vintage Motion Photos
 

these were taken about 1974. Hopefully I will dig out and find more, then scan, then upload to photo bucket,etc. ok.
just click here for easy instructions to add your photos
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show.../page/0#199732 courtesy of Xplantdad
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/scan0002.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...ionminicar.jpg

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Mmmm...Vega...https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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yeah, everybody named Vinnie was stuffing a V8 into a Vega and painting it black. With those kits it was so easy,lots of them Kamback wagons (extra weight of rear glass for traction, HAH ). most of them wound up broken on the side of the road, driveshafts flying, rearends exploding. Motors tearing at the hood. You had to have to have big bucks to change the rear and get it narrowed. Some guys had full size rears hanging out the sides, what a site !! would be very nostalgic 1978ish. Wish I kept some of the stuff I had to tow back to the shop.


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since Vegas are being spoken, how bout this guy that seemed to have not one but two of them. Real or not I dont know

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...forsaleads.jpg

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how old are those Vega ads? The prices are a wee bit low. The cars are very real, notice the bigger price on the worked rear. Gas it!

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Chris,
I LIKE the picture at the bottom of your posts. Looks VERY familiar!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Verne

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yes, the old Motion sign from the west wall. An unnamed individual anonomously contacted me a while back and offered it for sale. He never did respond to my question of how he came upon it. It is quite stunning set up in the living room though.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...elightsign.jpg

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I thought I had it figured out Chris. I was the owner before him. I found the sign decaying in the back yard of a guy on L.I.
If you'd like me to fill in the blanks for you from the time it came off the wall, I can. Just contact me privately.
You seem to be a great guy with a serious interest (and history) in Motion cars. I'm glad it's with you. That's where it belongs!!! I have a lot of photos of it as it was recovered, before the previous owner spent a lot of time and money bringing it back to it's glory! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Just imagine......the only original remaining sign from MOTION! Is that https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif or what???? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Verne

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I agree with you Verne...The anonomous seller did a real nice job of bringing the sign back to its former glory............

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I drove past that sign for 5 years straight, finally got around to going over there when Joel pulled out of the bldg for good and the new tenant (custom wheel guy) moved in, one of you guys beat me to the punch, a nice piece indeed SULLY

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Chris,I am confused. Do you own these signs? Sorry if this sounds stupid but was not sure.

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I'm with you Chad...did RP sell them..oops, the anonymous seller? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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I am also trying to figure this out. Why would these be sold "anonymously". Who is trying to hide what here? Does that sign have new owners? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Perhaps the story can be found in the little notebook. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
Rick

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The sign sadly is not mine. (the price was $60,000.00) When I said they look great set up in the living room, that was the sellers living room, not mine. (I have a hard enough time leaving my Chevy High Performance magazine in the den.) I will try to find the old email from the seller (I would hope it was real and not one of those Ebay second chance scams). I did years back hear a story about the sign in a dumpster, by mistake of course, and when the alledged rightful owner came to claim it, it was too late. It then became the possesion of some lucky guy. I believe the seller said the metal case and plexiglass sign was in all original condition, just cleaned up. Still has Pink paint on the edges from when the building was painted. When I left the Baldwin area in the early 80's I thought the building was still yellow. I just passed the building yesterday and the east side has changed hands and paint again. Gone is the fluffy polish shop, now it looks like general auto maint.

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Oh god I love that! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

$60K!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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I stand corrected; https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif
the email was in Aug06, the price was only $12,000.00, and the sellers named was disclosed. Those who said 'RP' are correct.
here is the email minus the sellers name, phone number and web link to photos.

Hi Chris

Sorry for the slow reply.

I got your email through a man who knows I'm selling this.
It's in my house now,and is 10 feet by 2 feet by 9 inches.
I am asking 12K.I bought it years ago and have it back to working condition only,no repaint or sanding and have left that alone.I have a letter from Joel authenticating it too.
If you want to see a dozen more pics,or talk on the phone,my number is


here is the living room photo
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...oundcorner.jpg

It would take an act of Congress for me to get approval for that sign IN THE GARAGE !!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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I LIKE the picture at the bottom of your posts. Looks VERY familiar!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Verne

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I did use a little photo shop to take out the seams and brighten the trim in red.

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I had heard rumors that the sign was in a little town in Jersey being parted out to make other signs..........Verne?

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The sign was at SCR9.

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still for sale?


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Wiseguy!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
It's too bad you didn't bring that wreck of yours down here to have a photo taken with it while it was here.......

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...antz/tn-47.jpg

The yellow piece of plexiglass behind the black arrow was replaced before I bought it. The rest is totally original. And I found the missing piece of the "T" in the back yard where I bought it!
It's history is not a secret. There's a thread buried somewhere here that explains the entire saga.

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ok, who's the guy that knows all the threads. I'd love to see where this has been.

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$12,000???!!! The price keeps going up. I have heard that the sign was offered to "big guns" that frequent this site and they all passed at $10,000. I wonder who will buy it at $12,000? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

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He is correct I was offerd the sign at 25 and a week later it was 10. Neat sign but you would have to be a big motion fan...If you want signs I have 30 signs...

richard

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He is correct I was offerd the sign at 25 and a week later it was 10. Neat sign but you would have to be a big motion fan...If you want signs I have 30 signs...

richard

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<font color="blue">Here is the e-mail I recieved back in July... </font>
Hello
I own the original exterior MOTiON Sign Light Joel Rosen had made to advertise outside his shop from 1968-1999.
I want to sell it and was wondering if you would be interested in it?
It is 10 feet by 2 feet by 9 inches.weighs 120 lbs. and comes with a letter of authenticity from Joel Rosen himself.
I am asking $20,000.00 obo.
If this is something you are interested in,please let me know.
I can send you pictures as well if you give me your email
Thanks
<font color="blue">20K ... for a sign!!?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif
The only person that could interest, should be, Joel himself.
Since the Motion cars are available again, it would be pretty cool. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
But, not for 25K, 20K, 12K or even 10K. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif</font>

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how much did it sell for on ebay two years ago?

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Where's that popcorn eatin' graemlin that always gets posted? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

On a serious note. It should be mentioned that the sign as it is today when thru a lot of hard work to get it back to working condition. Whether that justify that much of a markup is beyond me. But I would say it is fair to ask some sort of premium over the purchase price considering the amount of effort that went into restoring it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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look at what all the other kinds of old sighns go for these days...big money, I think the seller should ask a heck of alot more than 20 for a one and only item like this..just because some passed on it at 20 or what ever dont mean diddly.

If the sighn was displayed at a proper auction with the normal hype it would bring the money.

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look at what all the other kinds of old sighns go for these days...big money, I think the seller should ask a heck of alot more than 20 for a one and only item like this..just because some passed on it at 20 or what ever dont mean diddly.

If the sighn was displayed at a proper auction with the normal hype it would bring the money.

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I would have to agree with Bud on this call... This is the only Motion sign out there and it should bring good money... Im no a buyer for such an item but I have to ask https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

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On a serious note. It should be mentioned that the sign as it is today when thru a lot of hard work to get it back to working condition. Whether that justify that much of a markup is beyond me. But I would say it is fair to ask some sort of premium over the purchase price considering the amount of effort that went into restoring it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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1 quart of red and black paint $18.00
20 square feet of yellow plexiglass $140.00
Ten 2' flouresent light fixtures $250.00

original Baldwin Motion sign (1 of 1) ..........PRICELESS!!
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...ionarrow-2.jpg


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ok, let's strike while the iron is hot, is there a market for t-shirts and bumper stickers with this sign? I'm game.

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ok, let's strike while the iron is hot, is there a market for t-shirts and bumper stickers with this sign? I'm game.

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Only if you ask Joel for permission?????? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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ok, let's strike while the iron is hot, is there a market for t-shirts and bumper stickers with this sign? I'm game.

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Only if you ask Joel for permission?????? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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absolutly, no bootlegs.
I spoke to Joel about all the bogus Motion items on eBay a couple years back when he was still selling the original style Motion t-shirts. Oddly it didn't seem to bother him, very mellow. I don't know if the current partners would be as relaxed. I wonder how much of the old stuff (signs,logos) is trademarked or copyrighted. These guys on Ebay don't seem to have any fear in what they sell.
I myself do not have the space or the time for any new ventures, but am always looking to add to my classic T-shirt collection if they were made.

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Nice

Signs
 

Didn't you see the sign?

FLETCH
Signs? I see nothing but signs.
Stressed out dormants on the windows.
Walls deplaning to an alarming degree.
This place is obviously infected by
reticulitermes flanipes.

DEPUTY
What's that?

FLETCH
Deadly African microscopic termites.
They can eat a hundred times their
own weight in five minutes...much like yourself from
the looks of things...
(stomping the floor)
...this place is ready to collapse!

DEPUTY
Who are you?

FLETCH
Brummel. Beau Brummel. Beau Bob Brummel...
Bugbusters. My truck's on the street.

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I thought this thread got erased? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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I WAS READING A BALDWINMOTION WEBSITE AND IT MENTIONED A WILLIAMS CHEV IN THE ARTICLE. MY 70 CHEVELLE WAS PURCHASED FROM A HM WILLIAMS CHEV IN JACKSON HEIGHTS NY IN 70. ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON HM WILLIAMS CHEV OR WHAT KIND OF WORK IT DID WITH MOTION PERF.

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do you have a link to that website or the text from the article? you may want to start a new thread with the proper title to attract any info for that dealership.
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http://www.officialbaldwinmotion.com/history.htm
THIS IS THE WEBSITE WITH THE MENTIONING OF WILLIAMS CHEV.. I HAD EMAILED J. ROSEN A WHILE BACK AND HE SAID HE THOUGHT THERE WAS ONLY 1 WILLIAMS CHEV IN THE AREA. BUT THAT WAS AS FAR AS I GOT THANKS