Dana "60" Glass. In '69, AMC also produced the S/CRambler. The "Killer from Kenosha" had a magazine ad saying it would run 14.3 seconds in the quarter mile, which it did straight from the show room.
Very special car. I know some look down on AMC but that company did so much with so little in money. I love Hornets and this is indeed a very special one! Thanks for sharing, Lou, and once again you bring variety like no other automotive channel! As a sidebar, I love your courtesy that you show to the owners when you ask permission to open the car door. That is one classy move - few would even think to do that!
Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "Very special car" I've been looking for one, and to get a survivor with the Original Owner and ride was just GREAT! My pleasure sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
What a great car and custodian! If Mr. Martin wants to visit us here in Texas these days, we would be happy to see him, and he would be happy to have that air conditioning that he found for a bargain, pumping away mile after mile. Thanks, Lou!
Can't get enough of the AMC's Lou! This is a car I've wanted since they first came out and I was 14. I read the HOT ROD magazine road test over and over and I think it went 14.85 with the 4-speed if memory serves. Even back then you never saw them on the street and I could never understand why it wasn't more popular. I wish I could go back in time and order a 4-speed 285hp 360/4bbl in Electric Blue. What a fun little car, you made my day Lou!
My best is 14.90 at 96 at the 1973 National College Drag Racing Championship at the now disappeared Dallas International Speedway. I won my class and made it to the semi-finals overall. It was ET bracket racing.
Hey dude! If you can research online ( not so sure) a magazine called Muscle Car Review did a spot on an AMC Hornet S/C 360 in Electic Blue with white stripes from a guy who bought the car up from our friends up north in 🇨🇦! It was striking and awe inspiring for any AMC fanboy. Hope you can enjoy that, but if not just imagine this wonderful example Lou brought to our attention in that way! Long live old American iron!
Well, Lou, as an AMC enthusiast, thank you! This car and its pedigree is a Holy Grail. The 360 doesn't get a lot of love as it was always overshadowed by the 390 and 401. It was a great motor with pahlentee of oomph. Especially in a light car like that. Man...what a find... Good on you.
AMC had some great muscle cars in the late 60's and early 70's. The AMX, Javelin, Gremlin X with the 304 and of course the Hornet comes to mind. Thanks for showing this one.
This is great!!! Story and car is amazing. I'm in my early teens in the early '70s and my folks were in love with Hornets. think to myself, 'this is weird,,,,i thought he was GM" He was but this was cool for a short while. Rock and Roll ON!!
Thanx, Lou. Three GM's before this@@loucostabileand another 3 there after. Yep, GM to the end but anytime i see Hornets anywhere, it's a good feeling. I believe the names back.
Wonderful and VERY rare car! The Hornet was a GREAT compact car...a Richard Teague design! AMC engines were famous for their power and durability...and the 290/304, 343/360 and 390/401 V8s were no exception. These V8s were "overbuilt" and "understressed"...as a result, even though AMC is long gone, these V8s are much sought after by engine builders and racers. My Mom was the proud owner of 3 Hornets...a 1971, a 1974 and a 1978 Sportabout wagon. Mom was a 1st grade school teacher for nearly 30 years, and she had the habit of naming EVERYTHING. Her first Hornet was Irwin, the second was Mumford and the Sportabout was Streak...she was a "fun" person and I miss her dearly! Thanks for another GREAT post, Lou!
Very nice Hornet ! These sure have disappeared. Ken has a great Car Story with this one. Wild that it’s a one owner, survivor- most Hornets were used and disposed. Clearly Ken is a great caretaker of it. Thanks Lou and Ken!
We had a 1971 AMC Hornet SST coupe with the 258 6 cylinder.....I always remembered the AC ducts on the package tray below the dash having flip up covers like he mentioned, not the vents that the later models had. Neat car and I recall in the early 2000s finding one for sale...but having a toddler and another on the way, couldn't justify buying it.
I've noticed that you've been finding a lot of survivors that are in pristine condition lately, which is a real treat! Ken Martin, who you featured in this video ordered this AMC Hornet SC 360 brand new from the factory, and he's kept this car in perfect condition along with some personal touches. One owner car stories always intrigue me. Graduating from high school and getting to order a car like this Hornet is something special. The 360 CI engine sounded healthy, the exterior paint is in excellent condition along with the interior which is also in excellent condition as well. Another fine survivor Lou!
Hi Michael, If there have been some "Survivors" showing up and it's interesting how cars will come up in "bunches" as an example, in the next month, maybe I'll see another Hornet SC 360, but you never know. Lou
My dad ordered a 71 Hornet with a 258, 3 speed manual transmission and posi rear axle. He could have gotten a SC 360 for $45 more but wanted the fuel economy due to having 3 kids. I still have the car and some day plan on putting the 71 360 4spd in it I got out of a 71 Javelin 25+ years ago. Thanks for the video.
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Some more AMC trivia....the "Shift Command" automatic was sourced from Borg Warner. In 72, they switched to Chrysler Torqueflites and the script was changed to "Torque Command".
I've had no problems with mine but, working at the dealership saw some of failures. We sold a fleet of 1970 Ambassador police cars and gave us the most problems. The Borg Warner has a high line pressure and engages aggressively - high idle engagement is the killer, IMHO. I don't know if you noticed in the video, but it still chirps the tires on the 1-2 shift.
@325xitgrogetter: I had a 1972 AMC MATADOR with a 369cubic inch V8 2 barrel and that car is mighty fast even chirping the tires. The Torque Command 3'speed automatic transmission by Chrysler really gave it a performance edge.
Nice car here. Those AMC Hornets were popular cars with government agencies in the United States 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦. A friend I know owns a 1971 AMC Hornet 4-door sedan. It is finished in alpine white with a blue vinyl interior. It was used by the United States Navy. The car was used by both navy personnel and civilian employees. If you went to high school back in the day, you would see that car in the parking lot. It was used by Navy recruiters to go from the office to the high school and college campuses to recruit new people to either enlist or to become officers. They also used it to take prospects to MEPS (Military Entry Processing Station) to take the ASVAB test, get a physical exam, or ship out. Another place they would go to is the local reserve training center for the ASVAB test. He bought the car from someone who previously got it at an auction for surplus vehicles. He also owns a blue 1976 AMC Hornet 4-door sedan, and that was a car used by the United States Air Force. Both cars have the 232 cubic inch six and have the split bench seat with dual recliners.
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My first car was a direct descendant of this, a 1981 Concord. Had the legendary 4.2 I6 motor. The trunk and doors appear to be identical, as well as much of the dashboard
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I want to be adopted by him. I have owned many of the cool Ramblers/AMC's, but I've never had one of these. I even had a Hornet X 360, close, but not it. Great car
My grandpa had a 1971 Hornet he bought new with a 3 on the tree. He was super hard on the clutch and brakes. He had to stop driving a couple of years later and gave the car to my mom.
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Wow. Now there's a very cool ride one doesn't see every day - especially so clean & complete. AMC had some great offerings for both the road and backcountry & certainly left its mark in American automobilia. Thanks for posting Lou - nice find.
Thanks Lou, I’ve always been a big AMC fan, especially the S/C Scramblers, Javelins, AMXs. My friend had a black Gremlin X. This is a special car with a special story! Love it!
Wow- so unique ! Lou, I made a comment in a previous video that my late Step- Dad was an AMC salesman for a dealership in Pasadena , CA ( Fox’s Five Acres if anyone from SO CAL recognizes that). And he sold my mom a kid 70’s Hornet Wagon. It’s so rare to see these American Motor out there. So cool. And loved Ken’s drag racing stories. Hilarious!
Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy the AMC's and that your Step Dad was a AMC Salesman :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing. Glad to read you had a few laughs from this video, Lou
I'm still chuckling at the 'go-pack'. Yeah I'll have me one of them please. If only he had sprung the extra for the four speed. Most of those, like the Gremlins all came with inline six cylinders. Very few came with small blocks. I don't know what the weight is on that Lou but I'd figure it's pretty light. It was another small unibody car made to be a grocery getter. But it's all about that special horsepower to weight ratio, and I'll bet that car would run respectable times in the quarter mile just the way she sits now. Cheers Lou, and thanks for showing her to us! A Super Cool 360! (sounds like she's got a mild cam)
What a cool car. Most would never think nor suspect a Hornet of being fast/quick. I personally have never seen an SC 360 in person. I do however kind of remember my Grandma having a Hornet wagon. Same green color... hehe. They must have been decent cars in their day because my Grandpa was a stickler, hard nosed, bargaining, wheeling dealing, no BS kind of guy. If you convinced him it was decent enough to put his gal in it it must have been good. :) Very cool rare car. Awesome to see it in such great shape and in the original owners hands still. I love your videos. I know I drag on and on if one happens to strike a memory from my past. But I will not appologise.. LOL Thats why Im here. To relive and learn. Take care Lou.
71' was the first year for a small block Road Runner. Serious performance buyers were not going with 340 RR. The 383 in 71' was still a strong runner for the era.
I have a paperback book by Lisa Roy Sachs called "Cheap Wheels" from 1989. Great read. The book discusses various cars and there is a mention of the AMC Hornet. It apparently is a favorite of shade tree mechanics to work on because of it's low tech layout and parts. It indicated AMC's "anvil-tough" 258 cubic inch six cylinder is a very reliable engine.
I bet they surprised more than a few. It probably weighs under 3000 lbs. so the power to weight was probably greater than most of it’s contemporary rivals. I like the color too! 😎👍
Ken has a scarce stinger for sure. I had 2 friends during College in Maine that had a Hornet and a Gremlin,...both reliable as hell...but rusted out in the salt road areas in NO time. Thanks Lou
Fact: The S/C on the AMC S/C was called "Supercar" since Muscle Cars in the 1960s-1970s were referred to as "Supercars" instead of "Muscle Cars". Some still referred to them as Muscle Cars, while some referred to them as Supercars. The terms were easily more recognizable and referred to correctly with the release of more supercars in the 1970s like the Ferrari 512 BB, Porsche 911 930 Turbo, and more, going on in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.
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Actually, the SC stood for Super Coupe on the AMC Hornet. Also, the Porche 911 SC, stands for Suoer Carrera. The term supercar refers to any high-performance sports car. 👍
He was telling you about how he scraped the paint off the wheel spokes on one side of the car and found chrome but then there was no chrome on the spokes on the other side of the car. I would have liked to have heard how he dealt with that but you cut him off. What DID he do?
Buddy had a black on black , 71 SC360 4 speed, same rallye wheels, same hood scoop, same white stripe north of the border in Saskatchewan, Canada. Fast little car.
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I street raced a 390 4 speed hornet sc in the 1980s. I won ,with my 68 340 big valve barracuda ,of course .it was like he was standing still. 😊 still a cool ride. God bless America 🇺🇸
I had a good laugh listening to him telling about those racing adventures. All I can say about the guys who challenged him to race is... SILLY BOYS.. Yes the 396 Chevelle SS' were hot, and so were the 390 Fairlanes and even the 401 Matador Coupes were pretty hot --especially for their size and weight... (I had one and speak from personal experience with the Matador Coupe. Yes, all 3 of those cars had more cubic inches, more horsepower, and more torque than the Hornet S/C360 but they also had more of something else than the Hornet S/C360.... WEIGHT.. In comparison to the Hornet S/C360, those other cars were HEAVY.. And in comparison the Matador Coupe was outright OBESE. The Hornet S/C360 were very respectable performers and were a force to be reckoned with for those who encountered one. Other than the AMC and Javelins, AMC is often overlooked as performance cars as most people have never even heard of the S/C Rambler, Rebel Machine, or Hornet S/C360. Due to lack of funds and resistance from the higher-ups in management, AMC had entered the performance arena too late and in too small of numbers to be taken seriously in racing which is sad because they had the potential to be serious contenders.
Nice little car I remember seeing them back in the day but I did a lot of street racing within a car I ever owned, but I never come across one of these very nice to Shane. I’m about to go drop in the chains on the deck lid I think I would’ve left the dealership, take care of that issue but hey it’s only new just want so tip the Stetson to the gentleman and all I wanna know Lou when it shifted in the second did he hurt your neck?
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Hey big bro Lou!! Whoosh>>>>>>>WHOOSH>>>>>>THWACKKKKK! Go my super floppy DC sneakers past you and Mr. Martin there, landing against a big ol' Elm tree lol 🤣🤪😜!!! Something tells me Mr. Martin would gladly pick up my sneakers and attempt to hang them from the rear view mirror as a guy goof, and with a big grin-but they ain't got much laces, man-cause those are JV Johnny's knockout slippers lol!! Me? I am 100% knocked out cold (lightweight Robin, so of course lol 😵🤣😵), in my tubesocked stocking and green baseball ribbon stirruped (remember those, big bro?!) feet and calves, dreaming of chicks....and cars....MAN, this Hornet is hot, man. So freaky and cool, big bro Lou. That green paint, gold stripes and red between the taillights make ya know that this is one freaky wasp (EPIC hornet decals, too), of course with that 360's sound. I love the rapport you guys have here, and the history of AMC's....makes my goofy guy JV heart sing. Thanks big bro Lou! 😜⚾⚾JV Johnny
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@@loucostabile i looked it up and Borg Warner offerd a 3 spd auto , whic i never new They made automatics in a car application , other than there 4spds.
I lived in Wisconsin and I loved AMC cars. Even loved the Pacers. Had a girlfriend who owned one. Great winter driving car. Also, they always started in the extreme cold
HI Wil, Happy to read "loved AMC cars" :-) Good news! If you type into TH-cam search "My Car Story with Lou AMC" or "My Car Story with Lou American" I think you'll see MANY cars you'll enjoy, Lou
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
Dana "60" Glass. In '69, AMC also produced the S/CRambler. The "Killer from Kenosha" had a magazine ad saying it would run 14.3 seconds in the quarter mile, which it did straight from the show room.
I'm trying to email Ken@@danaglass5394
Always nice to see an AMC
:-)
Very special car. I know some look down on AMC but that company did so much with so little in money. I love Hornets and this is indeed a very special one! Thanks for sharing, Lou, and once again you bring variety like no other automotive channel! As a sidebar, I love your courtesy that you show to the owners when you ask permission to open the car door. That is one classy move - few would even think to do that!
Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "Very special car" I've been looking for one, and to get a survivor with the Original Owner and ride was just GREAT! My pleasure sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
THANKS LOU,KEN 🤗😎 A VERY COOL STORY, AND RARE CAR,SURVIVOR AND THE ORIGINAL OWNER 🤩🤩🤩💚💚💚
You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long
That's a nice looking car.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
What a great car and custodian! If Mr. Martin wants to visit us here in Texas these days, we would be happy to see him, and he would be happy to have that air conditioning that he found for a bargain, pumping away mile after mile. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" and custodian too :-) You're welcome, Lou
Can't get enough of the AMC's Lou! This is a car I've wanted since they first came out and I was 14. I read the HOT ROD magazine road test over and over and I think it went 14.85 with the 4-speed if memory serves. Even back then you never saw them on the street and I could never understand why it wasn't more popular. I wish I could go back in time and order a 4-speed 285hp 360/4bbl in Electric Blue. What a fun little car, you made my day Lou!
Hi Tom & JudyAnn, Happy to read "What a fun little car, you made my day Lou!" :-)
My best is 14.90 at 96 at the 1973 National College Drag Racing Championship at the now disappeared Dallas International Speedway. I won my class and made it to the semi-finals overall. It was ET bracket racing.
Hey dude! If you can research online ( not so sure) a magazine called Muscle Car Review did a spot on an AMC Hornet S/C 360 in Electic Blue with white stripes from a guy who bought the car up from our friends up north in 🇨🇦! It was striking and awe inspiring for any AMC fanboy. Hope you can enjoy that, but if not just imagine this wonderful example Lou brought to our attention in that way! Long live old American iron!
Car craft modified one with a hi rise intake and headers did 13.8 @102 103 they also took a 2bl version and added a 4bl intake and it also ran 13s.
Well, Lou, as an AMC enthusiast, thank you! This car and its pedigree is a Holy Grail.
The 360 doesn't get a lot of love as it was always overshadowed by the 390 and 401. It was a great motor with pahlentee of oomph. Especially in a light car like that.
Man...what a find... Good on you.
Hi Audie, High praise for the "Holy Grail" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Do you have any idea what the SC stands for?
@parkcrashers5922 as I understand, S/C stood for " Super Coupe."
AMC had some great muscle cars in the late 60's and early 70's. The AMX, Javelin, Gremlin X with the 304 and of course the Hornet comes to mind. Thanks for showing this one.
Hi AllanK, Happy to read you enjoy the AMC cars. You're welcome. Lou
My favorite was The Machine for 1970. 😎
Цікава історія! У нас, коли я закінчував коледж, про таки подарунки і не мріяли! Класне авто! Дякую!
Hi Сергій, I didn't dream of these gifts either. You're welcome, Lou
This is great!!! Story and car is amazing.
I'm in my early teens in the early '70s and my folks were in love with Hornets.
think to myself, 'this is weird,,,,i thought he was GM"
He was but this was cool for a short while.
Rock and Roll ON!!
Hi Glen, Happy to read "This is great!!! Story and car is amazing" :-) Glad to read your Folks like the Hornet too, Lou
Thanx, Lou. Three GM's before this@@loucostabileand another 3 there after.
Yep, GM to the end but anytime i see Hornets anywhere, it's a good feeling.
I believe the names back.
I had a mustard yellow Hornet, 1973. Loved it.
Like this one? th-cam.com/video/RXBGaPzSGDA/w-d-xo.html
Wonderful and VERY rare car! The Hornet was a GREAT compact car...a Richard Teague design! AMC engines were
famous for their power and durability...and the 290/304, 343/360 and 390/401 V8s were no exception. These V8s
were "overbuilt" and "understressed"...as a result, even though AMC is long gone, these V8s are much sought after
by engine builders and racers. My Mom was the proud owner of 3 Hornets...a 1971, a 1974 and a 1978 Sportabout
wagon. Mom was a 1st grade school teacher for nearly 30 years, and she had the habit of naming EVERYTHING.
Her first Hornet was Irwin, the second was Mumford and the Sportabout was Streak...she was a "fun" person and I
miss her dearly! Thanks for another GREAT post, Lou!
HI Strange Daze, Happy to read "Wonderful and VERY rare car!" :-) Thanks for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Very nice Hornet ! These sure have disappeared.
Ken has a great Car Story with this one. Wild that it’s a one owner, survivor- most Hornets were used and disposed.
Clearly Ken is a great caretaker of it.
Thanks Lou and Ken!
Hi Jeff, You're right, these have "disappeared" and SO HAPPY to find this one to share with you. You're welcome, Lou
We had a 1971 AMC Hornet SST coupe with the 258 6 cylinder.....I always remembered the AC ducts on the package tray below the dash having flip up covers like he mentioned, not the vents that the later models had. Neat car and I recall in the early 2000s finding one for sale...but having a toddler and another on the way, couldn't justify buying it.
Hi 325xitgrocgetter, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I've noticed that you've been finding a lot of survivors that are in pristine condition lately, which is a real treat! Ken Martin, who you featured in this video ordered this AMC Hornet SC 360 brand new from the factory, and he's kept this car in perfect condition along with some personal touches. One owner car stories always intrigue me. Graduating from high school and getting to order a car like this Hornet is something special. The 360 CI engine sounded healthy, the exterior paint is in excellent condition along with the interior which is also in excellent condition as well. Another fine survivor Lou!
Hi Michael, If there have been some "Survivors" showing up and it's interesting how cars will come up in "bunches" as an example, in the next month, maybe I'll see another Hornet SC 360, but you never know. Lou
Nice to see AMC rides finally getting the respect they deserve. Nice moving family heirloom 🌝
Hi Terry M, Happy to read you enjoy the AMC cars :-) Lou
Beautiful Car
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Dan :-)
Very nice Lou. Anytime you feature an AMC product just leaves a smile on my face.
Hi George, If you're smiling, I'm happy :-) Lou
Oh boy, sleeper look that hides it in plain sight. Genuine muscle car that would make my short list. Thanks fellas, great feauture.
Hi Bruce H, Happy to read "Genuine muscle car that would make my short list" :-) You're welcome, Lou
The man is sooo right! Today all you get is black interiors! Been binge watching the channel since I just found it. Awesome stuff Mr. Lou! Thank you!
Hi LZ, Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel :-) You're welcome, Lou
Very rare. Big AMC fan as well and Ken had some personality and great story. Kudos Lou on this one
Hi Keith, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Glad to share this AMC with you, Lou
I always liked AMC The Rebels are my favorites thank you Lou.
Happy to share the cars you enjoy Robert :-)
Great looking Hornet!!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car THROTTLE POWER :-)
What a great car and an amazing surviver with a cool owner.
Happy to read you enjoy this episode Daniel :-)
My dad ordered a 71 Hornet with a 258, 3 speed manual transmission and posi rear axle. He could have gotten a SC 360 for $45 more but wanted the fuel economy due to having 3 kids. I still have the car and some day plan on putting the 71 360 4spd in it I got out of a 71 Javelin 25+ years ago. Thanks for the video.
On a side note I lived in Racine WI from age 10 to 45 and used to go past the AMC plant when I worked in Illinois.
Hi Robb, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
The design of this AMC has aged very well. Good looking car 💚 I've always liked them.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
I had a matador x in the same green and gold stripe , good looking car
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Thought you might like this one :-) th-cam.com/video/JP6NKTcVLBs/w-d-xo.html
Some more AMC trivia....the "Shift Command" automatic was sourced from Borg Warner. In 72, they switched to Chrysler Torqueflites and the script was changed to "Torque Command".
Thank you for sharing the AMC trivia.
Correct!
Yep … And the Torqueflite was better …
I've had no problems with mine but, working at the dealership saw some of failures. We sold a fleet of 1970 Ambassador police cars and gave us the most problems. The Borg Warner has a high line pressure and engages aggressively - high idle engagement is the killer, IMHO. I don't know if you noticed in the video, but it still chirps the tires on the 1-2 shift.
@325xitgrogetter: I had a 1972 AMC MATADOR with a 369cubic inch V8 2 barrel and that car is mighty fast even chirping the tires. The Torque Command 3'speed automatic transmission by Chrysler really gave it a performance edge.
I had one of these with a 4 speed I bought in 1974. It was the mustard yellow color. I dearly miss it. Didn’t know at the time what I had.
Hi Greg, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
had a 401 Jav SSt same color, white bucket interior
Ugly as sin but that torque....stock it was a burnout machine
Great story to go with a very cool & unique car… 👍🏼
Glad you enjoy this story Richard :-)
Beautiful AMC survivor 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice car here. Those AMC Hornets were popular cars with government agencies in the United States 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦. A friend I know owns a 1971 AMC Hornet 4-door sedan. It is finished in alpine white with a blue vinyl interior. It was used by the United States Navy. The car was used by both navy personnel and civilian employees. If you went to high school back in the day, you would see that car in the parking lot. It was used by Navy recruiters to go from the office to the high school and college campuses to recruit new people to either enlist or to become officers. They also used it to take prospects to MEPS (Military Entry Processing Station) to take the ASVAB test, get a physical exam, or ship out. Another place they would go to is the local reserve training center for the ASVAB test. He bought the car from someone who previously got it at an auction for surplus vehicles. He also owns a blue 1976 AMC Hornet 4-door sedan, and that was a car used by the United States Air Force. Both cars have the 232 cubic inch six and have the split bench seat with dual recliners.
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A friend growing up had one of these. very quick. remember winding out to well above 250km p/h - so much fun. Thanks!! great colour too.
Hi D Wnright, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends very quick car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow! The sound of it! It line.... terrific!
:-)
Such a cool car Ken has! Automotive engineers sure had a lot of fun back then. Thanks Lou!
Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car" Brian SD :-) You're welcome.
Love those 360 motors had one in my 1980 Jeep wagon with the T/Flight 👍🏻💯🇦🇺⛽️.
Happy to read this brings back memories of 360 motor :-)
My first car was a direct descendant of this, a 1981 Concord. Had the legendary 4.2 I6 motor. The trunk and doors appear to be identical, as well as much of the dashboard
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One of the coolest things about the owner, he's not crazy nuts about not driving it, and keeping it spotless. Don't know if I could do the second one
It's fun to drive.
The AMC Hornet was a great little car, and got better the better it was optioned.
Hi 20alphabet, Happy to read you enjoy this "great little car" :-) Lou
I want to be adopted by him. I have owned many of the cool Ramblers/AMC's, but I've never had one of these. I even had a Hornet X 360, close, but not it. Great car
Nice :-)
Sweet
:-)
I love those AMC and Rambler products Lou! My first car was a 64' Rambler American This Hornet is very nice..with a 360 to boot! Keep em' coming Lou!
My grandpa had a 1971 Hornet he bought new with a 3 on the tree. He was super hard on the clutch and brakes. He had to stop driving a couple of years later and gave the car to my mom.
Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
That is so beautiful ! I bet you it smelled amazing too ❤
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Thanks for highlighting an AMC! Love them. 👍
My pleasure sharing the AMC's with you :-)
Love those AMC's
:-)
Wow. Now there's a very cool ride one doesn't see every day - especially so clean & complete. AMC had some great offerings for both the road and backcountry & certainly left its mark in American automobilia. Thanks for posting Lou - nice find.
Hi Raynus 1, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this "find" with you. You're welcome, Lou
Love AMC cars. If I’m not mistaken, they only made 780 of these Hornet SC360’s.
Happy to read you "Love AMC cars" :-) I think you're right about the number of them made.
Thanks Lou, I’ve always been a big AMC fan, especially the S/C Scramblers, Javelins, AMXs. My friend had a black Gremlin X. This is a special car with a special story! Love it!
Hi Bob, Happy to read you're a Big AMC Fan :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Awesome video!!! Always wanted one of these!!!
Happy to read "Awesome video!!! Always wanted one of these!!!" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing Jon.
Beautiful Hornet, you've obviously taken very good care of her.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Wow- so unique ! Lou, I made a comment in a previous video that my late Step- Dad was an AMC salesman for a dealership in Pasadena , CA ( Fox’s Five Acres if anyone from SO CAL recognizes that). And he sold my mom a kid 70’s Hornet Wagon. It’s so rare to see these American Motor out there. So cool. And loved Ken’s drag racing stories. Hilarious!
Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy the AMC's and that your Step Dad was a AMC Salesman :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing. Glad to read you had a few laughs from this video, Lou
I'm still chuckling at the 'go-pack'. Yeah I'll have me one of them please. If only he had sprung the extra for the four speed. Most of those, like the Gremlins all came with inline six cylinders. Very few came with small blocks. I don't know what the weight is on that Lou but I'd figure it's pretty light. It was another small unibody car made to be a grocery getter. But it's all about that special horsepower to weight ratio, and I'll bet that car would run respectable times in the quarter mile just the way she sits now. Cheers Lou, and thanks for showing her to us! A Super Cool 360! (sounds like she's got a mild cam)
Hi Justin Case, I think you're right, the power to weight ratio should make this car go pretty good. Cheers. You're welcome, Lou
Weighs about 3100-3200. Best ET was 14.90 @96mph. No cam, the engine is just like it left the factory except for the spark plug wires.
Loved AMC, I had a pacer and hornet. Straight 6!
NICE !
I had a 70 304 great car
Hi Peter, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a cool car. Most would never think nor suspect a Hornet of being fast/quick. I personally have never seen an SC 360 in person. I do however kind of remember my Grandma having a Hornet wagon. Same green color... hehe. They must have been decent cars in their day because my Grandpa was a stickler, hard nosed, bargaining, wheeling dealing, no BS kind of guy. If you convinced him it was decent enough to put his gal in it it must have been good. :) Very cool rare car. Awesome to see it in such great shape and in the original owners hands still. I love your videos. I know I drag on and on if one happens to strike a memory from my past. But I will not appologise.. LOL Thats why Im here. To relive and learn. Take care Lou.
Hi Russell, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmas car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
She have more go with out air . Takes up a lot of good working room . Love this car 👍🏻💯🇦🇺⛽️.
Happy to read "Love this car" :-)
Yep, the extra weight of the A/C, P/S, and power brakes on the front ended my hole shot advantage.
@@KCMartin-SC360Hornet Maybe but they make the car nicer to drive esp ac
Took all that stuff off my 67 Camaro as a teen...car wasnt a bit faster.
Nice video guys
Thank you Billy V
71' was the first year for a small block Road Runner. Serious performance buyers were not going with 340 RR. The 383 in 71' was still a strong runner for the era.
Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Very nice 🥰
Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car Michael :-)
Beautiful car Lou. I have never seen one in real life myself but I do like the looks of them. Only 304 had the 360 4 barrel 4 speed combination.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car PlymouthDuster225 :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou
Very cool love the old muscle cars of AMC!
Happy to read "Very cool love the old muscle cars of AMC!" Raphael
I have a paperback book by Lisa Roy Sachs called "Cheap Wheels" from 1989. Great read. The book discusses various cars and there is a mention of the AMC Hornet. It apparently is a favorite of shade tree mechanics to work on because of it's low tech layout and parts. It indicated AMC's "anvil-tough" 258 cubic inch six cylinder is a very reliable engine.
Thanks for sharing details in the paperback.
6 cyl hornets, gremlins were everywhere when I was a 70s kid.
Dont remember seeing many with a V8 but knew they existed
I bet they surprised more than a few. It probably weighs under 3000 lbs. so the power to weight was probably greater than most of it’s contemporary rivals. I like the color too! 😎👍
About 3200.
I think you're right about the power to weight.
Ken has a scarce stinger for sure. I had 2 friends during College in Maine that had a Hornet and a Gremlin,...both reliable as hell...but rusted out in the salt road areas in NO time. Thanks Lou
Hi CJ Design, You're right, these cars rusted out quicky in some climates. You're welcome, Lou
Fact: The S/C on the AMC S/C was called "Supercar" since Muscle Cars in the 1960s-1970s were referred to as "Supercars" instead of "Muscle Cars". Some still referred to them as Muscle Cars, while some referred to them as Supercars. The terms were easily more recognizable and referred to correctly with the release of more supercars in the 1970s like the Ferrari 512 BB, Porsche 911 930 Turbo, and more, going on in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.
Hi Matthew, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Actually, the SC stood for Super Coupe on the AMC Hornet. Also, the Porche 911 SC, stands for Suoer Carrera. The term supercar refers to any high-performance sports car. 👍
@matthew........
That was very informative. Thank you.
@@jackcarson1554Thanks for the correction, sir. I will keep that in mind next time.
Nice car Lou! A real Green Hornet! And now Dodge brought back the Hornet name.
Happy to share the "Green Hornet" with you :-)
Had a Hornet. Took out the 360. Put a 390, 727 Transmission in it. Blew Camaros and Mustangs Away. Dearborn 💪
Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
These AMC's were extremely underated nice car.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy this "nice car" :-) Lou
He was telling you about how he scraped the paint off the wheel spokes on one side of the car and found chrome but then there was no chrome on the spokes on the other side of the car. I would have liked to have heard how he dealt with that but you cut him off. What DID he do?
He has the original rims one each side. Chrome on the Drivers side, and no chrome on the wheels on the other side.
Buddy had a black on black , 71 SC360 4 speed, same rallye wheels, same hood scoop, same white stripe north of the border in Saskatchewan, Canada. Fast little car.
Hi skxj, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's black car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I street raced a 390 4 speed hornet sc in the 1980s. I won ,with my 68 340 big valve barracuda ,of course .it was like he was standing still. 😊 still a cool ride. God bless America 🇺🇸
Hi David, Thanks for sharing your story, Lou
Good story and lucky kid 🤔
:-)
My wife and I had one but it was a 4 speed car.
NICE !
Ken's a great guy and his SC 360 is rare and beautiful. But I wonder if the guy in the 396 Chevelle knew they were racing?
Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy this great guy and his car :-) I get the feeling the 396 Chevelle had no idea, Lou
Oh he knew, it was his idea.
Popular was the 325horse 396 which was a pig. 350 horse ran pretty good but Chevelles were heavy
I had a good laugh listening to him telling about those racing adventures. All I can say about the guys who challenged him to race is... SILLY BOYS.. Yes the 396 Chevelle SS' were hot, and so were the 390 Fairlanes and even the 401 Matador Coupes were pretty hot --especially for their size and weight... (I had one and speak from personal experience with the Matador Coupe. Yes, all 3 of those cars had more cubic inches, more horsepower, and more torque than the Hornet S/C360 but they also had more of something else than the Hornet S/C360.... WEIGHT.. In comparison to the Hornet S/C360, those other cars were HEAVY.. And in comparison the Matador Coupe was outright OBESE. The Hornet S/C360 were very respectable performers and were a force to be reckoned with for those who encountered one. Other than the AMC and Javelins, AMC is often overlooked as performance cars as most people have never even heard of the S/C Rambler, Rebel Machine, or Hornet S/C360. Due to lack of funds and resistance from the higher-ups in management, AMC had entered the performance arena too late and in too small of numbers to be taken seriously in racing which is sad because they had the potential to be serious contenders.
Hi Todd, Happy to read you enjoy the stories :-) Did you see this video? Lou th-cam.com/video/BmLkZ8VvcUo/w-d-xo.html
@@loucostabile no I haven't seen it but am going to watch it now..
Nice little car I remember seeing them back in the day but I did a lot of street racing within a car I ever owned, but I never come across one of these very nice to Shane. I’m about to go drop in the chains on the deck lid I think I would’ve left the dealership, take care of that issue but hey it’s only new just want so tip the Stetson to the gentleman and all I wanna know Lou when it shifted in the second did he hurt your neck?
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Had a friend had the same car ! I thought it was pretty fast .
Hi Fabien, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Losing an American car company is like losing a most loved family member very sad!
....well GOOD NEWS! All those cars you enjoy are right here on this TH-cam Channel to enjoy!
the "SC" stood for Super Coupe
Thank you for sharing.
A saw one of these once, many years ago. It was blue. It had the 360. Not sure on the stripe.
Hi Steven, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My boyfriend of 15 years had a white sc 360 white/red stripe
4 speed
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I miss the color coded interior also!!!
Thank you for sharing.
I miss the 4-door models!@@loucostabile
Hey big bro Lou!! Whoosh>>>>>>>WHOOSH>>>>>>THWACKKKKK! Go my super floppy DC sneakers past you and Mr. Martin there, landing against a big ol' Elm tree lol 🤣🤪😜!!! Something tells me Mr. Martin would gladly pick up my sneakers and attempt to hang them from the rear view mirror as a guy goof, and with a big grin-but they ain't got much laces, man-cause those are JV Johnny's knockout slippers lol!! Me? I am 100% knocked out cold (lightweight Robin, so of course lol 😵🤣😵), in my tubesocked stocking and green baseball ribbon stirruped (remember those, big bro?!) feet and calves, dreaming of chicks....and cars....MAN, this Hornet is hot, man. So freaky and cool, big bro Lou. That green paint, gold stripes and red between the taillights make ya know that this is one freaky wasp (EPIC hornet decals, too), of course with that 360's sound. I love the rapport you guys have here, and the history of AMC's....makes my goofy guy JV heart sing. Thanks big bro Lou! 😜⚾⚾JV Johnny
Hey JV Johnny, Ahhh the JV Johnny sneakers hanging on the mirror.....NICE! Happy to share this "Hot Hornet" with you. You're welcome, Lou
Neat car sounds like it could use a tune up
Hi Ann, Happy to read you appreciate this "Neat car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
👍🔥😎🔥👍
:-)
I've seen in the past a lot of Camaros and Mustangs get smoked by a 360 SC Hornets ... 🇺🇸 A.M.C. 🇺🇸
Hi Larry, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wheres "Kato?".....
:-)
SC, street competition
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
What transmission did it have 727-904...350-400..??
Hmmm, not sure.
@@loucostabile i looked it up and Borg Warner offerd a 3 spd auto , whic i never new They made automatics in a car application , other than there 4spds.
Borg-Warner is correct. V8s were cast iron cases, and 6 cyls had aluminum cases if I remember correctly. Mine has been trouble free.
I just don't see this car beating a SS 396. Just Sayin!
Hi Michael, The guy in the SS 396 thought that too :-) Just Sayin! Lou
7:47 PCV valve and retarded timing common with evap emission controls by ‘71.
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
340 Road Runner? Nah
:-)
I lived in Wisconsin and I loved AMC cars. Even loved the Pacers. Had a girlfriend who owned one. Great winter driving car. Also, they always started in the extreme cold
HI Wil, Happy to read "loved AMC cars" :-) Good news! If you type into TH-cam search "My Car Story with Lou AMC" or "My Car Story with Lou American" I think you'll see MANY cars you'll enjoy, Lou
Beautiful car. Love the green with the gold stripe. S/C stands for "super coupe".
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for sharing what SC stands for.
1971 WAS THE LAST YEAR BEFORE GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS..
Thanks for sharing.
Actually, the compression ratio was 10.5 in 1970 and 8.5 in 1971, if I remember correctly.