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Jan 12, 2009 | 11:23 PM

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vettebuyer6369

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Originally Posted by TheSkunkWorks

Motion also sold bits and kits direct to consumers thru mail order, a la carte. Still have an old catalog somewhere if it hasn't crumbled into dust (newsprint) along with a vintage decal, but have no idea where to start looking; so don't ask...

I have one too. I think I was drooling over some goofy tilt nose or something I couldn't afford. He did sell the ribbed valve covers with MOTION in the centers, didn't he? And the gas caps?

Jan 12, 2009 | 11:37 PM

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From: About 1100 miles from where I call home.

Of course, I still have my Maco By Silva brochure. G*d I wanted one of those cars...

Jan 13, 2009 | 05:42 AM

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Big Block 69

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Motion Performance did modify cars that were then sold as brand new through Baldwin Chevrolet. Also, anyone could take any car to Motion at any time to have it modified. They also did a huge mail-order business.
I have heard for years that Motion did 1 or 2 ZL1 conversions, but none have turned up yet. This car could very well have been taken to Motion & had a ZL1 engine installed and body work done. It didn't have to be brand new.

Rick

Jan 13, 2009 | 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869

Of course, I still have my Maco By Silva brochure. G*d I wanted one of those cars...

What I want to know is....Did want or did you ever own a suit like the guy is wearing in the Ad??

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:52 PM

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Kellys~hotrods

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you could always google motion corvette and search images for clues as to the origins of this car...

Jan 16, 2009 | 11:24 PM

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GD70

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This Motion Vega showed up at a local cruise last summer. First time I've seen one of these. Looked legit, but who knows for sure if it's authentic. Didn't see the owner while I was there.
Glenn

Jan 16, 2009 | 11:34 PM

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vettesbydesign

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I read something about vegas,and Motion before.

I haven't seen one of those in awhile.Well....not running on the streets,anyways.A friend here local has a old custom painted vega w/aluminum headed 406,nitrous,and narrowed 9.

Thanks for the pics.pretty cool.