Auction Watch: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Find this 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega here on eBay bidding for $3,050 reserve-not-met with auction ending on Sunday at 7PM Pacific.
From eBay listing:
Item specifics
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1975 |
| VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 1V77E5U205420 | Mileage: | 23,529 |
| Interior Color: | White | Make: | Chevrolet |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Model: | Other |
| Transmission: | 4 speed manual | Trim: | Cosworth Vega |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | Cosworth Twin Cam |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | For Sale By: | Dealer |
| Exterior Color: | Black |
One owner 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega with
excellent documentation. Documentation includes original dealer
paperwork from Sunderland Chevrolet, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania and Hutton
Motor Engineering. Hutton dual Weber 42 DCOE (Italian) side draft
carburetor kit was installed in 1977 (sales invoice dated August 1977).
Original Bendix fuel injection system included (see photos).
Black with white interior. 23,529 miles showing on odometer. This
Cosworth has been in storage since 1985. The paint has significant
patina but the body and floors are solid. It has recently been brought
back to life (new fuel tank and pump) and runs, drives and stops but
will need to be inspected and repaired as necessary for roadworthiness.
Seal in the patina or restore to your liking. Reasonable reserve.
VIN: 1V77E5U205420
Engine Number: 237 (Tonawanda number)
Data Plate information:
- Dealer invoice $6,206.90. Options on invoice include: G80
Positraction rear axle; B93 door edge guards; LY3 Cosworth 16 valve
engine; QLA BR70-13 radial tires; U69 AM/FM radio; Z09 Cosworth Vega
package; 19L Black; 19F Black accent carpeting; 11Y White vinyl/ black
trim - Sales Contract with original owner dated 10 January 1976
- Hutton Motor Engineering (HME) Weber carb invoice dated 18 August 1977
- Hutton installation and marketing materials
- Sunderland Chevrolet Maintenance Folio
- Owner’s Manual
- Warranty Card and misc factory issued documents
- Service & Overhaul Manual Cosworth Vega
Original documentation includes:
Overview:
Please email with any questions before bidding. Hopefully the above
description in conjunction with the photographs presents a clear
overview of the cars condition. Serious bidders are invited and
encouraged to view the Cosworth Vega located at our shop in Reading,
Pennsylvania 19601, USA. Sold as is where is. If interested, call Fred
+ 1 610 796 1446 eastern time zone. Ebay members with less than 5
positive feedback must communicate with us before bidding. Very
reasonable reserve.
Payment terms: $500 non-refundable PayPal deposit within 24 hours of
auction end. Balance in cash upon pick-up or bank wire transfer. Full
payment must be received within 7 calendar days of end of auction.
Shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the auction winner. We
will work in full cooperation with the transport company of your
choice. Vehicle pick-up must be within 14 days of end of auction.
Thank you.
We are the promoters of the Deutsche Classic, Mid Atlantic’s premier all
German automotive event held in Reading, PA on Saturday July 9th, 2016.
Patina. Heh, heh.
It's really a shame these didn't come off as great as they might have. A flawed engine
(water pump, etc.) but one that fixed a lot of what was wrong with the base Vega four – aluminum head, shorter stroke, etc. How many HP were sacrificed to GM's crap pellet-bed catalysts?