1976 "Motion" Corvette
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1976 "Motion" Corvette
Does anyone know if there was a "Motion" Corvette made in 1976. Some locally is selling a 1976 Corvette and claims it is a "Motion" Corvette. I was not aware of Motion performance making a Corvette past 1973, but I could be wrong. The corvette in quesiton has an L-82 350 CI motor which also makes me wonder as I thought all Motion corvettes has big blocks.
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This link claims "The last official new Baldwin-Motion Corvette was a 1974 big-block Phase III Corvette powered by a blueprinted 427 L88 engine."
But the 2nd paragraph goes on to say that he continued building car for off-road and export only after '74.
http://www.vetteweb.com/features/vem...l_embargo.html
But the 2nd paragraph goes on to say that he continued building car for off-road and export only after '74.
http://www.vetteweb.com/features/vem...l_embargo.html
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Lots of Motion parts were sold after 74, and people with cars containing Motion parts and cosmetics tend to get called "Motion Corvettes" by people trying to sell them.
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If they used Motion parts to build the car, it's a Motion Corvette. If it was ordered from the factory to Baldwin Chevrolet and then sent to Motion for upgrades, it's a Baldwin Motion Corvette.
My 1970 BB has the complete Motion Phase III body package, is it not a Motion Corvette?
My 1970 BB has the complete Motion Phase III body package, is it not a Motion Corvette?
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If they used Motion parts to build the car, it's a Motion Corvette. If it was ordered from the factory to Baldwin Chevrolet and then sent to Motion for upgrades, it's a Baldwin Motion Corvette.
My 1970 BB has the complete Motion Phase III body package, is it not a Motion Corvette?
My 1970 BB has the complete Motion Phase III body package, is it not a Motion Corvette?
I had an L88 hood on mine but it sure wasn't an L88.
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The body parts on the Motion cars were readily available through Ecklers and other Corvette parts houses at the time so, while you may have the look of a Motion car, it simply is not the real deal.
Likewise you could buy most, if not all, of the Motion specific performance parts through their catalog sales department. There are a few Corvettes that were built by their owners to resemble a Motion Corvette; these are often referred to as "catalog cars". While desirable, I don't think they are nearly as valuable as an authenticated Motion Corvette.
I am by no means an expert on the subject but, I have been a huge fan of all things Motion and know just enough to get in trouble. Oh and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.................
Likewise you could buy most, if not all, of the Motion specific performance parts through their catalog sales department. There are a few Corvettes that were built by their owners to resemble a Motion Corvette; these are often referred to as "catalog cars". While desirable, I don't think they are nearly as valuable as an authenticated Motion Corvette.
I am by no means an expert on the subject but, I have been a huge fan of all things Motion and know just enough to get in trouble. Oh and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.................
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I know mine isn't a "true" Motion car and I would never describe it as such, I was only talking about what to call it. Like your L88 hood, you still call it a L88 hood even though your car wasn't an original L88. When someone asks me about the unique body kit on my car, I am not going to say it's a "catalog" body kit, I'm going to say that it's a Motion Phase III body kit.
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What is on the car that is reminiscent of the Motion cars? L88 hood, flares, slant back window, recessed headlights? We need pictures; BTW who cares what anyone calls it as long as it makes you happy.
