Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

My gut tells me differently but you guys know know more than I.

Is this original Motion? With a NJ address? I think not but hey anything is possible.

-Dan

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...0&viewitem=

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I'm pretty sure that's authentic Dan.
I talked to JoeG about this awhile ago and he mailed me this recent pic of Joels first shop,that he started back in Jersey in 1966.(The word MOTiON & pink wall are Photoshopped in)
Pretty crude and not like the shop we're all familiar with on Sunrise,but neat none the less.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/368...onoldshop2.jpg

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

I've had 2 of these setups. I never really believed they had any connection to Motion Performance.


Jason

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I thought Joel got the idea for the name "Motion" from this company that made ignition parts. Also, I wasn't aware that Joel had a shop in Jersey. I thought his first shop, started in the late 50s was in Brooklyn, and then the Sunrise shop opened in 1966.
Steve

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I'm pretty sure that's authentic Dan.
I talked to JoeG about this awhile ago and he mailed me this recent pic of Joels first shop,that he started back in Jersey in 1966.(The word MOTiON & pink wall are Photoshopped in)
Pretty crude and not like the shop we're all familiar with on Sunrise,but neat none the less.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/368...onoldshop2.jpg

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif you're pulling both legs, right? Joel had the shop in Brooklyn at a Sunoco station from the late 50's until 66 when he moved to Baldwin. I do not believe these parts are related in any way.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gifBut, according to my wife I am wrong with an alarming consistency!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif

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You guys are right about Joel being in Brooklyn in the late 1950's and not New Jersey,as I was wrong earlier.
I heard that was why Joel called it MOTiON,per that ignition companys name,but no other connection.
JoeG sent me that awhile ago so I was hoping he would log on by now & clarify.

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

Yeah, that picture looks like it's probably the old Brooklyn shop if anything. It sure looks like Brooklyn by everything in the picture lol.
Steve

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

Very interesting! If its original, I'd like to add it to my collection but if not, I'd like to avoid spending the money on a part with a similar name but a very different purpose.

Thanks guys,
Dan

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that is definatly brooklyn. the street sign says atlantic avenue.

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

Dan,

If you look at his feedback, he sold another one recently as well.


Jason

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

That's the old Brooklyn Motion shop Rick....Joel just stuck in the Motion name with the computer. I had gone back there to see if there was anything left of the old Motion sign............This photo is only a few years old---The neighborhood was in much better shape back in the 50's & 60's..........

About the Motion Ignition from N.J.( Joel did get the idea of Motion Performance from that Company)------Dan you better open your piggy bank........

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

Someone did,final bid $264.00.

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

Was not me, sorry but I was not convinced this is a Motion Performance item. There were numerous examples of the "Motion" brand name used as a poser or replicated brand name throughout the years.

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

Actually it sounds like Joel way the poser who stole their name.


Jason

Re: Motion (?) item on ebay ?
 

You're right Dan, It wasn't a "Motion Performance" branded item as we know it ---It was just a new CD unit used back then ,which got Joel hooked on it's performance and was just another beginning factor ,which led to the Motion Performance we know today....... It is a neat piece though.......I think JoeC has an actual Motion Ignition catalog.........