The AMC Hornet is a compact automobile manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1970 through 1977 model years in two- and four-door sedan, station wagon, and hatchback coupe configurations.

This 1977 AMC Hornet AMX is reportedly one of approximately 2,000 produced with a 304ci V8 and is finished in Sunshine Yellow over black vinyl. The car was sold new in Grants Pass, Oregon and acquired by the current owner in an August 2019 BaT Auction. Equipment includes a three-speed automatic transmission, rear window louvers, 14″ wheels ...

The Hornet AMX was the performance variant for the AMC Hornet. Introduced for the 1977 model year, the Hornet AMX was only offered on the hatchback body style, and was available with an inline six or V8 engine. The Hornet AMX was largely a cosmetic option, with the addition of decals and front and rear bodywork.

Up for auction is a one year, AMC Hornet AMX with 304 V-8, automatic, and PS, AM/FM stereo, bucket seats, console, floor shift, gauge package. I added an Edelbrock four barrel manifold and 500 CFM carb three years ago.

2016年9月1日 · This 1977 AMC AMX Hornet is a largely original survivor with just over 96k miles on its 304ci V8 and automatic transmission. The AMX nameplate was attached to the Hornet hatchback as a 1977-only appearance package.

2018年9月23日 · To find out how accurate Car and Driver’s assessment of the Hornet AMX was, we found an unrestored 304-powered Hornet AMX that benefited from the deletion of its catalytic converter and the installation of dual exhausts.

2024年11月19日 · The Hornet AMX was offered in four colors: Alpine White, Firecracker Red, Lime Green (the rarest of the four) and Sunshine Yellow, with wheel flares, spoilers and rear window grille all color-keyed to the body color. The front grille was blacked out, and AMX decals were applied in front of the rear fenders.

2021年1月11日 · This 1977 AMC Hornet AMX is finished in Firecracker Red over black and powered by a 258ci inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission. It was delivered new to Bluff City Motors AMC in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and is said to have remained in a collection with its original owner until 2018.

2018年9月7日 · That meant that AMX power aped the Hornet’s engine choices for 1977: the 114-horse 258 straight-six, with a choice of Chrysler automatic or a Borg-Warner four-speed stick, or the automatic-only 120-hp 304 V-8. Today, four decades …

That's what makes this 1977 AMC Hornet AMX is so intriguing. A rare car from an already lower volume manufacturer that's been so well restored and preserved is absolutely worth plenty of attention... and that's even before you sampled its V8 power.