Possible Motion Vega from the NH area

**Atuckman** · #1 05-28-2009, 03:36 PM

Researching a 71 Vega GT that spent a good portion of its life in New Hampshire (Auburn, Manchester, etc). Looking for owner history, info or leads. Originally a red car and then painted blue with silver striping. Street raced in 70s/80s. Former owners believed it to be real deal but looking for proof. Any leads on NH/MA speed shops, pics or former owners would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Adam

**Stefano** · #2 05-28-2009, 04:37 PM

Lots of Motion Clues on this one. Some one out there has to remember this Vega.

**njsteve** · #3 05-28-2009, 09:48 PM

That gas cap comes from a 70 Dodge Charger. It's the same one on my car!

**Atuckman** · #4 05-29-2009, 06:22 PM

Found out the car was raced by Juniors Performance? or Juniors Racing? out of Danvears or Peabody MA...anybody remember or know anyone from those parts...

NOCOPO · #5 05-31-2009, 02:43 AM

I worked at P.V.Speed (Malden,MA) from 1979 to the early 90's. Between us and New England Speed we were the big guys in the area. There were a few V8 Vegas around with either Hooker or Don Hardy kits but no Motion cars that I can remember. A buddy of mine had an orange GT wagon with a Hooker kit and a Motion set up 12 Bolt ladder bar rear but the car was so rusty and poorly set up he broke it almost weekly. I don't remember a Juniors shop but may have been someones name running it.

**Atuckman** · #6 05-31-2009, 04:27 AM

thanks tim. i actually spoke to Brian Peavey on friday. he raced a black vega (white before him) in the early 70s. we confirmed his vega is not a match to mine. i have found an owner back to the mid 70s who is digging up some pics from me. various motion pieces and parts were on the car when he bought it and before he further modified the body and painted it blue. who knows...i remain hopeful

**olredalert** · #7 05-31-2009, 05:24 AM

------Hey Tim,,,Did you know Dick from New England Speed???........Bill S

NOCOPO · #8 06-01-2009, 12:40 AM

Bill, Yes, although there were several, are your refering to Dick Stein, who ran a S/S Chevy II that spent most of its career on its rear bumper

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NOCOPO · #9 06-01-2009, 12:48 AM

Brian is a trip and so is his brother Bob, I loved working for them and would like to think I would still be there today if the overall market hadn't changed so drasticly in the '90s I have some old pictures of the company '55 Nomad, the '70 Pro Stock Camaro,the Vega, C/FX Monza, and TAFC Funny Car somewhere. Was Brain trying to find some pictures for you?

**Atuckman** · #10 06-01-2009, 03:09 AM

I didnt ask Brian for pics of his Vega since its a different car. The gentlemen that owned mine in the mid 70s is forwarding me some pics from when it was street raced. i am more hopeful he tracks down pics of it before he modified and painted it. the few guys ive spoken to in the NH area have been incredibly friendly and helpful. real nice people

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