11: 1971 Hornet 360
The Hornet 360 was the last of the ’60s-era muscle cars to make an appearance during the ’70s. From the onset, the 360 was the best=looking rendition of the Hornet to date. The problem wasn’t with the exterior design of the car; it was with the dated AMC power plants. While most automakers were making improvements to their V8 engines, AMC seemed to be stuck in the past.

The Hornet 360 has become somewhat of a sought-after collector’s item these days. But back in the ’70s, the hype that surrounded this car was far too much. There were better offerings at this troubled time in the automotive industry. The compact muscle car that came out of AMC had a lot of potential, but the company’s bad financial condition weighed it down.