1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout review from North America
"A non typical antique car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover gasket leaked as expected, so I replaced it.
Front control arm bushings were replaced twice.
Rear springs sagged, so I put in air shocks.
Gear shifter would not go into 1st gear which was fixed after I bought it.
Still has a ticking when idling, I'll dump some Lucas oil treatment in it and see what happens.
General comments?
It is a fun mid sized car that gets all kinds of looks when I cruise around. I have all kinds of room in the back. I was looking for an old car to fix up and have found out that AMC's are getting more and more popular. I only drive it in the summer so it won't rust out like thousands of other daily driven ones had. Unfortunately was hit by a Subaru last year. They don't build them like the used to. A great reliable summer driven daily driver.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 258 1 barrel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | AMC Hornet |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2004 |