According to a January, 2008 membership application and follow‐up email, this car is now owned by
Allen J. Bartlett of New London, NH. The VIN is 1V77O6U196338. It is a firethorn car. He reports: “I
purchased this car in non‐running condition and had it shipped up to NH from Georgia. Snowstorm
delivery after dark on a dead end street was not my idea of fun. Nor was it the truckers’. They were
from Georgia and drove for two days through snow in NY, VT, and NH doing deliveries. I think it was
their first experience with a real nor‐Easter, with wind, snow and cold. I am a neophyte on Cosworths
and will welcome the technical assistance from the CVOA. Will likely need a lot of help in getting the FI
system to work. I have admired the Cosworth since it came out in the 70's. Bought a '76 Pinto (mistake)
instead of a Vega for daily transportation. I have the car in storage and will be pulling it out in the
spring. Al

April, 2004: I have a 1976 Cosworth Vega I’m selling, and I ran across your club's website online. I
would like to know if I can place my car in your classified section without being a member of your
organization. I've recently listed the car on collectorcarsonline.com, but did not get any interest. I know
there is a huge fan base for this type of car, I just need to search them out and find the best tool to
reach them, and I feel your website would be the way. I welcome any suggestions you may have on how
I can go about getting the Cosworth I have into the hands of someone who needs it! Thanks in advance
for you help! Jimmy. Car info: 76 Cosworth Vega, #2804, has 65,000 miles and has been in storage for
15 years. Does not run. Asking $3,300 or trade. <felicimo@access4less.net>

Was an original CVOA member in 1980, and a Region VIII Director. Sold my car in 1982 and previous
owner called me and I repurchased my old CV, #2804, Firethorn. Looking forward to restoring the old
girl (still in original and ok shape) and rejoining the group. Have original papers and build sheet.
Xr750@yahoo.com

According to CVOA Membership Records
Owned by
Pete Christeson in North Richland Hills, TX

VIN 6U196396 1.8k mileage Firethorn/ Firethorn vinyl

Listed by Auction House Raleigh Classics in North Carolina. Someone did some good detail work to the car. Looks fantastic, restored rims, some paint touch up (not much. There was some paint missing towards top of hatch, looks to have been blended, repaired.) For sale at auction May 1, 2021.

Listed For Sale on Craigslist in TN. South Pittsburg, TN. Car is all original in Good to great shape. Firethorn/ Firethorn Vinyl interior 4 speed. Car has 1660 actual miles on it,

According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to Bill and Libby Freeland,
1214 Charleston, Ct., Norman, OK 73069.

Posted by Frederick Seone on CV Facebook page. CV#2808 received 1st place in class #10 1971 to 1979 at the Fredericksburg,Virginia AACA car show today.

In July of 2013 he posted on Facebook that "This is CV#2808 I restored this in 2011 with 56,000 original miles. It took 1st place in Fredericksburg,Va. in 2012 at a AACA show. The little CV beat 30 cars of all of all makes in the 70's class."

According to a July 2012 email, this car belongs to Frederick Seoane of VA.

BILL HALL NM 01-Apr-11 3
3534 DEVON PINES KESWICK VA 22947 (434) 293-5820
2808 6U19560X 55K BLUE METALLIC/BLACK VL

Offered again in August of 2009 out of Charlottesville, VA: UP FOR AUCTION IS MY SWEET MEMORY
1976 COSWORTH VEGA. THE ENGINE IS ORIGINAL AND BUILT FOR GM BY RACING SPECIALISTS
COSWORTH OF ENGLAND. THE MILEAGE IS ORIGINAL AT UNDER 57,000. THE PAINT IS FRESH AND
BEAUTIFUL AND A VERY RARE (1 OF 11) BLUE. THIS IS A RUST FREE GEORGIA CAR AND IT'S A BLAST TO
DRIVE. VERY GOOD AND HONEST ALL AROUND CAR. NOT MANY LEFT IN THIS KIND OF ORIGINAL
CONDITION. DOES NOT USE OIL AND NO LEAKS ANYWHERE. INCLUDED IS THE ORIGINAL OWNERS
MANUAL AND PREVIOUS TITLES. THIS CAR WAS BUILT WHEN ALL THE BUGS HAD BEEN WORKED OUT
AND INCLUDES A RARE 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, 410 REAR AND FLIP OUT REAR WINDOWS.
THE INTERIOR IS ALL ORIGINAL WITH ONLY ONE 3" SEPERATION IN THE SEAM OF THE PASSENGER SEAT.
THE REAR SEAT FOLDS DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE. EVERYTHING WORKS INCLUDING THE SPEEDO
AND TACH, GAUGES AND CLOCK. PICK THIS ONE UP AND DRIVE IT BACK TO CALIFORNIA IF YOU LIKE.
NEEDS NOTHING FOR THE TRIP. $500.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED AT CLOSE OF AUCTION AND BALANCE OF
PURCHASE PRICE WITH 72 HOURS. ALL PAYMENTS MUST CLEAR BEFORE PICK‐UP. BUYER RESPONSIBLE
FOR PICK UP

On Aug‐21‐09 at 10:40:08 PDT, seller added the following information: THE DASH PLAQUE
PRODUCTION NUMBER IS 2808.

On Aug‐24‐09 at 05:30:06 PDT, seller added the following information:
I NEED TO BE CLEAR ABOUT THE PAINT DESCRIPTION. IT IS JUST AS I DESCRIBED IT. HOWEVER, IT HAS
TWO VERY MINOR CHIPS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THEY ARE NOT ROCK CHIPS AND THEY HAVE NEVER
BOTHERED ME. BUT I DON'T WANT IT SAID THAT I DID NOT MENTION THEM. I WILL TRY AND GET
PICTURES THAT SHOW THEM AND THIER SIZE AND ADD THEM. ANY QUESTIONS, JUST ASK. VIN is
1V77O6U196560. It does have the black vinyl interior.

Offered again in May of 2008. The listing read: “Up for auction is one of my prized collector cars, a very
rare survivor 1976 Cosworth Vega. Only a few around in blue; a rust‐free Georgia car equipped with the
optional 5‐speed, 4.10 rear, pop out rear windows. A nice running, driving car and is a blast to drive.
Excellent all around car; not many left in this kind of original condition. You can come see it if you like,
just email to make arrangements. Any questions just ask. Check my feedback; this a serious auction so
please no games. If you would like to make a offer feel free. I do want it to go to a good home but I will
not give it away (it has a good home now).” Supposedly has 50k miles. Blue with black interior.

Offered for sale on eBay in October of 2007 out of Wading River, NY, with the following text: “#2808, a
very rare original blue Cosworth, only a handful made and only a couple left on the registry. Car is
equipped w/5speed and a 4.10 rear. All original spare and jack components. Original splatter paint in
trunk, pop out windows, rust free Georgia car starts runs drives as it should, low miles. This is a fun,
inexpensive, highly collectable car that goes up in value every day. Anytime I drive it people are always
asking what it is. A big hit at the local cruise/shows. With only 3 or 4 around you will be the only one.
Any questions just email me; also check my feedback, no reasonable offer refused, I need the garage
space. Thanks.”

I'm located in Atlanta, as was the previous owner. He had registered it w/ CVOA in the 80‐90's. It has
55,659 miles, been repainted once & is believed to have all the original components except for the radio
& speakers. It's factory blue metallic, VIN #1V7706U196560. I am the 3rd owner. The body's VERY
straight and has no rust. Has all 5 wheels...spare has never been out of the trunk. Interior is very nice
except for a small tear in the pass seat (top). Previous owner says he had/has the window sticker & I
suspect the build sheet is still in the car somewhere. The only options I know it has are the pop out rear
windows & 5‐speed tranny. It was sold at Benson Chevrolet in Roswell Ga. I was told that this one's
pretty rare because of the color‐previous owner said only 4 were built or know to exist. I can send non
digital pics as I'm practically computer illiterate. It has been sitting since 1996, but after the injectors
were cleaned, oil & plugs changed it runs great! I'm sorry to say that I have no true interest in the car
other than the fact that I like to find rare cars, buy them & get them to people who enjoy putting them
to good use. Making a little $$ on them doesn't hurt either. I think I know who has the 35K CV & expect
to see it go thru Russo‐Steel auction this month. His name is John Ohler & he collects lots of Yenko stuff.
Let me know if you know anyone that might be interested, or keep a lookout in Hemmings Motor News
(I'm old school & don't use eBay/scam bay). Thanks again, Jude Hettick, novamob2003@hotmail.com

The tanks clean now, and the car is in really nice rustfree shape showing 40k miles. I paid 2k for the car, expecting to have another 2k in it on the street.
Car is Buckskin Tan, Tan vinyl interior, 4 speed CV
(NOT MEDIUM SADDLE)

Now owned by Mac McCrary in Kentucky.

Owned by Charles Schweitzer in Kentucky. He was working on getting the car back up and running. Owned it in the 2010's. Tank was cleaned out, and the intank sending unit was restored.

According to an ad in Clark Kirby’s October of 1980 Regional Newsletter, this car belonged to Richard
Bruce of 912 N. Washington St., Weatherford, OK (405‐772‐7609). It is a medium saddle/saddle with a
4‐speed and 30k miles.

MICHAEL KUZMITSKY M 01-Sep-11 3
102 BULLS HEAD RD POTTSVILLE PA 17901 (570) 622-8544
2810 6U201839

According to an eBay listing in June of 2011, "This is a brass dash identification number badge from a
1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth. The #2811 is shown on the right side of the plaque. Information on
these numbers and plaques can be seen on the cosworthvega.com web site. This is an extremely rare
piece as this particular Vega was a limited edition model with a Cosworth engine, 16 valve, dual
overhead cam. This badge came from an original Cosworth Vega, that was totaled in a traffic accident."
Seller is 6alennoxstreet out of Riverview, FL.

The dash plaque and a Cosworth horn button were offered for sale on eBay in February of 2003. This
strongly suggests that the car has been scrapped. A reply from the seller said, “Hey Mark, I bought the
parts at a swap meet in Moultrie GA a few weeks ago. I'm not sure about the car, but the emblems are
nice. My guess would be the guy parted it out. Thanks, Carl Carlson

John Stultz in IA bought the car. Posted on Facebook as a Father/ Son Project

According to Cosworth Vega Magazine‐28, this car belonged to Paul Cornell.

According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to P. J. Cornell of Scottsdale,
AZ.

Offered for sale on eBay in December of 2003. This car is totaled but as it has not been scrapped, it is theoretically
capable of being restored. It is listed as RIP because there is no realistic possibility of that happening—there is too
much work to do and too little value in the final product to make it feasible. Seller says: the other Cosworth is also
a 76. It has been sitting since 1980. It only has 16k miles on it. In 80 it was in a hard left side collision leaving the
body junk. It also does run by bottle-feeding it. The gas tank has been removed but comes with it. This has a 4-speed
tranny. No title on the smashed car.