1970 AMC Hornet

Introduced in September 1969, the first year Hornets came in base and higher trim SST models, in two and four door sedan body styles. American Motors positioned the new line of sedans to be an American designed small car that did not automatically stand for cheap. The base model two door sedan was $1,994, with the four door an additional $78, for the 1970 model year. The 199 cubic inch straight six rated at 128 horsepower was standard on base trim models, and the SST versions included the 232 cubic inch engine producing 145 horsepower.