KM: 644 Kms !
COLOUR: Beige Albatros AC087
MODEL:
The AMI 8 saloon replaced the AMI 6 saloon in March 1969.
2 cylinder 602 cc. 35 Ch (approximately 33 bhp) at 5,750 rpm. 3CV for taxation purposes. SOLEX 26/35 carburetor. Front disc brakes. 123 km/h.
The Club version is the best trim level, distinguished by the chrome window surrounds, side protection strips in the style of the DS Pallas, imitation seats in cloth and a carpet in place of plastic floor covering. The Club was to be replaced in September 1973.
This AMI 8 also has the quite rare optional centrifugal clutch. Price at the time: 1,538 euros (minimum monthly salary = 104 euros).
HISTORY:
In 1972, an old lady decided to obtain her driving license and ordered this AMI 8 in order to take driving lessons and so get used to the car.
It was a wise decision to tick the option of the centrifugal clutch, as this prevents stalling the engine.
Despite this, the centrifugal clutch and eight lessons were not enough to allow her to get the license, and so the AMI 8 was put away until the death of the owner, 20 years later.
A neighbouring collector of all types of cars recovered it, but after his garage was robbed and vandalized, he decided to sell the AMI 8 and placed an advertisement (attached). I bought it without keys and with its registration documents stolen, but inside I discover some other documents (attached): the map of Lagny which would have helped the owner pass the driving test; the card of the driving school of Mr Bouleux and the sheet of the 8 driving lessons. The last lesson given by Mr Bouleux must have ended in failure, hence the very low mileage.