Motion converted Nova on eBay?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I like the 6 cylinder rad hold-down bracket

[Supercar_Kid]

I'd like to get a closer look at the sidepipes, SS427 emblems, Motion decal etc. to see if you could get a better feel for how long they've been there.

The car just seems a little too "dressed" to me, like it's going out of it's way to have convincing signs of Motion w/o any paperwork. Sun gauges, a 'glass hood, and some Impala badges and an otherwise plain '71 Nova instantly gets alot more interesting, but that's still along way from a bonafide Motion converion.

It looks to have had the seat covers and windlace replaced fairly recently, so I doubt it's "barn fresh." If it truly is a '71 CE coded 427 then I'd say that's the strongest Motion clue it's got going for it, but even that is a longshot.

I was under the impression Motion typically stamped their CE engines with some sort of identifying marks for warranty purposes, to show they'be been blueprinted, etc? Is there any truth to this, based on known examples?

[JRSully]

I personally saw, felt and went all over Joel's 70 Green Phase III Camaro that was being restored a while back (years) here on Long Island by Island Musclecar Restorations. He ended up yanking the car from them and had someone else finish it (he was still living on LI at the time)Anyway, I absolutely remember the engine (LS7?)having a specific Motion stamp on the pad, very unique.SULLY

[JRSully]

I wonder if this 71 had any fuel system work done, Joel usually went the dual Duprees in the trunk scenario, no mention of any fuel system work though.

[COPO]

Response from the Seller: [ QUOTE ]
Hi,
The story and I emphasize "story"...is that the car was built at Motion and
came out of Pennsyvania a few years back.I have no physical proof of this and I
am offering no more than what you see.

[/ QUOTE ]

If he felt it was legit, surely he would have spent the $1,500 to find out.