Found on Mecum49 photos1970 Chevrolet Corvette Baldwin-Motion GT Coupe
Specifications
- Year
- 1970
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Trim
- Baldwin-Motion GT Coupe
- Engine
- 454/535 HP V-8
- Exterior color
- Daytona Yellow/Black
- Interior color
- Black
Description
454/535 HP V-8, 1 of 10 Baldwin-Motion GTs Produced and 1 of 3 Known to Exist Today · Lot R602 · Kissimmee 2027 - 1 of only 10 Baldwin-Motion GTs produced between 1969-1971 and 1 of only 3 known to exist today - Coined "The Golden Egg" by Joel Rosen - The price of the car was close to $13,000 in 1970, including delivery to its first owner, estate broker and Los Angeles resident Thomas Squires - Later reacquired by Joel "Mr. Motion" Rosen in Minnesota after he spent several years tracking the car down - Rosen commissioned a restoration by Palm Beach Motors in Alpine, New Jersey - Following the restoration, the car was unveiled at the 1993 New York Auto Show, original signage from the show included - Purchased by Dan McMichael from Joel Rosen in 2001 - The GT body treatment included modified molded-in headlights with acrylic covers, a fastback-style rear window, inverted "Shark" vents, slit-style tail lights, fender wells, an enlarged rear storage area, emblems and striping - Showcase display vehicle at the 2008 Chevy Vettefest - Motion Madness Showcase Display vehicle at the 2013 MCACN show - Corvette Legends Invitational Showcase Display vehicle at the 2015 MCACN show - Protect-O-Plate and original California license plate - Letter of authenticity from Motion Performance - Copies of original shop orders - Two owner's manuals - Featured in multiple magazines, including the June 1993 issue of "Vette," the June 1993 issue of "Corvette Fever," the July 1993 issue of "DuPont Registry" and the November and December 2002 issues of "Vette" - Featured on two episodes of "My Classic Car" with Dennis Gage on the Speed Network, episode 16, season 9 as well as episode 2, season 18 - Featured in "Motion Performance: Tales of a Muscle Car Builder" by Martyn Schorr - Copies of previous registrations
