Given the sales volume of the 1973 AMC Hornet Sportabout wagon, finding one for sale today is a surprisingly difficult undertaking. This is a perfect example of a little detail that the Japanese brands got right as they stormed the U.S. market in the early 1970s. I don't think he drove it much if at all in the winter. I want a good practical car and this could fill the bill, except for…. With some stretching, it could be argued that this was AMC’s second use of a Euro fashion designer. I was having my car painted, and I wanted the cheapest rental possible. Beyond that, this appears to be a wagon that needs very little work before it is ready to hit the road once again. $5.99 shipping. Though the 5-door Hornet was one of AMC’s most popular models, the pragmatic little wagon hardly seemed a likely candidate for the glamour treatment. However, I know someone with a brown Satellite wagon with a 318 and 3 on the tree. I particularly like the steep slope of the C-pillar; yeah, it cuts into cargo space, but it just looks good. Well a second comment popped up while I was typing. No matter the fancy trim, there was a lot to like about the Hornet Sportabout. Something Steve Austin would have drove the Bionic Woman home in. Good story and a beautiful car. Factor in its clean, dry condition courtesy of long-term California residence, and it becomes a bit more clear as to why this Hornet is a touch more desirable than a standard model. There are less than 8 of these left in the world. - Great Gift for Any Occasion, Father's Day, Birthday - Novelty DakotaDuoDesigns. This 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout is a rare “X” package example fitted with the optional 304 5.0L V8. (Mine was a six, brakes may be even harder to work with the heavier V8.). Car is driven on average 20 miles a day to and from school and work. If you decide to sell the gucci car will you contact me? 70's AMC Hornet Sportabout Original Print Advertisement UpNorthOldies. Close. The only car model that I thought sounded clever and made sense was the Lincoln Town Car “Cartier Edition”. That means that if things don’t pick up, this could be a nice classic station wagon that could potentially be a very affordable buy. The most popular color? I’m not sure I could either, if I found this “little old lady” car at the deal he got. I suspect a Sportabout with a 258 and 4 speed would be a fun daily driver. The Sportabout is an intriguing choice for a cheap classic that can offer some additional usability over other AMC models, and would certainly be a fun sleeper should you decide to carry out the seller’s plans for an engine swap. This sucks cause there is no room in my driveway for one. A little slow getting started but it would cruise however fast you wanted all day. This is totally freaking awesome! Bidding has been reasonably strong, but by no means extraordinary. power brakes and it has a 304 cu in V-8 engine. is this Hornet for sale and if so how much are you asking? Watch. I love this wagon!! What I find ironic is that the Japanese manufacturers accounted for most of Road Test’s ads, but it’s the reviews of domestic cars that most remember the magazine for. Contrast that to a color chart today, where black and white are standard, Fifty Shades of Grey are often optional, and anything remotely bright like blue or red can be extra cost. Certainly not the fashionistas in Southern California or South Florida. Very cool car Matt! Having spent a week in a fleet grade Hornet, I should be too traumatized to get near this. But it seems that AMC didn’t really ignite the market that it primarily catered too. Back then, it was a big deal, and people, especially women, did know the names of these designers. I could have seen Buck Rogers driving a Cardin Javelin. It sits in my garage and I stare at it every day. This one is news to me. Pep that baby up ! What I mean is an AMC wagon is cool in its own right. But no Gucci option thanks… in fact, I’d probably have to do a new interior altogether. Or subscribe without commenting. I window-shop car ads on a weekly basis, but rarely am I ever serious about buying them. The later years drop-off can probably be attributed to the introduction of the competing Aspen/Volaré wagon. The rest of the paint appears to be quite nice, while the faux woodgrain is also in good order. By making the optional designer edition a fashionable choice, I am sure more than a few were bought just based on the fact that it bore the Gucci “G’s” on it. The wheels aren’t original, but I think that they really suit the Hornet. Helene Rother, born in Leipzig, worked briefly for GM then spent much of her career at Nash in the ’50s. All the little details are so thoughtful and the color scheme works perfectly for an AMC Hornet wagon. Good luck with the sale, I hope you find a buyer who will appreciate the car. When they do pop up onto the market, good examples seem to command prices of around the $10,000 mark. For 1973 there would be breaker point ignition unless converted somewhere along the way, 8 cylinder models using GM’s hex-key adjusted points. 1970'S 1970-1976 AMC JAVELIN, HORNET JEEP, Pacer X, and Gremlin STEERING WHEEL . They were sold exclusively at Braman Cadillac in, where else but, Miami Fl =) This was a whole different class of Cadillac available to the fortunate few that could afford it. A 401, 904 combo with 500+ horse power makes for a great family day at the track. I stand corrected. , I can confirm that in my local area at least, there would be a substantial market for a Burberry Prius. “Hey! So the A/C-equipped Road Test Gucci Sportabout with manual drum brakes presented a rather perplexing option combination from Kenosha…. Surely this is the pinnacle of ironic hipster vehicles; sucks to have to drive a mere Falcon or elderly Dart! Also, they were the only domestic to offer a compact wagon during 1970-75 – too bad they kept churning out low-bucks basic transportation. It seems like a missed opportunity to me. Add to Buddy List. Postscript by Niedermeyer the Elder: I do hope Matt fully realizes what a rare and exceptional car he has. And the Gucci name appeared again in 1979 as an after-market Cadillac Seville package. This one (the first, didn’t realize) is so different from the others. How about the recent Mercedes – a manual, diesel station wagon. It likely took place about the time front bench seats began falling from favor in lieu of universal bucket seats (which is what Asian cars invariably had). Copyright 2011 - 2020 Curbside Classics. Every time someone writes about Hornets I think about the one we had and wonder why anybody with a choice would want one. The one on the passenger’s side served as a snack table or provided a flat surface for playing games. Of all the cars I’ve owned over the years, more than 40 in all, this is in my top five that I’ve regretted most selling. I agree about Road Test reviews. Talk about covering every eventuality! The doors and custom-designed bucket seats received red and green striped inserts. As with the Gucci Sportabout from 1972, the interior of Gucci Fiat 500 featured the signature green and red Gucci stripe and plenty of “double G” logos. What a shame AMC didn’t have a great engine to drop in these when new. Case in point: this 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout with the Gucci trim option was put through its paces in the June 1972 issue. An old brown wagon! These technologies are used for things like personalized ads. The panels are about as straight as you could hope to find on a vehicle of this age, while there is no rust to be found anywhere. I will look for one in the area. a1974 Hornet Sportabout Wagon with power steering. There were the Vega and Pinto 2 door wagons – but those were much smaller than this, and would have had less utility due to their smaller size and lack of 4 doors. In addition to the Gucci trim package for $141.75 ($818 adjusted), Road Test Magazine’s featured test car was equipped with the larger 258 CID 6-cylinder, which cost an additional $50.70 ($293 adjusted) and an automatic transmission for $198.15 ($1,144 adjusted).
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