Re: 73 Baldwin Motion Phase III SS 427 Chevelle
There is no Dealership paperwork. The documents are of Motion invoices and letters of correspondence, with the owner correspondence directly with Motion. In mid-1972 Letters of correspondence to Joel show that the owner had originally ordered a 72 SS 454 Camaro, but changed his order to a 73 SS 454 Chevelle which were in production in 1972. Following this change the motor option was changed next, as Joel had a holdover L88 427 Race motor in inventory which he offered to the owner at a discount. There are letters demonstrating these changes. The letter of certification from Joel states it as a bonifide Baldwin Motion. There is no doubt that this car was a new car order built by the same process at Motion as was any prior Baldwin Motion new car order. Whether or not Baldwin Chevrolet closed before, during or after this time span from initial order of it to completion of it, isn't apparent.
But back to selling it today, it is an awesome car with awesome history and magazine coverage. It is one of a kind, as it is the last Motion Phase III Chevelle built. Priced below $100K is reasonable, when compared to some of the Camaro's prices.
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