AMC Hornet 360
Another AMC sleeper from this decade was the Hornet 360. The compact car packed a punch thanks to a V8 engine that was under the hood, and the compact size of the car was not to be ignored. The Hornet 360 was meant to appeal to consumers who wanted a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient car. Although AMC didn’t have a lot of success during this decade the company was able to salvage parts from other models to build the Hornet 360 (via Curbside Classic).
The unique styling of the Hornet 360 and the two-tone paint job made the car stand out, not to mention the fact that it was quite small. AMC was attempting to push fun and unique rides during this decade and the Hornet 360 fit the bill. Although you’ll seldom see one of these on the road the Hornet 360 was one of the few sleepers from the seventies that’s still worth getting.