This thread will discuss some of the things you may want to look out for when buying a 1968, 69, 70 AMX. Items will be added as time allows and as others add to it so please check back from time to time.

What to look out for once you've found a car:

Options: Options such as Go-Pack, A/C, Solex tinted windows, leather, tilt wheel, power steering, quick-ratio manual steering, light group, visibility group cannot be verified in the VIN or in other codes on the car.

Engine: Be wary of engine cid swaps. Click here for how to ID. Only the cid can be verified in the VIN, not serial numbers. All 2nd generation AMC V-8s are the same dimensions externally. This makes it easy to replace a 390 with a 360 or a 360 with a 304 etc. An unsuspecting buyer can get stung here.
This was discussed previously in: http://www.amx-perience.com/American...hread.php?t=17

Transmission: Either the M11 (with 290 or 343) or M12 (390) Borg-Warner automatics can be rebuilt with Ford FMX tranny parts so rebuilds are not a problem.

Go-Package: Could be ordered from the factory stripe delete. Also could be dealer installed using separate items or added by a owner at a later date. The Go-Pack was not available from the factory with a 290 car. Stripes can be added and the car may be tried to be passed off as a Go-Pack car. At the least be sure it has disk brakes, limited slip rear-end and 3 core radiator if advertised as a Go-Pack car.

Color Alterations: Color is a personal preference but it can greatly affect the value of the car. Check the door tag codes to verify the correct exterior/interior colors as well as seat material. Changing the color can be a big expense so seriously consider color changes when buying. If the car has been repainted and originality is a concern the car should be painted with acrylic enamel, NOT basecoat/clearcoat. Go-Pack stripes should be vinyl decal, not painted.

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