In the annals of Chevrolet “Supercars,” there could also be none extra particular than a Baldwin-Motion Chevy. A cooperation between Long Island (NY)-based Baldwin Chevrolet and Joel Rosen’s Motion Performance, a buyer would order a Bow Tie efficiency automotive after which it might be despatched throughout city to Joel Rosen’s facility for upgrades from delicate to wild, then despatched again to Baldwin Chevrolet for the shopper to finish the transaction.
This unrestored 1968 Camaro SS/RS is likely one of the handful of vehicles to have been ordered by way of the cooperation of Baldwin and Motion. As this Camaro was initially ordered with the M21 close-ration four-speed with 4.56 gears, it was already primed for battle, so Motion machine-attached LAB traction bars to the axle to satisfy the intention. Motion additionally eliminated the unique 396 and inserted an L72 427/425 as an alternative. Of course, Motion Performance was much more than an organization that did transplants — amongst different issues, Motion labored its magic by putting in its trademark Holley three-barrel carburetor and “fly eye” air cleaner, plus added a dual-point Mallory distributor, aluminum Schiefer flywheel and Lakewood bellhousing. Basically, regardless of the buyer wished, Motion was pleased to oblige.
Despite the road machine nature of this Camaro, it nonetheless retains the unique date-coded energy brake booster and grasp cylinder, in addition to its unique 4-piston brake calipers. Inside, you’ll discover Sun Tach and gauges as specified by the unique proprietor.
All informed, this piece of Supercar historical past has been pushed solely 22,883 miles — “a real unrestored Baldwin-Motion Camaro in distinctive situation,” in response to Barrett-Jackson, due to unique physique panels and paint apart of some minor touch-up. The magnificence of this Camaro will be in your care quickly as will probably be out there for bidding at no reserve on the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, which runs from January 21-29 at Westworld of Scottsdale.
