Ultra rare Motion Performance 427, 1/4 mile record holder and it
took a bullet from the police after a street race! It has lived a
wild past. Today it is a meticulously restored, heavily documented
piece of muscle car history.
History: Barry Maskery worked for GM and participated in the
R&D of the Mark IV big block engine. Barry wanted a 427 and it
was unavailable even to him, so he ordered this L-78 396-375 hp SS
Camaro with a Rock Crusher 4-speed and a 4.88 posi. He then drove
it to Motion Engineering and had it upgraded with a 427-425 hp long
block. He stayed at his aunt's house nearby while the car was being
modified. Barry went on to race it on a regular basis and the car
earned a reputation of being a street bruiser. On May 9th, 1969,
Barry set a track record of 10.45! (We have a copy of the
certificate) That's fast, even by today's standards. On July 4th,
1976, Barry won King of the Hill in the very competitive Bracket 1
racing. (We have newspaper article). Barry is alive and well, we
have contact with him.
The 2nd owner won a lot of money racing on the street. He recalls
one night beating a 1970 Hemi Cuda and the police set up a blockade
at the end of the street. The Cuda stopped, but he blew past the
blockade in the Camaro and the cops tried shooting his tires and
bullet went through the 1/4 panel!
More recently the car went through a nut and bolt rotisserie
restoration to new condition. This rare piece of muscle car history
could be the center piece of any collection!
EXTERIOR: The fit and finish is amazing. The sheet metal is
perfectly aligned and straight. It has the fiberglass stinger hood
and spoilers. Repainted its original Tuxedo Black without a vinyl
top. The finish is better than the day it left the factory. Every
piece of chrome and trim has been restored or replaced, it has
optional bumper guards. Every weather strip and seal has been
replaced; glass is crystal clear. Correct T-3 headlights. It's
sitting on a set of chrome 15 inch Cragers, obviously wider in back
and they're wearing Mickey Thompson tires.
INTERIOR: Restored like brand new and it a factory born deluxe
interior with factory gauges, console, tilt wheel and an extremely
rare AM-FM multiplex stereo system. A deluxe interior includes
molded door panels, upgraded upholstery, wood grain trim and trim
around the pedals. It also has a vintage Stewart Warner oil
pressure gauge below the dash. From carpet to headliner, it is in
excellent condition.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The car was ordered with the biggest engine
possible: 396-375 hp L-78. It was then taken to Motion Engineering
for the 427 long block upgrade which makes 425 hp. It is an
authentic, properly dated CE block. Original square port heads and
matched GM aluminum intake, correct Holley dual feed carburetor and
it is dressed in Motion valve covers. Completely rebuilt and Dyno
tuned, a spec sheet is included. Factory spec Crane solid lifter
cam, roller timing chain and a set of headers. Correct 4 core
radiator, reproduction hoses and clamps. Proper deep groove
pulleys. Delco battery topper and spring clamp cables. It is
detailed to authentic condition.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid and the jamb is painted
gloss black. Inside is perfectly clean metal with a neat spatter
finish. It is complete with a restored rim, reproduction red line
tire and complete jack assembly. The trunk mat and weather strip
were replaced. It also has optional trunk lamp.
UNDERSIDE: Body off frame restored, every component was removed.
Rust free, clean floors were painted a smooth satin black.
Everything was put back together with new or rebuilt authentic
parts. All the steering and suspension was redone, it even has
correct spiral shocks. The entire brake system was redone, disc in
front and drum in back. Replaced lines, e-brake cables etc. Fuel
system was replaced. It was upgraded with a fatter exhaust, h-pipe
and Flowmaster mufflers. Looking up at the motor it's clean Chevy
orange with a correct starter. Correct M-22 "rock crusher" Muncie
4-speed with a Hurst linkage. Correct 12 bolt rear with special
ordered 4.88 gears! Obviously, gas mileage was not the goal.
SERVICE: We inspected the car and replaced a few bulbs, lubed the
speedometer cable and replaced the trunk lid springs.
Motion Camaros are extremely rare and very difficult to document.
This is one of the best documented examples in existence. It has 4
binders of documentation. GM of Canada doc showing how it was sold
new, letter from original owner of whom we are still in contact
with, owner history and their stories, restoration receipts and
photos. This Camaro exemplifies what the muscle car era was all
about!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
appointment with a salesman to see that car. Without an appointment
there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year
membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Power disc brakes
M22 rock crusher
4.88 Posi
Deluxe interior
Console
Factory gauges
Multiplex Am-Fm stereo
Tilt wheel
Lamp group
Stinger hood
Cragar wheels
Stripe
Bumper guards
Spoilers
