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11/03/2024 1:58 pm
AMC produced the Hornet compact from 1970 to 1977. It later became the four wheel drive Eagle which was available as sedans and station wagons. A quite innovative by AMC. Then through an associated company in Mexico known as VAN Lerma a different version of the Hornet station wagon with two wheel drive was launched. Note the subtle difference to the rear tailgate which was a steeper rake to the hatchback compared to the US version. In the US, AMC also made a sporty coupe which was also a hatchback car. This model is one from a James Bond movie. Interestingly Hornets were made under license in South Africa by Toyota and in Australia and by Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) in Mexico which is where the slightly different station wagon was made.
The US sedans and coupe. The four door being a modification of the two door partworks item.
The Eagle USA wagon and Mexican variation in silver.
The full set.
Does anyone make a Gremlin?
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
11/03/2024 2:34 pm
...yes, but it's pretty crude. In your hands, however, perhaps something could be done. 🤔 😏 🤔 🤨
11/03/2024 3:33 pm
What we desperately need is a high quality model of the AMC Marlin.
11/03/2024 4:03 pm
@chris There was a nice VAM Gremlin in that Mexican partworks:
https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/catalog_items/vam-gremlin-1974
11/03/2024 4:07 pm
11/03/2024 4:48 pm
What we desperately need is a high quality model of the AMC Marlin.
Yes!! Both that one and this 1967 version please!
11/03/2024 5:06 pm
@karl Cool, it looks pretty good. I should've checked the Hobby Database. 🤔 🙄
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Topic starter
11/03/2024 6:34 pm
@karl Cool, it looks pretty good. I should've checked the Hobby Database. 🤔 🙄
There is a Mexican partworks one in red on Ebay with overpriced shipping from Spain. Will keep my eye out for others.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
12/03/2024 10:57 am
Someone please make a 1969 Ambassador two-door, Pompei Yellow with an olive green vinyl top. My first car!
12/03/2024 11:21 am
Someone please make a 1969 Ambassador two-door, Pompei Yellow with an olive green vinyl top. My first car!
Like this one Harv?
12/03/2024 11:27 am
One of AMC's finest designs!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
12/03/2024 11:58 am
One of AMC's finest designs!
Agreed...b e c a u s e..... AMC copied design cues seen on my 1st car, a 1968 Plymouth Satellite 2-dr hardtop. 😏 😏
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12/03/2024 1:45 pm
I'd love a 1971 Sportabout, as this was my last car before the 36 year hiatus of living in NYC before buying another. And the Sportabout was the last new car my Dad bought. I have many fond memories of trips in it.
He sold it to a collector years later, and it looked exactly like this. I've always wondered if it's the same car.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
13/03/2024 12:39 pm
@jack-dodds I agree Jack.
IMHO the '67 AMC Marlin had a sport-luxury look about it; which is a bit unusual.....I really like it.
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