1974 AMC

Hatchback

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

a4c037a749914

Gasoline

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDO9z_udQr0 1974 AMC Hornet hatchback the 007 car. It is equipped with the 258 straight 6. It has factory A/C. This car has been sitting for 16 years. I drove it to where it sits and it was sitting for 2 years before that at my old house. I have owned it since 1982.. Should be easy to get running again. It has no major body damage. This is in great "barn find" condition. For no real reason this car also come with a few "extras" 1 .Left side door 2. extra transmission 3. extra intake manifold This car is exempt from California smog laws and will never need to pass any smog testing The 1974 hornet shares the 4.0 inline 6 cylinder motor with jeep /pacer /eagle and gremlin cars. This engine is one of the most bulletproof engines man has ever manufactured 1974 The Hornet's styling was based on the AMC Cavalier and Vixen show cars. The Hornet, as well as the Ford Maverick, were considered a response by the domestic automakers to battle with the imports.[3] Development of the new model took AMC three years, a million man-hours, and US$40 million. The Hornet was an all-new design sharing no major body components, but utilizing some of the Rambler American's chassis and drive train.[5] An all-new front suspension with anti-brake dive was developed for AMC's large-sized "senior" 1970 models, and instead of developing lighter components for the new compact-size platform, the same parts were incorporated into the Hornet.[6] Introduced in 1969 for the 1970 model year, the Hornet was the first car in a line of new models that AMC would introduce over the following three years, and it set the tone for what designer Richard A. Teague and chief executive officer Roy D. Chapin, Jr., had in mind for the company for the 1970s. The Hornet marked the return of AMC to its original role as a "niche" marketer specializing in small cars.[4] It also became one of AMCs best sellers.[8] With its manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) of US$1,994 for the base model, the Hornet was an economical small family car. However, it took design cues from the popular Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, and the company's own Javelin with a long hood, short rear deck and sporty looks. The Hornet's 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase platform (two inches or 5.08 centimeters longer than its predecessor the Rambler American) evolved into a number of other models (including the four-wheel-drive Eagle) and was produced through 1988. The Hornet was initially available in a choice of two thrifty straight-six engines or a 304 cu in (5.0 L) V8. The Hornet was offered as a two-door and four-door notchback sedan in its introductory year. A four-door station wagon variant named the "Sportabout" was added to the 1971 lineup. Also for 1971, the SC/360 was added. This was a 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 performance vehicle available only as a two-door coupe (The tire pressure sticker on the first 1970 models hinted at the SC/360). In 1973, a hatchback coupe was added to the lineup. AMC used the Hornet as the basis for its AMC Gremlin, which consisted of the front half of the two-door Hornet's body and a truncated rear section with a window hatchback. In 1973 a Levi's Jeans trim package - based on the world-famous jeans manufacturer - was offered. The Levi's trim package was popular and was offered throughout the mid-1970s. The station wagon version was offered with a luxury trim package designed by Italian fashion designer Dr. Aldo Gucci. The AMC Hornet was the first U.S. made automobile to feature guardrail beam doors to protect occupants in the event of a side impact. The 1973 Hornet hatchback was the first U.S. made compact hatchback, one year ahead of the 1974 Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Nova hatchback models. The Hornet was transformed into a "luxury compact" line of cars, the AMC Concord, as well as an innovative "crossover" all-wheel drive vehicle, the AMC Eagle. in 1974, with minimal trim changes. The car's front bumper lost its full-width vinyl rub strip, but gained two rubber-faced bumper guards. A larger rear bumper was added to meet new 5 mph legislation, and the license plate was moved up to a position between the taillights. 1974 production:[10][11] Hatchback: 55,158 cars James Bond movie As part of a significant product placement movie appearance by AMC, a 1974 Hornet X Hatchback is featured in the James Bond film: The Man with the Golden Gun, where Roger Moore made his second appearance as the British secret agent.[42] In the movie, 007 commandeers the car from a makeshift AMC dealership in Bangkok for a car chase. The Hornet performs an "airborne pirouette as it makes a hold-your-breath jump across a broken bridge".[43] The stunt car is significantly modified with a visible lower stance and larger wheel wells compared to the stock Hornet used in all the other movie shots.[44] The 360 degree mid-air twisting corkscrew was captured in just one filming sequence.[45] Seven tests were performed in advance before the one jump performed by an uncredited British stuntman "Bumps" Williard for the film with six (or 8, depending on the source) cameras simultaneously rolling.[46] Two frogmen were positioned in the water, as well as an emergency vehicle and a crane were ready, but not needed. The Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory (CAL) was used for computer modeling to calculate the stunt.[47] The modeling called for a 1,460.06 kg (3,219 lb) weight of car and driver, the exact angles and the 15.86-metre (52 ft) distance between the ramps, as well as the 64.36-kilometre-per-hour (40 mph) launch speed.[48] This stunt was similar to the Astro Spiral Javelin show cars. These were jumps performed in AMC sponsored thrill shows in the Houston Astrodome, where Gremlins and Hornets were also used to drive around in circles on their side two wheels in the arena.[48] The actual Bond Hornet is preserved in the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, UK together with other famous items owned by the Ian Fleming Foundation and used in the 007 films.[45] Engine 258 Engine bay of a 1980 AMC Spirit AMX with numerous emissions controls The 258 cu in (4.2 L) inline six was produced from 1971-1990. It featured an undersquare 3.75 in (95 mm) bore and 3.895 in (98.9 mm) stroke; it was otherwise similar to the 199 and 232. Later 258 models (starting with the 1980 model year for California AMC Concords and Spirits, 1981 for California Jeeps, California Eagles, and 49-state Concord and Spirits, as well as in 1982 for 49-state Eagles and all other applications) are equipped with AMC Computerized Engine Control (CEC) system. This engine is "reliable, inexpensive, and has horse power and torque peaks at low RPM."[9] Applications: * AMC Hornet/Concord/Spirit/Eagle (1971-1988) * AMC Pacer (1975-1980) * AMC Matador (1971-1978) * AMC Gremlin and Spirit (1971-1983) * International Harvester Scout and Light Duty trucks (1972-1974) * Jeep CJ (1972-1986) * Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer (1972-1986) * Jeep J series trucks (1971-1988) * Jeep Wrangler (1987-1990)* Jeep Commando (1972-1973)