Vega

Jul 26, 2022  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Work-In-Progress: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Over the years, Chevrolet has had its share of successes as well as a few clunkers. Most would say the Vega fits into the second category as it was hurried into production so a lot of problems would quickly… more»

Jul 11, 2022  •  For Sale  •  37 Comments

Kammback Wagon: 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT

Introduced in 1971, the subcompact Chevy Vega should have been a winner. A lot of planning went into the new car, but Chevy dropped the ball in terms of quality control, so they developed an initial bad rap. With… more»

Jul 10, 2022  •  For Sale  •  28 Comments

All Stock 4 Speed: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

This 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is number 1,715 for the production run. A lot of the Cosworth Vegas that we see here on Barn Finds are in poor condition or have been modified. This one is all stock and… more»

May 9, 2022  •  For Sale  •  36 Comments

El Camino Conversion! 1975 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact car market in the early 1970s. While it was innovative in many ways, the car got a bad rap for its troublesome engine and premature rusting. Sedans, hatchbacks, and even… more»

Apr 13, 2022  •  For Sale  •  24 Comments

Cosworth Powered! 1974 Chevrolet Spirit Of America Vega

When Chevrolet began manufacturing its Vega in 1970, things were about to really change in the auto industry, and with consumers beginning to shift their focus to economical cars it couldn’t have come along at a better time.  In… more»

Jan 3, 2022  •  For Sale  •  48 Comments

Success Story! 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Survivor

UPDATE – We heard from John and this beautiful Vega has found a new home with a fellow Barn Finds reader! Congratulations to both parties. We hope the new owner enjoys this survivor. If you’ve bought or sold a… more»

Dec 7, 2021  •  For Sale  •  60 Comments

2k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Vega

Chevrolet got into the sub-compact car market in 1971, after more than two years of research and design work under John DeLorean’s watch. The car debuted with a lot of fanfare and some innovations, like an all-aluminum diecast engine… more»

Nov 24, 2021  •  For Sale  •  40 Comments

350 V8 Power! 1976 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega, introduced in 1971, was Chevy’s response to the imported subcompact car movement. The auto would be produced over eight model years and would gain some unwanted notoriety. Sales were winding down by the time the seller’s ’76… more»

Oct 11, 2021  •  For Sale  •  11 Comments

54k Mile: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

This 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is located in Round Rock, Texas just north of Austin on I-35. The Cosworth Vega is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for the last two weeks. The seller has the car listed… more»

Jun 10, 2021  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

No Reserve: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth

The Chevy Vega doesn’t have a big following with collectors, but the limited-edition Cosworth Vega does draw attention. That’s because of the all-aluminum inline-4  that was developed by Chevy but modified with a DOHC cylinder head designed by the… more»

Mar 10, 2021  •  For Sale  •  69 Comments

56k Mile Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet Vega

The Chevy Vega, other than perhaps the noteworthy Cosworth Vega, are seldom seen these days, although more than 2 million of them were built back in the 1970s.  It was Chevy’s first foray into the sub-compact car market, but… more»

Feb 19, 2021  •  For Sale  •  31 Comments

35k Mile 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

I am always surprised by how many of Cosworth Vegas have survived. This 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is located in Arlington, Texas. It is listed with a Buy It Now Price of $13,500 here on eBay. The seller has… more»

Feb 9, 2021  •  For Sale  •  32 Comments

Baby Z/28? 1973 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was launched in 1971 as Chevy’s entry into the subcompact market. As luck would have it, there was a labor strike in the Fall of 1970 and the cars got a late start into the model year…. more»

Jan 9, 2021  •  For Sale  •  41 Comments

Yenko Stinger Tribute: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Kammback

The 1970s Chevy Vega wasn’t the success story that General Motors had planned. Sure, they sold more than two million of them across seven model years, but they were notorious for rusting out and having engines that would overheat… more»

Jan 1, 2021  •  For Sale  •  74 Comments

Time Capsule: 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT

Sometimes we come across exceptional cars that just make you lean back admire an original classic just as it was delivered from the dealer. This 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT is definitely one of those cars. Located in Simi Valley,… more»

Oct 27, 2020  •  For Sale  •  46 Comments

V8 Swap? 1976 Chevrolet Vega GT

Of all the great cars that Chevrolet has built over the last 100 years, the Vega sadly is not likely to make the list. It was conceived during the late 1960s when the domestic automakers were trying to compete… more»

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