Raised White Letter Tires: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout

Tipper Rock On had this to say about DT's newest project car, "Vince’s new wagon is very sporty, but this Hornet is not too shabby."  The wagon version of the Hornet was called the Sportabout which proves automakers were allergic to the term wagon even way back then.   The Hornet here is about as rocking as it gets for a 70's estate- big 360 engine, Cragar wheels with white letter tires, rally striping, and orangey-red exterior paint.  Find this 1976 AMC Hornet for sale in Shreveport, LA for $7,000 via craigslist.  

5k: What Color Is This? 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout Wagon

The AMC Hornet was a compact family car built as a replacement for the Rambler American brand/model starting in 1970.  Hornet production continued through 1977 when it was superseded by the AMC Concord and the groundbreaking AMC Eagle crossover utility vehicle.  However, before the Hornet disappeared into the history books, it was produced as a coupe, hatchback, sedan, and wagon -- and it was available with Levi or Gucci interior options in the awesome Sportabout wagon spec.  Find this 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout Wagon offered for $3,000 in Brea, CA via craigslist.

H is for Hardy: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout

Ok, time for H. We could've chosen the "fabulous" Hudson Hornet for this one, but those early post-war cars aren't likely to be a Daily Turismo for many of our readers due to anachronism and value. Hence, feast your eyes on its namesake, the AMC Hornet. American Motors Corporation was formed when Hudson and Nash-Kelvinator merged in 1954, and the new parent company wisely kept visitation rights to one of its more successful offspring (albeit in name only). AMC was swallowed by Chrysler in 1987 and what remains today (Jeep) is now owned by Netherlands-based Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, NV...what does all this mean? Just look out for the Alfa Romeo Hornet to make a comeback any day now. Find this 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout for sale in Joliet, IL for $4500 via craigslist.

5k: Groovy Wagon: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout

The AMC Hornet was a compact car built from 1970 to 1977 as the Kenosha, WI based American Motor Corp competitor to the Japanese invasion.  The Hornet was successful as an AMC product and its platform was used for the Concord, Gremlin, Spirit and wacky 4X4 Eagle.  A Hornet was featured in the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun doing a 360 degree aerial twist -- a stunt not done with modern CGI, but with old fashioned brawn, moxy and ignorance of the consequences.  Prove your own meddle with this 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout offered for $3,000 in Portland, OR via craigslist.  Tip from Oldsmobuick.