Vehicle Description
AMC has always offered distinctive cars with lower production
figures than The Big Three. That's what makes this 1977 AMC Hornet
AMX so intriguing. It's a complete and well-preserved example of a
bold and rare coupe. You even get rare features like
four-on-the-floor and air conditioning.
1977 was the last year for the Hornet and the first year for the
AMX package, so this is a one-year only vehicle. In fact, these
were such a specialty machine, they were finished at a specialty
shop instead of the standard Kenosha production line. So having it
in Firecracker Red is a great way to draw attention to this unique
AMX. This bold finish has the right amount of shine to highlight
all the lines of this curvy hatchback. Plus, we love the way the
vibrant red covers the bumpers, body kit, and rear window slats to
give these classic lines a modern feeling. They even added plenty
of sporty style with the targa-like bar around the b-pillar and
AMC's mag-style road wheels. And the blacked-out grille, black rear
panel, black trim, and correct side decals give this a mean
appearance that's worthy of the legendary AMX name.
Inside is a factory-correct black interior that has all the right
elements you'd expect from a classic performance machine. Bucket
seats and a center console make it instantly inviting. You love the
grip of the correct AMC three-spoke sports steering wheel, and you
get a commanding view of the full gauge pack set in a machined
aluminum panel that's truly muscle car cool. And that large tach
goes especially well with the floor shifter. Just ahead of that is
an auxiliary gauge cluster, which is another great upgrade on these
Hornet AMX cars. And as you look over the total package, you start
to realize that everything is amazingly well preserved, right down
to the working American Motors AM/FM radio and cold-blowing factory
air conditioning.
Under the hood is a very correct-looking 258 cubic-inch inline-six.
There are some who may be looking for a V8 (and the Hornet's engine
bay has the room to accommodate,) but this is already quite a
desirable motor. Don't forget, this is the same torque-filled
powerhouse that the Jeeps relied on for go-anywhere ability. So you
can get up from the stoplights with pep. And because the inline-six
was the only way to get the four-speed manual transmission, you are
in complete control of the powerband. Everything from the tidiness
of the engine bay to the newer carb confirms the feeling of a
well-respected classic. That's why it's still a blast to drive
today. It's not an all-out muscle machine like the first-gen AMX,
and instead it takes advantage of the lighter weight and stick
shift fun to bring some nimbleness to the classic American muscle
scene. Plus, with power steering, power brakes, and front discs, it
really makes for a great anytime classic.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, maintenance
records, and service manuals. You're looking at a well presented
and cherished classic that will be unique in any crowd. So when a
turn-key package like this is also quite affordable, you know you
need to hurry up if you want to take it home. Call today!!!
