Big Mike Taylor’s L89 Motion Corvette

[Tuna Joe]

Originally Posted by olredalert

----Great project! What Motion modifications were actually made. Of course, I can see the flared fender extensions. I actually used the same ones on a 69 I had. I don't see any other body mods though. No back window, no reversed front fender scoops. Were the mods mostly mechanical?.....Bill S

No idea. Big Mike has passed away, Jeff the past owner (motion69) has passed away, Joel is no longer authenticating.
I did speak to Gary “The Brush” who did most or if not all of the mods, stripes, and painting of the Motion cars but he doesn’t remember and said he had no interaction with the customers.
I believe he did say that he painted 2 of Joel’s personal corvettes gold.

What I can tell you is the car was flared, it has the slotted rims, the Lemans gas cap, and it has the bullet side mirrors. I also have the single traction bar that appears to have come off the car.

I’m hoping to be able to speak with Big Mike’s brother or son and see what they remember.

I was told by the seller that Big Mike’s brother told him that when the car was delivered, he then took the car to Joel and paid another $6,000 for the Motion conversion.
I can tell you that the TI amp is still in its original position so honestly, I don’t know.
I would love to have some clarity on what was done.

It blows my mind that for over 23 years, not one owner ever attempted to have the car authenticated by Joel.
I truly believe it would be hard to not remember an NFL player bringing his L89 corvette in to be worked on.

Maybe Martyn remembers something about the car and Big Mike?