1972 AMC Hornet Gucci Sportabout

Description

A run-of-the-mill American wagon and an Italian designer brand – not the matchup anyone would have expected in the early 1970s, but that’s just what came together when Gucci paired up with AMC to spruce up the Hornet. The primary upgrades to the stock AMC Hornet came in the interior, with Gucci beige, green, and red vinyl seats front and rear, matching door panels, and a Gucci logo headliner. A choice of Snow White, Yuca Tan, Grasshopper Green, and Hunter Green exterior paint completed the designer package.  

Highlights

• One of only 2,583 Gucci Sportabouts produced in 1972

• Refinished in factory-correct Yuca Tan

• Original Gucci beige, green, and red vinyl interior

• Powered by a 258 cu-in inline-six mated to a three-speed automatic transmission

• Upgraded air conditioning compressor from Nippon Denso

• Suspension reportedly replaced with factory correct components and new U-joints

• Windshield reportedly replaced under current ownership

• Please note that while the odometer displays just under 74,000 miles, the true mileage of this Hornet is unknown

Features

• Original wheels with newer BFGoodrich T/A radial tires

• Dual exterior mirrors

• Chrome bumpers

• Bumper overriders

• Chrome roof rails 

• Gucci fender badges 

• Gucci monogrammed headliner

• Column-mounted gear selector

• Air conditioning

• Push-button radio

• Aftermarket glovebox-mounted Sony radio

• Aftermarket trunk-mounted speakers 

• Manual windows

• Three-spoke sports steering wheel

• 60.8 cubic feet of cargo space

• Drum brakes 

Known Imperfections

• Replacement headliner featuring a Gucci monogram design

• Small repair to driver seat, reported to be professionally repaired with Gucci material and undetectable

Included

• Two keys

• AMC technical service manual

Ownership History

The current owner, a long-time AMC employee, reports acquiring this Gucci Sportabout in 2004, showing approximately 52,000 at the time of purchase. He has since traveled over 21,000 miles in the vehicle over the past 19 years.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here.