Found on Mecum58 photos1970 Chevrolet Corvette Motion Performance Maco Shark Coupe
Specifications
- Year
- 1970
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Trim
- Motion Performance Maco Shark Coupe
- Engine
- V-8
- Exterior color
- Blue
- Interior color
- Black
Description
The Last of 6 Ever Produced and 1 of 3 Known to Exist, Inspired by the Mako Shark II Concept Car · Lot R601 · Kissimmee 2027 - Inspired by the Mako Shark II concept car designed by Bill Mitchell - The last of only 6 ever produced in the Motion Performance shop and 1 of 3 known to exist today - The original owner brought a 1970 Corvette to Motion Performance to have it transformed into a show circuit car, investing $17,039.75 into the build - The build was completed in 1974 - Documented with two Motion order forms and a letter of authenticity - Purchased by Dan McMichael directly from Joel Rosen in 2001 - Restored by Smallenbarger Auto Restoration in Troy, Ohio - Custom fade-down paint job applied by Gary "The Local Brush" Kupfer in Long Island, New York - Gary Kupfer had painted the car originally and again when it was restored - The paint job features airbrushed scales that are turned 1/16 of an inch and follow the contours of the car as well as custom airbrushed shark emblems - Driver’s inside door jamb autographed by Joel Rosen, Marty Schorr and Gary “The Brush” Kupfer - Following the restoration, the car was unveiled at the 2011 MCACN show - Motion Madness Showcase Display vehicle at the 2013 MCACN show - Judge’s Choice Best of Show winner at the 2025 MCACN show - Displayed at the 2013 Concours d'Elegance of America - Featured in "Motion Performance: Tales of a Muscle Car Builder" by Martyn Schorr - Letter of Authenticity from Motion Performance - Featured on "My Classic Car" with Dennis Gage on the Speed Network, episode 2, season 18 - High fenders - Extended front nose - Motion-tuned high-performance LT1 Phase III 350 CI V-8 engine with hot camshaft and reworked heads - 12:1 compression - Dyno-tested at 460 HP - Restoration photos
