1975 chevy vega

Twd **77 had the high bid on the car and could not come up with the funds. 1975 Chevrolet Vega Pictures: See 26 pics for 1975 Chevrolet Vega. Clean and pristine. Despite the general consensus that everything coming out of Detroit was a gaudy stripes package, the 1975 -76 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega was a formidable performance machine which could be considered a forerunner for today's wave of compact performance cars. I thought it odd when he has a 4617 positive paying myself. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. My own preference, maybe on the next one. This 1975 Chevrolet COSWORTH VEGA COSWORTH VEGA 1K MILES LIKE NEW features a 122 CI FUEL INJECTED COSWORTH 4 CYL 4cyl Gasoline engine. 124k original miles. The Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is a subcompact four-passenger automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1975 and 1976 model years. The Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is a subcompact four-passenger automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1975–'76 model years. Please visit our links page if you're looking for literature dealers. Given that Vegas began rusting on the showroom floor it’s not in bad shape underneath but I would have thought they would at least have the factory steering wheel and gas cap! . Get both manufacturer and user submitted pics. A good friend way back in the seventies was so taken with the Cosworth Vega, he took his own well worn standard Vega, added a $100 black paint job, located the Cosworth decals/badging along with a set of “mags” and made himself a Cosworth clone. Wouldn’t pass smog in Cali so I sent the title to my dad in Michigan and he sent me plates and a registration. Alert me by text if a price drops or a special offer is available. But why would you? Of course, some will flinch at the removal of the original fuel injection system, but the seller emphasizes that every last original part is included if the next owner wants to revert back to stock. This Vega Cosworth is right in the sweet spot of being a nicely preserved example with the low production numbers working in favor of its value proposition, while the sidedraft conversion undoubtedly makes it way more enjoyable to drive – yet it’s still reversible if originality is your thing. The seller notes it is one of the best-documented examples he has seen, and that the Cosworth is a low production example, being built in the first run of 500 cars. The museum was in Illinois. ”. Chevrolet and Pontiac divisions were working separately on small cars in the early and mid 1960s. They cost about as much as a Corvette and only about 30 hp over a standard Vega engine. On the driver’s side, the paint between the door and quarter panel appears to differ in tone/ polish… I know these are not precision built but…, Feel free the call me or ask for more pictures if you’d like something specific. 2nd person didn’t respond to a second chance offer in 24 hours, so I relisted it. Remember those collector plates? Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. BEWARE of museum cars! I love these because they are forever an underdog and look great with those cosworth stripes. From 1/4/20 – This 1975 Chevy Vega Cosworth entered into a museum in the 1980s and just recently returned to private ownership. A GM electric? 51. Look at all the hype over the rear engine Corvette, The fantastic American car that is 20 years past due. Email alerts available. All Original clean West Coast Car! Offered in three body styles, Vega featured contemporary styling and affordability in an ever-changing economy. Has been in Southern California its whole life. You can’t expect the public to be duped by GM by trying to make an exotic limited edition in a few colors with another all brand new motor and ask double the price over a standard Vega. Correct on the steering wheel, but yes, a new aluminum radiator adorns the engine bay as well. Though I wondered if you could shave the head/block down some to get compression back up, remove the smog garbage, and maybe get it close to the HP output that they got on the race motors. Click here to get it featured on the homepage instead. I went back for a second look and I have to take back what I said above… I think he IS asking too much for it. This one is a little crusty in a few spots underneath but if it was closer to me I would seriously consider buying it. Younger gen enthusiasts like them because they like what they see and may not know the negatives…. On paper, the Vega--Chevrolet's new-for-1971 import-fighting sub-compact--was designed to recapture the small-car market. 1974 Chevrolet Vega. Pretty nice, can see why it was in a museum. Would make a great Pro Street Project or with some updates and certification you could put it back on the track. SEMA is happening this week, though it has gone virtual this year, and it has us thinking about the insane and exotic cars that usually populate the show in Vegas. Vehicles with Similar 31.03 HP/Weight Ratio. For a manufacturer to sell anything in the United States it has to pass emissions. (radiator and shroud) I didn’t think it necessary to repaint the bottom of the car and prefer the surface rust over new cover up paint. Did every single one of these things survive until 2020? I welcome a better eye than myself and am always open to critique. I fail to see the reason to purchase one, apart from people can do what ever they want with their money and it is none of my business. Ed Cole, GM's executive vice-president of operating staffs was working on his own small-car project using the corporate engineering and design staffs. Original Blue and Yellow Plates. Get the best deals on Parts for 1975 Chevrolet Vega when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. You also don’t leak incorrect information to the public months before you release a vehicle. Frank, I think it’s a mixture of several things. It will cost too much. Sold new at the Yenko dealership in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania for$5,900, the car is powered by an aluminum2.0L DOHC inline-four paired to a 4-speed manual transmission. 1975 Chevrolet Vega Repair Manual Online. Car will be sold. Both cars for the low price of only $1,500.00. The people who tried to drive them suffered the most. The drivetrain has been swapped out in favor of a 4.1L Buick V6 paired to a manual transmission and other upgrades have been made as well. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Museum of cars built by disgruntled hippies? The Vega was actually the largest in size of all his cars, the remainder being 60s Japanese and British coupes and roadsters. They usually are pretty, but they are not usually mechanically maintained. You also can’t take a race bread engine and make it compliant without any work. 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It is a limited-production version of the Chevrolet Vega, with higher performance.. Chevrolet developed the car's all-aluminum inline-four 122 cu in (1,999 cc) engine, and British company Cosworth Engineering designed the DOHC cylinder head. Looking for a 1975 Chevrolet Vega repair manual? You have reached the maximum number of saved vehicles (1000) This one at least has the interesting story of being an ex-museum car (would love to see pictures of it as an exhibit) and some fun drivetrain modifications that should wake up the high-revving Cosworth engine. Have a buddy who is a huge Vega fan, even had one of these. I understand that they probably sat on their respective new car lots for a long, long time (possibly years) but that’s still pretty impressive given the propensity of the Vega to dissolve like Tang if exposed to any kind of inclement weather. I just see a $3500 pos that would be a blast to cruise around in. “wudda, cudda, shudda…..” :-(, I agree i read up on the history and this motor originally had around 200hp before EPA got their mitts in it. Mine had size 42 Webers that basically spit raw fuel out the exhaust under 4k rpm but was a blast to drive above that. I strolled out of fhe house this evening and saw this Vega GT. The seller notes it is one of the best-documented examples he has seen, and that the Cosworth is a low production example, being built in the first run of 500 cars. They did the exact thing with the Fiero. With exception of tires the rest of the car was mint. Last year, I converted my barn-find 1980 BMW 320 to sidedrafts and it’s one of my favorite modifications ever; I don’t think I will ever return to the stock downdraft carb, originality police be damned. Best regards, 124k original miles. That is why many survive and still look nice. Jeff Lavery. Thank you EPA for looking out for us. You can fix up a turd, it’s still a Vega. Best regards, Chevrolet Vega Hatchback Coupe 140-1 4-speed (man. The only memory I have of a V8 Vega was doing some street racing with my old (and slow) Firebird. Won’t sell. None seem to still run. {"year":"1975","make":"chevrolet","model":"vega"}, {"data":{"vehicles":[],"saved_vehicles":[],"message":""}}, We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. Already have an offer that exceeds highest current bid. Later……………………JIMMY. When the corporation started seriously talking about a U.S. built mini-car, Cole's version was chosen with the proposals from Chevy an… My daily driver is a Saleen but I would really like to have a CV for those Weekend drives through the canyons and along the PCH. I have a 76 Cosworth Vega and trust me, this thing for sale here has been ridden hard and put up wet. 1975 Chevy Vega Ex Race Car. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-box-4','ezslot_6',135,'0','0']));eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-box-4','ezslot_7',135,'0','1'])); The engine bay sports that familiar Cosworth-branded valve cover, but the sidedrafts are obviously a bit jarring if you’re used to a traditional Vega setup. Posted by 8 years ago. Ever seen a widebody, IMSA-inspired Vega with a 550-horse LS and asymmetrical paint job? Notify me of new comments via email. Thankfully the EPA knows we and future generations have to breathe. Doubtful I would even consider a Cossie off the showroom floor as given how close it was in price to the Vette, and with higher MSRP than a slew of much better rides (although mid-70’s wasn’t exactly the best era for domestic sport cars). When they quit running they were done. Correct on the steering wheel, but yes, a new aluminum radiator adorns the engine bay as well. By Joe McCollough. For 1972, models had a revised exhaust system and driveline to reduce vibration and noise; also revised shock absorbers. No one said hey remember the Corvair? The Socastee zoo near Myrtle Beach S.C. had a “car’ museum in a barn with a crappy concrete floor…maybe this was there?? Wow instant super car. The Cosworth Vega is a limited edition performance version of the Vega, and production totalled only 3,508 units between 1975 and 1976 - a year before the Vega would be discontinued altogether. He presented the program to GM's president in 1967. Good car at a decent price. 1975 Chevrolet Vega for sale by Classic Cars of SC Inc in Gary Court, South Carolina 29645 on Classics on Autotrader. This is the 1970’s era of everyone collecting everything from antiques, figurines. Ha! Up for sale is an excellent example of the popular but rare classic, the Chevy Cosworth Vega. 1975 Chevrolet Vega T he Chevrolet Vega was produced from 1970 to 1977 as a two-door hatchback, sedan (later named the notchback), sedan delivery, and wagon body styles. 3 vehicles matched It is equipped with a 4 Speed Manual transmission AM/FM 18,995 Chambersburg, PA Chambersburg, PA 3 years at cars.com 1 of 2061 made in 1975 - Only 38000 original miles.- This is a survivor this year only came black and gold - No power steering - Air conditioning only came with 4 speed electrinonic fuel injection.- Do not have original radio. Archived. Have problems/recalls and will quietly be dropped. There is now a Reserve again, yet the ad says there isn’t. Probably left there from the non-payer auction. Quite possible some shill bidding is going on. When many of us think of the seventies, we're reminded of government regulation, scarce fuel and poor performing cars. Byron's 1975 Chevy Vega. Many who bought them thought they were a collectors item and sure to retire off the capitol gains. What makes these attractive to a buyer? Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. Are you sure the owner didn’t write this story? 1975 Chevy Vega — My race car, a Hugger Orange '75 Vega. I had a nearly identically optioned Cosworth about 20 years ago. We don't sell any brochures on this site. From e-bay and this website, I certainly believe that is a possibility. Comes with a parts car that has the parts that are missing. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',106,'0','0']));eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',106,'0','1'])); The interior is in excellent shape, with the driver’s seat benefiting from a new cover to replace the original that had split. All Original clean West Coast Car! eval(ez_write_tag([[320,50],'barnfinds_com-box-3','ezslot_0',103,'0','0']));eval(ez_write_tag([[320,50],'barnfinds_com-box-3','ezslot_1',103,'0','1'])); Update 2/12/20 – After not getting any takers at $8k, this Cosworth Vega has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! Mud creek museum maybe, low tide museum, Sea World? Just passed that along with the car. I can see a LOT wrong with this car. 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega Twin Cam. 4) , model year 1975, version for North America California (U.S.) (up to September) manufactured by Chevrolet (USA) in United States I’ve had a hard time getting excited about the Cosworth Vega in the past, mainly because for what is considered a limited-production car, they sure do pop up for sale a lot. I was going back and forth on this one but now would definitely pass without a physical. Another one of GM’s half ass attempts. rarity? What a deal. PJ. 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