1967 Chevelle and 1968 Camaro

[mc25t190]

I am happy to announce the acquisition of 2 heavily documented Baldwin Motion cars. They will be restored by Ricky Smith of RSR restoration's in Ararat, Va. The 1967 has been started on and the 68 will follow. I had the pleasure of working with Charlie Biele to purchase them. Charlie has been a true Baldwin Motion enthusiast since I have known him and he always seem to come up with these rare machines. Thanks Charlie!

[MosportGreen66]

Congrats! Post photos http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

Are we talking about "THE" 67 Chevelle ?

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[mc25t190]

That's it! I have photo's on file. Some are already posted here. I don't know how to pull them and post?

[x Baldwin Motion]

It's basically a copy and paste for posting pics already on the site. I bumped the old thread on the car from when Charlie bought it in 04. Good Luck and congrats on the buy. Get lots of resto pictures posted !!

[x Baldwin Motion]

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[x Baldwin Motion]

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[Xplantdad]

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That's it! I have photo's on file. Some are already posted here. I don't know how to pull them and post?

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Cool deal Kevin...keep us updated. How's your daughter doing?

[MosportGreen66]

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[Dog427435]

WOW!!!
What a piece of history - thanks for posing.
Please post more as work goes on!
Any idea where the car was for so many years to wind up in that shape?

[mc25t190]

i have the NICB report of complete owner history at work. Spent most of its life in Conn.

[mc25t190]

I will keep the updates posted. We are in the teardown mode. We have a lot of parts, date coded block, heads, carburetor, fuel pump, radiator, transmission,original rear end. Joel and Marty are eager to help with any info as Joel drove and raced this car, so did Marty. My daughter is doing great, Bruce, a miracle!

[Xplantdad]

Good to hear Kevin...you are right, she is a miracle. Happy Holidays Kevin! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Please keep us updated with pics! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Eric

[Born30YrsLate]

Congrats Kevin...your daughter is doing great, 2 BM cars in the garage and the Packers are woopin' butt!...can life be any better?...what are the specs on the '68?...

[GTO_DON]

When do you think the ss427 badges were put on? You can see in the old photos that it said ss396 on the back when they were racing it.

[mc25t190]

The car is red, which is cool. The paperwork has the specs on the Baldwin Chevrolet Bill of sale. It shows the conversion and details. I just hope those Packers continue to roll. A lot of good things happening here in NC, family 1st, Karoline has a few small obstacles , but, hasn't let anything slow her down yet.

[Stefano]

Cool cars http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[bashton]

Awesome cars Kevin...and you know what comes next;

My personal invite to bring 'em out to Vettefest! I am sure there are a whole lot of people who would LOVE to see these babies in person, especially after you do your magic!

BA

[MXZ]

What a great find. A real piece of history. I have the 1968 Speed and Supercar issue with this car. Super cool article. I would rather have the car than the article though.. hehhe

Anyone have pics of the '68 Camaro? I have a '68 Motion catalog that has a pic in the back of a '68 Camaro pulling the front wheels off the ground on what looks to be a public highway! sweet! Just wondering if this was the same Camaro that was found.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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...........I have a '68 Motion catalog that has a pic in the back of a '68 Camaro pulling the front wheels off the ground on what looks to be a public highway! sweet! ...........

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a while back that public highway was used as the dragstrip test ground. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

also clear in this shot is the full lettering on side and lack of registration. NOT a street car!

[MXZ]

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...........I have a '68 Motion catalog that has a pic in the back of a '68 Camaro pulling the front wheels off the ground on what looks to be a public highway! sweet! ...........

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a while back that public highway was used as the dragstrip test ground. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

also clear in this shot is the full lettering on side and lack of registration. NOT a street car!

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That picture screams horsepower. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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[SuperNovaSS]

Check out the pedestal tach on the dash. COOL

[x Baldwin Motion]

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Wonder who was behind the wheel of this test session? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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"Joel Rosen or Billy Mitchell backed it off the dyno and on to the street"

read full story on the '68 Camaro A/MP race car (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/296845/page/0/fpart/1/vc/1)

[MXZ]

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"Joel Rosen or Billy Mitchell backed it off the dyno and on to the street"

read full story on the '68 Camaro A/MP race car (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/296845/page/0/fpart/1/vc/1)

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ah ha. Thanks for the link. Been awhile since I have checked this site.

I have that Cars mag. issue somewhere. Now I gotta go find it.

I guess Marty sure settled the fakeness accusations eh? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Wonder where that Camaro is now?

[JChlupsa]

someplace in Hawaii maybe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mc25t190]

The letters are on the way for both cars from Joel. He had some cool things to say about the 67 Chevelle and how special that car was, "NEAT"! Haven talked to Marty and Joel about the cars, Joel remembered the car when he slammed the wall with it. They both seem to remember the car vividly. Marty's book will have something to say about both of them.

[mc25t190]

thanks to Fred (Born30yrslate) and Charlie B.( copo) for help with parts, ignition box and mallory dual point distributor.Resto is underway and parts are coming along nicely.

[JTH74]

Congrats on the B-M cars Kevin.

[x Baldwin Motion]

Kevin, any resto photos coming? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[mc25t190]

Disassembly and parts inventory are underway. We have a lot of parts. We are mostly gathering the rare hard to find Motion performance parts right now. The other Chevelle stuff is easy. I'll get some photos when i get a good start. As you can see Ricky isn't wasting any time. He jumped on this one right away. The 68 BM Camaro will hopefully be the same way.

[Born30YrsLate]

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thanks to Fred (Born30yrslate) and Charlie B.( copo) for help with parts, ignition box and mallory dual point distributor.Resto is underway and parts are coming along nicely.

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Glad I could help and get another Supercar back on the road...it's always easier to sell a part when you know it's going to a good home!...

[motionwannabe]

any new pics on the 68 camaro? i was wondering what ever had happened to that car

[Pulnaway]

Did the 67 motion chevelle ever get finished?

[COPO]

I was at Ricky Smith's shop a few months back and Kevin's 67, 68 and my 69 are all progressing. Comletion date is probably sometime in 2011. Perfection takes time.

[AutoInsane]

Any pics of the Camaro??? What is the history on these cars??? How did you find them???

Thanks for sharing! Very cool!!!!

[JRSully]

Wait until you see Suydam's Harrell Nova, just about done, incredible

[flash43]

Any updates on the 67 Motion Chevelle. Will it be ready for
the Musclecar Show in Chicago in Nov.?????????
Any resto photos?????

[owners2]

Any in progress pics r always appreciated & r super cool.

[Carleen]

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[flash43]

The 68 BM A/MP race Camaro ended up in Sweden???????????
The Motion book doesn't say , but that it was replaced by the 70.

[Carleen]

I dont know where it ended up.

Found the pic when I was google some

[motionwannabe]

Has anyone heard how the restoration of the 66 Motion/Mason Bros. Chevelle is coming along? I've been excited to see what its gonna look like

[COPO]

It is a 67 Chevelle and is still under restoration in VA. I saw it a few months back and it is coming along. Guessing a 2013 completion date. It is one of the most significant BM cars that survives as it is one of one and was a test bed for many of the new speed parts for Motion. It was also one of Joels favorite cars as he raced it on occasion himself on the street and the track. Quite a few articles about the car were published back in the day.

[owners2]

Did you happen to take any in Progress pics while you where there ?

[COPO]

Stay tuned for an upcoming magazine spread with progress photos of 3 BM cars currently under restoration.

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stay tuned for an upcoming magazine spread with progress photos of 3 BM cars currently under restoration. </div></div>


that's an exciting tease, what magazine?

[COPO]

Photos were taken about a week or two ago by a very well known muscle car photograher / writer who provides articles for several magazines, so not sure which one(s) yet. Will probably be a couple of months to hit the stands given magazine lead times.

[motionwannabe]

Cool!!!!! I love reading about B/M cars and seeing pics. No car quite like a Motion Performance car <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[4270]

Hello,wanted to tell you I have located videos of my brother Charlie and his Chevelle racing side by side with me the 1967 Motion Camaro at a dragstrip in 1968 thru 1972 that I am going to post shortly also great still photos too,Joey Mason

[4270]

Charlies car is doing well from conversations that we have had recently,I owned the 1967 Motion Camaro Supercar and wil post videos soon,Joey mason

[4270]

Hey guys,due a good job there I am watching .Charles had four miles on his car mine had 1 ,I always beat Charlie I was supposed too,Joey Mason 67 Motion Performance Club Car owner

[Atuckman]

very happy to see you joined the site. lots of us would love to see the video and hear more from you and charlie.
adam

[4270]

Yes these videos will show them both racing at the strip in 1968 after returnining from the Winter Nationals ,The Motion Club Car was then painted the Marina Blue Metalflake and our first run in that color was the Dover Drag Strip in Wingdale N.Y. ET times that day Chevelle 11:71, Camaro 10:79 with a street eliminator win,Joseph Mason

[4270]

Congratulations on the purchasing of my brothers Chevelle .Wanted to mention that the Camaro and Chevelle on a disk will be coming to you from 1968 racing side by side so you will be able to see just how beautiful your car will look when it is completed ,any help you need I am here,Joseph Mason

[owners2]

Cool , can't wait till someone posts the vid. Welcome Joseph, you guys had some mean ass rides....

[4270]

Hello Joel and Marty,tonight 3/13/13 was probably the most important night I have had in 46 years for my brother Charlie and I sat together to watch videos of both Motion Cars race the first time after the Motion Supercar White 67 Camaro returned from the Winter Nationals in Pamona,California.This camaro was just transformed from white to metal flake marina blue and the clip was from Dover Dragstrip in N.Y. the first outing as the Mason Brothers together ,there were no dry eyes in the room and when the video comes to you you will feel the same,and I hope the editing will be completed this week so it can be sent out and posted,our grown Children are preparing a utube posting for they never saw the Camaro racing and they want your fans to see this video never seen by anyone,see you both soon,Joey Mason

[Charley Lillard]

Thanks for checking in here and I'm looking forward to seeing the video.

[4270]

Charles,we viewed this video last night and it should be done editing by weekend and I feel the only person to post it is Joel Rosen for he has never seen the Camaro painted and looking like the Chevelle in matching colors and lettering since he drove it in 1968 at the Winter Nationals in Pomoma,what we did not remember was the Camaro was called Proad to Be 11(2) Other still Photos are being enhanced now and i can post them when I get them,the color change to the Camaro came in 1970 when a fender bender to the front fender and the metal flake could not be matched so after three trys Charlie said STRIP THE PAINT JOE so the car was painted black in which I will post that.Remember we were 19 and 20 years old at that time Charles ,Joseph Mason

[4270]

I have updated photos of rebuilding the Motion Chevelle but cannot upload them here can anyone help by sending me there email address to [email protected] so you could post for me.,Joseph Mason

[ghostvette]

Are there any other pic of the BM/Amp car ?

[JohnWitzke]

I am building a 1/25 scale model of this car and would like to know the original color of the interior. I appreciate any help that anyone can give.

John

[chevyman0429]

I see this is an older thread but I'd sure like to see some pics of these two cars today.

[Day2_69Z]

How is this progressing ?
I saw it in pieces in Ricky's shop when I picked up the ZL1 Engine from him in
June 2010 ?

any new pics to post ?
don't ask Ricky to post em,,,,, I won't live that long !

[Day2_69Z]

Ricky,
Thanks for the update and pics...

Charlie's Yellow Camaro is sweet as is the chassis and engine in the Chevelle......did you cross the spark plug wires to &quot;de-tune&quot; it ?

Hmmmm...gotcha !!!

[John]

... old post.... any updates?

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[detective007]

so did the Chevelle ever get completed, have been trying to follow the restoration for a couple months now, there is a guy claiming he has a 67 BM chevelle that lives in my town, but after a little research, i dont think any of it is true, would love to see some pics of the restored car

[4270]

The Chevelle is coming along very well ,the body has been lowered on the frame maybe another year ,Joseph Mason

[4270]

Update ,been meeting with Joel Rosen this month and signed the Chevelle glove box yesterday ,getting Him loosened up for some tire burning maybe next week and all is well with restoration at RSR,Joseph Mason

[markinnaples]

Can't wait to see it Joe.

[resto4u]

why does google say ricky smith restoration permanently closed?

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: resto4u</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why does google say ricky smith restoration permanently closed? </div></div>

because &quot;google&quot; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

[RSR]

It says I'm out of business because I refused the Google listing! I got more work than I can do now..These Motion cars were pretty bad shape to say the least and with a lot of unknowns!The bodywork on underside of the Chevelle has been finished and starting the painting process.The 68 BM is not getting the attention right now and the 69 BM is coming along great.If all goes well without any big surprises the Chevelle should be finished by early 2018.I'm easy to contact if anybody needs to talk with me..Thanks..
RSR 276-251-1968

[1967 4K]

Hmm, Are you the guy that lives over yonder by Mayberry, NC? I think we've met.

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