[128][129] However, the EPA tests did not fully support the performance and economy claims that were to be achieved by these modifications in comparison to standard factory tuned vehicles.[126]. 1971 AMC Ambassador. 1971 Electrosport sales brochure, Electric Fuel Propulsion Company of Detroit, Michigan. Unlike the Hornet, the now fourth-generation VAM Rambler American kept the same economy focus of its predecessor models despite its long list of standard equipment. The two-point seatbelts were replaced by fixed three-point units on both sedan models. Included were manual front disk brakes with rear drums, power steering, heavy-duty suspension with front sway bar, Chrysler TorqueFlite A904 three-speed automatic transmission, and 3.31:1 rear gear ratio. [42] The doors and custom-designed bucket seats received red and green striped inserts. Unfortunately, the model was not free from shortcomings. Strangely, unlike all previous models, they were not available with a reclining mechanism. 1971 AMC Hornet: See user reviews, 6 photos and great deals for 1971 AMC Hornet. The 1972 models also included a new plastic grille with a revised hood latch, along with a new taillight design with larger backup lights, a new optional wheel cover design, a third AM radio model (shared with the VAM Javelin), and new interior door panels with a wood imitation rectangular portion. [111] An AMC Hornet was converted to a WR-26 regenerative gas turbine power made by Williams International. This didn't just readjust the company's full product line, but was also an opportunity to rejuvenate the compact line itself. The station wagon remained a single-edition model. The American ECD was equivalent in the US as the 1975 four-door Hornet DL model.[70]. [12], Introduced in 1969 for the 1970 model year, the Hornet was the first car in a line of new models that AMC would introduce over the following three years, and it set the tone for what designer Dick Teague and chief executive officer Roy D. Chapin, Jr., had in mind for the company for the 1970s. [87], Amos Johnson drove car #7, an AC Class Hornet, in the 100 mile Road Atlanta race on 17 April 1977, as well as with co-driver Dennis Shaw to finish 11th in the Hallett Motor Racing Circuit on 24 July 1977. The improvements in the form of the four-speed transmission and electronic ignition were insufficient to overcome the problem. [85] BMW driver Nick Craw and AMC Hornet driver Amos Johnson ended the IMSA series as co-champions in Class B. The engine on this model was the 200 gross hp 282 cu in (4.6 L) I6 with a Holley 2300 two-barrel carburetor, 7.7:1 compression ratio, 266-degree camshaft, and electronic ignition. For this reason, the 258 cu in (4.2 L) I6 had dropped from 8.5:1 to 8.3:1 compression ratio in the change between 1973 and 1974. Unique to Mexico included the 252 cu in (4.1 L) and 282 cu in (4.6 L) I6 engines. The Hornet station wagon version was offered for two model years with a luxury trim package designed by Italian fashion designer Dr. Aldo Gucci. [13] The Hornet marked the return of AMC to its original role as a "niche" marketer specializing in small cars. Rally emblems appeared etched on the front high corners of the side panels. [51], The two- and four-door sedan models were carried over while the Sportabout wagon received a new optional upscale "D/L" package. Body Color Yellow. Automatic transmissions were now the TorqueFlites sourced from Chrysler, and AMC called it the "Torque-Command". The Carter RBS one-barrel carburetor was discontinued leaving only the Carter YF model. [75] The objective was to standardize the manufacture of vehicle components within South Africa. The Hornet line was mostly unchanged for 1977 with improvements made to engines and transmissions for increased fuel efficiency and the effects of new nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission standards. "[18], Popular Science magazine conducted a comparison road test of four of the lowest-priced U.S. cars (AMC Hornet, Ford Maverick, Plymouth Duster, and Chevrolet Nova) describing the 1970 Hornet offering more interior and trunk room, excellent visibility in all directions, achieved the highest fuel economy, needed the optional disk brakes, and the authors concluded that it was the "practical family car ... better value than any of the others". Wagons included three-point retractable units as factory issue. Most noticeable was a new front end that AMC intended to make exclusive for the Gremlin line, consisting of independent squared headlight bezels with rounded corners and an egg-crate smile-shaped grille carrying over the rectangular parking lights of the previous two years and a new front bumper. Built with lots of AMC Gremlin and Hornet parts, the 1971 Jeep Cowboy concept was an almost-ran rival to the decade’s incoming Toyota and Datsun compact pickups.AMC… However, it took design cues from the popular Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, and the company's own Javelin with a long hood, short rear deck, and sporty looks. A map light at the end of a flexible arm extended from the right side of the desk, the left carried a vanity mirror, also on a flex stem. The VAM Rambler American was restricted to the economy segment since its introduction to the Mexican market, the only exceptions to this being the luxury limited edition Rambler American Hardtop (Rambler American 440H in the US) for 1963 and 1965, as well as the sporty Rambler American Rally (Rambler American Rogue and Hornet Rallye X/Hornet X in the US) from 1969 through 1974. This model was a limited edition luxury American two-door sedan, comparable to the Rambler American Hardtop of the 1960s. For most of its production, it was the only American-made station wagon in its size class. This also meant manual units incorporated a safety lock lever in their steering column ignition switch shared with the American Rally model. 1971 AMC Hornet Dealer Promo FilmMopar is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. The front end was completely updated as in the standard Rambler American models except for the unique characteristic of the blackout grille. [126] The manifold was designed to intercept gasoline between the carburetor and engine and "to use even the harder to burn heavy gasoline molecules" – thus, claiming mileage increases of 40 to 57%. The "232 SIX" emblems were replaced in favor of new "252" units. ", "No Hornet: 2013 Dodge Dart is Dodge's New Compact Car", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AMC_Hornet&oldid=1010073850, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, VAM Rambler American (up to 1974) U.S. equivalent: AMC Hornet, VAM Rambler American Rally – U.S. equivalent: AMC Hornet X sedan instead of hatchback, VAM American (after 1975) U.S. equivalent: AMC Hornet base model, VAM American Rally – U.S. equivalent: AMC Hornet X sedan instead of hatchback, VAM American ECD (1975–1977) U.S. equivalent – AMC Hornet DL two- and four-door sedans, VAM American GFS (1977) U.S. equivalent: AMC Hornet DL two-door sedan, replaces two-door ECD, VAM Camioneta American automática (1977) U.S. equivalent: AMC Hornet DL wagon with automatic transmission, This page was last edited on 3 March 2021, at 17:36. Polyglas D70Xl4s were standard, with upgrades running to the handling package and the Twin-Grip diff with 3.54:1 or 3.90:1 gears. The Gucci edition wagon was continued for one more year with five exterior color choices. Allison also participated in short-track racing, often using a modified stock car that he rebodied using the Hornet's sheet metal, painted red/white/blue in the AMC scheme, and numbered 12. American Motors promised to repair anything wrong with the car (except for the tires), owners were provided with a toll-free telephone number to the company and a free loaner car if a warranty repair took overnight. [42], American Motors followed this designer influence in successive years with the Cardin Javelin in 1973 and the Cassini Matador in 1974, but there were no new signature designer versions after those. It was a Hornet AMX with nitrous injection.[80]. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. [79] Dave Street was an early Hornet racer in Northeast Pro Stock events. For the first time, VAM sought to move model the higher from the economical sporty model status it pioneered. This car is 1 of 784 produced, with this example being 1 of 306 assembled with the 4bbl and 4 … 5 watching. New for Costa Rica in 1974 was the AMC Hornet Sportabout sold locally as the AMC “Unisex.”. The 1974 Rambler American was a carryover. The 232 engine was replaced by the AMC 258 cu in (4.2 L) I6 rated at 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS) gross with Carter RBS/YF one-barrel carburetor, 266 degree camshaft, and an 8.5:1 compression ratio. AMC's original factory air conditioning system for the first time became available as optional equipment. [25], A notable addition was the SC360 version, a compact 2-door muscle car that was intended as a follow-up to the 1969 SC Rambler. Price: $155.97. The general manager's initials were retained, but the meaning was changed into Grand Formula Sport. The Rally included D70x14 radial tires in all years and rear gear ratios of 3.54:1 (1970–1972), 3.31:1 (1973–1976), and 3.07:1 (1977). [64], Purdy Motor, which had been established in 1959 to import Toyota and AMC vehicles into Costa Rica built an assembly plant in San Jose in 1965 to assemble Toyota and AMC vehicles for the local market. The most unique aspect of the 1977 American GFS was its design of rear side windows and roof. The 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 was a muscle car that reflected changing times. [16] The AMC Hornet was also the first U.S. made automobile to feature guardrail beam doors to protect occupants in the event of a side impact. The engine was the 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 with three-speed Torque-Command automatic transmission. They would go on to assemble the Rambler American, Classic, Ambassador, Rebel, and Javelin during this time. Mechanically, the front sway bar was passed on to the standard equipment list, but the biggest change of the year was present under the hood. The objective was to increase indigenous production. The 1976 models switched to the 200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS) 7.7:1 compression ratio VAM 282 cu in (4.6 L) I6 with Holley 2300 two-barrel carburetor and 266 degree camshaft, shared with the VAM Pacer and all Classic models. ... Mileage: 46,972 Miles; Location: O Fallon, IL 62269; Exterior: Green; Transmission: 3 Speed Automatic; Seller: Autabuy The rear also received a new 2.5 miles per hour (4.0 km/h) bumper with twin vertical rubber guards, but the 5 mph unit (matching the front) was optional. The U.S. economy was experiencing inflation, and new car sales fell for all the automakers. 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 Additional Info: You are bidding on a 1971 AMC SC/360, 4bbl, 4 speed, 3.91 gear car. The 1975 American Rally alongside its new name obtained its first redesign of identity emblems in the form of an all-new "RALLY" nameplate in printing letters connected by a background line. The 1977 models had numerous changes. The styling was well-executed to appear muscular and purposeful while the liftgate-type station wagon appeared revolutionary in an era of traditional and upright rear tailgates. The 1971 AMC Hornet"When I bought this car back in May for 800 bucks, it had the headlights and 1 brake light working. The model was introduced along with VAM's 1977 lineup as a two-door alternative to the American ECD and a luxury one to the sporty American Rally. [55] American Motors' comprehensive "Buyer Protection Plan" warranty was expanded for the 1973 models to cover lodging expenses should a car require overnight repairs when the owner is away from home. [27] American Motors originally planned to build as many as 10,000 of the cars, but high insurance premiums killed the SC/360 after a single year's production of just 784 examples. All previously exposed metal parts like the top of the doors, rear sides, and B pillar were now upholstered in vinyl. An optional hinged floor made a hidden storage space that housed a temporary use "space-saver" spare tire, and created a flat load area totaling 23 cu ft (650 l). All four versions of the Hornet were mostly carryovers in 1974, with minimal trim changes. The aspect that made the American Rally the most different from the last generation was the mechanicals. [64] The Hornet sold for $3,999 in 1970, with 407 cars being sold in Australia in that year. Like the three luxury versions of the line for the year, the 1977 American Rally was the first unit of its series to offer the original factory air conditioning system as an option. The AMC Hornet is a compact automobile, manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) in a single generation from model years 1970 through 1977 — in two- and four-door sedan, station wagon, and hatchback coupe configurations. And that's where Robert Smith found the AMC gracing these pages--a 1971 Hornet SST, to be exact. The sportiness and concept were fairly close to that of the 1972–1976 VAM Javelins and Classic AMXs. [43], In 1972 the Canadian AMC plant produced a Canada-only 2-door Hornet marketed as the "Green Hornet." This was an early demonstration project for clean and efficient vehicles. One of Only 784 Ever Produced. He also went on to be the first to drive completely around the widest practical perimeter of the North, Central, and South American continents for a distance of 38,472 miles (61,915 km) in 143 days. The AMC Hornet served as an experimental platform for alternative fuel and other automotive technologies. [120] Flexibility was designed into the SCFI system for trimming it to a particular engine. Dealership options included a universal 6000 RPM VDO tachometer with dual hands, full vinyl roof with additional bright moldings, heavy-duty suspension (front sway bar and stiffer adjustable shock absorbers), a floor-mounted shifter for the three-speed transmission, front disk brakes, locking gas cap, license plate frames, mud flaps, trunk cover luggage rack, universal air conditioning system, among others. $189.95. The new marketing concept for VAM's compact model was also included for its sporty version. [131] The prototype vehicle featured a modified AMC Gremlin front design and a cargo box with a Jeep logo on the tailgate. It was just sitting there and we thought, “Why not take it out again?” I don’t remember how it came about that I would race it; I was just always so interested in it. [34], American Motors established a new focus on quality with the 1972 model year. The engine displacement emblems got their last digit changed into number eight keeping the same design as last year's units. The Hornet X hatchback was modified with a 401 cu in (6.6 L) AMC V8 and auxiliary racing fuel cells to increase gasoline capacity. The four-speed transmission and heater were also standard. The success of the Rally package made VAM ascend it to a trim level for 1972 and with that several improvements followed. 1970 AMC Rebel Machine. Accessories shared with both luxury sedans included power brakes, power steering, heavy-duty suspension, bumper guards, full bright molding package, luxury wheel covers, "4.6" emblems (GFS only), tinted windshield, luxury steering wheel, electric analog clock, parcel shelf, full light group (except reading dome light) as well as other updates for the model year. The shifter was changed into a T-shaped Hurst unit. Following in the footsteps of the American SC/360 (and the Rebel Machine the year before), AMC came out with the Hornet SC/360 for 1971. The downside was that the low-priced base wagon was no longer available with an automatic transmission. [39], Engines incorporated new emissions controls and the choices on all Hornet models included two I6s, the standard 232 cu in (3.8 L) or a 258 cu in (4.2 L) version, as well as two V8s, the base 304 cu in (5.0 L) or the 175 hp (130 kW; 177 PS) 360 cu in (5.9 L). [10] It also became one of AMCs best sellers.[14]. The model incorporated the new Gremlin front clip like the rest of the American line of the year. The Hornet's conventional spark ignited internal combustion straight-6-cylinder engine was a modified with a redesigned cylinder head,[117] and road testing performed using a 1973 AMC Hornet. Also new for 1977 was VAM's first station wagon that was not an economy base model, the first in 17 years. Front seats were mostly the same as the year before, now shared with the brand-new Classic AMX (Matador X) model. The American ECD was once again restricted to the four-door sedan only for 1977. Months of difficult work went into the scene that lasts only fifteen seconds in the movie. [126] The LaForce prepared Hornet included a special carburetor that was designed to vary the fuel to air mixture under all operating conditions. See Consumer Guide Automotive's New-Car Reviews, Prices, and Information. A fully synchronized three-speed manual transmission with a column-mounted shifter, heavy-duty clutch, and a 3.54:1 rear differential gear ratio were standard. The model was shifted from the economy to the mid-segment, as an all-new generation introduced for 1975. Other changes included dropping the SC/360 compact muscle car, but the two-barrel version of the 360 cu in (5.9 L) remained optional in addition to the 304 cu in (5.0 L) V8 engine. Compression ratios retreated to accommodate regular-grade fuel, gross horsepower ratings began to fall to tamer-sounding net figures, and public relations-conscious automakers backpedaled. Dressed in A8 Meadow Green Metallic, it stared back at him through the monitor with a stunningly low price. The cars in all versions obtained substantial updates and upgrades. Color: Black Red. [42] The interior featured leather was door panels, cargo area as well as the front and rear center armrests. Bobby Allison was AMC's factory-backed NASCAR driver, racing #12 AMC Matadors fielded by Roger Penske. The Hornet nameplate goes back to the mid-1950s. The interior for the first time was different from that of the American model other than the front seats. The automobile product standards in Mexico were less restrictive than in the U.S.; thus, VAMs mounted the bumpers placed closer to the body than their AMC counterparts. The new hatchback was available with a Levi's bucket seat interior trim option that was actually made of spun nylon fabric, rather than real cotton denim, to comply with flammability standards as well as offer greater wear and stain resistance. [81] Booth drove a Hornet to the top qualifying spot at the 1975 NHRA U.S. The Hornet replaced the compact Rambler American line, marking the end of the Rambler marque in the American and Canadian markets. 1971 AMC Hornet for sale by RM Auctions Inc in Auburn, Indiana 46706 on Classics on Autotrader. The standard I6 engine would be more powerful than the 4-cylinders found in the imported pickups. "[39], Research sponsored by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to improve front and side crashworthiness was first applied into production compact vehicles starting with the 1973 Hornet, which included stronger doors designed to withstand 2,500 pounds (1,134 kg) penetration in the first 6 inches (152 mm) of crush. The greatest change was the creation of the new luxury American ECD trim level followed by a revised and improved American Rally and American base models, which helped to distance the line further from the Gremlin. The company discontinued both the 232 and 252 engine series in favor of the new 170 gross HP, 8.5:1 compression ratio AMC 258 cu in (4.2 L) I6 with VAM's inhouse 266-degree camshaft and single-barrel Carter RBS or YF carburetor, which became the powerhouse of the Rambler American Rally of the year. The SST models consisted of a 2- and 4-door sedan and a station wagon. The three-speed automatic transmission for the first time became available in the sedan models as an option and the rear differential gear ratio changed to 3.31:1 in all units. Complete Suspension Bushing Kit - AMC 70-83. [101] The modeling called for a 1,460.06 kg (3,219 lb) weight of car and driver, the exact angles and the 15.86-metre (52 ft) distance between the ramps, as well as the 64.36-kilometre-per-hour (40 mph) launch speed.[102]. From this model, the 282 cu in (4.6 L) I6 was also retained, but incorporating the new head and intake manifold designs as well as the 3.07:1 rear gear ratio from the American Rally model of the year. A new model for the year was the two-door American ECD. 1969 AMC AMX. New decals covering only the front fenders in their top sides started near the doors all the way to the marker lights, between the lights and stripe was a "Rally 4.6" sticker. 1971 AMC Hornet SST Sedan 232 automatic (aut.3) specs AMC Hornet SST Sedan 232 automatic (aut. The Hornet-based 1970 VAM Rambler American was restricted to a sedan in two- or four-door versions as under AMC, both featured a standard a 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 producing 145 hp (108 kW; 147 PS) with a 244 degree camshaft, 8.5:1 compression ratio, and a single-barrel Carter RBS or YF carburetor. The overdrive unit engages automatically at speeds above 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) and drops out at 32 mph (51 km/h). Goodyear Polyglas D70x14 blackwall tires were standard, with upgrades including white lettered tires, a heavy-duty suspension package, and the Spicer "Twin-Grip" limited slip differential with 3.54:1 or 3.90:1 gears. It could be ordered with any of the available I6 and V8 engines and included rally stripes, "X" emblems, a three-spoke sports steering wheel, and 14 x 6-inch slot-style steel road wheels with C78 x 14 Polyglas blackwall tires. $5.45 shipping. 1969 AMC Javelin. Two-Tone Combinations - The first part of the number identifies the body colour, the last part identifies the roof colour. The seats and door panels were slightly modified from the last year. Among the changes was the incorporation of VAM's 266-degree camshaft to the 232 engine replacing AMC's 244-degree unit. 1970 amc hornet - $5500 (new middletown) View larger image. 1974 saw 118 sales (of cars assembled in 1973.) Like the American GFS, the engine changed from the 258 six to the 282 cu in (4.6 L) and the 3.07:1 rear differential gear ratio. 1971 American Motors Hornet tire sizes. The standard wheels for the year were VAM's new 14x6-inch five-spoke design with volcano hubcaps. "1971 AMC Hornet SC/360" New full-rubber bumper guards became available alongside the already existing metal ones with rubber strips. An electric analog clock appeared to the right of the speedometer, although several models kept the vacuum gauge. Even with a base price of just $2,663 (about $40 below the '71 Duster 340), it made up only a fraction of the 75,000 Hornets built for '71. [52] A Hornet hatchback with the 360 V8 was tested by Car and Driver. The industry sold 8.2 million units, a drop of more than 2.5 million from the record pace in 1973. A new "AMX" model also appeared. To avoid internal competition in both performance models as well as further pushing of the line's concept change, VAM proceeded to upgrade the American Rally to differentiate it from the new subcompact version.

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