Ira West Jr. of Laconia, IN, 47135 (30 miles west of Louisville off I‐64)(812‐737‐2897 or 502‐417‐9175)
bought this car for $500 without an engine or trans or ECU or engine or computer wiring harnesses. He
offered it for sale on eBay in February of 2010. He contacted the Club to see if he could find the dash
number as it is missing. It still has the Texas license plates and Department of Safety sticker
on the windshield. The sticker on the back has Temple, TX on it. He bought the car from Robert L.
Ewers of Evansville, IN. The license plate frame says Deanza Chevrolet, Riverside Center. The trim tag
info is ST 75 1 HV 77 U 318102 TR 11Y A51 19L 19U 06C 50‐7959 235839C. According to his
eBay ad: 1975 Cosworth Vega. It is missing the motor and trans. This car is solid. It has the factory 3.73
10 bolt posi rear end. There is no rust in the quarters or trunk pan. It has a couple of small pinholes in
the driver’s side floorboard. The floor pans are not soft. It has a little rust in the hood, and two spots on
the right upper quarter between the hatch seal and quarter skin. They are about the size of a quarter;
the car came out of Texas. It was last on the road in 1993.it has been garage kept ever since. I have done
some research on the car and it was built the third week of June in 1975 at the Lordstown Ohio plant. It
was the135838th Vega built in the 1975 production year. It is missing the Cosworth emblem on the tail
panel. It is also missing the center caps for the wheels. It has all five of the factory Cosworth wheels. It is
also missing the Cosworth horn button and the plaque that was affixed to the dash that told what car
number it was. They were gone when I received the car. It also has the white bucket seats and came out
with black carpet. There were only 330 cars with this option made. i have the original drive shaft as well
as one for a v8 conversion that goes with it also the radiator and a pair of v8 motor mounts. The interior
needs redone due to years of sitting. There were only 3500 of these cars built. This is a rare care. This
car is unmolested. The rear pop‐out windows are inside the car. And they are in good shape. It also has
air shocks. The ECU is missing. The pedals are still in the car. I don't know if the fuel injection wiring
harness is still in it. I would say it’s not since the ECU is missing. I don't know the series number if that
means the car number. I have all the keys to it. The title is clean and in my name.

According to Chris Wheaton, this car was once owned by John Dean in TX in 1981.

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

For sale ad posted 12/03 on the www.buybelowcost.com website. Ad reads: “No. 1053 in restorable
condition. Glass good except windshield; has crack. Fuel injected 4‐cyl motor excellent, low mileage
after rebuild. 4‐speed manual transmission. All original, but needs TLC. Asking $2500.00 cash or trade.”

According to an email in June of 2009 from Craig West, “Hi Mark. Craig West here. Just want to let you
know that 1975 CV, VIN 1V77E5U235926 is going sadly to crusher. The number 1054 now rides on my
1973 Vega’s dash with the motor and rear end underneath. I call it a 1973 Chevy Vega with a Cosworth
motor, I am starting to drive it; seems to be doing pretty good. See ya. Craig”

This car belongs to Gary Sydnor, a machinist in Gary's Machine Shop in Tucson, AZ. It is a parts car.

Now Owned By Jim McIntosch in Ohio

Posted in Craigslist, Ann Arbor, Mi.

1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega
condition: excellent
cylinders: 4 cylinders
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: manual

31,318 original miles
Numbers matching

5 speed was put in by dealer in 1976, we do still have the original 4 speed.

Offered by Jeff on eBay in September of 2011: Up for sale is an unmolested and 95% original 1975
Chevy Cosworth Vega. Serial #1057 of 3508. It has 29,527 original miles. I am the fifth registered owner
of the vehicle and have owned the car for three years. It has always been garaged and pampered.
Here are the specifics on this vehicle.

Year: 1975
Vin Tag: IV77E5U236068
Miles: 29,527 original miles
Options: Cloth Interior, Rear Defrost and Tint, 5 Speed, 4:10 Posi.
Original 4 cyl dual overhead cam engine. Everything works as it should. Engine bay is very nice.
Everything on the engine is original except the fuel injection unit, battery, plugs, air filter. The original
fuel injection has been replaced at some point in the cars history. Not sure when. The original unit has
traveled with the car and is included with the sale. As you can see from the picture, the serpentine belt
cover is off the car. Not sure which owner painted the sprockets gold to match the rims. It does looks
nice so I never put the cover back on. Original cover comes with the car.
5 Speed transmission. The original owner had the 4 speed was swapped out by in 1976 with the new
available 5 speed transmission. Everything works as it should. The original 4 speed has traveled with
each owner and is included with the sale.
Paint: Black with gold. The car’s third owner had the car repainted. The paint and graphics are extremely
nice.
Body: Excellent condition. Very straight and rust free. Doors open and close smooth.
Rim’s and Tires: Rims are in excellent condition. Rims were refinished also by the third owner. No
curbing. Nice original lug nuts and center caps. Tires tread is plentiful.
Chrome: Chrome trim is all in very good condition. Shines very well.
Interior: Car does have the cloth interior option. Dash, seats, carpet, door panels and headliner are all in
very good original condition. The car is missing the passenger side sun‐visor.
Gauge Cluster: All gauges are in excellent condition and working order except for the gas gauge. Gas
gauge does not work at this time.
Electrical: All other electrical components on the car work as they should .
Radio: The original Am/FM radio is not with the car. It does have a 70’s era AM/FM cassette player. The
dash has not been cut or modified and the fit of the unit is excellent.
Glass: Front windshield does have a slight wiper scratch on it. It not bad but it’s there. All other glass on
the car is excellent. Hatchback window has original factory tint and it is in good condition with only a
few small areas of wear.
Side Pop Out Windows: Car has the optional side pop out windows. Rubber seals are in average
condition.
Exhaust: Aluminum header in excellent condition. Converter in good original condition. Muffler has been
replaced at some point in time and the car only has the single exhaust pipe.
Also included in the sale: Several pieces of Cosworth literature, articles and brochures. Some receipts
and service records from previous owners. And how about an original still in the shrink wrap set of
Chevrolet service tools for the car!!! Set of NOS front brake pads are included along with a few other
misc. items.
The car has been pampered, serviced and well taken care of. The car looks and runs fabulous. It’s a car
that all the owners have taken pride and great care of her and it shows. It draws compliments and
conversation every single time I drive it.

Terms: $500 deposit required within 24 hours of auction close. Pay Pal deposit preferred. Remaining
balance due within 10 days. Remaining balance of payment by bank certified cashiers check or cash only.
I will take final payment by pay pal but it will cost you another 3.5% in fee’s to cover what pay pal
charges.

Viewing: The car is located in Fairfield, Ohio. About 20 miles north of Cincinnati. Give me a call if you
want to come look at it. Check my feedback. Long time ebayer with excellent feedback ratings. Don’t bid
if you don’t have the money or haven’t asked your wife. Call Jeff at 513‐330‐4985 with any questions.
Thanks for looking.

Posted on Yahoo in August of 2010: Hey guys, 1975 #1057 is up for sale. Here's some specifics. Give me
a call if you are interested. 513‐330‐4985 Jeff Sandor. If anybody out there has owned #1057, I'd love to
hear from you. Up for sale is an unmolested and 95% original 1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega. Serial #1057
of 3508. It has 29,171 original miles give or take a few. I do drive it occasionally. I am the fifth registered
owner of the vehicle. Here are the specifics on this vehicle:

Year: 1975
VIN Tag: IV77E5U236068
Miles: 29,171 original miles
Options: Cloth Interior, Rear Pop Outs, Rear Defrost & Tinted Window.
Original 4 cyl dual overhead cam engine. Everything works as it should. Engine bay is very nice.
Everything on the engine is original except the fuel injection unit, battery, plugs, air filter. The original
fuel injection has been replaced at some point in the cars history. Not sure when. The original unit has
traveled with the car and is included with the sale. The serpentine belt cover is off the car. Not sure
which owner painted the sprockets gold to match the rims. It does looks nice so I never put the cover
back on. Original cover comes with the car. The car does need the hood insulation. I have the clips but
the insulation is needed. 5‐Speed transmission. The original owner had the 4 speed swapped out, smf in
with the newly available 76 5 speed transmission. Everything works as it should. The Paint: Black with
gold. I belive the car's third owner had the car repainted. The pain is extremely nice on it. The gold
graphics package is also extremely nice. Body: Excellent condition. Very straight and rust free. Doors
open and close smooth. Rim's and Tires: Rims are in excellent condition. Rims were refinished by one of
the previous owners. No curbing. Nice original lug nuts and center caps. Tires tread is plentiful. Chrome:
Chrome trim is all in very good condition. Shines very well. Interior: Car does have the cloth interior
option. Dash, seats, carpet, door panels and headliner are all in excellent original condition. The driver's
shows slightly more wear than the passenger seat. Not noticeable but it's there. The car is missing the
passenger side sun‐visor. Gauge Cluster: All gauges are in excellent condition and working order except
for the gas gauge. Gas gauge does not work at this time. Electrical: All other electrical components on
the car work as they should. Radio: The original Am/FM radio is not with the car. It does have a 70's era
AM/FM cassette player. The dash has not been cut or modified and the fit of the unit is excellent. The
front speaker does not work but the rear two do. Tape player works fine. Glass: Front windshield does
have a slight wiper scratch on it. It not bad but it's there. All other glass on the car is excellent.
Hatchback window has original factory tint and it is in good condition with only a few small areas of
wear. Side Pop Out Windows: Car has the optional side pop out windows. Rubber seals are in average
condition. Bumpers: Front bumper is in good condition. It does have a small gouge in therubber and on
the aluminum as shown in photos. Rear bumper is in very goodcondition with only slight minor
imperfections. Hard to tell unless you lookhard. Rubber Door/Window Seals: Rubber on the car is in
average condition. Not in real bad shape but deserves some new ones. Included with the car is a new set
of door fuzzies, door and rear hatchback seals. Undercarriage: Clean and original. Car had been
undercoated. Only slight surface rust on components. Undercarriage will clean up very well with some
detailing. Trunk Area: Clean, original and solid. Some very light surface rust as shown in photo. Exhaust:
Aluminum header in excellent condition. Converter in good original condition. Muffler has been
replaced at some point in time and the car only has the single exhaust pipe. Also included in the sale:
Several pieces of Cosworth literature, articles and brochures. Some receipts and service records from
previous owners. And how about an original still in the shrink wrap set of Chevrolet service tools for the
car!!! Where you gonna find that? The set is missing the valve tip it tool. Set of NOS front brake pads are
included along with a few other misc. items. The car has been pampered, serviced and well taken care
of. The car looks and runs fabulous. It's a car that all the owners have taken pride and great care of her
and it shows. It draws compliments and conversation every single time I drive it. Except at the CV
roundup's, I've never seen one as nice. Price is $6,750.

Phil Rust listed this 24,400 mile no rust, stored much of its life by two prior owners, cloth interior,
swingouts, AM/FM tape, rear defogger, repainted wheels, new tires and Flowmaster exhaust, K&N
filters, new belts, new upper engine gaskets that don’t leak, and a 4.10 posi that had been installed by a
prior owner. $4,250. 317 253 4408
According to a November 2009 membership application, this car is (now?) owned by Jeff Sandor of
Fairfield, OH.

In February of 1999, Daniel Gullion of Puyallup, WA wrote: Owner of 1975 #1059, previously owned by
John W Gullion. This has to be the funnest car I have ever owned. Runs strong and fast, of course at
over 100,000 miles on rebuilt engine it needs a little work. However, still in great condition. Will spin
tires in 2nd gear at around 40‐50 mph. Currently seeking reputable mechanic in the south Seattle‐
Tacoma area that knows the Cosworth?

Owned by Michael Gleason of Topeka, KS as of December 2004. alion4evr@msn.com

Posted on Facebook.” Working on a deal to buy a Cosworth #1062”. Car looks to be mostly cocomplete.
Engine bay looks clean. Missing Pulse Air tubes. Located in Sandy, Oregon. A Tim Hall posted about the
car along wit ha couple of pics. Exterior looks straight, but paint and stripes are faded.
Entered 1/08/2017 by John J. Cowall

According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to Al Wopshall of R2 Box
224‐0, Edgerton, WI 53534.

Posted by Chris Wheaton on CVOA Facebook page:
Cosworth Vega 1065 is heading off to it's new home in San Diego to get a 305 V8 installed. This was the turbo Cosworth that was built by Tom Tuggle in AZ. He sold it to Bob Quindazzi back in Rhode Island and about 20 years ago I bought it from Quindazzi and had it shipped back out here to California.

One of Chris Wheaton’s enormous collection of Cosworths

When Bob sold off all of his Cosworth stuff to Mark Schwartz, Chris Wheaton bought this car and had it shipped back to California. This car has a custom front air dam, 5 lug Wilwood brakes, a 4 point roll cage, and aftermarket seats and steering wheel. VIN 236350 Black with black cloth interior. Build date 06/75

He sold the car to Bob Quindazzi. Bob took possession of it and was driving it home to RI when the motor blew. Bob had parted some other cars and he put a different Cosworth motor in it but never finished hooking it up

- This car was turbocharged by Thomas Tuggle of AZ in the early 80’s.

Black/ White Vinyl Interior

Originally sold out of Schwartsburg, Chevrolet in Milwaukee WI

According to an August, 2011 membership application, this car belongs to Wayne Mrowka of Racine, WI.

CVOA Membership Records
Owner- Jeffrey Denruiter

black/ Black Cloth

VIN- 5U236446 37,154 mileage

Former owner - Bruce J. Hatzinger
Columbus, WI

Unknown Date: Dash plaque number 1067, odometer shows 37,154 miles. Car was driven into the shed at least 15 years
ago. No visible body rust. I have not tried to start it. Pictures show the car with Vega GT wheels which
will sell with the car. The original Cosworth wheels are in the back of the car with new Michelin tires on
them. Car was painted in the late 70's and will need a stripe/decal package to look original. Purchase of
the car will include an extra cylinder head, cam carrier and many other Vega and Cosworth spares.
Found on Craigslist in Milwaukee WI

Engine now in hands of John Johnston in Idaho as part of his purchase of CV 2037