Motion Division

[copo9566aa]

Motion /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Supercars Division /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion....... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


Supercars Division /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Minicar Corporation /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Berry Mini- T
Berry C-Cab
Berry Mini-Tub
Meyer's Toad
Meyer's Manx
Meyer'SR
Phase III VW



Minicar Division /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Performance Inc... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


Engine Division /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Performance Parts,Inc,... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


Parts Division /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[JoeC]

There was also Phase III Publications, Motion Marine, and Motion Mini Car and other names /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo9566aa]

Phase III Publications, ltd. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Yes Joe
Ton of Motion /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[JoeC]

Motion Makes It!
Even today, 30 years later, the 454 Motion Vega has to be one of the most radical cars ever sold to the public as a new street legal vehicle. This ad for 9 sec car was shortly before US Government stepped in.

[copo9566aa]

Joe
I have nothing about these 454 Motion Vega.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Pic attached Motion 350 Vega Engine... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[JoeC]

I think only a few 454 Vegas were built. I was told that one guy bought a 350 Vega needed more power so brought it back and had 454 put in.
1974 Car Craft Mag road tested a 454 Motion Vega. The article was called "King Kong is Living on Long Island"
subtitled ..."If the thought of a 454 Vega dosen't excite you, go get a do-it-yourself H-bomb kit"

This article was not very politicly correct to Japanese people but back in 1974 people didn't worry about that sort of thing /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[copo9566aa]

The Baldwin-Motion Performance Group (in 71) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Tommy]

I wasn't aware Motion was involved with the VW's. What mods were they making to the engines? Webers, Dells? what sizes, 1776,1835? Has anyone got A motion VW? Remember the inch pincher,those little bugs sure do move..

Tommy

[musclcar]

i thought motion only did G.M vehicles only,vw's ?.like i've said before the motion phase 3 vega's with the 454 was a land based cruise missle,that car was awesome.i remember back in the 70's reading about them in car craft & hotrod mags.if i were to build another car it would be a v8 vega ,i just wish i could find one they're getting very scarce /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[budnate]

Chuck there is one up here, I saw it last week, I did not talk to the guy, it was pushed out in his front yard the motor was out of it, I passed on it when I saw he was wanting 1300 firm and it was showing some rust, it is not close to me but i have friend down that way that could get his number if you really wanted to pursue it. oh and it was a 74 or later car the big bumpers turned me off, didnt take much motor to make them fly!! Need to add This is a reg old Vega Not a Motion car,phew.

Bud.

[JChlupsa]

Theres a Motion small cars (VW's) catalog on E-bay right now

[JoeC]

Motion Centerfold Division /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[sYc]

Neat pic. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifThere is an outside chance that the car in the pic will be at SCR6. Depends if out of the shop by then. Not for sure about the model. Way out of my league. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

Initial cost - i would say definitely the car...Maintenance and upkeep definitely the lovely lady....bang for your buck and WOW factor...i would have to go........with the car /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
you have to admit they don't build cars like that anymore - but they still build ladies like that everyday... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
but they still build ladies like that everyday

[/ QUOTE ]

Not in my neck of the woods. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[JChlupsa]

you mean they make them different other places only thing is she needs a tan

[Denis]

I don't know when the picture was taken but I'll bet the car looks a durn sight better than she does right 'bout now.

[musclcar]

two of my favorites on one page,nice centerfold /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Total Motivation /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Survival...... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[JoeC]

Major Motion cover shot
This Motion Corvette 454 Phase III GT was one of Joel's favorite cars. He had a picture of it in his living room parked in front of a WWII war plane.

[JoeC]

Motion Mini Car Thunder Bug set many records. I think it ran in a Gasser class.

[JoeC]

This is a Motion Mini car racing team decal.
This is a cool decal 12 in dia.
I had two of these and never saw one anywhere before. Not even in old magazines

[copo9566aa]

JoeC
This Motion Corvette 454 Phase III GT was one of my favorite Motion cars too. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[musclcar]

were all the motion corvettes built with those style tailights,it looks mean looking /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Export (not Molson Export /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif)

[copo9566aa]

Motion Tunnel Ram Camaro /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gifcool this is my post 426 427 428 429 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Phase III Tunnel Ram /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SS427]

Can't imagine running those rubber fuel lines today. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif but that is all we used back in those days. Made for some BIG bonfires.

[Mike]

Any idea how old Joel was in that picture with the Iran Camaro? He looks like a teenager!!

Mike

[JoeC]

He was about 30 years old in that pic. HP keeps you looking young! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[musclcar]

is that hood scoop the famed grump lump scoop.it got it's air from the cowl right? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[musclcar]

any more pics ,this is bringing back memories /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo9566aa]

Yes Joel look like a tennager /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
more than a business man
"a real gearhead man with a running shoe " /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
it was to have pleasure has to do that. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
Pictures is from Chevy Action January 1976.

[whitetop]

That is not a Grump Lump. The scoop in the pic gets it's air from the front. This scoop was known as a SoX & Martin or Mopar scoop for a while.

[copo9566aa]

Flagship Motion Marine 482 XL1 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Streetable version /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
482 496 and the Big Motha 535 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion streetable version 482 XL1 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Gigonda 535 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Question and a Comment.

Where do you guys get the "old/vintage" pictures? I love them so much!

The best thing always come out of New York!

[copo9566aa]

1972 ZLX Chevelle SS
This is from my old magazines...1954 to .......
I'am starting a CD for me with full Motion stuff /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I have one for Yenko another for COPO ect...
One for each year of Shelby by VIN.ect...
I am here to learn.

[copo9566aa]

Motion Supercar club /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
A/MP 68 Camaro

[copo9566aa]

Motion Supercar club /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
68 A/MP Camaro with 427-425 Turbo Jet valve cover sticker.

[Mr70]

Thanks for sharing those pix.
I like that 68 B/M Camaro!

[copo9566aa]

Another
68 B/M VS LO Dart /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[JoeG]

copo9566aa,
You have some collection of old memorabilia---when you make up the Motion CD, see if you can add the engine sounds and the smell of frying tires /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif---I'm pretty sure the guy with his fingers in his ears is Joel Rosen.----Great Shots--------JoeG /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo9566aa]

[ QUOTE ]
I'm pretty sure the guy with his fingers in his ears is Joel Rosen.

[/ QUOTE ]
I'm pretty sure me too. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
But it is not easy with this black hat. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[JoeG]

copo9566a,
I had a little help with this riddle---the guy in the black hat told me. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif---Really enjoy your old photos and ads. -------JoeG

[Fhakya]

I remember the article on that 72 Chevelle..it's awesome! As I recall, they also blew out the rear end while doing the road test for 'Hi-Performance Cars' Magazine and had to replace it prior to delivery to the waiting customer. Another shining example of the fact that I was born to late.

-Mark Holman

[copo9566aa]

JoeG
You very lucky to know a legend like Joel Rosen Mr.Motion. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[JoeG]

copo9566aa,
I think the car hobby is lucky --that Joel Rosen, MR. MOTION, is still with us and still contributing to the hobby------Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the Supercars Reunion # 6-----So here's to all the supercars that ever were and to the visionary people that built them!------- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif---JoeG /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Display (1974) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
The Thunder Bug
a Vega Estate Wagon Turbo Charged
Two Vette /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
And possibly a Bandidos buggy....

[JoeG]

copo9566aa,
There was an article about 350 turbo/CH. Motion Vega estate wagons being shipped over to the Middle-East.--I wonder if that is the Motion Manta-Vette in the background?? ------JoeG /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[JoeC]

Roger,
Nice picture /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Do you know where and what date it was taken?

[copo9566aa]

This is probably this one...
Motion Vega estate (woody ) wagon 350/CH Turbo Charged
The letter CH is for Charged ????
This is probably the hood on the top....
Firestone tires... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
Side pipes...
Yes the two Vette is probably two Motion Manta Ray.
One possibly Orange or Red and the other Yellow.
But with B&W pix ???

[Bigblockhappy]

I thought the Hemi Dart was absolutely unbeatable, but not according to this picture where Bill Mitchell's Motion Camaro pulls a big holeshot on it. Cause all I've been hearing about that period's drag racing was Hemi's were beating everything, i'd like to find out different.

[JoeG]

Bigblockhappy,--------I guess Bill Mitchell had the Hemi-Dart reaction time.--------------JoeG /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif-----Plus that Motion Camaro was a Bear!

copo9566aa,
Yeah--sorry got a little lazy--turbo/charged=turbo/ch
Firestone Tires--In the article the Vega had Firestone Wide Oval 60's in rear and Firestone 70's up front, I guessed they paid more attention to quaility control back then.----TODAY /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif---JoeG

[Stefano]

Didn't a Motion Equipped 454 Camaro Hold the A/MP and M/MP NHRA record in the early 1970s.

[JoeG]

What he said ---plus there was that rookie /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[Bill "Grumby" Jenkins]---I think he pulled one or two hole-shots on the favored competition.-These fellas gave it their best shot everytime, no matter who they were up against--otherwise it is just a matter of numbers and statistics and believe me that is not the magic formula to win a race.---I feel better now /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif----JoeG

[copo9566aa]

JoeC
This picture is from the Magazine Hot Rod Show World 1975 ISCA Annual.No mention of the picture was taken.
Strange story about this magazine....
A house of my friend is completly burning in a big fire in 1977
but this magazine survived. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
The cover is completly black. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo9566aa]

Motion Ram-Air /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Fhakya]

I'm not sure how the actual point standings wound up but here's a couple shots of Dennis Ferrara who took over the A/MP & B/MP duties waving the Motion banner. Notice some evolution in the 2 pics. Coincidentally, Ferrara also ran the 70 Grumpy's toy XIII /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif car in it's last incarnation until 77 I believe.

-Mark Holman

[Fhakya]

Another Pic.

[Fhakya]

1 More. (I actually found a few more pics...let me know if you guys want to see them).
-Mark

[Stefano]

I for one can't get enough, so I vote post the pics.

Thanks

[mike32]

I SECOND THAT!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
MIKE

[Salvatore]

In 1974 Dennis Ferrara set the A/MP record at 9.39 in Suffolk, Virginia. He also had the MPH at 145. He used to make many test runs at Cecil County and usually put the car in the low 9.20's in many occassions at that time. Great Competitor! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[JoeG]

[ QUOTE ]
1 More. (I actually found a few more pics...let me know if you guys want to see them).
-Mark


[/ QUOTE ]

Just give me 5 min. to get some popcorn------Joe[At The Motion Picture Show]G------ /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[JoeC]

pictures on here are like donuts to Homer Simpson /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
The 70 Motion drag car was made into a nice die cast using actual pictures supplied by Joel

[Fhakya]

Pass some popcorn this way!
This one's from a 4 1/4 page article in HP Cars Magazine. It's the Baldwin campaigned A/MP car.
Here's a link to the full article via Mad Mike (http://www.geocities.com/iracez28/motion/71drag.html) It won't let me attach the file because of the size.

[Fhakya]

Another shot of the same car.

[Fhakya]

The Motion Ferrara car in an ad.

[Fhakya]

Another shot of the same.

[Fhakya]

Another w/ the later paint

[Fhakya]

And yet another (track shot). Did I earn a gold star?

Enjoy troops,
-Mark Holman

[JoeG]

Fhakya,
You could have wished for anything --Yenko Camaro--PhaseIII B/M CAR-even 2002 BERGER/MOTION GMMG Camaro---but you asked for a gold star----ENJOY--I think you deserve it.------ /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
PS.---Sorry -that was your last wish. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[mike32]

WHAT DO THE STARS MEAN ANYWAY? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
MIKE

[JoeG]

mike32,
It's just a showing of appreciation for a person's contribution to the well-being of the site and it's membersIMO-------I wish I could give my wife gold stars instead of my paychecks /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif-----JoeG

[Seattle Sam]

Must be somethin I said - I've gone from zero stars - to five stars - to three stars - and now reduced to two... A feller could get a complex!

-Sam /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[JoeG]

Seattle Sam,
One day your on top of the world---next day your just another fallen star /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif----JoeG-I do have some NOS stars for sale if your interested??

[Seattle Sam]

JoeG - Thanks, but I should try to restore my own..
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif