http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/funonw...aro/index.html

How can they legally call it a Camaro? Also, it says right in the article that it is all unique.

The article also says that the original Camaro guaranteed that it would come out of the factory doing 11.5 in the quarter mile. Is that true? I really kind of doubt that, but maybe I am wrong.

 

The Baldwin Motion cars, w/ slicks and headers maybe.

 

They are referring to the Baldwin motion phase 2 cars, (I'm guessing), with that 11.5 second 1/4 claim...I know that Baldwin claimed an 11 second 1/4 or better from their '72 Phase 3 SS-454 Motion Camaro when it was driven by their driver.

 

Didn't they offer some sort of guarantee, that your car could run 11's or you got your money back?

 

Oh, I see. They weren't referring to the original Camaro, but to the original Baldwin Motion cars. Gotcha.

Thanks

 

So where's Kris at so he can tell us all about this car?

 

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3440227
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409367

 

"In 1968, the Phase III Camaro was guaranteed to turn 11.50 1/4 miles times at over 120 mph with a M/P (Modified Production) licensed driver on an NHRA or AHRA sanctioned track. This car was "reliable & streetable" and was able to run these times shortly after being driven off the showroom floor. The warranty on the SS-427 Camaro was 90 days or 4000 miles on the powertrain and 24 months/24000 miles on the rest of the car - excluding all speed options. There was no warranty on any engine that was fitted with "internal engine modifications", such as a camshaft and high rev-kit."

http://www.motionperformance.com/motion.html

Motion cars were freakin monsters.

 

Yea, they are one of the lesser known cars of the day.

 

The early 70's Baldwin Motion Phase III's are my favorite cars of all time!!! What I wouldn't do for one!!!


Someday I will own one... oh yes... I will!