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1977 AMC Hornet X Hatchback Factory Bucket Seat Floorshift A/C 401 CID 727 Trans

Condition: Used
Make: AMC
Model: Hornet
Type: Hatchback
Year: 1977
Mileage: 1,738
VIN: A7C037C236415
Color: Burgundy
Engine: 401
Cylinders: 8
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Westland, Michigan, United States
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Description of 1977 AMC Hornet
1977 AMC Hornet X - Hatchback
You are looking / bidding on a 1977 AMC Hornet X Hatchback. Vehicle originally came from Downey, CA. to Michigan with rust free all original OEM sheetmetal. Paint was faded, but it was original as well. Vehicle was repainted and modified into what you see now.
Vehicle was built exactly the way the owner wanted the car and he built the car to be driven and have fun with. It was not built to be flipped, so there was no expenses spared on this car. Owner has invested over $40,000 into this car (all receipts come with everything that was bought, installed, etc. for this car).
1738 miles on the car since vehicle was finished.
As stated above, car came from California. Started out life as:
1977 AMC Hornet X - Hatchback4.2L EngineBucket SeatsCommand Floor ShiftA/CPS, PB
The specifics of the car today as follows:
BODY
  • Rust free Ca. car
  • All original OEM sheetmetal
  • Stripped to bare steel, primed, blocked and painted current color - Burgandy
  • 1973 NOS Grille and Bumpers (much better looking than the factory 1977 pieces)
  • NOS Wheel Lip Mouldings, Chrome, Emblems
  • New Glass
  • New weather stripping
  • All body gaps line up nice (again, original factory sheet metal)
  • Paint shines very nice.
INTERIOR
  • Tan interior
  • Factory buckets
  • Rear fold down seat
  • Aftermarket gauges
  • B&M shifter
  • Interior is very nice. Door panels good condition, headliner is nice.
ENGINE / TRANS / DRIVELINE
  • Rebuilt 1976 Jeep 401 block / heads
  • .030 over
  • 10:1 compression
  • New bearings, etc. (crank and rod reconditioned)
  • Comp Cam (K10-204-4)
  • Comp Cam 1.6 Roller Rockers
  • Heads reconditioned - New seats, stainless steel valves
  • Edelbrock Performer Intake
  • Edelbrock 650 CFM carburertor
  • Headers
  • Deep sump Milodon Oil Pan

  • Transmission - Automatic AMC 727
  • B&M Improver Kit installed in trans
  • 2200 RPM stall converter

  • AMC Rearend
  • New axles
  • Eaton Limited Slip
  • 3:54 Gearset
  • New balanced driveshaft
MISCELLANEOUS
  • Power Brakes - Disc Front / Drum Rear
  • Power Steering
  • Weld Racing Wheels - New
  • New steering / front end components
  • Dual exhaust

Car is a blast to drive and gets a lot of attention. Drives great down the road with no issues. Transmission shifts nice and brakes stop the car with no issues.Car is ready to jump in and have fun with.
Original VIN tag is missing and there is a replacement Identificationnumber tag on the door jamb (last picture). VIN are the original numbers for this car though. Michigan title is CLEAR.
Vehicle is located in Westland, MI. and can be seen by appointmentonly. Vehicle sold as is, no warranty. For sale locally and if reserve is not met, have the right to end auction early. If reserve is met, auction will run to the end and high bidder is the winner!Buyer responsible for pickup, arrange pickup, etc. Clear Michigan title will be provided at time of sale.Feel free to ask questions.I am selling this vehicle for the owner and try my best to describe the car as best as possible. Please review the pictures, ask questions and if you are local, please make an appointmentto see the car in person, you will not be disappointed.
Thanks for looking.
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