On this day in 1970, dealerships began selling the 1971 Chevrolet Vega. The subcompact commuter, which won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award for 1971, was developed under chief engineer Ed Cole and chief stylist Bill Mitchell. In the years following its introduction, various issues with engineering, safety and reliability were discovered. The media […] The post September 10, 1970 – Chevrolet Vega goes on sale appeared first on This Day In Automotive History.| This Day In Automotive History