Cosworth Vegas were not cheap when they were new at about $5,900 in 1975. However, this 1975 Cosworth Vega is cheap and comes with an extra 1976 Vega, with no engine, as a bonus. This Cosworth is said to… more»
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Nov 7, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
7,349 Miles From New: 1987 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
Despite being one of the most stolen cars of its time (think of it as the Acura Integra Type R of the 80s), this 1987 Sierra RS Cosworth remains completely stock and unmolested thanks to being parked in 1991… more»
Sep 5, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Runs & Drives! 1976 Cosworth Vega Project
Always controversial when we post one here on Barn Finds, the Chevrolet Cosworth Vega was an attempt at turning an American economy car into a small GT. Did it succeed? Personally, I like the attempt although I’ve never been… more»
Jun 23, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
3k Mile Twin-Cam: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The Chevrolet Cosworth Vega really deserved to be a successful car, because a great deal of research and development went into the great little twin-cam engine that it packed under the hood. While there were probably numerous reasons why… more»
Apr 22, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ready To Restore: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
By the mid-1970s, American car makers were really beginning to hurt. A combination of tightening emission regulation saw the muscle car segment begin to shrink as performance figures dwindled, much to buyer dismay. Further compounding this pain was the… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Exotic Domestic: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Here is a chance to own a small but affordable piece of Chevrolet history. The Cosworth Vega was only produced for two years, with total production below 5000 units. A pretty nice unit is up for auction here on… more»
Feb 22, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Twin Cam Barn Find: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
There is no such thing as having too much information about a car, but there certainly is an argument for having too little information, and this 1975 Cosworth Vega is a perfect example of the latter. It shows a… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • Our Projects • 20 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Updates: Junkyard Parts Score!
I’m sure this comes as no surprise that I’ve continued to acquire parts for my will-it-ever-run Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth project at an alarming rate. Before I burst into internet fame (guffaw), I used to spend every weekend at… more»
Aug 6, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Vega Vacation: 1976 Cosworth Vega
Before I began to write for Barn Finds I was voracious reader of every article (and I still am). The reader comments that followed every Cosworth Vega article were always interesting. The Cosworth Vega seems to be a car… more»
Jul 17, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Cosie: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
To John DeLorean’s credit, the Cosworth Vegas more than just a trim-and-decal package. Working with British racing shop Cosworth, they built a unique, twin cam fuel-injected engine found in no other model. But years of delays and an exorbitant… more»
Jan 11, 2018 • Uncategorized • 35 Comments
989 Miles: 1975 Cosworth Vega
I always find it fascinating that so many cars survived through time without accumulating any miles like this 989 mile Cosworth Vega. Someone owned it, drove it very rarely, and paid bills on said car even though it wasn’t… more»
May 18, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1986 Revisited – Part 4: Deals on Wheels
Here is yet another installment from my recently rediscovered 1986 “Deals on Wheels” magazine: this is the Sporty Edition. Maybe this first one should be in the Kleenex edition, wow. Have any of you heard of a Cobra? (hee hee).. This car… more»
May 26, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Carbed Cosworth: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
These cars are sometimes hit or miss as to whether they go over with readers, or with collectors. This is a 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega and it’s in Reading, Pennsylvania. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid of… more»
Dec 16, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Worth The Work? 1976 Cosworth Vega
The seller of this Cosworth Vega seems to overestimate the amount of restoration work it appears the car will need. Sure, you could do a full restoration, but it doesn’t look to be necessary. It was found in a… more»
Dec 15, 2014 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Factory Tuned: 1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega
From a very young age, the name “Cosworth” got my blood pumping. In most cases, it designated some form of a brawny rally car, thanks to Cosworth’s heavy involvement in Ford’s racing program in the 80s and early 90s… more»
