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, fresh crate V8, overdrive transmission, four-wheel
disc brakes, and custom interior tell you this is the coolest
Malibu you can get your hands on right now.
Baldwin-Motion is mentioned in the same breath as Yenko or Nickey
in the Chevrolet communities. This hallowed performance name only
came together for 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. And the grille is
even black to match. 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 stripe 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 headrests let 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. This makes for a cool
cruiser, and so you also have upgrades to keep you comfortable,
like the tinted windows and AM/FM/CD stereo with USB input. Plus,
this is a proper driver's car with a grippy NK4 sports steering
wheel, auxiliary gauges, and Bosch tach mounted front-and-center on
the steering column.
The engine bay has the tidy look of a solid investment. The smooth
color-matched inner fenders funnel your attention to the V8 in the
middle. This is a 350 cubic-inch crate motor that was installed
only about 1k miles ago. It's built right with a Holley four-barrel
carburetor, Holley intake, and Hedman headers feeding the rumbling
dual exhaust. It also has the right supporting components, like an
MSD distributor and an aluminum radiator. Out on the street,
upgrades like tubular A-arm front suspension and drilled & slotted
four-wheel power disc brakes mean 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 restoration photos and a car cover, this is the
tribute car that looks as means as a Baldwin-Motion machine and has
the power to back it up, too. Call now!
