1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega Z09

Description

1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega #2843 of 3508 manufactured between 1975 and 1976. Black on Black with gold accents and wheels. Complete and thorough restoration to the highest level concentrating on the smallest of details and maintaining originality. No expense was spared in the restoration, no detail too small. 35,100 original miles.

Arguably the most celebrated car of its breed, Cosworth Vega #2843 was invited to exhibit at the prestigious 2016 ‘The Quail-A Motorsports Happening' during Monterey's Pebble Beach Concours car week. It is a multiple Concours ‘d Elegance Winner: Carmel-on-the-Ave, La Jolla, San Luis Obispo, and others. Best of Show Winner at the National Cosworth Vega Owners Association's (CVOA) Annual Concours. First Place Senior Vintage Chevrolet Club of America (VCCA)Award.

Featured in the October 2014 issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines Magazine. Paint hassince been hand stripped to bare metal and reapplied using three coats of the highest quality PPG Concept Paint, then Color Sanded to a Mirror Finish. New Phoenix Graphics stripe kit applied.

Complete set of Cosworth Special tools, Service Manuals, Buyer Literature and rare Tent option are included. A wide variety of NOS and lightly used spares are also available at additional cost. Car is extremely well maintained, runs great and is regularly exercised. Passed its Sept 2017 California Bi-Annual Smog Check with flying colors. Additional photos on request. Third party inspection is welcome and potential buyers are encouraged to arrange a viewing and test drive.

Subtle upgrades include: Reindexed Cam sprockets for better low-end response and overall performance; modern style In-Tank High Pressure Fuel Pump for better throttle response and quieter running (retained the original exterior pump providing an original appearance); Stainless Steel Fuel and Brake lines.

The Cosworth Vega came from John DeLoren's desire to field a worthy American challenger to the European compact performance oriented BMW and Alfa Romeo imports of the day. The resulting Z09 performance option featured a Cosworth of England designed 110bhp Twin Cam, 16 Valve, 4-cylinder engine, the first of its kind in an American car since the 1930's Duesenberg, and Bendix Electronic Fuel Injection, a first for an American production car. Add to that, factory stainless steel headers, optional 5-Speed Borg/Warner T-50 overdrive transmission with 4.10 rear end ratio, Made in England Cast Aluminum Wheels, and DeLoren's mission was largely accomplished. Car and Driver Magazine chose the Cosworth Vega as one of the "10 Best Collectible Cars" in its fourth annual Ten Best issue, saying: "We're talking about historical significance here."

Sold As Is. NO Warranty either expressed or implied.

Buyer responsible to arrange pick up andtransportation.

Seller will cooperate with 3rd party inspectors and transport services.