When the 1954 Hudson Hornet appeared in showrooms, its appearance was markedly different from its predecessor. The company elected to give the car a “squarer” look, more in line with the previous year’s Jet. Overall sales figures for the… more»
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Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
360 Upgrade: 1973 AMC Hornet
The 1973 model year was a landmark one for the AMC Hornet. It marked the moment when the company introduced a Hatchback body style to the range, and it was met with high praise by motoring journalists at the… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Restoration or Parts Car? 1970 AMC Hornet
AMC resurrected the old Hudson Hornet name and applied it to their new compact in 1970. The Hornet would replace the Rambler American, thus ending the use of the Rambler marque in North America. This first-year Hornet is stashed… more»
Oct 24, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Western Wasp: 1951 Hudson Hornet
The Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit has roots going all the way back to 1909, and in 1954 they merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors Corporation. Although AMC re-introduced the Hornet name in 1970, the first generation… more»
Sep 28, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Solid Project: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special Club Coupe
While it is often said that racing improves the breed, sometimes on-track success doesn’t translate to sales on the showroom floor. Such was the case with the Hudson Hornet. Despite dominating stock car racing in the first few years… more»
Aug 20, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Jeep Conversion: 1976 AMC Hornet 4X4
You see some of the most interesting finds on Facebook Marketplace. Like this 1976 AMC Hornet whose shell has been transferred to a Jeep 4-wheel-drive platform. While this looks like a do-it-yourself-project, it’s not a far-fetched pairing since AMC… more»
Aug 7, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
No Reserve: 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham
Stunning. There’s probably no better word to describe this 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham. Not only does every aspect of this classic present superbly, but it is a model that the company built in very limited numbers. This vehicle… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
70k Mile Survivor: 1973 AMC Hornet Sportabout
AMC Vehicles have always had a special place in my heart, as the car I learned to drive on was my dad’s 1977 Gremlin. Most AMC cars had a distinctive look, and when I was a kid I remember… more»
Aug 3, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 784: 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360
AMC replaced the venerable Rambler American in 1970 with the Hornet, a more stylish looking compact than its predecessor. Whether inspired by the success Plymouth had with putting a 340 into a Duster or to continue down the performance… more»
Jun 4, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Classic Wagon: 1973 AMC Hornet Sportabout
If you look across the total AMC Hornet production for 1973, the wagon was a clear winner in the model’s sales stakes. AMC managed to shift 44,719 examples of the stylish vehicle, although finding a nice example for sale… more»
May 8, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Affordable AMC: 1972 AMC Hornet SST
So, you have the overwhelming desire to own a classic car, but the budget is looking pretty tight. What do you do? Well, you could place the whole idea into the “too hard basket,” or you could search for… more»
Apr 10, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Daily Driven: 1954 Hudson Hornet
By 1954, Hudson was in severe financial difficulties, and it was only a take-over by Nash-Kelvinator that prevented the company from collapsing completely. The new company became known as American Motors Corporation or AMC, and over the ensuing years,… more»
Mar 6, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare 1954 Hudson Hornet Brougham Convertible!
Hudson chose to undertake a significant restyle of the Hornet for 1954, but this proved to be a case of “too little, too late” for the manufacturer. Before the model year was completed, the lack of a sales boost… more»
Feb 22, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Lilliputian Limo: 1968 Wolseley Hornet Mk III
The original Mini was designed to be inexpensive transport for the masses, and it managed to become both a sales success and a motoring legend. Of course, a little luxury goes a long way, and the humble Mini managed… more»
May 11, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ready To Enjoy: 1954 Hudson Hornet
By 1954, Hudson was in some pretty severe financial trouble, and news of this negatively impacted the company’s already dwindling sales volumes. This was a sad state of affairs, as the Hudson Hornet was actually a very good car… more»
Mar 21, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Affordable Project: 1970 AMC Hornet SST
I’ve always like the styling of the Hornet. Those slightly flared wheel arches give the car a muscular look and followed the AMC tradition of producing cars with interesting styling. This particular Hornet, from the first year of production,… more»
