AMC AMX

overview

• This rare 1968 AMC AMX was comprehensively built for the 2016 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge, one of the toughest endurance rallies in the world.
• Stripped to a bare shell and re-engineered over three years, the result is “Geen Remmen” (Dutch for “No Brakes” or “No Limits”)—a purpose-built, long-distance rally car that blends muscle car power with serious off-road capability.
• Over £250,000 has been invested in its build and development (excluding event entry and logistics), with every system carefully considered for reliability, serviceability, and performance.

Key Specifications

• AMC V8 producing 272hp / 475Nm, tuned to run on low-grade fuel
• 5-speed manual gearbox with tall cruising 5th
• Reiger suspension – no failures during 14,500km of Peking to Paris
• Full roll cage, strengthened shell, ideal weight distribution
• Competition kerb weight ~1,750kg
• Adjustable brake bias, twin fuel tanks (200L total) with integrated drainage and filtration
• GPS-equipped dual Monit trip meters, Garmin mount, hard-wired Peltor intercom
• Bespoke tool and spares mounting, full rally wiring, excellent dust and water sealing

Spares Package

• High-spec spares including: Alternator, wiper motor, brake discs, clutch (new installed, old included), trolley jack, collapsible axle stands, wheel wrench.
• Proven running spares: fuel pumps, ignition coils, brake pads, carb jets
  Rally gear: tents, mats, sleeping bags (-20°C), sand mats, shovel
• Comprehensive documentation and build history
• Live tracking device (active for 2025)

what do we think?

• The car is in excellent mechanical order and has recently undergone further prep work.
  However, as with any competition vehicle, potential recommissioning and pre-event fettling should be expected before it embarks on another rally. A few final parts are also awaited from the U.S. to complete minor jobs.
• A rare and rally-proven endurance machine—engineered with obsessive attention to detail and built to thrive in the harshest environments.
• Whether for future historic rallies or a standout addition to a motorsport collection, “Geen Remmen” offers a compelling and capable platform, with all the hard work already done.

Disclaimer

While every effort is made to ensure our historic rally cars are prepared to a high standard, buyers should appreciate that these are competition vehicles. By their very nature, participation in historic rallying places unique demands on both mechanical and electrical systems, and faults can arise despite thorough preparation. Prospective buyers should therefore budget for ongoing maintenance, recommissioning, and event preparation costs as an expected part of ownership.