Everett Mederios Parted the car out in 2020. Dash was listed for sale on Facebook in Dec. 2020

In January of 2008 your Editor was contacted by Everett Medeiros of Seekonk, NH.  He still owns this car.  
He traded a pickup for it many years ago. It has no block and dual Webers.  He wants to sell it, and 
#0048 and #2180, both of which are in sad shape.  Epm54@verizon.net  cell 774‐991‐2029 

1epm1 mentioned on eBay in a November 2002 posting that he owns this car.  It can be seen in the 
background of a posted photo, and it is in sad, sad shape.  He is located in Seekonk, MA. 

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry 

VIN‐         Black/ Black vinyl 

Previous owner was Ray Krom in Michigan. Per Region 8 Registry Info 12/03/14 

Update, this car was parted out. I think in 2008. Extremely rusty. Drivetrain is going to be used by 
Anthony Pizio in a Street Rod. 

Offered for sale on eBay as a parts car around Thanksgiving, 2003.  Photos show major A‐pillar rust, 
surface rust on most painted surfaces, no windshield, hatch or quarter window molding and no paint on 
wheels.  Description is:  You are bidding on a 1975 Cosworth Vega, VIN 1V77E5U195786, car number 99 
of approximately 15,000 for the year. This car has 29,000 original miles, has been in storage since 1979 
and is now primarily a parts car. Missing from this car is: motor, transmission, steering box and 
driveshaft, otherwise this car is complete. This Vega is rusty from storage, but the two front fenders are 
factory GM replacements and are rust free. Questions about this Cosworth Vega may be emailed to us 
or call Anthony Pizio at 248‐362‐0113 8am‐5pm EST. This car is being sold with a clear title. The buyer is 
responsible for all shipping and transportation arrangements and cost. This car is currently located in 
Eastpointe, MI, approximately 30 minutes north of Detroit.  

This car appeared on eBay in November of 2006.  The ad read, “This is a 1975 Chevy Cosworth #0100. 
The previous owner has removed the original motor and tranny and replaced it with a SBC 350 & a 
Turbo 350 tranny. (I DO NOT KNOW THE LOCATION OF THE ORIGINAL MOTOR OR TRANNY). This car 
does not run yet, The motor and tranny were rebuilt and sat in the car approx. 8 years ago & has sat 
since. I cannot verify anything about the motor or tranny, except that they were rebuilt and have never 
ran. The paint is in very good condition. A few nicks from normal use. The body is very straight & rust 
free. There is some surface rust on the bottom of the car. Other than that it shines nicely. The interior is 
in very good condition, except for the headliner. It is starting to fall, an easy fix in this car. The factory 
wiring under the hood appears to be in excellent shape and unmolested. Here is a short list of what 
needs to be finished: 

Radiator 
Alternator 
Distributor 
Exhaust 
Belts & Hoses 
Upgrade front springs from original to V8 springs 
Front shocks 
Run electrical  
Rear brakes (Backing plates are all that’s their on the rear.) 
Shifter 
The rear‐end is the original 10 bolt with 3.73 posi, and the tires still have the stickers on them. I believe 
the paint to be original. Glass is in excellent condition. Delivery is available nationwide. I reserve the 
right to end the auction early for local sale. Call for more info.  (260) 553‐0428.  The rear end is the 
original 10 bolt with 3.73 posi.”  The VIN is 1V77E5U195843.  It has 50,000 on the odometer.

Pic of dash plaque posted on Facebook in comments section by a Joey Brown in Clothier west Virginia. 
On 6‐12‐17  (post was in “Vega Nation” in response to Richard Poirier cutting up #1702)

As of December, 1998 owned by Luane Brown of Sweet Home, OR, and awaiting restoration.  
Luane_brown@hp.com

Steven Dewees ‐ have two complete cars  🚗 105 and 879 and a spare engine that came with 105, it has 
two holes in the block. The motor that is out and at the machine shop getting the block repaired – posted on Facebook 12/17 – Lives Linwood, PA

Part of Chris Wheaton’s Registry 
VIN ‐196126  Black/ Black Vinyl

An engine was offered for sale on eBay in December of 2003.  It purportedly came from “#0106”, but 
whether the seller intended this to be the dash number or the Tonawanda number is presently 
unknown, as is the fate of the donor car.  Here is the text of the ad on eBay:  This is an original motor 
out of a 1975 Cosworth Vega #106. It has a little over 60,000 miles on it. It was running when it was 
pulled out. Winning bidder must arrange local pick up. Good Luck Bidding.” 

That may have been the correct number as a Cosworth, which the owner told me in an email that he 
“thinks” was #0106 was offered on eBay in June of 2004:  VIN #1V77E5U196197.  Offered for sale on 
eBay in June of 2004.  “This car is in great shape and has just been painted with side decals.  The car was 
painted base coat/clear [burgundy/maroon with flames on the sides.  Ed.] Also needs to be wet sanded 
and buffed to eliminate orange peel.  The car has no rot.  The motor is a Chevy 388 stroker with 12:1 
compression and solid lifter cam, which came out of a 68 Camaro, which ran 10.33 seconds in the 1/4 
mile.  This Vega has not yet seen the strip.  The motor has all new accessories including a Mallory 
Distributor, Taylor 10mm wires, a new Edelbrock Vic Jr. intake, ceramic‐coated headers, an adjustable 
150‐300 horsepower nitrous kit from Nitrous Works, which has never been filled or used.  The rear‐end 
is a Dana with 4:10 posi.  The Vega also has connecting frames, which have been welded into the floor, 
ladder bars.  The tranny is a four speed with a hydraulic clutch conversion, which still needs a little 
adjustment.  The wheels are Weld wheels with new tires. Many other aftermarket parts which are not 
listed like fuel pumps, water pump, etc. are also new. Lost interest and looking to get something 
cheaper on gas.  The car is 99% complete except for the buff job on the paint and the adjustment on the 
clutch.  It can be driven away!”  Located in the Swansea (Boston) area.  63,713 miles. 

Car was once owned by Bob Tavies, last known to him in 1992. Per Region 8 Registry Info 12/03/14 

That may have been the correct number as a Cosworth, which the owner told me in an email that he 
“thinks” was #0106 was offered on eBay in June of 2004:  VIN #1V77E5U196197.  Offered for sale on 
eBay in June of 2004.  “This car is in great shape and has just been painted with side decals.  The car was 
painted base coat/clear [burgundy/maroon with flames on the sides.  Ed.] Also needs to be wet sanded 
and buffed to eliminate orange peel.  The car has no rot.  The motor is a Chevy 388 stroker with 12:1 
compression and solid lifter cam, which came out of a 68 Camaro, which ran 10.33 seconds in the 1/4 
mile.  This Vega has not yet seen the strip.  The motor has all new accessories including a Mallory 
Distributor, Taylor 10mm wires, a new Edelbrock Vic Jr. intake, ceramic‐coated headers, an adjustable 
150‐300 horsepower nitrous kit from Nitrous Works, which has never been filled or used.  The rear‐end 
is a Dana with 4:10 posi.  The Vega also has connecting frames, which have been welded into the floor, 
ladder bars.  The tranny is a four speed with a hydraulic clutch conversion, which still needs a little 
adjustment.  The wheels are Weld wheels with new tires. Many other aftermarket parts which are not 
listed like fuel pumps, water pump, etc. are also new. Lost interest and looking to get something 
cheaper on gas.  The car is 99% complete except for the buff job on the paint and the adjustment on the 
clutch.  It can be driven away!”  Located in the Swansea (Boston) area.  63,713 miles. 

Owned by Laune Brown in Oregon. Original Owner.

Sean McLane Owns it in Las Vegas, NV

Posted link on CVOA Facebook page: For sale on Quad Cities Craigslist:
For sale is my 1975 Cosworth Vega.

Originally, the car was from the Detroit area and I purchased the car with under 25k miles on it in 2003/2004. The car has just over 28k today as it sits and the car portrays as a 40+ year old car with low miles.

This is the first year of this collectible model, number #0108 of 3508 total Cosworth Vegas produced in 1975-1976.

Zero option, close to original car with anodized gold trim. Only a hand full had this treatment done and all were dealer add-ons, not a factory option.

The only option is an AM/FM radio. The car is a 4-speed with black vinyl interior.

The car retains it's original GM black lacquer paint and decals, both very presentable for a car with patina. I would call it a survivor. When new, someone had the foresight to have the entire car undercoated and rust-proofed from the dealer, the yellow GM Rusty Jones plugs are prevalent throughout the car. None are missing or exposing the inner, hard to reach areas to the elements. The body is mostly straight, with a few love taps on the front apron and 1 on the rear hatch. The under carriage is very clean and does not have any rot, the floor pans are clean, and the doors are clean and free of rust and scale. There is a small spot on the rear passenger fender approx. the size of a grape that has been blistered for many years. The hood, roof, and the flat area of the rear hatch have paint that is started to 'scale' like alligator skin, typical of lacquer paint and especially of the era. The aluminum bumpers are in excellent shape without any major nicks, bumps, or bruises. The rubber trim is good shape and does not appear to be peeling or cracking. The car also sports a GM add-on rear spoiler in nice shape. All lenses and glass is complete, unbroken, and near perfect. Somewhere along the way, one piece of windshield trim went missing on I-80 when the car was on a trailer. I am sure a state mower made hash of it by now.

The interior shows very well and is very clean. The carpeting and perforated board headliner shows little to no wear. The front and rear seats are complete without separation or severally flattened foam. The vinyl grain is clean and shines without effort. The pleats and buttons are complete throughout. The door panels are clean and solid, they show no signs of peeling as well as the map pockets have close to perfect elastic. The arm rest/door handles are in excellent condition, however the upper connection to the doors have pulled through. The dash pad is in as new condition and have been covered for most it's life. The gold engine-turned dash is clean and bright, with the dash number prominently displayed. The rear side panels were cut before I purchased the car for small 4 inch speakers, but they blend well into the car. The hatch carpeting appears as new, as well as the aluminum cover for the spare tire. The cover retains its factory decals. The spare tire well and smuggler's box area are clean and as new, having been Rusty Jones rust proofed from the dealer. The car has all 5 gold Cosworth wheels, the gold paint is original from 1975. Trim rings and center caps are present and are clean and shiny.

Under the forward opening hood, the original 1,999cc '2.0 liter' twin can 16 valve engine and 4-speed Saginaw transmission remain in place. I purchased the car from a gent who was a technician at a higher-end restoration and body shop and being a car guy, he simply couldn't leave the car alone. The original 9.0:1 pistons were replaced with 11.0:1 versions with new chrome rings and the original cams were replaced with Crane's Compu-Cam grind for the Cosworth engine. At idle, the car has a slight lope; through the factory header and fab'd rear muffler and twin tail-pipes, it sounds the part of the sporty compact it was intended to be. The rear-end is a factory 3.73 with limited slip differential.

Some facts...

...1975 all were black.
...1975 all were 4-speed.
...all were 4 cylinder, twin-cam, 16 valve cars.
...this was the first electronic fuel-injected Chevrolet passenger car (1960s Rochester injection was electro-mechanical). These were also the first mass produced multi-valve and twin cam GM engines.
...these engine have zero interchangeability with the 2300 versions that most are familiar with and were prone to shelling out after only 10 or 20k miles.

If you are interested in this car and want to genuinely come and look, please feel free to contact me.

I can banter Vega and Cosworth Vega items all day, but please do not regale me with stories of Cousin Jeff's 454 LS7 factory 4-speed Vega he specially ordered from Warren Chevrolet when he knew how to order PRO ZL2. I heard them all and then some.

I am open to serious folks who genuinely appreciate these vintage sport compact cars. This is an easier winter restestifciation if you are looking for something to keep you busy in the garage. Parts and knowledge are abundant when joining the Cosworth Vega Owners Association. https://www.cosworthvega.com/

Feel free to call or text and we can find the time to meet up and look at the car.

I WILL NOT answer calls that are Google or masking-type phone numbers, use your phone and call or text me.

No Scams, No Nigerian princes or Romanian fraudsters, No $10,000 checks for refunds, No Payments, No Trades (unless it's something semi-special, you can always ask), and No, I do not need help selling the car.

And, if you would want to put a V-8 in this car, well, I can't stop you. If you buy it, it's your property. If you want to go that route, I can assist with resources that way as well.

I'm open to talking about the car, please don't hesitate to contact me if you are serious.

Thanks!

Car was once owned by Bob Tavies, last known to him in 1992. Per Region 8 Registry Info 12/03/14 

Owned by Matt Matykiewicz, aka roadracer12578@yahoo.com as of March of 2005.  He posted:  After 
traveling through the dead of night in a rainstorm to Eastpointe, MI, #0108 was purchased from Tony 
Pizio and is now breathing easy in a nice, quiet garage in Springfield, IL. What an adventure that 
was...rain, sleazebag hotels, rain, traffic, and more rain...a great car always has story associated with it.  I 
am waiting for a few nice days to strip the bumpers and trim and send it to the body shop for new paint 
(Jet Black...drool) and to correct a minor surface rust issue.  If anyone would like to trade even up for a 
set of gold anodized bumpers for a nice set of non‐anodized (read: shiny, silver) bumpers, please let me 
know. The trim will also be painted black to match the car, as that gold anodizing is just a bit too much 
for me.  Thanks and hope to see some Cosworth folks soon.  Regards, Matt Matykiewicz #0108 

If anyone out there would happen to have a 42mm Weber setup that they would entertain parting with, 
drop me a line.  If they need rebuilt, that’s just fine, just don't try and sell me junk.  The 12.5:1 pistons 
and Crane 410/430 cams really need a set of these.  Thanks.  Matt Matykiewicz, #0108 
The car was at Carlisle.  The VIN is 1V77E5U196289. 

Offered for sale on eBay in October of 2004 in Eastpointe, MI:  26,000 original miles.  Car #0108.  This is 
a clean all original car.  The interior is in perfect condition! The spare well area is like showroom 
condition!  I do not believe this car has ever seen a winter.  It is complete down to the original front & 
rear valances which are in perfect condition.  This vehicle is in excellent running condition.  The engine 
has factory 12.5 to 1 pistons.  3/8 rod bolts.  O‐ringed head & Crane high performance cams.  Exhaust 
tailpipe is mandrel bent stainless steel w/ dual outlet.  The only thing this car needs is a paint job to 
make it into concourse condition.  There are a few dents in the body from years of garage 
storage.  There is a small rust spot behind right rear tire & under spare in trunk. Keep in mind Vegas 
were known for rusting the day they left the showroom.  

Offered for sale in the October 1995 Michigan (Region 8) newsletter, together with #0051 and #2766.  
Owned by Joe Masakowski.  810 228‐9553. 

Britt Guerlain (kiva75) received this Cosworth as “part of a massive collection of Cosworth Vega parts” 
he bought.  It had been through the wars.  It lacked an engine, the wheels, and the dash bezel.  The 
hood was a ferric oxide red from having been stripped and not repainted.  The right rear corner had 
been bashed.  There was mark at the top of the window molding that came from a bullet ricochet 
launched by a “psycho ex‐girlfriend”.  The car was otherwise rust free, had Monza brakes, a larger sway 
bar, Bilstein shocks, and some trick rear trailing arms.  Britt is in the process of converting it to an SCCA 
ITA racecar.  

He offered it for sale in February of 2004 saying, “CV body #0109, no motor, four‐speed with Hurst 
shifter, 3.73: posi, needs quarter panel replaced, was hit in corner, I have the parts to fix. Nice rust free 
chassis from so cal.”   In March, having not sold it, planned to make it “an experiment in modernization”. 

Offered for sale in CV magazine November, 2003‐March 2005:  4‐speed that has been stored inside for 
19 years.  The body has no rust, just a few minor dings, interior is near perfect.  Engine is out and apart, 
when I got it.  This car is very restorable, and at the least has numerous parts including good glass.  I 
wound up with this jewel as repayment of a debt and only want what I am out, $500.  It would be nice 
to find this car a good home.  Mike Pardo, Lagrange, IN.  260 463‐3869 

C-V with about 45K miles.  Dash #0111, VIN # 1V77E5U196430.  My understanding is that car was originally sold in Chandler, Arizona then it moved to El Paso, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas finally to Abilene, Texas.

CVOA Membership Record
Owner- William Smith

In Storage with CV #1234 in Abilene, TX

According to Robert Bowen’s January, 1978 Registry, this car then belonged to Howard Federoff, 1579 
Rhinelander Ave., Apt 3T, Bronx, NY 10461.