Possible Motion Vega from the NH area

[Atuckman]

Researching a 71 Vega GT that spent a good portion of its life in New Hampshire (Auburn, Manchester, etc). Looking for owner history, info or leads. Originally a red car and then painted blue with silver striping. Street raced in 70s/80s. Former owners believed it to be real deal but looking for proof. Any leads on NH/MA speed shops, pics or former owners would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Adam

[Stefano]

Lots of Motion Clues on this one. Some one out there has to remember this Vega.

[njsteve]

That gas cap comes from a 70 Dodge Charger. It's the same one on my car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Atuckman]

Found out the car was raced by Juniors Performance? or Juniors Racing? out of Danvears or Peabody MA...anybody remember or know anyone from those parts...

[NOCOPO]

I worked at P.V.Speed (Malden,MA) from 1979 to the early 90's. Between us and New England Speed we were the big guys in the area. There were a few V8 Vegas around with either Hooker or Don Hardy kits but no Motion cars that I can remember. A buddy of mine had an orange GT wagon with a Hooker kit and a Motion set up 12 Bolt ladder bar rear but the car was so rusty and poorly set up he broke it almost weekly. I don't remember a Juniors shop but may have been someones name running it.

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[Atuckman]

thanks tim. i actually spoke to Brian Peavey on friday. he raced a black vega (white before him) in the early 70s. we confirmed his vega is not a match to mine. i have found an owner back to the mid 70s who is digging up some pics from me. various motion pieces and parts were on the car when he bought it and before he further modified the body and painted it blue. who knows...i remain hopeful

[olredalert]

------Hey Tim,,,Did you know Dick from New England Speed???........Bill S

[NOCOPO]

Bill, Yes, although there were several, are your refering to Dick Stein, who ran a S/S Chevy II that spent most of its career on its rear bumper http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif ?

[NOCOPO]

Brian is a trip and so is his brother Bob, I loved working for them and would like to think I would still be there today if the overall market hadn't changed so drasticly in the '90s I have some old pictures of the company '55 Nomad, the '70 Pro Stock Camaro,the Vega, C/FX Monza, and TAFC Funny Car somewhere. Was Brain trying to find some pictures for you?

[Atuckman]

I didnt ask Brian for pics of his Vega since its a different car. The gentlemen that owned mine in the mid 70s is forwarding me some pics from when it was street raced. i am more hopeful he tracks down pics of it before he modified and painted it. the few guys ive spoken to in the NH area have been incredibly friendly and helpful. real nice people

[olredalert]

------Not Stein but Duclow. I didnt think about the possibility of more than one Dick. Big DUH!!! He ended up starting "Indian Adventures" and offered Pontiac stalwarts a lot of cool stuff. Sold the business and, I think, went south for a much deserved retirement. One of the good guys!.....Bill S

[NOCOPO]

Yes, Dick Duclo, I do remember him as a Pontiac guy. He ran the rep agency for most of the speed lines we handled for a long while around here too. Brings back a lot of great memories. On the street, the big PV Speed vs New England Speed was always implied but we all hung out alot at shows cruse nights etc. I still see alot of the old gang. I still to this day get picked out of crowds at shows by long time customers. Best part of the business has always been the people.

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[NOCOPO]

If you need anything up here, I would be happy to help. just drop me a line email. [email protected]
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[olredalert]

------Dick and his partner, Tom sold me a bunch of stuff for my 64 GP 421/370, 4spd, and I in turn gave them an idea for a driveshaft loop for racing attached to the trans crossmember rather than the floor. They sold a bunch of those and the very first one I ever built is on "Red Alert" to this day.......Bill S

[Atuckman]

some new info. a prior owner said the car was painted in a bi-centennial style back in 1979. red on top, then thick white striping and then blue on bottom. does that ring a bell?

[mmcporter]

Tim,

I grew up in Peabody and used to go to the PV Performance Center in Malden and Methuen (I went to ULowell) and used to buy "speed parts" to put on my 1978 Malibu. Is PV out of business? There was also a speed place on the Beverly/Salem line, but I cannot remember the name....

[NOCOPO]

The place is down to it's last breath. The mom and pop speed shop is dying a slow death. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif The name of the place in Salem was Automainia which was New England Speed's retail stores.

[mmcporter]

Yeah, right - Automania - that's the place that was on Bridge Street in Salem. Sure brings back memories.....

[Atuckman]

Anyone remember a Ken Bernard from Haverhill, Mass or an Anthony Muzzi Jr from Weymouth, Mass? Thanks in advance

[Atuckman]

Found the owner from 76-78. he remembers the 12 bolt rearend, ladder bars, rotated radiator, 350, turbo 400, b&m shifter, steering wheel, motor mounts, etc. good signs but who knows. No new leads on who he bought it from.

The car was stolen and recovered in nov/dec 1973 in Revere, Massachusetts. Anyone from the Mass area that knew anyone with a stolen vega???