1973 AMC Hornet

[satterwhite78]

Of all the auto manufacturers that put out their presentations in the compact class in the 70's, to me by far was the most stylish overall was the 73 Hornet. The 2nd introduction of the name plate was far different than than the original predecessor.  Built to compete with the Maverick/Comet, Nova and the Duster & Valiant variants.

71 production model was a one year only stuffed with a 360 4bbl Cid. The 360 carried over till 73 but in 2 bbl form and 40 hp less. Other engine offer were either the venerable inline 6 cylinder or 304 V8.  73 introduced the Hatchback which carried through till 77 year model. By 1978 AMC introduced the "luxury compact" Concord as the Hornet replacement. 

The Mid-Carolina Swap meet in Salisbury,NC this past February was attended by me and Model Guy.  Stopped and visited a vendor called Top Speed Decals & Resins (mnaylor1963@yahoo.com). Not only was I interested in the Hornet but also in the course of conversation he showed me a sheet of decals ( Mr. Norm Super Demon) that he purchased..making a beeline to that vendor rewarded me with his last sheet in his possession.  Mine, when I left the table lol!

Very little prep work, a cast of a former AMC model issue minus the tires/assembly and glass. Testors Gloss Red, some AMC Rallye rims from parts unknown and the white side stripe courtesy of AMT 71 Duster 340 decal sheet with the 340 trimmed off. Anything else was added with modeling enjoyment!

[michelle]

Very nice work looks amazing 

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Nice find, looks great

[yellowsportwagon]

Nice obscure build!!!

[Chinacar]

I love it! My neighbour had one growing up. In primary yellow. I doubt he had the bug engine because he was a cheap s.o.b... nice clean build of an American staple.

[Tom99]

Very nice!!

[ChrisR]

Very nice.

[ncbuckeye67]

That's awesome! I have fond memories of riding in my neighbors Mom's Hornet,when I was a kid. I love that Salisbury event, but I got there a bit late this year, due to my wife having to work. I'm seriously thinking of vending next year, to unload a few kits.

[Jim B]

Cool Hornet.  Well done.

[drodg]

Great job and it goes without saying you don't see those everyday,  

[Model Guy]

Kool chuck!

[thatz4u]

Very nice, well done

[happy grumpy]

Very cool model. Brought me back to that flip in the JB movie .

[espo]

Great looking paint and stripe combination. The interior looks really nice as well. 

[karbuildr]

Outstanding. Looks really good, very cool seeing one of these built.

[slusher]

Very sharp!

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Mopar2]

Very cool build...Great detail...

[ewetwo]

Excellent. My mom had a AMC Hornet Sportabout when I was 17. Dark green with the white stripe and upgraded wheels with white walls. It was a sharp looking station wagon.