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25 Hated 1970s Cars That Are Better Than Drivers Remember

24: Chevrolet Vega

Chevrolet Vega GT
Photo Credit: GM

Chevrolet is one of the most iconic automotive brands in the world. But when it comes to the nameplates released over the years, the Vega is at the bottom of the list. As enthusiasts are concerned, the Vega was a flop for the brand, but in reality, the car had some unique attributes. The design of the Vega was initially ugly when you compared it to everything else on the market. But as time has gone on and the appetite for classic cars has grown, the Vega has become a sort of collector’s item (via Auto Blog).

Chevrolet Vega GT
Photo Credit: GM

It’s not uncommon to see a Vega get a larger engine swapped into it. The large selection of aftermarket parts has made the Vega fairly easy to modify. The platform on which the Vega is based has a dedicated community of enthusiasts behind it. Finding replacement parts and aftermarket upgrades isn’t hard at all. The design of the Vega was considered costly for GM in the 1970s, but now the car is a sort of collector’s item.

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