VIN 1V77O6U227959. Dark green metallic. 43k miles. Buckskin interior and carpet. AM/FM radio, rear
speaker, aux lighting, floor mats, 5‐speed, defogger, swingouts, tinted glass, Skytrends sunroof.
Purchased from Skip Allison of MI. According to a Notice posted by F.J. Weckerle, Traffic Manager, this
car was sold by sealed bid. Bidding was open to “all Chevrolet‐Tonawanda employees and area
Chevrolet dealers.” Car was available to be seen in “the North Salary Parking Lot (Northwest corner
roped off).” The notice also said that the purchaser had to keep the vehicle for six months. A Mark
Rock car.

Car is currently owned by Mark Rock in Columbia Station, OH, who bought it at auction.

UNKNOWN DATE: Dark green metallic. 43k miles. Buckskin interior and carpet. AM/FM radio, rear speaker, aux lighting, floor mats, 5-speed, defogger, swingouts, tinted glass, Skytrends sunroof. Purchased from Skip Allison of MI. According to a Notice posted by F.J. Weckerle, Traffic Manager, this car was sold by sealed bid. Bidding was open to “all Chevrolet-Tonawanda employees and area Chevrolet dealers.” Car was available to be seen in “the North Salary Parking Lot (Northwest corner roped off).” The notice also said that the purchaser had to keep the vehicle for six months.

Appeared on eBay in March of 2004. Ad reads: “I am listing this vehicle for a friend that doesn't have a computerif
you would like to talk directly to him, please email me for his phone number- 1976 Chevrolet: Cosworth Vega
Description: Item Specifics: Chevrolet Vega COSWORTH #3389. Repainted with original color. Miles: 38,788
Doors: 2 doors. Transmission: Manual. Interior: Firethorn red. Engine: 4 Cylinder Fuel Injection. Year: 1976.
Warranty: As Is. Exterior: Firethorn Red. Condition: Used. For sale: 1976 Cosworth Vega Serial # 3389 Vehicle
Identification number: 1V7706U2280XX. Original Cosworth Gold wheels need refurbished four new tires.
Firethorn red interior with red vinyl seats, rear seat back cover needs refinishing. Four Speed manual transmission.
Swing out Rear windows. AM/FM radio. Purchased from Texas with Texas title. Sun visor has emission labels
Under hood has the engine spec label. Extra door seals and hatch seal. Purchased from Texas and delivered to New
York. Started the restoration several years ago and never finished. Additional History is included, Original Bill of
Sale, Cosworth newsletters, repair instructions, and many more. Never registered after purchased. Seems the car has
been registered twice. Engine turns but has not been started for about nine months (last summer). The paint on the
edge of the hood is blistering with rust and under the left rear hatch area. The car will need restoration work. Sun
visor has emission labels; under hood has the engine spec label. Comes with extra door seals and hatch seal. Overall
good condition-was repainted in the mid 90's with Glasurit Poly-urethane basecoat/clear coat. The vehicle hasn't
been started in 9 months. Very small areas of rust are starting to form on the hood and rear hatch area. Very
presentable and with a little TLC could be a nice daily driver or show car-“

According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to Herman F. Fichtner, 306 W
Arizona, Ruston, LA 71270.

According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to H. G. Griffin Jr., 2113
Rigsbee Dr., Plano, TX 75074.

Offered for sale in the October 1980 issue of Clark Kirby’s Regional Newsletter by Craig Ryno (214‐252‐
6288). He lists is as in poor condition. It has a 5‐speed, is orange with plaid cloth interior.

According to CVM‐2, this car belongs to H. G. Griffen.

Offered for sale on eBay in June of 2003. “Completely original. Unrestored Cosworth. Original paint,
original interior with no tears or cracks. All glass in excellent condition. Only titled in two owners names.
Title lost by the previous owner but we have a bill of sale. Car had been on blocks since approximately
1979 or 1980. Very restorable. Very little rust for a Michigan car, able to be repaired. The trunk has a
hole in the spare tire well. Fuel injectors are currently pulled out of the vehicle, but we do have them.
Prior to being removed the engine ran great as long as I sprayed fuel in the throttle bodies. Gas tank
needs to removed and cleaned if not replaced. Under carriage is typical of a 27 yr old neglected car, but
is definitely able to be repaired. Engine completely original, factory header in great condition. Engine
appears to have no leaks.” The VIN is 1V77O6U228517, and the mileage is 55,913. It is white with a red
interior, and is located in Owosso, MI..

Now owned by a Robert Gerzevitz in San Diego. Restoring the car as a "driver"for street use.
Body is starightened out all around. Car is amazingly rust free, was Ziebarted, probably at the dealer when new.
Located bumpers, seats, and other missing items.
Seats all re upholstered, and carpeting replaced.
Re-wired as needed.
All new LED lighing.
Battery re located to FR corner per stock.
8 Track stereo over hauled, and new speakers all around.
Amber rear turn signals activated.
Cooling system / fuel system overhauled.
Custom exhaust system installed.
Car is a driver now.
She is a driver now

Doc Duaghtery old race car. Popped up for sale on a used car auction lot in Cinicinnati, OH back in February 2024? (or around that time)
Car has been smashed in the back panel. Looks like it hit a telephone pole.
Firethorn/ White vinyl Interior

In March of 1999 Eric Brazle of Jackson, CO, wrote: '76 Cosworth #3397 for sale here! Has been stored
since Nov. '86. Dark metallic blue w/gold pin striping, white seats, dark blue dash and carpet. The car
has 45,185 miles on it I am asking $3000.00 obo bjford@twlakes.net

Offered for sale on eBay again in April of 2003. “1976 Cosworth Vega limited edition. Production
number 3398. Original mileage 32,985. Clean title. Driven only in summer months. Color is black with
gold trim. Very good condition.16 valve 4 cylinder. Dual overhead cam fuel injected, factory header, 5
speed transmission with 4.10 final drive ratio, positraction rear end. VIN 1V77O6U228921. Azzie930
Colden, NY. Dunnave7@adelphia.net

This car, located in the Buffalo, NY area, was offered for sale in late February of 2003 with a starting bid
price of $2500. No details were provided with the listing, and only a single photo. “1976 Cosworth Vega
limited edition 16 valve dual overhead cam fuel injected production #3398. 32,985 original mileage 5
speed 4.10 final drive”

The January 1998 Region 2 newsletter welcomes the owner of this car, Tom Kreuder of Colden, NY.

Listed as RIP. Car got wrecked in the front end and parted out by John Williams and Gerry Cross.

JOHN WILLIAMS D 01-Sep-10 3
202 MILE RD TUNKHANNOCK PA 18657 (570) 836-8024
3400 Green/ White Interior? (2) 0852 NEED CAR INFO

After 16 years of sitting around collecting dust at several locations, including Doug Drahnak of
Libertyville, MD, then Gerry Cross/John Williams in 2001, #3400 is back on the road (August, 2003). The
engine had “loose parts in it” and the pan had to be dropped to extract them. [As for the car itself, a
great detailing had been started, and then stopped. Jerry and John fixed it up to serve as a daily driver.
Ed.] For those out there keeping track of these cars, it is a green 5‐speed with posi now registered in
Pennsylvania. Purists will cringe at the total disregard of stock items; the car has Webers, a 2.5” exhaust
with a Dyno Max muffler located where the Cat was (yeah, it is loud), and a trunk mounted battery.
John

Hey Chris: You probably already have this one, but #3400 is green with a tan (buckskin) interior. I'm
probably going to change interior colors to black. This car has too much rot to bother with a "correct"
restoration. JW aka John aka johnnygroves Yahoo post 1/9/2002

This car belonged to John Chidester, a long time CVOA member. He worked at a Chevy dealership and
lived in Bowie MD. In 1994 the car needed a lot of work. Equipped with Webers, it smoked at idle. It
needed new paint, perhaps a new hood, a new header panel, the driver’s seat repaired, the metal under
the battery tray repaired and a new battery tray, metal work in the spare tire well, a new exhaust
system, a new right front fender, all new weatherstrip, and a new hood blanket. All this according to a
note from John with accompanying photos. [Ed.]

Posted For Sale on eBay. Did not meet reserve.
Incredible time capsule 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega. # 340 of production. Years of storage make this a "Barn Find" condition car. The mileage 2,882.6 is original. The car was purchased in N.Y. , driven to Western PA, and then to West Virginia where because of it's rarity, no Chevrolet garages were trained to work on the car so it was stored......and forgotten. The building owner that stored the car finally acquired title to the car for storage fees.
I acquired the car in a trade for restoration work from the building owner. A clear title goes with the car.
The amazing story of this rare Cosworth Vega begins at Central Chevrolet in South Rochester NY. The window sticker bearing that information and the list of standard and optional accessories remains intact on the LH rear window where it was placed originally at the factory in Lordstown Ohio. The unique Cosworth inspired engine was hand assembled in Tonawanda NY. Designed to be a lightweight high performance sports car, Federal emissions regulations cause Cosworth and Chevrolet to perform several power robbing emissions modifications. The 122 C.I T356 Aluminum 4 cylinder engine featured a 17% silica content block that allowed the special piston rings to ride inside the cylinder bores without needing iron sleeves. In addition, this was Chevrolet's first double overhead cam engine, it's first electronic fuel injection engine, it's first high performance stainless steel header type exhaust manifold engine, and it's first commercial product partnership with a foreign race proven engine manufacturer. The Cosworth Vega was truly a unique car.
I have not altered this car from the way it was found and the few items that appear to have been repair efforts at the time it was parked are also with the car ( fuel Pump, radio and speaker). After 45 years, I can't guarantee that every single part is there, but if something is missing' it won't be much.
The exterior and undercarriage have mild surface rust. The car still has it's original paint and interior. Pictures of the car show it missing the rear window. That was also found and placed with the car. It will have to be re-installed. A cracked LH headlight bezel was also replaced with an OEM GM replacement.
I did vacuum the engine compartment to remove the leaves and critter dirt that was found on top the engine. I've not tried to start the engine so although it's all extremely low mileage components, a rebuild or replacement is advised. Crankcase oil looked fine, and water was drained for storage at some point.
The interior is intact with the seats having no tears or real wear. Everything is just dirty and needs cleaned. But it is the perfect starting point for an awesome low mileage restoration of an iconic Chevrolet.
I'll be happy to answer any question you have about the car. If I don't have the answer, I'll tell you so.
The car is sold "as is" with no warranty expressed or implied. It rolls fine and the buyer will be required to pick the car up at my garage once it is paid for. Unlike most project Vegas, this is no rust heap. This car could easily be transformed into an original conversation piece, restored as a low mileage icon, engine swapped to create a fabulous touring sports car, or converted for a lightweight drag car. The possibilities are endless, but they're only original once.
For those who want to restore this car, I have several N.O.S parts to assist that goal. I also have an original Lordstown Factory Bendix Fuel Injection Blueprint used by the engineers in 1975-6 on the shop floor, and other memorabilia separate from this auction that will be made available to the buyer.
Good luck bidding.

Dark green metallic with only 300 miles, sold in FL in May of 2016 for $25,850, according to Dick
Baumhauer.

According to a craigslist ad and an email in March of 2010, this firethorn/firethorn car is a 4‐speed and
only has 78 miles on it. It was John Strupp’s father‐in‐law’s. He passed away and John is selling it for the
estate. He has removed and cleaned the gas tank, and obtained a new in‐tank pump, but has made no
further progress in getting it started. He says the battery leaked and the battery tray is shot and the
entire area around the battery is very rusty. Php413@earthlink.net.

According to Cosworth Vega Magazine‐17, this car is owned by Mr. Lee from Kentucky.

Appears to be owned by Don Wheeler of Niles, MI. Firethorn/buckskin. According to info provided by
John J. Cowall in early 2014, the VIN of this car is 1V77O6U230074.