I’m thinking of creating an “LS” equipped series as those engines, and your oft proclamation of “Put an LS in it” are reaching critical mass. Today’s recipient and I mean lucky recipient, is a 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback wagon,… more»
Chevrolet Vega
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Zoom Zoom V8 – 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT
From my experience, and I have a lot of it in this case, it’s hard to take a Chevrolet Vega seriously. Let’s face it, they were lousy cars. Mostly as a result of the goofy sleeveless aluminum engine, topped… more»
Mar 23, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Nomadesque! 1973 Chevrolet V8 Vega Kammback
As we cover Chevrolet’s wayward Vega from time to time, the story always focuses on its ignominious aluminum/iron combo lump of an engine. And that’s not surprising as it was the number one objectional aspect of the entire car…. more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Time Machine? 1972 Chevrolet Vega Survivor
A Vega, really? You bet! Generally one of the General’s bigger mistakes wouldn’t garner a lot of interest but, today’s example is in amazing original condition and has just crossed the half-century mark. That being the case, let’s take… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
400 V8 4-Speed! 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback
“Drop an SBC in it!” The owner of this 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback must have been listening. This is such a good-looking car that even without a monster 400 V8 under that hood it would be appealing to those… more»
Oct 8, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
V8 Conversion! 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
So, the question is, “Can you take the Vega-ness out of a Vega?” The Chevrolet Vega (1971-1977) rightly takes its lumps for the “lump” that was its engine. It had other foibles too but the iron head, aluminum block… more»
