Belongs to Bill Stroud of Akron, OH. It was his father’s car. It has Weber Carbs, and a test pipe, but is
otherwise stock. He is in the process of restoring it. He finds it a blast to drive. March, 2005.

Donald Yeaton
21 November 2024 ·
My brother has a 75 Cosworth #777 that he has owned for about 25 years in excellent condition. He recently has experienced a bucking problem that appears to be a fuel related problem - perhaps the fuel filter. However he cannot find any info on the fuel filter that is located on the firewall under the heater box. Is this filter still available anymore? He had previously installed an inline filter under the car before the original one. Any ideas??

From: Donald Yeaton <dryrun46@yahoo.com> Subject: fuel filter. Hi everyone. My brother just bought
a '75 Cosworth #777. Car needed a clutch and he wants to replace the fuel filter while the catalytic
converter is out of the way, but can't locate a fuel filter. Any ideas? Don Yeaton. Epsom, NH

On eBay out of New Haven, Ky, for $6000 in July of 2012. According to the listing, "Rare 1975 Cosworth
Vega, dash tag number 779 of 3400 manufactured. Vehicle runs great! Just get in and drive. Exceptional
car for someone to tour car shows or just a weekend cruiser. Some minor cosmetic repair needed on
trunk area. Asking $6000 or best offer. We have four other cars and are simply out of storage room.
Includes additional trunk lid. Mileage is listed at 36,000.

According to an ad on the website in April of 2012, this car is for sale for $6000 and belongs to Mike
Morris. The area code is 502.

Bob Black bought engine and efi from this engine. VIN on engine black is 15U224860. bought out of South Boston, MA. Owner was going to scrap the parts.
Car is purported to have been totaled in 1980's, front end collision.

779 is head, cam carrier, block engine stamping

Owned By Mark Bernstein In New England Area according to Issue #2 1980 CVOA MAgazine

Has a V-8 in it. Listed for sale on Craigslist in Boise Idaho.

Craigslist Ad
1975 Cosworth Vega All original paint and interior 64k on it. The motor is a crate 350 with the 4 speed now - however I have 2 complete Cosworth motors minus the blocks - (both bad) that will go with it if the new owner wants to return it to original. Nothing has been hacked up - all clean bolt in. It is number 782 Cosworth and is in the registry by previous owner. This is a very nice and quiet ride. The clutch and all install components are new. 19,000.00 OBO Call show contact info This is a landline so no texts or after 9PM or Saturday.

Posted on CVOA Website Forum: A customer recently brought me this car for restoration. Upon tear down of the engine, he decided the project wasn't for him and I am now the owner. The body is very straight with minimal rust. Interior in great condition. Engine is in need of complete rebuild. Have all the parts and a clean title. Call or text 208 284 8517 for more info and pictures or contact thelappins@live.com . Located in Boise , Idaho area.

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

I purchased the car about 3 months ago from a person in Wrightwood. Don't know much history passed that. I did transfer it to my name and the registration is current. The dash number reads 0786.
I recently pull what looks like the original motor, it did turn over but no compression. I am in the process of getting it completely overhauled. The car is now at a body shop and should be done and painted by mid December.
By Miguel (Mike ) Flores

Now owned by a Robert Wolski in Wrightwood, CA – Facebook Post 4/28/17 – Looking for proper sized
tires.

Found by Bryan Pridmore, For sale in California. 8/22/15
0786 was owned by Dana Barton. He just had it cleared (month ago) from his property along with
several vehicles by Chris owner of a salvage yard. I will call Chris back tomorrow to get the VIN #. He said
today that he thinks it might be sold. I was waiting for pictures too, hopefully that will be part of the
package for tomorrow.
Is there something else you would like to know about this Cosworth? I will ask tomorrow.

V-8 converts. Owned by a Fred Billman in FLA. Gray paint, Big Tires Heavily modified.

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Bought in Early 80s by Mark Gosin. As of 2/10/2022 car has 40,000 miles on it. Mostly original, in good running shape.

According to a mid‐80’s newsletter of Maurice Schecter, “1975 V #0797 black vinyl, 27,000 miles, TA
radials, aux lighting, posi, swing out windows, tinted glass, DYB shocks, M floor mats, excellent
condition, $4,800. Call Mark Brown (518) 234‐7677

Offered for sale on eBay in January of 2004. “It was driven to this spot 6+ years ago from the tire store
and that’s it. I will send more pics. It is complete with fuel injection. It has more miles than stated. I
will try to correct that shortly. It did run and drive and is complete as near as we can tell. Paint is poor.
Needs restoration. It is from the estate of a dear friend of ours. If you've seen us elsewhere on the web
then u know its low, low pricing. Perhaps you're already a customer so you know, but to the millions
that aren't yet, hello. We are Cordel Foreign Motors in Omaha, Nebraska. We have been in business for
40 years and if it is automotive we've done it. We are still in business because we firmly believe in
treating you just how we want to be treated. That means good deals () and quality parts. Thanks for
looking and don't forget about the eBay store. VIN = 1V77E5U225626” Starting bid was $1000, and no
takers. Ed.

Email from Joe Fazio: Yes I still own 0800. It has been in dry dock since 2010. I have just now put it back on the road.

Purchased by Joseph B. Fazio of Coram, NY. VIN 1V77E5U225770. jbjf@lycos.com He wrote in March
of 2005: I thought you might like to see some photos of CV #0800 that I have been working on.
Whatever I replaced (from the original stock equipment) I kept in order to put back at some later point
in time. Anyway, I emptied the bay, stripped and restored same, then stripped and resealed the motor
and drive train. I still have to do the rear. I picked up CV800 in September. Has anyone found an
effective stainless polish for the headers? I understand it may be a bit like polishing furniture on the
Titanic, so given that fact I expect real frequent re‐polishing will be necessary; but the stuff I have tried‐‐
Mother's, etc., doesn’t seem to quite cut it. Thanks, Joe

In April of 2004 this car was offered on eBay from the Baltimore area. The ad read: “this is #0800 of
2016 of the first year production of the Cosworth Vega. It is black with gold factory mags, gold stripes,
gold bezel dash with the tag marking its number 800. the car is mint in and out!!! This was GMs first
year for fuel injection dual overhead cams stainless steel header, positraction, rear modified Monza
suspension. It is inspected, road ready to go, it was garage kept. The only thing that i put on it was new
tires due to age and cracking!!! It is ready to show, still all factory. There was just a similar one sold, on
that car it needed stripped and painted and brought close to my reserve price!!! Mint. Book is over
$10,000. Average is over $7,000. The kids are going to college and i need to get rid of some toys!!!
Check it out. Also look on the NADA site and book the car out. You will see this is a steal!!!! The car has
the rally sport package also!!! Thanks. Mint 9.9 out of 10 in and out, looks like it came off the
showroom!!!! VIN is 1V77E5U225770.” Highest bid was $1000—reserve not met. Ed.

Car reappeared on eBay in late October of 2003 with the following description: the Cosworth Vega is a
highly sophisticated sports concept designed to generate excitement and bolster interest in the gm
domestic small car market. Another objective was to establish the design superiority and engineering
excellence of this Vega option in the minds of knowledgeable enthusiasts. All 1975 Cosworths were
black with gold striping, and gold painted aluminum wheels. Each of the vehicles carried a serial
numbered plaque on a gold tinted engine turned dash bezel. This is # 0800 of 2,061 built. The 1975
Cosworth model also utilized the new Monza torque arm rear suspension, special tachometer, and
exclusive transmission and final drive gear ratios. Now, most surviving Cosworths are owned by people
who understand how unique an automobile it was. The Cosworth Vega included many firsts: the first
double overhead cam sixteen valve engine to be domestically produced and sold by general motors, the
first use of electronic fuel injection by Chevrolet, the first use of a factory installed stainless steel
exhaust header, the first use of pressure cast aluminum road wheels. As many of you know, these items
are commonplace on today's vehicles. It was these firsts that led car & driver magazine to name the
Cosworth twin cam Vega one of the worlds ten best collector cars built since 1974 in their January 1986
issue. You are bidding on a very rare, mint condition 1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega. The car features black
paint with gold striping, and gold painted wheels. The interior is finished in white vinyl, and is flawless.
The carpeting is black, and is in pristine condition. This is # 0800 of 2,061 built. For more information
you may contact us @ (631) 691‐cars, or southshore.autosales@verizon.net. Although the odometer
reads 21,521, the car is more than ten years old, and is being sold as true mileage unknown.

Offered for sale on eBay in September, 2003: this 1975 Vega has beautiful, rare, immaculate white
interior. Body is in very good condition, no dents at all. There is no rot anywhere, just a few small spots
of surface rust. Car was owned previous to current owner by a collector who never used the vehicle‐‐it
was stored indoors for many years. Car is #0800 of 2,061 built. 122 CID/110 HP (net)/ 107 ft‐lb
(net). 3.73:1 rear axle, 4‐speed transmission. Twin‐cam 16 valve engine with electronic fuel
injection. Aluminum engine block, aluminum cylinder engine head, and factory stainless steel
headers. Rear defogger, swing outs, am/fm radio, windshield antenna, rear speaker. Car has new
alternator and timing belts and a new battery. Please call 631 205‐0823 with any questions. As in above
description, vehicle is in very good condition. There are no dents anywhere, just some small spots of
surface rust. The car has beautiful white vinyl interior. The car operates well. The tires are in good
condition with tread remaining. The car has never been in an accident. There was a ding in the
passenger door that was repaired and repainted prior to current owner's possession. VIN is
1V77E5U225770.