Owner Nov 2011 - Oct 2013
Edward Wheeler (b 1945)
Gahanna, OH (outside Cincinatti)
614-296-3006 (spoke with Ed in Oct 2019)
ccwgun@msn.com

Paid $7,000 to Lloyd Blocker and had it transported to Ohio.

He swore the paint was original. He polished it with 1000, 2000, 3000 grit sand paper to make it shine. He removed the catalytic converter and the pulse air tubes. Changed the pulley's on the cams and replaced the timing belt. He had Wheel Medic restore the rims. And he replaced the left rear quarter window bright trim.

Ed is a retired cop who made a connection with the next owner who was a cop also.

Owner December 2010 - October 2011
Lloyd Blocker (b 1947)
Bastrop, LA
318‐381‐3841 (spoke with Lloyd Oct 2019, not a friendly guy)

Listed in October of 2011 in Bastrop, LA with the following:

" This is a 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega that is in exceptionally nice shape!!! Original car!! It has the original 4 cylinder twin cam motor, seats, interior. The one thing I am not really sure is if the paint is original. This car has 7,707 original miles. It is car #1277 as you will see pictured. Inside kept!! VIN # on vehicle is 1V77E5U250423. Serious inquires please call Lloyd at 318‐381‐3841. I reserve the right to cancel this auction at anytime as I have it locally advertised Black/ Black vinyl

Relisted in December, 2010 in McHenry, IL.

From the entries here it can be deduced that the car was painted sometime between December 2010 and October 2011. There are 4 photos in the gallery that can be dated to about Summer 2010 from the change in the description of the car in advertisements in December 2010 and in October 2011.

Owner unknown (1999-2010)
McHenry, IL

This car appeared for sale on eBay in July of 2009. It is located in McHenry, IL. The ad reads:

“Production #1277. You know how rare this classic is. It ran fine when it ran. It's sat in the driveway for
about ten years & unfortunately, no one has the room for it anymore. It needs a new gas line. All the
tires are flat, so you're going to need to trailer it on out. You know want to restore this bad boy! The
VIN is 1V77E6U250423. Seller claims the car has 7627 miles, and that it was “running strong before the
gas tank was removed.”

This car was originally sold out of Greenway Chevrolet, Bowling Green, KY in Summer/Fall 1975. The list price was $6,294.65 as shown on the window sticker that has followed the car all these years. Greenway Chevrolet no longer exists in Bowling Green, replaced by Campbell Chevrolet. However, there is a Greenway Automotive Group that sells cars throughout the Southeast.

This car was sold to Matt Stockwell of CA in late 2002.

My first Cosworth Vega. I found it in some bushes only two miles from my house. The chassis was solid
rust but the drive train had only 19,000 miles on it. The car was originally equipped with a 4‐speed and
3.73:1 posi. During the rebuild, I converted it to a five speed Borg Warner that was an option in the
1976 models. It has an “ultra rare Yenko rear spoiler that I got from a woman my brother met at an all‐
night diner.”
The car has a Mallory Unilite Distributor with a Hifire IV control module and coil. This unit seems to be
good to over 8,000 RPM! I have recently sold my Weber Carbs and returned to fuel injection. I hope
that I will gain some horsepower and rpm, but I know that I have lost some bottom end torque. Later
this year I will add an Electromotive TEC‐II distributorless ignition and fuel injection computer and likely
go with TWM Induction Weber style throttle bodies. Factory stainless steel header 2.5" exhaust with 40
series Flowmaster Bosch Platinum +4. EST HP: 180
Transmission:Borg Warner T‐50, Borg & Beck clutch, Custom short shifter, Momo shift knob. Rear
End:Stock 10 bolt 3.73 posi. Chassis: Energy suspension bushings, adjustable tubular Panhard bar,
adjustable tubular torque arm, Carerra adjustable shocks, V‐8 Monza springs, Autopower roll cage.
Interior:Corbeau Forza seats, Autometer Phantom gauges, Momo pedals and steering wheel.
Little by little... I posted some new pictures of my progress on #1280. Got the new seats, gauges,
steering wheel, and Autopower roll bar installed. Close to being done for the upcoming race season in
late February. Gonna take it down to have the Webers fine tuned later this month by someone that
actually knows what they are doing! Now if I could just find a cheap set of fifteen inch wheels for my
race tires. Oh well, Centerline is still in business. Britt
Updated the pictures of 75‐#1280, my ITA project. I just need to finish the cage, install the Accusump
and the fire system, and I'll be off and running. Britt

Now on Ebay 6-3-2025

Bring A Trailer Listing 7-11-2024

This 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is #1,282 of approximately 3,500 examples built during a two-year production run and was originally delivered to Thorobred Chevrolet of Wichita, Kansas. The car was acquired new by former Corvette race car driver Cliff Gottlob and reportedly remained in his Kansas shop for approximately four decades before being acquired by the current owner around four years ago. It is finished in black with gold pinstriping over black vinyl and is powered by a 2.0-liter twin-cam inline-four with electronic fuel injection paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential. Equipment includes power-assisted front disc brakes, gold-finished 13″ wheels, an AM/FM radio, and swing-out rear side windows. This Cosworth Vega is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with manufacturer’s literature, a window sticker, a build sheet, original purchase documents, and a clean Oklahoma title in the name of the owner’s trust.

1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

The Fisher-built body is finished in black with gold pinstriping and decals on the hood, sides, and rear. Details include polished aluminum bumpers, rubber bumper guards, and pop-out side quarter glass windows. The seller notes various dings, and blemishes on the body are shown up close in the gallery.

1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Gold-finished 13″ cast-aluminum wheels are wrapped in 185/70 Kumho tires that show date codes from 2018. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.

1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

The interior features seats upholstered in black vinyl with a color-matching dashboard and door panels. Amenities include a gold engine-turned instrument bezel, an AM/FM radio, and a heated rear window.

1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

The four-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 35 miles.

1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

The aluminum 2.0-liter inline-four features a Cosworth-designed twin-cam cylinder head as well as electronic fuel injection and tubular exhaust headers. The fuel system was flushed and the tank sealed approximately four years ago, and the battery was replaced in preparation for the sale.

1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential. Corrosion is noted on the exhaust system and underbody hardware.

1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

The build sheet is provided above and lists original delivery to Thorobred Chevrolet of Wichita, Kansas along with factory options. A photo of the window sticker is viewable in the gallery.

35 Actual Miles

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Now onwed and for sale by a Dean Kilgore in KY. Car has a V-8 in it now.

Owned by a Keith Tucker in Kentucky. Been stored for over 20 years in a Barn. Has a Cowl Induction Hood and yellow spark plug wires. May get the car going again. Still has CV Engine in it. Posted On Facebook Vega Mafia Group

According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to Bob and Barbara
Lekowicz, 13251 W 64th Ave., Arvada, CO 80004.

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Car appeared in 2024 in Quebec at a car show. Has a Quebec Canada license plate, Custom rims. webers. Looks to be in good shape.

Listed On Facebook Groups GM H‐Bodys. Listed by a friend for the owner. Says 70k on motor. Car has
Webers and aftermarket rims. Wants to know what the car is worth. Black with a white vinyl interior.
Car appears to be in good shape. Car has a New York License Plate on it. 4/3/15

Listed for sale in the 1996 CV Magazine. Owned by John Marsh, possibly in Michigan.

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry

Found on Craigslist 1/29/16
1975 chevy vega cosworth no motor but the rest is all there 373 posi sagana rock crusher 4‐speed
chevy only made 1500 of them in 75 this one is number 1301 car is complete down to center caps for the stock rims mostly surface rust with one small dent in the front fender would be a great project car you wont find another one around Nashawauk, MN

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry