1976 Chevrolet Other

GT Hatchback

2.3 liter

Manual

1V77B6U125714

Clear

Gasoline

Up for auction is probably one of the nicest original unmolested Vega's in the country if not the world. This car is all original including the paint, body panels, engine, transmission, interior, etc. right down to the mud flaps and the keys. This was a one owner car until a year or so ago when a private party acquired it from the original owner. That party needed to sell it for personal reasons shortly afterwards which is when I acquired it. This car comes with all of its original documentation from day one (see photos) including the original invoice or bill of sale from Hubbard Chevrolet. This car has obviously been garaged its entire life and was put into storage for close to 25 years. The son of the original owner (now too old to drive) decided to bring the car out of storage and back on the road only to discover that the engine would not turn over after sitting for so long. Well out came the engine which was completely rebuilt (see document receipt photos) and now has maybe a thousand miles on it. So now you have an all original Vega with 35,000 miles on the car and a thousand or so miles on the rebuilt original engine. It's hard to believe I know, but it is true. By the way, this car gets approximately 30 miles per gallon. Not bad. The mechanical condition of this car is excellent as well. It drives like it just rolled off the showroom floor 37 years ago with the exception of the clock on the dash not working. Did I mention this car also has the optional Borg Warner 5 speed (not the usual 4 speed) manual transmission that was offered for this year. This car drives better than new. The cosmetic condition of this car is outstanding as well. The sport cloth red interior is near perfect. I would give it a 9.75 on a scale of 1-10. The after market gauge you see on the dash is to measure fuel economy. It is the only modification to the car. The body or exterior of the car is stunning as well. It is as straight as an arrow, with no dings, and the paint called firethorn red is unbelievable considering its age. However, the back lid of the hatch is starting to show some crows feet in the paint but only in that area. No rust! I would rate the exterior of the car a solid 9. Here is a bit of information taken from Wikipedia regarding the 1976 Chevy Vega. " 1976 models had 300 changes. A facelift included revised header panel with Chevy bowtie emblem, wider grill, revised headlamp bezels – all in corrosion-resistant material – and new tri-color taillights for the Notchback and Hatchback (although the amber turn signals were nonfunctional). Cooling and durability of the Dura-Built 2.3-liter engine were improved. The chassis received the Monza's upgraded components including box-section front cross-member, larger front and rear brakes (with the fronts gaining vented rotors), and torque-arm rear suspension. Extensive anti-rust improvements to the body included galvanized fenders and rocker panels. New models were introduced: GT Estate wagon, Cabriolet Notchback (with a half-vinyl roof and opera windows similar to the Monza Towne Coupe) and limited-edition Nomad Wagon with restyled side windows.[23] New options included Borg Warner five-speed manual overdrive transmission and houndstooth seat trim named "sport cloth" at an additional $18. A "Sky-Roof" with tinted reflecting sliding glass and an 8-track tape player were options from January. The Cosworth was canceled in July after 1,446 1976 models." This car is exceptional and this is an amazing opportunity to own a piece of American automotive history. Please note that if you want any additional photos of the car or a specific area of the car just ask. I could only post 24 photos of the car using this ebay format. Please note that the "Specialty Sales Classics" you see in the photos and where the license plates should be are there because the car was on consignment for a short period of time. I am the private owner of the car and not a dealer.