Well, who wouldn’t? On our way back home from our three days of seclusion in the Coast Range, I spotted this Bit-O-Honey ’73 coupe on the main drag in Mapleton. Is it still running? With the original 2300 engine? If so, it would be a contender for our Great Vega Hunt.
A quick look inside suggests that it’s clearly not running, unless it’s an autonomous Vega (“AV”). Isn’t that a scary thought?
Aw shucks, these were co cute! Too bad they were so flawed too. Talk about a personality disorder.
I’ve written probably close to a dozen Vega posts, so what more can I add? Except a touch of regret at not buying the running GT wagon that was in my first Vega post.
Here’s my full Vega bibliography. Happy reading!
CC: Chevrolet Vega: Winner Of C&D’s 1971 Small Car Comparison and GM’s Deadly Sin #2
Announcing The Great Vega Hunt: Who Will Find An Original Running Vega?
CC 1974 Vega Kammback – GM’s Deadly Sexy Sin, Take 2
Mad Men Take On The XP-887 (Vega)
CC Outtake: 1977 Vega With Genuine Vega Girl Aboard
The Great Vega Hunt Is Over; And This ’74 With Running Original Engine Could Be Yours!
Come On Down To Paul’s Sales Lot – Today’s Special: 1974 Vega $1495 – It Runs!
Beware Of False Prophets: Ironic Vega Engine Preview Ads
CC 1976 Cosworth Vega – Too Little, Too Late, Way Too Expensive
Oops; I’ve only done ten Vega posts. More than enough.