Hard to tell from one photo, the one I looked at had vintage magnesium 5 spokes that to a degree became a benchmark in the industry. The car I looked at had the correct Motion emblems on the rear portion of the front fenders just above the cross flags and the body line. A third emblem was dead center on the rear spoiler, only visible from behind. The valve covers each had a emblem, "Motion". The car in your photo seems to have a blue interior while the other was black, also the baffled type side pipes were on the car for sale. I am not positive but I think the scoop on the hood was red. Things that cant be seen in your photo is the car had frame connectors added, as well as bolt on traction bars which was odd since the rear axle housing still had the bracket welded in place for a passenger side traction bar. It had mono leaf springs, did Motion add muti-leaf? The hood had the correct underside structure as an original, not at all similar to the current reproductions available. Also had solid motor mounts and the driver side mount was taller. Had a correct BB heater box, which it and anything else discussed here could have been added at anytime. The hood pins seemed correct and had the right placement. Overall, everthing I mentioned here could have been added to the car in the photo, the interior color change seems like it would have been a major change with no benefit as far as proving the car to be a Motion. The car also had the correct hood springs for a lightweight glass hood. Charlie, I am sure you noticed the letter contained the VIN, but that also could have been nothing more then some trick work with a copy machine. Short of contacting Joel for a re-verification I dont see a way to decide the cars pedigree either way. The thing that lends non-credibility to the car is why priced so far under current market for a true "Baldwin Motion" car, which would also increase the desirability and value over a "Motion" conversion from another dealer or private individual. If it is real we all missed the boat. Anyone know an approximate number of 67 Phase Three cars to exist with documentation?
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