Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to offer this all original, 1975
Chevrolet Cosworth Vega for consideration. In a joint effort with
the racing division of Cosworth Engineering of England, Chevrolet
introduced the "Cosworth Vega" to the American public in 1975 with
2016 units produced. All were finished in Black acrylic lacquer
paint with gold graphics and trim, all were powered by the Z09 dual
overhead cam 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder EFI (electronic fuel
injection) engine, all had the signature bulge in the hood, wheel
openings and rear cove. Custom perforated vinyl seats were standard
and all Cosworth's had engine-turned das bezels, gold dash plaque
with the build sequence number, 8000 RPM Tach, and Cosworth
Twin-Cam Vega steering wheel emblem.
The example offered here, #1631, is extremely original in all
areas. The exterior lacquer paint remains mostly if not all
original. Like all old lacquer paints, there is no shortage of
patina. The paint is check all over, a little pealing in some areas
and also sports its original decals and graphics. For cars that
were prone to corrosion, the example here remains remarkably
corrosion free. The driver floor at the heal strike area shows some
expected surface rust but no holes and no through and through. The
bottom of the doors, inside the rear compartment area and other
nooks and corners are very clean with nothing to hide.
The interior remains original as well. The driver seat has a split
in the bolster and the driver carpet is worn with the vinyl foot
plate pretty much gone. It does show the floor section mentioned
above. The rest of the original interior is excellent. The dash,
door panels, trim panels are free from cracks, the remainder of the
original carpet is intact.
Under the hood reveals the legendary Cosworth DOHC, 16 valve 4
cylinder. It is tidy and complete including the original electronic
fuel injection. The car is said to have been owned by a mechanic by
trade, so no service receipts available, but there is extensive
information including Cosworth Shop Manual, extensive Cosworth News
Letters, Articles, original owners manual, and much more.
Mechanically, the car is a very spirited driver with a responsive
clutch, smooth shifting, good suspension feel and positive
braking.
Cosworth Vega's are rare, unique, and a blast to drive. Car and
Driver magazine is quoted in saying after testing the prototype:
"Cosworth Vega 16 valve: More than an engine. A taut-muscled GT
coupe to devastate the smugness of BMW Tii's and 5-speed Alfa
GTV's.....all of them will be collector's items." How true this
statement was, today they are sought after and have international
appeal. With documented sales exceeding $40,000 dollars, the
example here is a value as a current driver and an excellent
candidate to take to another level. Makes sense at the price
offered here.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
