Are you kidding? I love the Vega. If nothing else, it taught me how to turn a wrench. Multiple engines and rebuilds (buy a sleeved block) , body work, two rear ends, what a deal.
I've even been looking at Cosworth Vegas to see how much they go for.
Way back when, a buddy of mine put a 350 Small Block with a 350 Turbo Hydromatic in a Vega. Also put in a Positraction rear end. It was a screamer.
For a small car it had great body lines. Reminded me of a mini Camaro, especially the front clip.