20 ’70s and ’80s Performance Cars Lost to Time

1. AMC Spirit AMX

The AMC Spirit AMX represented a bold attempt by American Motors to reclaim its performance roots in the late ’70s. Sporting aggressive striping, T-top roofs, and an available V8 engine, the Spirit AMX tried to capture the excitement of its muscle car predecessors.
However, it couldn’t match the popularity of rivals like the Mustang or Camaro, largely due to AMC’s fading brand power. Today, this compact powerhouse is a rare sight, embodying both the ambition and challenges of AMC’s final performance chapter. Learn more at Hemmings.