If you’re a fan of American Motors products from the 1960s and 1970s, there seems to be an abundance of them in a field in Taylor, Texas. At least five are there (three Gremlins, a Pacer, and an Ambassador),… more»
Hornet
Oct 22, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Pre-AMC El Camino? 1951 Hudson Hornet
The Hornet was a full-size car initially built by the Hudson Motor Car Co. from 1951 to 1954, after which the company merged with Nash-Kelvinator to become American Motors. The early Hornets had a “step-down” design which means the… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Pony Car Wannabe: 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan
Was AMC’s Hornet a true pony car? Like the Capri, I think it fell shy, identifying more as a sporty economy car than anything. But the Hornet has virtues. Introduced as a replacement for the Rambler in 1970, the… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Revived After 45 Years: 1956 Hudson Hornet
The days of the Nash and Hudson brands were numbered when they joined forces in 1954 to form American Motors Corp. (AMC). Neither would field a car past the 1957 model year, which included the 1956 Hudson Hornet with… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
519 Horsepower: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout
They say that all is fair in love and war. Well, the same adage could be used in the world of street racing. While we here at Barn Finds do not, under any circumstances, advocate going out and laying… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
62k Mile Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sedan
American Motors brought back the Hornet name in 1970 for its new compact that replaced the aged American. That change also brought an end to the use of the Rambler moniker. The car would remain in production through 1977… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
British Barn Find: 1934 Wolseley Hornet
Here’s an obscure one for you, a 1934 Wolseley Hornet Special. Manufactured by Wolseley Motors Limited, a Birmingham, England manufacturer. This right-hand drive, and now in two-seater form, has been languishing, hidden away in St. Louis for many years…. more»
Nov 19, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mostly Original 57k-Mile 1953 Hudson Hornet
One of the strong points the Hudson Hornet was known for is its good handling capabilities, with a low-to-the-ground design that also made it an excellent choice for the stock car racing circuit back in the day. But this… more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Wheels V8! 1974 AMC Hornet
A hallmark of American Motors from its formation in 1954 to the end of the line in 1988 was building and selling economical automobiles. During the 1960s, the Rambler American was the company’s compact offering, and it was finally… more»
Jul 17, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Affordable Driving Project: 1974 AM Hornet Hatchback
Enthusiasts always welcome affordable project candidates, and their attraction grows if they run and drive well. This 1974 AMC Hornet Hatchback ticks those boxes, and the fact it appears rock-solid adds to its appeal. It will almost certainly never… more»
Jul 4, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
327 Powered Low Rider! 1954 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe
1954 was sort of the end of the line as everybody knew it for the original Hudson Motor Car Company, which began manufacturing automobiles in Detroit all the way back in 1909. Or maybe it’s fairer to say ’54… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Restored in ’90s: 1952 Hudson Hornet Coupe
Hudson was the iconoclastic choice for auto shoppers in the late ’40s and early ’50s. The Big Three were copying each other’s design elements and innovating in a narrow band – where to position headlights, for instance – but… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Round Two: 1977 AMC Hornet With 21,000 Miles
Barn Finds journalist Scotty Gilberton covered this low-mileage 1977 AMC Hornet four-door sedan in February when it was listed on eBay. It’s now here on craigslist, with a price of $11,900 after failing to sell at a high bid of… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Needs Work: 1977 AMC Hornet
American Motors would resurrect the Hornet name for its all-new compact in 1970, replacing the aging Rambler American. The car would remain in production through 1977 before morphing into the Concord the next season. This last-year Hornet looks good… more»
Mar 12, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Two-for-One: 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe
Hidden in this garage is a promising project. It is an essentially solid 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe. Although it needs work, the included second car should supply many parts required to return it to its former glory. It… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Early NASCAR Star: 1954 Hudson Hornet
When racing resumed in the United States after World War II, the concept of stock car racing according to the gospel of Big Bill France slowly gained speed in the South. One of the first cars to become a… more»
