The 1969 AMC AMX was a two-seat, GT-style sports car designed to appeal to both muscle car and sports car enthusiasts. Although classified as a muscle car, it was unique among other American cars at the time due to its short wheelbase. The AMX was also the only American-built, steel-bodied, two-seater of its time. The 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbirds had been the last ones produced. The 1969 AMC AMX was often seen as a competitor to the Corvette.

The AMX was promoted as "the only American sports car that costs less than $3,500". Fitted with the optional high-compression medium block, the AMX offered top-notch performance at an affordable price.

Despite its value and enthusiastic initial reception by automotive media and enthusiasts, sales never thrived. It was thought that its "tire-melting acceleration" made it "a quick car that handled like a sports car, confusing the buying public."

The base price of the 1969 AMC AMX was $3,245.

• Wheelbase, inches: 97.0
• Weight, lbs: 3,090
• Length, inches: 177.2
• Width, inches: 71.57
• Height, inches: 51.73
• Production: 8,293
• Base price: $3,245
• Current Value: Approximately $25,000

• Type: spark-ignition 4-stroke
• Displacement: 4749 cm3 / 289.8 cui
• Fuel system: carburetor
• Engine: 290 ci with 225 hp
• Compression ratio: 10.0:1
• Horsepower @ rpm: 315 hp @ 4600 rpm
• Suspension: D & Z Custom
• Torque @ rpm: 425 @ 3200 rpm
• Transmission: 4-speed manual
• Axle ratios: 3.15:1

• Top Speed, mph: 122 mph
• 0-60 mph, sec: 6.9 seconds
• 1/4 mile, sec @ mph: 15.2 seconds