1971 Motion Car on Ebay

[jfkheat]

Anyone looking for a 1 of 1 Motion car? This is it. I beleive this car belongs to a member here.
James

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-MEYE...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-MEYERS-MANX-SR-BALDWIN-MOTION-1-OF-1_W0QQitemZ4595426119QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZVi ewItem)

[Racefan]

In my opinion, either this car has been repainted or it IS NOT the car on the cover of the mag pictured in the ad. Just look at the area where a hood emblem would be and tell me that is the same hood? Seems pretty obvious to me.

[jfkheat]

I didn't notice but the paint is different on the hood. Look at the area right above the hood emblem on the magazine cover and the other pictures. It is not the same. It looks like the same hood with a different paint job.
James

[Belair62]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/140426/an/0/page/1#140426

[Racefan]

The paint on the hood is still different in the cover shot than on the pictures in the description. The paint in Belair's link is different between the "newer pics" and the magazine also. Look closely at the lines just above where a hood ornament would be. One has a solid line while the other doesn't. Look closely and you'll see. I am not trying to insinuate anything or make accusations. I am just curious as to why they aren't the same? Maybe it isn't 1 of 1? Maybe there was an accident and it was repaired? Maybe a fire? Maybe someone repainted? However, one thing is for sure.....it IS NOT the same paint job on the hood as was printed in the magazine.

[Seattle Sam]

Maybe some of the paint rubbed off, like the lettering did on the tail panel....

[PeteLeathersac]

It's not surprising if there was repairs needed in it's history....it mentions they were using it as a tow vehicle! . I'd expect the "local brush" mentioned would know the story. ~ Pete

[Racefan]

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Maybe some of the paint rubbed off, like the lettering did on the tail panel....

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Impossible, take a look at it. I don't think you guys are loooooking? It isn't that the paint is "missing".....well, it is....but it is because the pattern is painted differently. Look at the pictures and compare, like those silly puzzles in the paper. Look for differences.

Come on, guys. You can tell if one of the head bolts are "wrong" on the back of the passenger bank in a satellite shot from space (with the hood CLOSED), but you can't see this? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[camarojoe]

Yes, part of the hood's pattern is a bit different, meaning it was spotted in at one time, for some reason... probably to repair a scratch, crack, light hit to the front, etc. so what? I have no doubt its the same car as on the magazine cover.

[MosportGreen66]

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Yes, part of the hood's pattern is a bit different, meaning it was spotted in at one time, for some reason... probably to repair a scratch, crack, light hit to the front, etc. so what? I have no doubt its the same car as on the magazine cover.

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The car featured here... the car's legitimacy has already been proven.

[Racefan]

To be fair, I offered up many suggestions as to why it was different. I was looking for any cool stories about how it was changed, not going on a witchhunt. Geez, relax guys.

But, if this were NOT owned by a member of this site would the differences have been overlooked as they were in this case? Or, would we have gone on for 75 pages looking for answers? Not trying to stir anything up, but just asking what I believe to be a valid question.

[MosportGreen66]

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To be fair, I offered up many suggestions as to why it was different. I was looking for any cool stories about how it was changed, not going on a witchhunt. Geez, relax guys.

But, if this were NOT owned by a member of this site would the differences have been overlooked as they were in this case? Or, would we have gone on for 75 pages looking for answers? Not trying to stir anything up, but just asking what I believe to be a valid question.

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Phil... I think you bring up valid points and questions. In this particular case however, the authentication of the car has been proved here so some of the skepticism that arose is not needed. If a car is posted here and is very much in question, all the owner should do is provide documents or other forms of authentications.

I do not think there are major issues with a car's paint (even as rare as this where the paint really makes the auto). Paint can always be changed. It is not as hard to find a talented painter as it would be to track down an original motor from a car. I do not think the paint issues with this car were overlooked. I just don't do not believe they were discussed. This is a radical piece of Motion Performance History!

-Dan

I did not intend for original reply to be nasty or agressive in anyway.

[Charley Lillard]

I'm a bidder but would like a explanation on the paint also.

[raw muscle cars]

Thats good to know Charlie looks like there could be a 10 second bidding war in 5 days since I am a bidder also..

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!

[Belair62]

He is not a Member here either as far as I know...he may still be around but he kind of passed thru at a good time and shot us some pics...the only thing I see missing since you pointed out there was a difference..I see there is an outlined pinstripe flowing around the whole hood that seems to have gone missing...flowers and stuff look pretty damn close...

[prototype]

Charley you suffer from CADD.....Car Attention Deficit Disorder

How do I get it?

[MotionMANXSR]

Hey guys,

I am a member here and posted the pictures of the Motion Manx you see on the SUPERCAR SITE site. I gave the car in question to my father a few months ago. He has since decided to sell it.

I was hoping if he decided to sell car, he would list it here on this fabulous site, but he chose ebay. I guess it's a good thing you guys roam ebay!

I believe there to be NO paint work/ repair/ or accident since "The Local Brush" painted the car. I am not a paint guy but when I spoke with him he described what seemed like a very eloborate process of layer after layer after layer of Candy, Pearl, then Candy, then Pearl etc. to achieve the final result. As the paint has faded over the years, some of the detail has been lost in the "artwork", but is still visible upon closer inspection.. These don't show in the pictures and I think that this is the reason for the discrepancy when comparing today's pictures to ones taken 30+ years ago. EXAMPLE: Gary airbrushed in a series of circles that grow in size. They can be found at different locations on the body including on top of the front and rear fenders as well as on the hood. They also swoop through the large flower on the hood. You can clearly see them in the cover photo, but they don't show in the recent pictures. However, when you look at the car in person, they are visible, just faded..

This car deserves to go to someone who will appreciate it's history and preserve it - so it is nice to see some interest amongst the true "Motion" enthusiasts

Best Regards,

Sean

[Mr70]

Thanks for clearling that up.
This sure looks like a Fun vehicle,as well as a respectable chapter in MOTiON Performance History to me.

[rich p]

Are they even CLOSE to your reserve ?? If not http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Belair62]

I guess you are still around Manxr !!!

[Mr70]

Congrats on the sale at $15,000.00. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[jfkheat]

This car is back on Ebay.
JAMES

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-MEYE...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-MEYERS-MANX-SR-BALDWIN-MOTION-1-OF-1_W0QQitemZ4614668113QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZVi ewItem)