From the engine to the transmission, this car's drivetrain is very rare. Who wouldn't love to get behind the wheel of this Vette for some unabashed hooning?
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This rare 1969 Chevrolet Motion Corvette Mako Shark II is now up for auction. Originally the Vette was built for Reggie Fountain, owner of Fountain Power Boats. This stunning 1969 Motion Mako Shark II is one of the most radical one-off performance machines to ever wear the Motion badge.
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Rare Drivetrain
As you'd hope it has all the documentation dating back to its first owner along with a copy of the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin is also included. Under the hood sits a rare Motion 427 engine that pumps out an eye-watering 520 horsepower. All that power is sent through a 4-speed manual transmission which has a rare Hone-O-Drive overdrive.
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Performance Parts
The engine is surrounded by heavy-duty chrome and fitted with Holley 950 CFM carburetors. It also features Phase III valve covers and chrome push-in breathers. Dressed with a chromed “Fly’s-Eye” air cleaner, heavy-duty chromed Phase III valve covers, wing nuts and breathers, and a 4.88:1 Positraction rear end, the big 427 also features free-breathing chromed tube headers and side exhaust.
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Interior
This Corvette's Code 976 Le Mans Blue and Bright Blue interior is in fantastic condition. When the car's top is off, you can see just how perfectly it matches the exterior. In addition to factory options that include power steering, brakes and windows, Soft Ray-tinted glass, tilt-telescopic steering, and AM/FM stereo,
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Handling and Traction
The Motion Corvette Mako Shark II came fitted with special front and rear suspension to improve handling. It also came with traction bars, which its new driver will be happy about when they open the taps on this 520hp engine.
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Wheels
Classic white lettering beams right off these F70-15 tires wrapped around beautiful bronze Motion wheels.
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Motion
There'll be no mistaking this Motion Corvette for a regular ol' C3 Vette. It comes fitted with Motion emblems and wing nuts, and a Motion fuel cell. The deluxe Motion Mako Shark II body kit was a wide-ranging package that included front and rear clips, hinges, unique headlights, and a special bar grille insert, and it’s reportedly the only one to come from Motion with chrome front and rear bumpers.
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