The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into subcompact automobiles. From 1971 to 1977, GM sold more than two million gas sippers, although the car was initially flawed (overheating engines, premature rusting). The “Kammback” was the 2-door station wagon edition, which comprised nearly a quarter of all Vega production. This 1973 version is both a GT and an Estate Wagon, meaning it has faux woodgrain paneling like the big Chevies. Located in Yakima, Washington, this possible barn find is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $10,500. An attaboy goes to T.J. for the tip!

Kammback is Chevy marketing-speak for its Vega wagon. It was named after Wunibald Kamm, whose expertise in aerodynamics inspired the design of Chevy’s little transport. The tailgate cutoff was more sloped than a true “Kamm-tail,” but it must have helped make the sales brochures more interesting to read. The Estate Wagon came along in 1973 (the Vega’s third year), providing a fancier look like the bigger Caprice Estate Wagon (at a little more than half the size). Of the 427,300 Vegas built in 1973, more than 102,000 of them were Kammbacks (Estate Wagon production isn’t known).

The history of this little Chevy isn’t known. It appears to be a survivor-quality vehicle with 86,700 miles – and when was the last time you saw a Vega in ANY condition? We’re told this is a “like new” wagon that has been garage-kept and well-maintained. It runs, drives, and stops as it should, though some of the photos depict it being on a trailer, perhaps due to a flipper relocation.

This Vega also has the GT option package, which should equate to a slightly more spirited handling machine. The Chevy has the inline-4 that caused GM some grief early on, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and some cosmetic upgrades like a sport steering wheel and Rally wheels. The seller says this wagon is being offered below “average” market value, though most Vegas you would find commanding this price would be the Cosworth models from 1975/76.