Vehicle Description
Some cars are just unmistakably cool from every angle. One glance
at this 1972 Chevrolet Malibu Baldwin-Motion tribute, and you know
there have been some serious investments in upgrades. The distinct
paint package, 465 hp performance V8, overdrive transmission, and
custom interior tell you this is the coolest Malibu you can gets
your hands on!
Baldwin-Motion is mentioned in the same breath as Yenko or Nickey
in the Chevrolet communities. This hallowed performance car name
only produced a handful of originals, which means buying one today
will require forgoing a large home, and it'll make you nervous
every time it leaves the garage. So the obvious solution is the
coupe you see here. The silver really gets this noticed everywhere
it goes. It's in-line with the period-correct color, but the
investment in a modern clear coat finish means there's a precious
metal tone that looks great when the sunlight hits it. But more
than just shine, there's a darker side to this one with the
exclusive black striping package that came if you ordered your car
through Motion Performance via Baldwin Chevrolet. This cool color
package on the laser-straight body already tells you the superior
level of investment on a classic like this. So the mirror-like
presence on the form-fitting bumpers and around the iconic Rally
wheels is just the cherry on top.
Not only does the black striping package get attention, but also
it's a nice preview of the interior color. The fresh seats look
great in a period-correct pattern, but as you look closer, details
like the Motion logo stitching in the headrest lets you know this
is a custom investment. Speaking of the seats, having buckets up
front is always a desirable choice. It leaves room for the artful
center console and the iconic horseshoe shifter that makes this
coupe really feel like a Baldwin-Motion car should. It has all the
right upgrades for comfort like cup holders, an AM/FM/cassette
stereo, LED lighting, and smoked glass all around. But the best
improvements are reserved just for you. The NK4 sports steering
wheel, auxiliary gauges, and Bosch tach mounted on the steering
column are all clear indications of something special under the
hood.
The engine bay looks clean and mean with the painted inner fenders
and an overall tidy presentation. Of course, everything looks so
good because there's less than 6,300 miles on this one since it
completed restoration. Backing up this performance appearance is a
full performance build. It's a 355 cubic-inch stroker motor that
has been fortified and enhanced with components like a Comp Cams
camshaft, Comp roller rockers, MSD ignition, five-rib billet belt
system, Holley four-barrel carburetor, Holley Contender Intake, and
Headman headers. It was dynoed at 465 hp at the flywheel, and
thunderous sound of the Flowmaster dual exhaust lets everyone know
it. Out on the street, upgrades like thick sway bar up front and
Right Stuff drilled & slotted four-wheel disc brakes means you have
proper control over this muscle machine. But more than just pure
power, this is also a great cruiser. Features like newer
polyurethane bushings, power steering, and a 700R4 four-speed
automatic with overdrive make this a confident driver every time
you take it out on the road.
Complete with build receipts and restoration photos, this is the
tribute car that looks as means as a Baldwin-Motion machine and has
the power to back it up, too. So to get it all for such an
obtainable price means you need to hurry if you want to take it
home. Call now!