Yes, the goofy-looking Gremlin (which was at heart a shortened Hornet with a hatchback rear ... to $150 to cover food and lodging if your new AMC stranded you on a trip. That was serious stuff ...

Meanwhile the AMC Hornet, which debuted for the 1970 model ... All in all it was a rather nice package. A coupe, sedan, hatchback and wagon were all offered, same as the Hornet.