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LAST BALDWIN-MOTION PHASE III GT CORVETTE
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gifhttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif LAST BALDWIN-MOTION PHASE III GT CORVETTE TO DEBUT AT MUSCLE CAR AND CORVETTE NATIONALS! By Martyn L. Schorr Purchased from the original owner's family in 2008, Adam Tuckman's 1971 Baldwin-Motion Phase III GT Corvette is believed to be the most highly optioned, documented and original GT built. Between 1969 and 1971, Joel Rosen built just 12 GT's! On June 3, 1971, Dr. Henry Rollings took delivery of his air conditioned, 500-plus horsepower, 1971 Phase III GT from Joel Rosen at Motion Performance in Baldwin, New York. Power was supplied by a blueprinted and balanced 454 big-block built to LS-7 specifications and fitted with Phase III cam and valve train, open chamber ZL-1 aluminum heads, headers and an 850 cfm Holley 4-barrel. Backing up the potent Phase III engine; A massaged M40 Turbo Hydramatic, Hone overdrive and a 4.88 Posi rear. Creature comforts include a custom interior and stereo system and numerous factory power options. Dr. Rollings paid his bill, ($16,283.00), hopped into the GT's plush interior and drove home to Savannah, GA! Between 1971 and 1989, the colorful Internist who owned and piloted vintage World War II aircraft, used his Phase III GT for making house calls, towing his Jaguar E-Type SCCA race cars and high speed touring. He put more than 31,000 trouble-free miles on his unique Corvette Supercar. In 1989, he gifted his GT to his daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Don Glasser. Dr. Rollings passed away in 2003. “Dr. Rollings owned imported exotics, raced sports cars and flew restored Warbirds. Once he took a test ride in a 1970 GT that we had just finished for a customer, he was hooked,” said Joel “Mr. Motion” Rosen. Documented by Joel Rosen for the Glassers in 2003 and again for Adam Tuckman in 2008, it is the most highly optioned Phase III GT built. Other than being repainted in the 1980's, it is the most original GT known. Dr. Rollings GT is being restored by John Waleck, who restored Joel Rosen's yellow Phase III GT now owned by Dan McMichael. Gary “The Local Brush” Kupfer originally striped and trimmed Dr. Rollings GT in 1971 and will apply the finishing touches to the GT prior to its public debut at the MUSCLE CAR AND CORVETTE NATIONALS in Chicago on November 21-22, 2009. Special Thanks to Marty Schorr, formerly of Motion Performance and now PMPR, Inc. for writing this article. We are honored to have Mr. Tuckman debut this significant Supercar at the Nickey Chicago Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. The photo's shown are of the car in as purchased condition in 2008. http://www.mcacn.com/press/6.htm |
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these are pre-restoration photos [/ QUOTE ] which raises the question: "Why?" Why as in why "restore" something so nice? They are only original once and once "restored" they lack any trace to originality, it could be ANY car once "restored" IMHO. YMMV, etc |
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Very ominous. Like the aerial shots! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif I do concur with Jim's comment now that I appreciate that this car was original except for the repaint. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif
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i hope i get to meet many of you in person at the event. it will make my wife feel better to know that i dont have so many imaginery friends.
i am very appreciative that the yenko.net site exists and i wouldnt have found the car otherwise. this is my dream car and the idea of premiering it at the MCACN in the company of so many other radical musclecars is overwhelming. i have several intentions for the car which why i chose to have it restored. i am happy to discuss further if you wish to contact me. Adam |
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Neat Vette Adam...too bad Larry(Pantera on this site) isn't around anymore!
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Thanks Bruce. i hope everyone enjoys it. I feel so lucky to have found it. The family just located the GT's hitch which was used to tow his Jag. Since its Day2 i am going to leave it off but bring it along to the show.
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This is an awesome bit of Motion history and we at MCACN are honored to have Mr. Tuckman choose our show as the place to unveil it after restoration.
More Motion history in the making! Bashton MCACN Managing Member |
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That's just too cool that he used it to tow his other car...
Bob...you better take some pictures! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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I sure am curious to see how it used to look. Could we see just one vintage pic?
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and ruin the surprise?
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and ruin the surprise? [/ QUOTE ] Dang it Adam, you are tough!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif There are pictures on the site in previous posts, but I guess you'll have to try and find them https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif |
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I do believe I see a 'diamond-tucked' interior in those photos.
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WOW
I found some original pics of this car. And lets just say dont miss the,, MUSCLE CAR AND CORVETTE NATIONALS! http://www.musclecarandcorvettenationals.com/index.htm |
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wow adam, you must have been excited to have found this!!
that must be a story in itself! good luck with it! be sure to record the restoration so you can post it later ! joe |
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mark - good eye.
appreciate the kind words. i am very much looking forward to sharing more about its history, the owner and how i found it. restoration photos will also follow at a later date. excited is not the word. this is a childhood dream. |
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Whttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifW...can't wait for the whole story and details!.
Looks like another example of the owner finding the right car...or did the car actually find the perfect owner?. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif ~ Pete -------------------- I like real cars best...the REAL real ones! |
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WOW!!!!! Thats a nice vette
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The other thread forced me to look up this one. I never seen the updated pics. Anyone got any?
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paul-
while we missed the MCACN 2009 seeking perfection, the GT will be completed by month end. shortly thereafter, i will happily post some pics. The car will also be at the MCACN 2010 (assuming Ashton saves us a spot). Adam |
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I live in Savannah, GA and I have never heard of this car when Dr. owned it. I will definitely ask some others older than me if they remember car and any stories.
Love the corvette https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Todd |
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thanks todd. POP had an E Park Ave address in savannah. not sure if that was his home or office.
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As promised, I spoke with a friend who was very into the muscle car scene around the time the DR had the Corvette and he remembered the car. Story goes that the DR wrecked the Corvette raacing it Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah and tore up one whole side. My friend and another guy repaired the car for DR. and at that time he decided to change original Motion color of white and black stripes to hugger orange. According to friend he also installed the hono-drive on car to make more drivable with 4:88 rear gears. I have invited friend to comment on car. He has intimate knowledge of it and always wondered what came of it after DR. died. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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todd-
i believe the info you offer is incorrect. i would like the opportuntiy to speak with your friend if possible off line. prefer that to incorrect info being floated on car. for example, the hone was installed when new and is listed on the original 2 build sheets and invoice from baldwin motion. adam |
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What is "DR"?
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Dr = doctor... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Adam I am glad that you were able to make contact with Richard who had worked on car previously and knew the orginal owner very well. I will let you relay any info you receive from Richard rather than I.
Love your car. Never knew a Motion Corvette was among me all this time. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Todd |
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todd- i believe the info you offer is incorrect. i would like the opportuntiy to speak with your friend if possible off line. prefer that to incorrect info being floated on car. for example, the hone was installed when new and is listed on the original 2 build sheets and invoice from baldwin motion. adam [/ QUOTE ] The factory never installed Hone-Drives in cars so there is no way possible it's on any build sheets but Baldwin could have invoiced it for the Motion work. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif |
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i was referring to build sheets drafted and used by motion performance.
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apologize for the confusion. checked the docs this am. i think they are called "retail order" forms that were used by motion but had the chevy or GM logo on them.
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Car is in November issue of Vette magazine (on stands now). a dream come true! Was waiting for this before posting pics.
is someone available to help me post some pics? thanks in advance |
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...6/IMG_0091.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...6/IMG_0061.jpg Adam - let me be the first one to say, your efforts, research and excitement for this car has paid off 10 fold. It looks magnificent! Dan |
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thank you. im anxiously awaiting its debut at MCACN and getting a reaction from the original owner's family. i just sent them some copies of magazines and hope i did well by them.
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Very cool Adam!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
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