[ed427vette]

Now I would like to reply on the 500 or so Baldwin Chevy Motion cars. I have lived on Long Island my entire life. My family, myself and my friends have lived about 10 minutes away from the Motion shop and many of us have been into the long island racing seen when it was hopping. Now 500 cars are alot of cars. I'm not saying Joel didn't make 500, but we have not seen too many, even back when he was making them. Who could afford them?? Also I don't beleive the 500 number refers to only phase III cars. It could include just the "standard motion package". People who just wanted body mods or minor upgrades. That seems more realistic. You walk into the dealer and say, "can I have that cool looking hood on my Vette". Car goes to Motion. Thats 1 Motion/Baldwin car. Most likely it includes any conversion, Baldwin chevy or other. Also I have met and spoken to Joel on several occasions. I have a close friend who knows him very well. Joel is hot and cold. If he likes you, you're in big. I know he has charged people big dollars just to confirm or deny a car. I also know for a fact that he has done it for FREE, if he likes you. Just the way he is. My good friend says Joel has extensive records. I beleive he does. I also beleive 500 is very very optimistic, more like half are actually Baldwin cars, in my opinion. But who really knows for sure. It would be nice if Loel was more forthcoming but that will never happen. I've met him and he is not a people person. Bottom line. You need good written documentation for anything rare. Prior owner history, all the stuff everyone already knows. Makes the hobby interesting if not frustrating. Problem is big bucks are involved. Good luck.