BALDWIN-MOTION PHASE III SS427 CAMARO

Chevrolet was three years late to the Ponycar Party, but the long-hood, short-deck ‘67 CAMARO: PONYCAR WITH MAJOR MUSCLE made up for lost time!

‘67 CAMARO: PONYCAR WITH MAJOR MUSCLE

When revealed to the public in the fall of 1966, the all-new Camaro could be ordered with engines up to and including the 350 cubic inch small-block V-8. Soon after the Camaro’s public introduction, there appeared a potent 302-inch small-block in Z28 trim and big-block 396 engines with up to 375 horsepower. And, if that wasn’t enough power, Baldwin- Motion (Baldwin Chevrolet), dana Chevrolet, Nickey Chevrolet and Yenko Chevrolet offered limited-production 427 Camaros in various states of tune.

GM’s F-Body twins, the ‘67 CAMARO: PONYCAR WITH MAJOR MUSCLE and Pontiac’s Firebird, represented the carmaker’s first venture into Mustang territory. Slightly longer, wider and lower than a Mustang, they introduced new levels of power. While Chevrolet and Pontiac shared a basic platform and much of the sheet metal, including front fenders, door skins and rear quarters, power choices and options were brand-unique. Pontiac relied on a peaked hood, split front grille and GTO-style taillights to set the Firebird apart. When it came to a rear suspension, GM engineers were penny-wise and pound-foolish. They utilized a less-than-desirable monoleaf rear suspension from the Chevy II parts bin.

After the initial ‘67 CAMARO: PONYCAR WITH MAJOR MUSCLE Public introduction, 302-inch Z/28 small-block and 375 horsepower 396 big-block engines were made available. Even though the Camaro and Firebird shared a common platform and some sheet metal, they looked and drove differently. When presenting the new Firebird, Pontiac took a page from the GTO playbook. Thanks to a myriad of performance, image and comfort and convenience options, buyers could turn a Firebird into anything they wanted.

‘67 CAMARO: PONYCAR WITH MAJOR MUSCLE

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the ‘67 CAMARO: PONYCAR WITH MAJOR MUSCLE is available online at Over-Drive Magazine @ https://over-drive-magazine.com/2024/03/22/1967-chevrolet-camaro-fact-sheet/

For more information about Baldwin-Motion SS & Phase III 427 and 454-inch Camaros, check out https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Performance-Tales-Muscle-Builder/dp/0760355606/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493151743&sr=1-1&keywords=MOTION Performance, Tales of a muscle car builder

A rare, fully-documented ‘69 BALDWIN-MOTION PHASE III SS427 CAMARO, just out of a major collection, lands on Bring A Trailer. Let the bidding wars begin!

It’s not often that a real-deal Baldwin-Motion Camaro, complete with documentation, paper trail and a history of time spent in major Musclecar collections, comes up for sale. Quality cars, like this one, usually change hands through private sales. Most of the ones you see on auction sites have stories, stories without a good ending!

This one is the real deal. I personally know this car from times it was owned by the late collector, Steve Sandlin, and then in the incredible Kevin Suydam collection in Seattle, WA. Its current owner is having it showcased on BAT right now. BTW: I was the Baldwin-Motion brand’s co-founder with Joel Rosen in 1967 and author of https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Performance-Tales-Muscle-Builder/dp/0760355606/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493151743&sr=1-1&keywords=MOTION Performance, Tales of a muscle car builder

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS is said to be one of seven Phase III models modified by Motion Performance, Inc. of Baldwin, New York, during their partnership with Baldwin Chevrolet. The two companies partnered in 1967 and began offering customized high-performance Chevrolets through the Baldwin Chevrolet dealership franchise. Baldwin-Motion modifications on this example include a stinger-style hood, Holley four-barrel carburetor, Phase III electronic ignition system, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and a Mallory distributor as well as exhaust headers, a SureShift shift kit, raised suspension, traction bars, staggered five-spoke wheels, and dual electric fuel pumps.

Finished in Dusk Blue with white stripes over black and is powered by a 427-inch V8 paired with a modified TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. The 427-inch V-8 was installed by Motion Performance in place of the factory 396 V-8. A rotisserie-style refurbishment was completed before the seller acquired the car in 2022. This Phase III Camaro is offered in Pennsylvania with an order invoice, manufacturer’s literature, sales documents from Baldwin Chevrolet, a Protect-O-Plate, correspondence from Motion Performance, memorabilia, refurbishment photos, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The BALDWIN-MOTION PHASE III SS427 CAMARO, finished in Dusk Blue with white hockey stick stripes was repainted during previous ownership. Features include a stinger-style hood, black SS front grille and rear tail panel, hood pins, a fender-mounted antenna, polished rocker moldings, SS427 badges, chrome bumpers, and a dual-outlet exhaust that exits below the rear bumper.

A Motion Performance invoice, sales documents from Baldwin Chevrolet, a Protect-O-Plate, manufacturer’s literature, documenting correspondence from Motion Performance, and two 1:18 die-cast models of the car are included in the sale.

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