Vehicle Description
Stuffing a small block into a compact classic is such a neat idea,
but turning this 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT into a sleeper/screamer hot
rod was a 12-year labor of love. So now is your chance to be a
dozen years ahead of everyone else and get you hands on a 465+ hp
custom build for a very affordable price.
Even before this coupe was converted into a V8 monster, it was a
valued classic. The builder sourced a low mileage Vega GT hatchback
that spent its life in the south. It was an exceptionally well
cared for car, and in fact, we wouldn't be surprised if the
great-looking bright yellow paint that's on the car today is the
same that the factory applied over 40 years ago. While this Vega
does try to maintain a sleeper personality, the owner did add the
hood/trunk stripe package as a nice little nod to this hatchback's
ability to eat Camaros (the painted Rally wheel package lets you in
on the secret, too.)
Step inside, and once again, there is very little to indicate
there's a beast within. The condition of the two-tone interior is
so well preserved, you could pretend a little old lady only drove
this coupe to church on Sundays. You just don't see Vegas anymore
with such a nice presentation where the seats are complete, the
door panels are pristine, and the wood veneer on the dash is still
smooth to the touch. The interior alone will make other Vega owners
jealous. Even the NK4 steering wheel is a factory piece. In fact,
the only thing that will make people think there is something extra
special about this car is when they spot the Mr. Gasket drag
shifter. But then you twist the key, and the true beast is
revealed.
When you look under the hood, the V8 looks like it has belonged
there since day one. That's the difference 12+ years of careful
crafting makes. But investigate this a little further and you'll
see a 383 cubic-inch stroker motor that has been fortified with
go-fast goodies such as Eagle H-beam connecting rods, Probe
aluminum flat top pistons, ARP bolts, aluminum top end, aluminum
radiator, MSD ignition, and a Holley HP 750 four-barrel carburetor.
The total package makes a wicked rumble, and the high compression
motor has been dynoed at 469 horsepower at the flywheel (and
remember a factory Vega was rated well under 100 hp!) But this is
much more than just a monster motor. The Saginaw four-speed manual
was rebuilt/reinforced so you have full control over the extra
power, and the 3.73 Positraction rear ensures proper power
take-offs. The body has been tested and reinforced for all the
extra torque. Plus, it retains the Vega's independent front
suspension with disc brakes, and in the rear are components
borrowed from a stout S-10 pickup. There are a ton more components
and custom fabrications to go over that have fortified this Vega
into a true speed machine, so call for all the details.
This Vega GT started out as a survivor classic, so it comes with
plenty of paperwork such as the original window sticker and owner's
manual. But you also get a file with build receipts, photos, CDs,
and magazine stories on this hot rod. So you now you can document
the full journey from mild to super wild any time you want. That's
how complete this labor of love is, and if you're quick enough, it
can all be yours for a very affordable price. Call today!!!
