-Factory Installed

Heavy Duty and Performance Equipment

• "GO" package available with either 343 or 390 CID engines and includes:

Power disc brakes ---- E70 x 14 red-line fiberglass-belted wide aspect tires ---- Special duty handling package. Twin-Grip differential ---- Heavy-duty engine cooling system ---- Over-the-top racing stripes in choice of black, white, red, blue or silver.

• Heavy-duty 70-amp battery.
• Heavy-duty cooling system (Includes heavy-duty radiator, power-flex fan and fan shroud.)
• Special duty handling package includes higher-rate front and rear springs and 1'/16' piston diameter shock absorbers.
• Twin-Grip differential.
• Fiberglass-belted "Polyglas" wide aspect E70 x 14 red-line tires.
• Quick-Ratio manual steering.

Power Assists

• Road Control power steering
• Power brakes.
• Power disc brakes.

Comfort and Convenience Items

• Center cushion and armrest (with std. 4-speed transmission).
• All-Season air conditioning (includes heavy-duty engine cooling system and 55-amp. alternator).
• Solex tinted glass-all windows or windshield only.
• "Command-Air" ventilation system.
• Adjust-0-Tilt steering wheel.
• Light Group-lights-on buzzer, trunk light, glove box light and parking brake warning light.
• Visibility Group-remote control outside mirror, visor vanity mirror, electric variable-speed windshield wipers, electric washers and electric clock.

Radios and Tape Equipment

• AM and AM/FM-push button radios.
• Stereo 8 tape player with manual AM radio and two rear speakers (NA with push button radios).

Appearance Items

• Leather seat upholstery.
• Turbo-Cast wheel covers . . . wire wheel covers . . . "Mag-Styled" steel wheels with chrome trim ring and painted spider.
• Bumper guards, rear only.

Dealer Installed

• Rally-Pak-oil pressure gauge/ammeter gauge and vacuum gauge.
• High-riser aluminum manifold and carburetor.
• High-performance camshaft.
• Forged connecting rods.
• Cold intake manifold conversion.
• Heat blocker manifold gasket.
• Special ratio rear axle gear sets.
• Clock.
• Compass (illuminated).
• Rear deck luggage rack.
• Ski carrier-top mounted.
• Door edge guards.

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION HEREIN WERE IN EFFECT AT TIME OF PRINTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

AMC-ST, 692 LITHO IN U.S.A.

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