Summary

Built by George Barris for the '70s TV series 'Banacek.' Features a 4.5-inch chopped roofline, custom slanted windshield, streamlined louvers from roofline to rear bumper and a 15-inch nose extension.

Details

This custom 1969 AMC AMX was built by George Barris for the early '70s TV series 'Banacek.' It is powered by a 390/315hp V8 engine paired with a BorgWarner Shift Command 3-speed automatic transmission. The rear-axle ratio is 3.54 gears. This car had extensive styling modifications done with bold Barris styling. The exterior features a 4.5-inch chopped top, and the front windshield is 2 inches further back. The body was lengthened 18 inches and had a 15-inch front nose extension. It has streamlined louvers from the roofline to the rear bumper, and a matching front louvered grille was added. The body sides feature radiused and sculpted wheel wells with body lines that resembled a 1969 Camaro. Large dramatic chrome full-length side pipes were installed and the Ram Air scoops were molded into the hood to match the lines of the extended front sheet metal. The Barris sculpted body was painted White Murano Pearl on the top surfaces and rustic Tangerine Candy with Copper overtones on the body sides. The car's wheels were upgraded to a set of chrome Cragar SS wheels wrapped in Wide Oval Firestone tires. The brown bucket-seat interior features matching Naugahyde dash padding and a carpeted rear compartment. The King of the Kustomizers even autographed this 'Kustom' build. This one-off original George Barris Kustom is believed to be the last 'Kustom' built by Barris in the '60s used as a promotional vehicle. After the TV series, The AMX-400 was used as a circuit show car and toured the country. From there it was placed in several museums. The AMX-400 was put on display this year at the Detroit Concours d'Elegance, earning an award. Sale includes binder of information and magazines which showcased the vehicle and a jacket signed by George Barris. 3,328 miles (not indicated on title).