According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to Gary L. Cole, PO Box 101,
Cusseta, AL 36852.

According to John Mathe, “My friend Richard once owned this 1976 White CV. We purchased the white
76 from a CVOA member in Sunrise, Florida (near Ft. Lauderdale). He was fed up trying to make it run.
We tried to convince him to keep it and stay in the Club, but he wanted out. He had too many other
projects to be bothered. The car baffled him as to why it wouldn't run right. We bought it dirt‐cheap.
He had a friend with a tow truck/dolly who hauled it from the East coast of Florida to the West ‐ for
free! As we had diagnosed for him, it was a burned valve on the number four cylinder that was causing
all of the trouble. A new valve and head rebuild later and the car was as good as new. Otherwise, the
paint, stripes, wheels, interior and engine bay were in excellent shape.” Eaglefish1.” Supposedly a
firethorn interior.

Supposedly owned by somebody named Fred Tomalo who lived in Michigan. The VIN was 1V77O6U217869. Supposedly it was an Orange car.

Finally got it outside and washed.missing both bumpers,and one wheel.has extra parts .not rust free,but is pretty solid.was zeibarted when new,and has spent many years inside.batt tray shot,spare well also shot I believe from mice filling it with fertilizer.located near Peoria Illinois.2500 - Owned by Lee Johnson, posted Pics on Facebook Group

Supposedly a white car with a black interior owned by Chris Hutchinson. Cosworth Vega Magazine‐23.

hank you for the welcome! I am pleased to make your acquaintance. It is indeed a small world at times, and I have been in your neck of the world several times in the past.

My father Alan was a member of the association long ago before the internet was a thing, so I am somewhat familiar with the group. I remember attending roundups in New Bedford, MA and Indianapolis back in the 80's. I remember my dad meeting with Timothy Foy of Fort Wayne a few times and it's good to see Mr. Foy is still an active member. I was young then and am in my fifties now and sadly my father has passed but he was an avid hoarder when it came to 'car stuff' so I have a veritable treasure trove of things to go through.

Through my father, I own two CV's, the first one being a '76 with the registry #3130. It is black on black and has been sitting for 25 years I'd say. Some of the time outside in the driveway and then maybe 15 years inside the garage now. Needless to say, it needs some love, which is what geared me up to finally join the association. The second CV is also a '76 and Firethorn, although I do not know the registry number offhand as both cars are located in Fort Wayne where he used to live. The Firethorn, while in better condition, he acquired without an engine. The good/bad news there is that he found an engine for it but never did anything more with it. So in short, I have one complete and one mostly complete, but they are both far from being able to attend any event. I will update and contribute as I can but my biggest challenge at the moment is getting everything together under one roof.

It looks like I've come to the right place as your website is a fountain of good information! Perhaps if I can get something accomplished with these two, we can meet properly. I greatly appreciate you reaching out to me!

Sincerely,
Scott Friskney

According to an August 2006 post by Bob Chin, #3130 was black with a white interior. It was in Fort
Wayne Indiana according to his old records.

Apparently once owned by someone named Friskney who lived in Indiana. Cosworth Vega Magazine‐17.

Now (Feb, 2012) owned by Wayne Viall of Mesa, AZ. He wrote on message 24927: hi all: I have 76
Cosworth #3131 and my brother didn't take very good care of it. I want to restore it and am looking for
original body parts. I need the following parts: hatch back (mine rusted out around window), front floor
pans (driver's and passenger sides). Does anyone have a donor car out there? Wayne

Car Listed for Sale on Facebook Marketplace. Current owner is Andi Michelle, near Youngstown, OH. Car has about 38,000 miles on it. Car is in pieces. Someone started a restoration, but fell ill and cannot finish the project. Asking price is $4800. Car is White Exterior, Firethorn Cloth Interior with a 4 speed. Almost no rust seen in photos of the car.

In restoring #3132, a white 1976 CV, I purchased a pinstripe kit that includes the Cosworth Twin Cam decals with
black background. The car had the decals with the black background and was low mileage (18,000). The lower
section was repainted below the pinstripe so I cannot be sure if they are original. Are the black background
"Cosworth Twin Cam" decals correct on a white Cosworth Vega? Thanks, Bob. Yahoo Post.

According to an October, 2012 post, this car is owned by Tony Christy Barrineau, and it is for sale. He is
a DOT Inspector at California Highway Patrol and lives in Sparks, NV.

Thanks for the add. I just picked up my first cosworth and somehow managed to find one of 23 saddle brown 76s.... Sadly, I have a feeling it's too far gone to restore as a cosworth...
Posted by Joe Ross in Indiana on Facebook.
I guess I should clarify that there is no title or keys on top of the condition, so seriously debating on a V8 swap race car but leave the paint and body completely untouched (with the exception of floor patches)

Lee Hawkins from Pendeleton, IN now owns the car. In very rough shape, Medium Saddle, Tan Cloth Interior, most likely a 5 speed. Benn abandoned for years behind a structure, surrounded by over growth. All the windows broken out about 5-10 years ago. Lee has recovered the car from the woods, and is petitioning the state of Indiana to get a New Title for the car. (abandoned car title)

According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to Steve Huddleston, PO
Box 1, Pendleton, IN 46064.

Now owned by John J. Cowall... details-

2.4L Crank, High compression Pistons 11.5 : 1. Race port on head. 430 Lift Crane Cams.

Dick Baumhauer’s racecar. He bought it back from John F. Cowall. Dick Re-modified Suspension. Tubular A-Arms up front, 4.10 Eaton Posi in a CV 7.5" Rear End Housing. Installed a T-56 Camaro Transmission. Installed a 2.4L CV High Compression engine. 430 lift Crane Cams, Billet 2.3L Crank. 11-1/2: 1 compression pistons. Milodon oil pan, Heavily ported head (from Ka-Tech).

Dick Baumhauer sold the body to John F. Cowall. Heavy Suspension modifications. John F. Cowall Installed a 2.4L CV Motor with stock head and stock cams.

Mark Grimm traded it to Dick Baumhauer in 1990s

Originally a mahogany car. This is the Hoerr Brothers Golden Eagle racecar. It was at one point owned
by Mark Grimm. See article in Cosworth Vega Magazine-19.

The Golden Eagle Race Car. Campaigned in the IMSA RS Spark Plug Challenge Race Series from 1980-1981. Raced at Road Atlanta, Daytona, etc. Driven by Irv Pearce. Heavy Modifications to car, including full roll cage, heavy 2.0L engine modifications and suspension modifications.

Been sitting a long time, but Was driven Where it is Sitting and Oiled Down, it's Wrecked passenger side cowl, but Have Door& Fender,Serial #3138
Trenton, TN
Location is approximate
Seller information
David Milligan
Joined Facebook in 2022
Blue Exterior/ White vinyl interior. Car is wrecked on the passenger side.

It appeared again (same VIN) in January of 2005 with this text: “1976 COSWORTH VEGA.. I have driven this car
and it runs and drives fine. It has 22000 + miles on the odometer. When I bought it the title said actual miles, the Mi
title does not show the miles. I see no reason that it is not actual miles. The interior is in good condition, the drivers
seat has a seam that came apart on the bottom, other than that it is nice. The car has had paint work done. The roof
has a spot that a dent was filled, the size of approximately 1in round. I removed filler that cracked and there is no
rust there. The back hatch has small rust on right corner. See pics. The tires are new. The exhaust was replaced by a
local shop, works but does not look the best. Everything works and car is all and all in good condition. You can
drive it home. The bottom of the car has light rust from storing but no rust holes. If you want to make me an offer I
might sell car for a buy-now price. Email if you have a question.”

According to a subsequent eBay listing by the seller, buyer did not go through with the purchase and car was relisted
in late April of 2003.

Bought by George Campa, arboc2005@yahoo.com off eBay for $3550. It is his second Cosworth. His
first was his first car!
George posted this in mid-April: Hi all: I just purchased a 76 Cosworth that has been sitting in a garage for the last
5 years with only 21600 miles. This is my second Cosworth. My first was also my first car. Anyway this is my
dilemma: Since this has been sitting for so long, what should I do before even attempting to start her? Some guys at
work said to squirt some "mystery oil" into the cylinders, and change the oil in the motor. Also put new plugs, and
new anti-freeze. Any other suggestions or do's or don'ts? I'm also wondering how do I find out if the rear has
posi? Thanks.