Photo: eBay seller juliette1932.2008
Chevrolet Vega is one of the models that General Motors engineers probably don’t like to talk about, mostly because during its seven years of mass production, hundreds of thousands of cars ended up being recalled due to a wide array of issues.
For example, the first recall happened shortly after the launch when Chevrolet discovered that over 130,000 Vegas equipped with the L-11 two-barrel carburetor shipped with an issue potentially causing a fire. Two years after the launch, GM recalled no less than 350,000 cars for a problem leading to a possible block of the throttle in the open position.
A few months later, the parent company recalled 526,000 Vegas for a broken rear axle.
So yes, the Vega wasn’t necessarily Chevrolet’s best work, but on the other hand, so many people actually liked the design of the car.
And this 1972 Chevrolet Vega Pro Street that we have here shows why, as the vehicle looks marvelous after it was rebuilt in 2019 by the American Gasser hot rod shop.
According to the owner, who is now selling the car on eBay, the Vega runs just perfectly, and its new 350ci (5.7-liter) GM crate engine built by ATK Engines now develops no less than 400 horsepower. Other mechanical upgrades include a Mopar narrowed rear end, 4-bar rear coil over suspension, polished ET Wheels, and Hoosier Pro Street tires.
The interior has been customized as well, so the Vega comes with a roll cage but also with a vintage air conditioning system that works properly.
The owner says that over $80,000 were invested to bring the car to the condition you see it in today. The engine has just 25,579 miles (41,165 km) on the clock since it’s been rebuilt. The good news is that this Vega is rather affordable given how much money it cost to be restored, as the owner expects to get $59,000 for it.
A few months later, the parent company recalled 526,000 Vegas for a broken rear axle.
So yes, the Vega wasn’t necessarily Chevrolet’s best work, but on the other hand, so many people actually liked the design of the car.
And this 1972 Chevrolet Vega Pro Street that we have here shows why, as the vehicle looks marvelous after it was rebuilt in 2019 by the American Gasser hot rod shop.
According to the owner, who is now selling the car on eBay, the Vega runs just perfectly, and its new 350ci (5.7-liter) GM crate engine built by ATK Engines now develops no less than 400 horsepower. Other mechanical upgrades include a Mopar narrowed rear end, 4-bar rear coil over suspension, polished ET Wheels, and Hoosier Pro Street tires.
The interior has been customized as well, so the Vega comes with a roll cage but also with a vintage air conditioning system that works properly.
The owner says that over $80,000 were invested to bring the car to the condition you see it in today. The engine has just 25,579 miles (41,165 km) on the clock since it’s been rebuilt. The good news is that this Vega is rather affordable given how much money it cost to be restored, as the owner expects to get $59,000 for it.
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