73 Hornet X for sale (not mine!)..Maxi-Blue in Idaho. $7-800?

["John W Rosa" <JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Some bigger photos of the car...
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John


> From: "John W Rosa" <JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2004/09/29 Wed AM 11:02:29 EDT
> 
> C'mon, folks. This car seems to be *SO* worth some 
> effort to save! I'm tempted (as usual) to buy and 
> transport it back to Jersey...but I'm trying to 
> resist yet another car. BUY IT AND SAVE ME FROM MYSELF!!
> 
> Considering the $700-$800 price, and that much again 
> for transport, you'll invest $1600 before fixing a 
> thing...but she looks worth it to me, being so complete
> and un-altered.
> 
> It's been on eBay a few times, and for sale for quite 
> a while (as I have several photos archived from last 
> year). Here are some specs, per the seller:
> 
> "Vehicle Description  
> 
> This is an easy restoration. All original, one owner, 
> documented low mile 1973 AMC Hornet X hatchback. I 
> have all the original paperwork. It is heavily 
> optioned: 258, auto, visibility group, hidden storage 
> compartment, vinyl roof, Twin Grip, heavy duty 
> suspension (part of the trailer towing package), A/C 
> package, P/DB, P/S, rear window defogger, tilt wheel, 
> light group, am radio, energy absorbing rear bumper, 
> protection group and scuff moulding. It is Maxi Blue 
> w/ blue vinyl interior and white vinyl top. The 
> winning bidder will have the option of purchasing an 
> NOS AMC Hornet tent kit which includes the vinyl 
> covered mattress pad (very rare!) that was available 
> with the kit for $300.00. Everything is there and 
> unmolested.
> 
> Vehicle Condition  
> 
> Exterior: One very minor 1/8" rusthole and one 3/4" 
> rust crack in the quarters. A few other surface rust 
> areas and as you can see some paint missing. Other 
> than dents on the bottom of each door the body and 
> trim are very straight.
> Interior: Carpet is good but faded, seats need redone.
> The rest of the interior is nice with the exception of 
> the drivers door panel. Drivetrain: Runs good but 
> needs a tune up. "No" fluid leaks. Needs brakes bled 
> and a tailpipe."
> 
> See the ended auction at-
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2492085051
> then contact the seller at
> LynnJPedersen@xxxxxxx
> 
> It's interesting how Gremlins get so much attention 
> and love for being so 'odd' looking, and late-Javelins
> get a similar adoration, yet the car right in-between
> seems to be a less-revered, if not near-forgotten item
> (unless it's an SC/360 version). My theory is this-
> to non-AMCers, it's just another AMC- not worthy of 
> their attention. To AMCers (who like the quirky 
> designs and underdog aura), the Hornet hatchback is
> just too mainstream and normal looking. No chopped 
> rear, no huge flares or roof spoilers...nothing to
> attract the oddball lover in us. But then, doesn't
> that make it an oddball of an AMC?? Whatever...I've
> always thought they were one of the most balanced, 
> attractive and classy shapes AMC put out. They should
> have been a much bigger hit than they were. I know there
> needs to be more of them at the shows I've been to.
> 
> BUY IT, damn it!!
> 
> John