LAST BALDWIN-MOTION PHASE III GT CORVETTE

[x Baldwin Motion]

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LAST BALDWIN-MOTION PHASE III GT CORVETTE TO DEBUT AT MUSCLE CAR AND CORVETTE NATIONALS!

By Martyn L. Schorr

Purchased from the original owner's family in 2008, Adam Tuckman's 1971 Baldwin-Motion Phase III GT Corvette is believed to be the most highly optioned, documented and original GT built. Between 1969 and 1971, Joel Rosen built just 12 GT's!

On June 3, 1971, Dr. Henry Rollings took delivery of his air conditioned, 500-plus horsepower, 1971 Phase III GT from Joel Rosen at Motion Performance in Baldwin, New York. Power was supplied by a blueprinted and balanced 454 big-block built to LS-7 specifications and fitted with Phase III cam and valve train, open chamber ZL-1 aluminum heads, headers and an 850 cfm Holley 4-barrel. Backing up the potent Phase III engine; A massaged M40 Turbo Hydramatic, Hone overdrive and a 4.88 Posi rear. Creature comforts include a custom interior and stereo system and numerous factory power options.

Dr. Rollings paid his bill, ($16,283.00), hopped into the GT's plush interior and drove home to Savannah, GA! Between 1971 and 1989, the colorful Internist who owned and piloted vintage World War II aircraft, used his Phase III GT for making house calls, towing his Jaguar E-Type SCCA race cars and high speed touring. He put more than 31,000 trouble-free miles on his unique Corvette Supercar. In 1989, he gifted his GT to his daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Don Glasser. Dr. Rollings passed away in 2003.

“Dr. Rollings owned imported exotics, raced sports cars and flew restored Warbirds. Once he took a test ride in a 1970 GT that we had just finished for a customer, he was hooked,” said Joel “Mr. Motion” Rosen. Documented by Joel Rosen for the Glassers in 2003 and again for Adam Tuckman in 2008, it is the most highly optioned Phase III GT built. Other than being repainted in the 1980's, it is the most original GT known.

Dr. Rollings GT is being restored by John Waleck, who restored Joel Rosen's yellow Phase III GT now owned by Dan McMichael. Gary “The Local Brush” Kupfer originally striped and trimmed Dr. Rollings GT in 1971 and will apply the finishing touches to the GT prior to its public debut at the MUSCLE CAR AND CORVETTE NATIONALS in Chicago on November 21-22, 2009.

Special Thanks to Marty Schorr, formerly of Motion Performance and now PMPR, Inc. for writing this article. We are honored to have Mr. Tuckman debut this significant Supercar at the Nickey Chicago Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. The photo's shown are of the car in as purchased condition in 2008.

http://www.mcacn.com/press/6.htm

[x Baldwin Motion]

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these are pre-restoration photos

[al8apex]

[ QUOTE ]


these are pre-restoration photos

[/ QUOTE ]

which raises the question: "Why?"

Why as in why "restore" something so nice?

They are only original once and once "restored" they lack any trace to originality, it could be ANY car once "restored"

IMHO. YMMV, etc

[mockingbird812]

Very ominous. Like the aerial shots! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif I do concur with Jim's comment now that I appreciate that this car was original except for the repaint. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Atuckman]

i hope i get to meet many of you in person at the event. it will make my wife feel better to know that i dont have so many imaginery friends.

i am very appreciative that the yenko.net site exists and i wouldnt have found the car otherwise.

this is my dream car and the idea of premiering it at the MCACN in the company of so many other radical musclecars is overwhelming.

i have several intentions for the car which why i chose to have it restored. i am happy to discuss further if you wish to contact me.

Adam

[Xplantdad]

Neat Vette Adam...too bad Larry(Pantera on this site) isn't around anymore!

[Atuckman]

Thanks Bruce. i hope everyone enjoys it. I feel so lucky to have found it. The family just located the GT's hitch which was used to tow his Jag. Since its Day2 i am going to leave it off but bring it along to the show.

[bashton]

This is an awesome bit of Motion history and we at MCACN are honored to have Mr. Tuckman choose our show as the place to unveil it after restoration.

More Motion history in the making!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[Xplantdad]

That's just too cool that he used it to tow his other car...

Bob...you better take some pictures! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]


these are pre-restoration photos

[/ QUOTE ]

which raises the question: "Why?"

Why as in why "restore" something so nice?

They are only original once and once "restored" they lack any trace to originality, it could be ANY car once "restored"

IMHO. YMMV, etc

[/ QUOTE ]

"Other than being repainted in the 1980's, it is the most original GT known"

The repaint in the 80's was not the original color...

[PxTx]

I sure am curious to see how it used to look. Could we see just one vintage pic?

[Atuckman]

and ruin the surprise?

[Tenney]

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[x Baldwin Motion]

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and ruin the surprise?

[/ QUOTE ]

Dang it Adam, you are tough!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
There are pictures on the site in previous posts, but I guess you'll have to try and find them http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[markjohnson]

I do believe I see a 'diamond-tucked' interior in those photos.

[oboym]

WOW
I found some original pics of this car. And lets just say dont miss the,,

MUSCLE CAR AND CORVETTE NATIONALS!
http://www.musclecarandcorvettenationals.com/index.htm

[68vet427]

wow adam, you must have been excited to have found this!!
that must be a story in itself!
good luck with it!
be sure to record the restoration so you can post it later !
joe

[Atuckman]

mark - good eye.

appreciate the kind words. i am very much looking forward to sharing more about its history, the owner and how i found it. restoration photos will also follow at a later date.

excited is not the word. this is a childhood dream.

[PeteLeathersac]

Whttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifW...can't wait for the whole story and details!.

Looks like another example of the owner finding the right car...or did the car actually find the perfect owner?.

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~ Pete

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I like real cars best...the REAL real ones!

[motionwannabe]

WOW!!!!! Thats a nice vette

[PxTx]

The other thread forced me to look up this one. I never seen the updated pics. Anyone got any?

[Atuckman]

paul-
while we missed the MCACN 2009 seeking perfection, the GT will be completed by month end. shortly thereafter, i will happily post some pics. The car will also be at the MCACN 2010 (assuming Ashton saves us a spot). Adam

[77Z28]

I live in Savannah, GA and I have never heard of this car when Dr. owned it. I will definitely ask some others older than me if they remember car and any stories.

Love the corvette http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
Todd

[Atuckman]

thanks todd. POP had an E Park Ave address in savannah. not sure if that was his home or office.

[77Z28]

As promised, I spoke with a friend who was very into the muscle car scene around the time the DR had the Corvette and he remembered the car. Story goes that the DR wrecked the Corvette raacing it Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah and tore up one whole side. My friend and another guy repaired the car for DR. and at that time he decided to change original Motion color of white and black stripes to hugger orange. According to friend he also installed the hono-drive on car to make more drivable with 4:88 rear gears. I have invited friend to comment on car. He has intimate knowledge of it and always wondered what came of it after DR. died. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Todd

[Atuckman]

todd-
i believe the info you offer is incorrect. i would like the opportuntiy to speak with your friend if possible off line. prefer that to incorrect info being floated on car. for example, the hone was installed when new and is listed on the original 2 build sheets and invoice from baldwin motion. adam

[Dave Rifkin]

What is "DR"?

[Xplantdad]

Dr = doctor... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[77Z28]

Adam I am glad that you were able to make contact with Richard who had worked on car previously and knew the orginal owner very well. I will let you relay any info you receive from Richard rather than I.

Love your car. Never knew a Motion Corvette was among me all this time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
Todd

[owners2]

[ QUOTE ]
todd-
i believe the info you offer is incorrect. i would like the opportuntiy to speak with your friend if possible off line. prefer that to incorrect info being floated on car. for example, the hone was installed when new and is listed on the original 2 build sheets and invoice from baldwin motion. adam

[/ QUOTE ] The factory never installed Hone-Drives in cars so there is no way possible it's on any build sheets but Baldwin could have invoiced it for the Motion work. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Atuckman]

i was referring to build sheets drafted and used by motion performance.

[Atuckman]

apologize for the confusion. checked the docs this am. i think they are called "retail order" forms that were used by motion but had the chevy or GM logo on them.

[Atuckman]

Car is in November issue of Vette magazine (on stands now). a dream come true! Was waiting for this before posting pics.

is someone available to help me post some pics?
thanks in advance

[MosportGreen66]

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[MosportGreen66]

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[MosportGreen66]

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[MosportGreen66]

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[MosportGreen66]

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Adam - let me be the first one to say, your efforts, research and excitement for this car has paid off 10 fold. It looks magnificent!

Dan

[Atuckman]

thank you. im anxiously awaiting its debut at MCACN and getting a reaction from the original owner's family. i just sent them some copies of magazines and hope i did well by them.

[Xplantdad]

Very cool Adam!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[mockingbird812]

Very nice Adam. What a car <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif!! Congrats on the very nice mag spread. Your Motion 'vette looks incredible! Looking forward to seeing it at the MCACN!

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I like the Mallory coil<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif. What kind of distributor did Motion use?

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Atuckman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

is someone available to help me post some pics?
thanks in advance </div></div>



Would you like me to post the &quot;during&quot; resto photos I have ?

[Atuckman]

Distributor on the GT was a stock mechanical tach drive.

[m19gale]

That looks awesome! Congrats on getting it done and again, looks fantastic.... Can someone please make sure my car does not park next to his at MCACN! He is going to make mine look bad haha!

[Atuckman]

thanks mike. im hoping we ARE parked next to each other...that way i dont have to keep getting up to stare at yours!

chris - can you try and post some of the striping pics whiles i organize all the restoration shots?

[SS427]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Atuckman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just sent them some copies of magazines and hope I did well by them.
</div></div>

Do you have any doubts? We don't! Very nice.

[x Baldwin Motion]

striping slide show (http://www.slideshare.net/65z13/bm-phase-iii-gt)

If anybody would like me to email them a Power Point presentation, just ask. I can not find a decent site to host a .PPT without losing the resolution. Full pictures coming up next.

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Atuckman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thanks mike. im hoping we ARE parked next to each other...that way i dont have to keep getting up to stare at yours! </div></div>

Yep, it'll save all of us a lot of steps! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif Great pair in contrasting colors. Looking forward to seeing both of them. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

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[x Baldwin Motion]

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[MOTION1]

Shes a beauty Adam. Nicely done!

Dan

[JoeG]

Wow.......Very, Very Nice..........!!!

[Fast67VelleN2O]

GORGEOUS! And very mean looking.

[PxTx]

This car looks great! The stripe treatment on the rear really looks awesome.

Gonna have to pick up the mag and check it out. Interested in seeing more of the Motion hop-up parts. Thanks for sharing.

[owners2]

Looks awesome. Great job to all that helped out in the resto..

[dreemz]

Absolutely magnificent. As good as it gets! That rear 3/4 shot makes me weak in the knees..........

[Atuckman]

thank you everyone for the kind words.

credit goes to John Waleck and his team from Artisan Coach Works. his workmanship and dedication is over-the-top and he is a great guy. pics dont do it justice. Gary &quot;the local brush&quot; did an amazing job with the striping and Jerry Ambrosi of Master Upholstery did a killer job on the interior. Marty and Joel were a big part of the process ensuring its correct setup.

im seriously in awe of all you guys that have these skills. i hope i can pick some up in my next life. its like art.

[77Z28]

Adam the restoration looks amazing!! My friend Richard who had previously worked on car will be excited to see it complete. I still find it amazing that a car like that was in my town.

Todd

[1970Ls6]

That is one beautiful car. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[mockingbird812]

Would really like to see this car in our Featured Supercar thread! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

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[68vet427]

Adam,
The car looks awesome!!!! I saw the article in Vettes Magazine!
But seeing these pictures is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Do you have more pictures of the restoration?
I would love to see them.
Thanks,
Joe

[68vet427]

Adam, you asked,
&quot;Would you like me to post the &quot;during&quot; resto photos I have ?&quot;

YES!!!
PLEASE DO!!!
or send a link to where you post them on.

[x Baldwin Motion]

Here are a few more photos from Adam !!


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[owners2]

I noticed the valve covers have the larger cut down emblems. Does the hood have the larger emblems too? Just asking because i'm trying to figure out a possible time date of when cars got the longer emblems. 71 Z28 small block car with the long emblems cut in chromed (mostly flaking off) ansen valve covers. Anyone have any thoughts on why these might be chromed over the aluminum ? The Vette looks great and sorry for the slight hi-jack on the thread...Jeff

[Atuckman]

Jeff. The emblems and valve covers are original to car. You are correct, the long emblems were shaved down to fit in the covers.

[x Baldwin Motion]

I believe the valve covers used were different sizes not the emblems. But I could mistaken. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

[COPO]

No the emblems came in 2 sizes. The earlier ones are longer and were cut down to fit in the valve covers. BTW, awesome car.

[markinnaples]

Without question, one of the coolest vettes EVER.

Ridiculously great job on the restoration Sir.

[bashton]

Remember, this car will be a part of our Cars of Motion/Baldwin Motion cars Invitational display at the Muscle Car &amp; Corvette Nationals show November 20-21. www.mcacn.com (http://www.mcacn.com)

You will find Marty Schorr and Joel &quot;Mr. Motion&quot; Rosen right next to it both days!

Many thanks to Adam and all of the owners who have made the commitment to be a part of what may be the largest display of real-deal Motion machines ever assmebled under one roof, along with both of the men who put the Motion name on the map.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[COPO_Anders]

When I saw this ad in Car Craft Oct 1971 I first thought it was Adams car to the upper left, because of the stripes on the rear fenders. But then I realized there where a lot of differences. Does anyone know if the cars in the ad are Baldwin Motion-, Motion-cars or built by individuals ?

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[Atuckman]

anyone know how to download a video clip?

[x Baldwin Motion]

yes. you want me to put up the one in the email? I've watched it thirty times in surround sound. now looking for my old headphones from the 70's !! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[ktcamaro67]

i was look at this post and the header (last M P phase III vette ). anyone seen this 1982 vette phase III? it was at supercar reunion and vettefest Chicago? [img]http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/02/full-18999-21302-th177iyved.jpg[/img

[GMC_Typhoon]

It's an '81 and a guy I know from Nebraska named Kelly had/has it.

[oboym]

I think the post is about the last &quot;GT&quot; my 1981 MoTiOn corvette maybe the last PHASE III.


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h36/oboym/motion%201/FH050024jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/oboym/media/motion%201/FH050024jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg.html)

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[GMC_Typhoon]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oboym</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the post is about the last &quot;GT&quot; my 1981 MoTiOn corvette maybe the last PHASE III.


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h36/oboym/motion%201/FH050024jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/oboym/media/motion%201/FH050024jpg_Thumbnail1.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h36/oboym/motion%201/IMG_0443_0003_003burnout81motion.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/oboym/media/motion%201/IMG_0443_0003_003burnout81motion.jpg.html)</div></div> Hey Kelly,haven't seen you since those boost launches in Overland Park <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Hope all is well.