1964 C2 Corvette old Motion Performance Custom

[longbros]

Perhaps it would help if I make my position more clear. When I purchased this 64 Corvette, it was because I wanted a mid year to restore and have fun with. I have spent my entire life in the car hobby, and have restored a bunch of vehicles all back to stock, show winners. I have done meets, shows, tours, judging, etc. Now, at 55, I am not sure how many more vehicles I am going to do, and I am thinking that maybe I will just do this one for fun. I didn't even know about the "Motion" stuff until I saw the Motion nose on Ebay and realized that my new project had that nose. So then, I started the research on this site and others. I wanted to be careful to preserve any history.
This vehicle is a NOM 64 Corvette that will never be a high $$$ numbers matching vehicle. I knew that when I bought it. This vehicle is not a high $$$ "Motion" vehicle. But, I have discovered that this vehicle is a bit unique because it was modified with Motion Performance parts. How unique, I am not sure, so that is why I asked for anyone with a vehicle like this to come forward.

It would be nice, that when I am done with the restoration, that the vehicle be worth more than I have in it. I doubt it will go that way, but for myself and others, it isn't just about the money. I do this because I love old vehicles, I enjoy the challenge of the restoration and research, I enjoy learning new skills, and I enjoy meeting great people along the way. I am not after trophys, I have done that. I will take the car to shows and cruise in's and have a good time. When finished, it will be an eye catching, blast to drive piece of automotive, Corvette, and Motion history. It is not just about the money.
Thanks for all the input. Keep it coming.

[Motion Camaro]

<font color="blue">What I don't understand in this 'NEW' crave for rare cars is:
How can the '67 427 'Vette that sold at Barrett-Jackson 3-4 years ago for $45K,
sell for $125K now??? It's the same car, not some rare find, &amp; it was purchased to sell again &amp; again.
I'm sorry, but in my opinion, Barrett-Jackson has lost the magic.

A Barris 1 of 1 is a different story , but what can you do with that 'Vette .... wait to sell it again?.
(very few will drive them after spending $125K.)

I could have restored my car, but then I would have to sell it
('cause someone would have offered me 'stupid' money for it).
I'd much rather have the car, with the history, &amp; still build it my way.
Much more of a conversation piece &amp; I will not be scared to drive it.</font>

(the above comment is strictly the opinion of "MotionCamaro" &amp; not to be related to the operators of this site)

[whitetop]

I say restore the car just like you found it. Add some new cragars and side pipes and keep the car '70's looking.

If you restore it to stock it wil just look like all the other ones at a show.

[longbros]

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I say restore the car just like you found it. Add some new cragars and side pipes and keep the car '70's looking.

If you restore it to stock it wil just look like all the other ones at a show.

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I like your idea of restoring it as I found it with the 70's look. If I were a 100% Corvette purist, it would go back to stock, but at this time in my life, it is time to have some fun. Besides, I don't want another vehicle that looks like all the rest. If I spruce up the current custom, and add a little of my own personallity, it will be something special, maybe only to me, but special none the less. Sounds like a blast on Sat. nights to me!

[Motion Camaro]

<font color="blue">I've got a freind who has a '69 'Vette.
Flared, sidepipes, L88 hood, roll bar ... a very cool
driver ... He also has a '62 'Vette he is going to do Gasser style for the street.
The 'Corvette' guys hate him for it, but the guys we cruise with love it.
He loves 'Vettes, just not stock ones. He's not selling either, so make it you own &amp; enjoy. </font>