Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its Vega subcompact from 1971 to 1977. But only about 3,500 of them will likely ever be considered collectible. That small group is the high-performance Cosworth Vega produced only in 1975… more»
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Jan 31, 2025 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Barn Find Cosworth: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v
Ah, a car that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is I am entering year seven after rescuing a similar model from a junkyard in Pennsylvania. This car… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Survivor! 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The Cosworth Vega must deserve a prize for longest incubation before birth, becoming a gleam in the eyes of Chevrolet General Manager John DeLorean as soon as the first Vega took up residence on GM’s drawing boards. The Vega… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cosworth Project: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
It’s been a few minutes since I posted here, and I apologize for the temporary hiatus. Life just got busy, as it can happen on occasion. Well, I was happy to see this barn find Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Dry Climate Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
It is common for vehicle manufacturers to collaborate with third-party companies to produce limited-edition vehicles. Chevrolet walked that path to inject excitement into its Vega range, enlisting the help of an engineering firm with Formula One credentials to create… more»
Jan 30, 2024 • Auctions • 104 Comments
BF Auction: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
UPDATE – After successfully selling their three other vehicles here as Barn Finds Auctions, the seller of this Cosworth Vega has decided to relist it, and this time as a no-reserve auction! Be sure to take another look and… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One Family Owned 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Once again we find ourselves confronting a Cosworth Vega. It doesn’t help that they all look identical. It doesn’t help that the engine, while technically advanced, is still sluggish. The Cosworth Vega is the relief you feel when you… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Mundane or Magical? 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
If you know British engine designer Cosworth, you know that its engines powered Formula One cars raced by Lotus, Ford, March, McLaren, Jaguar, Lola – the list is exhaustive, as are its championships. In 1969, for instance, Cosworth-powered cars… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Fresh Crate 350: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
Chevrolet’s Vega Cosworth should have been a raging success. It brought Formula One engineering experience to the table as Chevrolet tried to add excitement to a vehicle many considered little more than a motorized shopping trolley. However, the result… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low Mile Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Chevrolet built more than two million of their first subcompact, the Vega, in the 1970s. But you don’t see many of them these days because they were throwaway cars that had growing pains from the beginning. Collectability of the… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
Let’s face it. The decade spanning the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s was a miserable time for anyone passionate about high-performance cars. Vehicle weights were constantly climbing while horsepower figures fell off a cliff. There seemed little respite, but Chevrolet… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
It is common for major manufacturers to turn to companies with a motorsport background to improve vehicle performance. Lotus has provided suspension tuning expertise to many companies, but Chevrolet contracted Cosworth to inject some excitement into its fairly pedestrian… more»
Feb 2, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
British Head, American Body: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Think back to the early seventies. Sporty, lightweight coupes like the BMW 2002 lookeld like they were going to be a significant segment of the marketplace. Chevrolet wanted a piece of that action, so they looked to Britain for… more»
Jan 12, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
1 of 1,447: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The latter half of the 1970s was a period not known for a lot of memorable U.S. automobiles. Build quality was usually suspect and whatever performance they once had was deterred by tightened emissions controls. And don’t forget that… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Rare Twin Cam: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
It’s a Chevy Vega with an engine tuned by a British sportscar company, and it comes with a tent. Do you really need to know any more than that? Pat L. you did it again—great tip on this 1976… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 6 Comments
Clean Cosworth: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
Let’s get the obvious out of the way: the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is a car that’s near and dear to my heart. Long-term Barn Finds readers will remember that I dragged one out of a junkyard in Pennsylvania… more»
