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Mar 18, 2022 · I drove a brand new 1973 Hornet X hatchback in green paint color with the white racing stripes. Put new Goodyear white letter 60’s on the back and 70’s on the front. A beautiful car to own and drive.
- Paul Niedermeyer
Mar 25, 2024 · Not only did it finally put the Rambler brand behind itself, the Hornet would go on to have a much longer life than undoubtedly anyone at AMC would ever have imagined, morphing into the Concord and Eagle, as well as having its hind-quarters clipped to become the Gremlin and Spirit.
- Paul Niedermeyer
Jan 17, 2024 · Explore the 1974 AMC Hornet's legacy, from its stylish design to its role in 70s automotive innovation. A classic gem for car enthusiasts.
- 232-304 cu in
- 210-240 lb-ft (approximately)
- 100-150 hp (approximately)
The AMC Hornet is a compact automobile manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) and made from 1970 through 1977—in two- and four-door sedan, station wagon, and hatchback coupe configurations.
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- 1970 AMC Hornet. American Motors, smallest of what used to be known as the Big Four, made some of the most memorable 1970s cars. Most of us know the Pacer, Gremlin, Javelin, and perhaps even the Matador, but what about the Hornet?
- 1970 Ford Maverick. We're not sure why the Maverick hasn't gotten more love during the past four decades. This is the ultimate early 1970s car, a humble cheapie sedan, the 1970s equivalent of a Nissan Sentra, and yet look at that groovy styling!
- 1972 Ford Torino. The Torino and its slightly nicer sibling, the Gran Torino, were Ford's intermediate cars, stalwart soldiers boldly doing battle with GM's handsome mid-sizers.
- 1971 Volkswagen 411/412. Stoked with the Beetle's success, along with that of the Bus and the Fastback, Volkswagen decided it was time to bring a luxury car to the U.S.—
Jan 17, 2024 · Discover the 1970 AMC Hornet's legacy: a compact marvel that redefined style, efficiency, and versatility in an era of change. Dive into its enduring allure.
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Sep 12, 2021 · Regular Curbside Classics commentator Dr. Lemming has proclaimed that the 1973-77 Hornet hatchback represented a High Water Mark for American Motors. Given that AMC was the last independent automaker, this car represents the final High Water Mark for the independents.
