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Description:
- A true classic! American Motors Corporation was an economy car company. It built good practical cars. Unfortunately the mid 60's was a time of youth. Youth that wanted speed and flash, not boring economy cars. It was the hip generation. Although was late to the party, they came dressed to impress.For the car enthusiast in 1968, the arrival of the newest American two seat sports car was a Major event. The design was unique and to many, beautiful, with its long hood and abrupt rear deck.It had the mechanical and equipment features that you would expect in a true sports car design. Within that design were powerful V-8 Engines Only with Dual Exhaust, Special Suspension including Rear Traction Bars with High-Performance Tires, Floor Mounted Four Speed Transmission, Integral Tachometer and lots more. Many features that were absent in most sports cars, the had, such as: Hefty Deep Sectioned Bumpers, Flow Through Fresh Air Ventilation, Large Frame Less Side Windows without vent windows, and Smooth Contoured Outside Door Handles.In keeping with its character of a no-compromise car, offered a full range of options and equipment for that personalized tailoring which was common for the day.The new 390 V8 engine was first introduced in 1968. This engine came with the highest-rated power output ever attained by a standard production American Motors Engine-315 hp, 425 foot pounds torque. Boasting such heavy-duty components as forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods instead of the usual cast iron, the 390 V-8 reflected an American Motors engineering objective of extreme reliability as well as power.The created excitement. The sat on a 97 wheelbase; it had an overall length of 177.22, a width of 71.57, and a height of 51.73. It weighed in at just over 3,000lbs.Even before it was introduced to the public at the Chicago Auto Show on February 23, 1968, the broke 106 National and International speed records with Craig Breedlove behind the wheel. Breedlove would take the to Bonneville and run an official 189mph with an unofficial run of over 200mph.The was the only American steel bodied two seater of its time, the last being the '55 - '57 Ford Thunderbird. Sure, doctors and lawyers could buy Corvettes and Thunderbirds all day long, but now college students and secretaries could look forward to driving something with a little more guts than the average family sedan.This is a 2 Owner California Car.Starting on the Exterior, you will find White Paint, Over the Hood Red Dual Stripes, Fast Sports Car Lines and Proportions with Long Hood and Short Deck, Full-venturi Grille (deep set in fine silver lines), nameplate on grille, Circular rear pillar emblems, Twin V-shaped simulated ports on hood, Smooth-countour Outside Door Handles, Red Line Tires, Deep Wrap Around Bumpers, Curved Ventless Side Windows, Rally Wheels, Dramatic Full-Fastback Rear Quarters, Chrome Driver Side Outside Mirror, Bright Moldings for Windshield, Rear Window, Rocker Panels, Lower Roof Line, Side Window Bases, and Bright Dual Exhaust Outlets.Moving on to the Interior, you will find the Charcoal Interior, Individually Adjustable Reclining Bucket Seats trimmed in Breathable Ventilair Vinyl, Smartly-Styled Aircraft-type Instrument Panel with Wood-Grain Center Applique, Passenger Assist Grab Bar, Bright Trim and Wood-grain Applique Door Panels, Number Plaque #10014, American Motors Radio with Original in Trunk, Clock, Tachometer, Floor Hurst Shifter, Locking Glovebox, Heater/Defroster Controls, Molded Ceilings, Padded Instrument Panel, Safety Shape Interior Door Handles, Energy Absorbing Steering Column, Deep Dish Impact Absorbing Steering Wheel, Safety Shaped Instrument Control Knobs, Two Shoulder Belts, Padded Seat Back, Front Seat Head Restraints, Day/Night Rearview Mirror Click here to contact seller
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