The Chevrolet Vega attempted a few novel design concepts throughout the 1970s, a time for fresh ideas. These included brand-new techniques for manufacturing engines and rustproofing that received plaudits when the Vega was introduced. Its “innovative” design even earned it the 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year award. These improvements, nevertheless, ultimately proved to be its undoing. The Vega was very susceptible to rusting and corrosion as a result of the new techniques. Additionally, the aluminum engines wore out very rapidly, which caused an astonishing amount of Chevy Vegas to be discarded. The 1970s were difficult for many of them, and trash yards became swamped with them.