Talk:Chevrolet Vega

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[edit] Cosworth Vega

"The limited-edition 1975 to 1976 Cosworth Vega (see main picture) was a special performance version of the subcompact introduced long before cars like the Golf GTI' or Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution."

The golf gti was introduced in 1976 and the scirocco gti already in 1975. definitely not long before as mentioned above.

[edit] Body styles

The body styles as they are currently listed are incorrect. I've already edited the page once to correct the mistake, but someone switched it back, so it is once again incorrect. From 1971 to 1977, the four available body styles were the sedan (notchback), coupe (hatchback), kammback wagon, and Panel Express (sedan delivery) . For the sake of the Vega, please do not switch it back again. If you doubt my credibility, I can provide a scanned copy from an original 1971 sales brochure (upon request).

Edit: I have made the necessary modifications.

Edit2: Jeremy, I can back you up on the glove box issue. My '73 hatchback had one but my '71 Panel Express doesn't. So some of them did, some of them didn't.

[edit] "First with front discs standard"

I was going to mention that GM trucks got front discs standard in 1971 as well, but then it dawned on me that another GM product received standard front discs long before either - the Chevrolet Corvette. I can't find any references for the exact year but the discs would've become standard by '68 at the absolute latest, and I'm almost certain they became standard sometime during the second generation. Ayocee 00:33, 18 September 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Image:Chevy Vega Wagon Kammback.jpg

I was sent the following message regarding the image. Does anyone have have a way of explaining or adding to the description so that the Station Wagon picture can remain? It is a simple scan of from a publicity (promotional) item. Thanks! CZmarlin 02:06, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Glove Box

I don't know if they meant all the vegas had no glove box, but my 1974 has one so unless it isn't traditional than the article may be wrong Jeremy