GM’s factory skunkworks turned out this Chevy Vega with a well-engineered all-aluminum small-block engine in 1972. It didn’t make it to production, but it inspired a generation of hot-rodders!

The short-lived Vega entered production in 1970 to launch as a 1971 model year, and while I won't discuss the plethora of issues that led to this nameplate getting the axe in 1977, it's still worth ...

The Chevy Vega was GM’s shot at competing with compact imports when it came out for the 1971 model year. It didn’t have a great reputation throughout its single generation, but even bad cars ...