1969 AMC BIG BAD ORANGE AMX

In 1968, American Motors entered the pony car war with the Javelin. While the competition offered body style variations such as convertibles, coupes, and fastbacks, AMC went in another direction and marketed a shortened sportier model called the AMX.

According to information supplied by C.L. Zinn II, author of "AMX Photo Archive: From Concept to Reality", published by Iconografix, Inc. "Work on the Javelin was done in the American Studio headed by Bob Nixin. A short while latter (late 1965) the AMX was started in the Advance Design Studio headed by Chuck Mashigan." When introduced in 1968 the AMX had a suggested list price of $3,245. Equipped with the optional 390 cubic inch V-8, it was promoted as having a top speed of 130 mph.

Only 284 Big Bad Orange AMXs were produced in 1969.

1967 PLYMOUTH GTX

Introduced in 1967, the new GTX was aimed at performance minded buyers. It came standard with the "Super Commando 440" engine rated at 375 bhp or for an additional $546 you could have a 426 Hemi rated 425 bhp. In 1967, Richard Petty drove his Plymouth to 27 NASCAR wins out of 48 starts, including 10 consecutive victories.