VIN 194378S426619

Car Year:	1968
Car's approximate birthday:	July 25, 1968
Owner:	Ebay: meandmyredcorvette
City:	Fairfax
State:	Virginia
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
State:	Project Car
Exterior:	974 Rally Red	(10.21%)
Interior:	Std Black (Vinyl)
Softtop:	Other Color
Wheels:	Other Color
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	19437	Base Corvette Sport Coupe (BB 400hp)	34.78%	4,663.00
	A85	Custom Shoulder Belts (std with coupe)	36.01%	26.35
	L68	427ci, 400hp Engine	6.76%	305.50
	M21	4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio	43.19%	184.35
	U15	Speed Warning Indicator	12.09%	10.55
	Total		0.000000027731588% (1 Cars)	5,189.75
Factory job nr.:	L24
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Car history:
2) If you think the tuner car phenomenon is a new thing, guess again. By the mid-1960s, there were dozens of aftermarket companies working inside high-performance dealerships across the country. To a General Motors fan, many of them are almost household names: Yenko, Nickey, Berger, Fredd Gibb, and, perhaps at the very top of the performance chain, Baldwin-Motion. This 1968 Corvette received the full Motion Performance upgrade in 1973, and according to Joel Rosen, founder and owner of Motion Performance, it is exactly the way he would have done it in the Motion shop. The Baldwin-Motion Phase III GT Corvettes, of which approximately 10 were built between mid-1969 and 1971, remains one of the rarest and valuable of the Baldwin-Motion-badged cars. Invoiced as new vehicles, the Motion cars came with a warranty, and could even be ordered by mail. And while a lot of dealers could build you a stock Corvette with a big engine, Motion was unique in offering styling packages, which usually included more than just distinctive stripes. The Phase III Corvettes, for example, feature flared fenders, sport mirrors, and trademark front ends with "tunneled" headlights. In 1968, an enthusiast named Joe Robinson had seen what Baldwin-Motion was doing with other Chevrolets, and called Joel Rosen for more information. He looked into buying a Motion Corvette, but ultimately all Joe could afford was a stock 427 Corvette, which probably wasn't much of a hardship. But by 1973, Joe was getting anxious for some more performance from the 427, and once again contacted Joel Rosen. He purchased a basic Phase III GT Kit consisting of a front end with tunneled headlamps, shark louvers, and flared fenders. The package also included a scooped hood, rear fender flares, and a polished alloy LeMans fuel filler. Robinson added chromed outside header-exhausts, Motion finned aluminum valve covers, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, a high-rise manifold, and polished Ansen wheels. To keep costs down, he did not order Rosen's signature GT rear window conversion. A local body shop handled the transformation, and before long, Joe was driving the Motion Corvette that he'd always wanted. Joe used his mail order Motion Corvette for several years, but in 1976 with 32,000 miles on its odometer, he sold it. The next owner added just 4,000 miles, and in 1978, parked it for good. It sat unloved for 25 years until Jamie Jarvis of Jonesboro, Arkansas found it looking like a refugee from a junkyard. The original powertrain had apparently been replaced, but in a brilliant stroke of luck, the original 427, complete with Motion upgrades, was sitting in the driveway next to it. Jarvis didn't hesitate—he purchased the car, original engine and transmission and spare parts, and embarked on the restoration. Today, the car presents in stunning condition, with all the Motion Performance components intact. The engine is the original matching-numbers piece, and has been rebuilt to Phase III specifications. Bodywork is stunning, and this car can obviously forget all the caveats about correct Corvettes being imperfect. We have restoration photos showing the entire transformation, and you can see that the car has been rebuilt from the ground up, with some sections requiring substantial reconstructive surgery. The unique Motion Performance paint scheme is actually trademarked by Joel Rosen and as a result, there are no stencils or decal kits available—the only way to get them is through Joel Rosen, and he's only selling them to genuine Motion Performance vehicle owners. That means that the two-tone red and white paint scheme on this car is 100% accurate. All the unique Motion components remain with the car, including the hood, side pipes, and fuel filler lid. The bumpers are beautifully integrated with the Motion nose, creating a unique look that doesn't try to disguise its Corvette DNA. The chrome is, of course, show quality throughout, and things like the Motion badges on the hood scoop are not available as reproduction items; again, they're protected by Joel Rosen and he's the only source for them. This car is correct down to the Motion Performance "Dyno-Proven Products" decal in the rear window. The engine is the original, numbers-matching 427, still sporting all the Motion Performance upgrades it received in 1973. The air cleaner breathes deeply through that vented hood, the unique Motion valve covers have been beautifully restored, and even things like the unobtainable "Phase III" ignition system are still present. The engine itself has been treated to a concours-level build and detail, and all the Chevrolet-sourced components are original, NOS, or exact reproductions. The block is bathed in correct Chevy Orange, the accessories like the alternator are date coded, and it has been built to run. Those gorgeous long-tube headers dump into the Motion side pipes and sound amazing—if you get to close to this car while it's idling, it'll probably make you sterile. The engine bay is so complete that it even carries a vintage Motion Performance decal on the firewall. And yes, that is indeed Joel Rosen's signature on the ignition cover. If you know Joel, you know he's extremely protective of the Motion legacy—his signature would absolutely not appear on a fake or a clone. This car also still carries its original matching-numbers 4-speed manual transmission and original rear end, which were recovered with the rest of the car in 2003 and properly restored. The chassis is nicely detailed, but not over-restored, so you can (and should!) drive this car with confidence. Coated in satin black, it's functional, just as they were when they were delivered new. All the major components have been rebuilt, including the suspension and brakes. Many components appear highly original, and it's very likely that they are, given the car's long-term storage and low mileage. The frame has been refinished in correct satin black, and there's a surprising amount of room under there, thanks to the side exhaust. The original polished Ansen wheels remain on the car, now wearing 235/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials. The interior is pure 1968 Corvette, and that's a good thing. As an all-new design in 1968, GM designers went all-out to create a beautiful passenger compartment that was befitting their top-of-the-line sports car. Everything is new, from the seat covers, to the carpets, to the door panels, and shows very little use since the restoration was completed. The original gauges, including speedometer with speed alert, have been restored, and the original radio works as it should. The center console is nicely finished, and the shifter falls easily to hand with a white cue ball knob atop the Hurst linkage. If not for the radical view out the windshield, it would be hard to tell that you're in anything other than a nicely restored Corvette. On a car like this, you can imagine that the documentation is extensive. The most critical part is that letter from Joel Rosen, which authenticates this car as a correct Baldwin-Motion "conversion" vehicle. There's also an appraisal pegging its value at $350,000, as well as a stack of magazine articles including several issues of "Corvette Fever," "Cruisin' Style," and "Super Chevy." The car also includes some original Motion Performance marketing literature, and a restoration album covering the rebuild. Few cars' legacies are more fiercely protected by their original builders than the Motion Performance Corvettes. Only Joel Rosen knows how many were built, and he's still the only authority who can conclusively identify one of them. As a result, fakes are virtually unknown, and the real cars have a very special place in history. This one rightfully belongs among the ranks of the special Motion vehicles, and has the pedigree to back it up. Frighteningly fast and beautifully restored, this car can anchor any significant collection, and no history of the Corvette is complete without it. Color codes from the trim plate. $139,900. 38,316 miles. October 10, 2011. 1) RARE 1968 427/400 HP "MOTION PERFORMANCE" Corvette Catalog Car !!! Documented and Autographed by Joel Rosen, "Mr. Motion" himself !!! Original Phase III GT MOTION conversion performed in 1973!!! Original Numbers Matching L68 427/400 HP Big Block Car!!! Absolutely Gorgeous with highly desirable stunning color combination!!!! #1 Condition, Trailer Queen , Museum Quality Rotisserie Restoration!!! As any corvette aficionado knows, it would cost around $75K to restore a car to this condition not counting the price of the car in addition to this car's notoriety!!!! Current Appraisal is $350,000!! (copy of appraisal and appraisers contact information available upon request). 38,302 Original Miles. Runs and Drives Great. Earned Superior Score at National Event with a total score of nearly 1000 points out of 1000. When you bought a MOTION car, you were going all-out! Nobody in the Supercar game was doing what "MOTION PERFORMANCE" was doing. MOTION cherry-picked the best factory parts, added the best aftermarket parts then dyno- tuned each car to make sure that when it was delivered to the customer, it was at the peak of the game. Another way to tap into the MOTION mystique was to go through their catalogs and roll your own MOTION corvette. This made more sense to the guys with limited funds. They could "MOTION-IZE" their ride one paycheck at a time. That's what the original owner of this 68 corvette had in mind. He lived in Philadelphia and bought this rally red 68 corvette with a tri-power carb and four speed. He drove it in stock trim while he was making payments. Then after that last one was mailed off he ordered a load of original genuine MOTION equipment from MOTION. He always loved the MOTION cars but he was just a working guy so he ordered the conversion kit from MOTION and had it installed at a shop there in Philadelphia to convert the car to a Phase III. That was in 1973. For the next three years owner number one enjoyed driving and racing a very hot corvette. In 1976 he sold it to the second owner with 32,000 on it. Owner number two racked up 4,000 miles over the next two years and in 1978 he parked it in his driveway. The engine and transmission were removed and placed next to the car and there it sat for 25 years. When he found her, the car was amazingly complete. It still had all the original genuine MOTION pieces with it. Because it was complete their wasn't much need for parts prior to the restoration but one original item that had to be replaced was an Ansen Sprint front wheel that encountered a curb years earlier. Research led to the original owner and it is said to this date that the car was never beat in a street race! After a year of long restoration and 1500 hours, the car was ready to roll out. The engine was balanced and blueprinted. All of the mods speak MOTIONS essential styling cues. The interior is basically stock and mostly original. The Muncie 21 trany is original to the car and the Hurst shifter and line lock make shifting a breeze. The stout 4.56:1 gears make sure that getting off the line is not a problem. The car comes with a 6400 rpm rev limiter pill to protect the motor. The car revs unbelievably. The car runs what MOTION guaranteed. It is probably a sub 11.5 car with sixty foot times of 1.7 to 1.8 range. The car has been to numerous noteworthy shows around the country. The car has also been featured in several magazines including Corvette Fever and featured in "My Classic Car" television show. It has garnered several Best of Shows and First Place Wins. Make no mistake, that this car is very well known throughout the Supercar/Yenko community!! Color codes from the owner. July 24, 2010.
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