Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its subcompact Vega between 1971 and 1977. And yet you see so few of them on the road today because of some infamous quality control issues. But if you were to… more»
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Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
GT Package: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon
Throughout automotive history, there have been numerous cars that got an initial bad rap that didn’t entirely deserve it, with the Corvair and Edsel being a couple that immediately come to mind. But one that seemed to earn its… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
One Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate Wagon
The question is: if you have a nearly perfect example of a bad car, do you have a good car? Back to philosophy class we go, to grapple with this one-owner 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate wagon, here on… more»
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cutting Loose a Rare Orphan: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
In the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was clinging to life based on just a couple of brands. It had Jeep, of course, and the Hornet (Spirit, Concord) platform. But the oil crisis nearly killed Jeep. Gerald Meyers, then-CEO,… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: V6-Powered 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback GT
The owner of this 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback GT believes it is the only examples in this exact specification left in existence. They purchased the vehicle in Brownsville, Texas, and placed it on stands to perform a restoration in… more»
Jul 11, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Kammback Wagon: 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT
Introduced in 1971, the subcompact Chevy Vega should have been a winner. A lot of planning went into the new car, but Chevy dropped the ball in terms of quality control, so they developed an initial bad rap. With… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
V8/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon
When Chevrolet was developing its Vega model, they toyed with the idea of several different engine choices. Some proceeded as far as the prototype stage, but others were deemed unviable. While it was marketed as a subcompact, one car… more»
Jan 3, 2022 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Success Story! 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Survivor
UPDATE – We heard from John and this beautiful Vega has found a new home with a fellow Barn Finds reader! Congratulations to both parties. We hope the new owner enjoys this survivor. If you’ve bought or sold a… more»
Jan 16, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Blue Plate Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback
The owner of this 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback describes it as one of the nicest Vegas left on the planet. When you work your way through the photos that he supplies, it is hard to argue that point…. more»
