14. AMC AMX
The AMX or American Motors Experimental was a big surprise when they unveiled it, as well as a brave move for AMC. They built it on a shortened Javelin platform featuring new styling and lower weight. However, it had one interesting feature: just two seats. In fact, it was the only American production car except for the Corvette they offered only as a two-seater. With the same engine as in the Javelin, the smaller weight meant slightly better performance.
If you optioned for the top of the line 390 V8 with 320 HP, the AMX was a rapid machine, so it was popular on the drag strips. Although the production was relatively small, this brave move from AMC showed that the company could surprise the market and introduce innovative models. However, people will always remember the AMX as one of the stranger muscle cars from the golden period.