On this day fifty years ago, the original owner (Bob) took delivery on his Baldwin Motion Chevelle. I wanted to post as this is a very significant in the car’s history. For the readers, I provided a YouTube video where it shows the pulling of the engine on a very accurate dyno. The engine produced well over 500 hp and it keep gaining power at 6500 RPM and would have continued to 7500 RPM. I elected not to push the engine because I cannot replace it nor will I ever take it to a point where it could be damaged.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vYMFCzdSYk
As far as I’m concerned, it would have been in the range of what Motion advertised for horsepower given it is a naturally aspirated engine.
It has been a fun year and now the car is sleeping for the winter. I want to wish all of the readers who encouraged and provided me with advice to have a Happy Holiday Season.
Enjoy, Mark Thomas