I don't know anything about Peter from a personal perspective, but he seems to be the most LEGIT classic car seller/restorer/collector with a media presence. I always enjoy his insights on classic cars. Dream Car garage was always a MUST WATCH event for me. Thank you Gary for having your old man on! Your rating is a perfect 10.
I taped the show on good ol' VHS back in the day. Peter was such a personality and so knowledgeable, his son is also such a natural with so many of his traits.
My dad was second owner of this car in Lock Haven PA. He bought it from Andy Dotterer. He raced it at Beaver Springs and can tell you more about it in the early days. He can verify, he knows the vin number for this car. We have pictures of it.
what a legacy. I enjoyed Tom and Peter for years. it's wonderful to see how Peter built his success with such grace. This guy Gary is very cool too he gets it!
The son is the Dad’s twin 20 yrs ago. This is so cool. Remember me of my pops and I for the last 50 years. I lost him two years ago and this brought back some amazing memories. Spend EVERY MOMENT WITH THE ONES YOU LIVE GUYS! Thanks for this! Clint
I own a LS7-454 its in my 70 chevelle SS, I bought the Ls7 2 years ago in its original crate unopened . they never came with aluminum heads from GM motion probably put those on. they come with Rectangle port 990s ,suffix code on the block is XCH the crank is a 5140 Forged Steel came with the same cam as ZL1-427 9181 , ill upload videos of the car soon if anyones interested. its got the Ls7 with 454 RPM air gap 1050 dominator carb ,pro billet MSD ignition ,open 2 1/4 pro comp hooker headers, Manual forward pattern TH400 3800 stall Locked 12 bolt with 4:11s . and 275/60/15 Mickey Thompson's . i go to car shows in Toronto once and a while if anyone wants to see it in person.
Fabulous location near Milton Ontario, I use to visit the original shop with my 2 year old daughter and the new location is fabulous. Worth a visit for every car guy visiting Toronto. I had Peter appraise an MGB which he did reluctantly as it was trash. So nice to see the old shows. Hard to believe my first visit was 28 years ago.
I've owned big block Chevy cars all my life. 396's and 454's. Most were stock or slightly hotter. My dentist owns a '69 Nova SS with a crate LS7 engine. All big blocks are fun but, the LS7 is a whole 'nother beast. They sound nasty and have the guts to back up the sound. Easily a 575 hp motor that was not street friendly, meaning no A/C and a real handful in front of a manual gear box. A real animal, especially in the 70's and 80's.
I worked at Motion from 1968-1970. Did work on most of the 3 barrel carbs with jetting depending on what cam was in it. I can't remember the original price of the cars but don't remember Joel ever selling a Camaro for over $10,000.00! An original surviver sold this year at a BJ auction for $525,000.00! What an investment but back then 10 grand was a years pay for most of us working guys. Still have a group of the MOTION PLAQUES I used to put on the valve covers and fenders. Lots of memories. Joel would go out with each car done on Sunrise Hwy. And do a quarter mile pass or close to it and all the guys stood in front of the shop watching him.
Many decades ago I remember seeing a 68 Hurst Oldsmobile that was done by Baldwin Motion claiming all the documentation was there like the Camaro. That's got to be just as rare as that Camaro.
I've seen photos and read a little about the Baldwin/Motion cars but, THIS was the most informative of them all. Thank you so much. Excellent, excellent video. 👏 👍
The LS7 was not an aluminium heads engine. It was available to anybody over the counter and the heads where 990 cast iron. Badass engine and Camaro for sure!!
It was an aluminum head when originally designed. It was going to be the successor to the L-88. Later when the motor was dropped from planning it became a iron block and head motor sold through gm parts. There was also a LJ6 and LJ7 that were tripower 454s. Also dropped from planning.
It's maddening how quiet the dad gets randomly, lol. Sweet car, wish I could afford to have someone of your caliber and passion restore my baby. Glad i stumbled on to this channel, I remember watching the original show when I was in high school and just after graduating. Stopped watching TV when I joined the Marines after 9/11. My very first car when I was 15 was a 67 2 dr sedan skylark with a 340 my dad got off a cousin of mine for $300, I didn't treat it well (15, go figure). While I was in MOS school for diesel truck maintenance in 02 at the age of 19, I bought a 70 skylark coupe with the buick 350 2bl and th350. Spun a rod bearing a couple years later and started buying up the stuff to convert it to a stage 1 455. Had it built by a guy, wasn't finished til 2012. It's been sitting in my dad's backyard for 7 years, every time I look at it I get wistful, lol. Between games like Gran Turismo and TV shows like MDCG, I'd become an avid car lover (and that's one of the 3 reasons i went into motor t as a marine), and have been a Buick lover since I've been driving. Also pretty fond of some Pontiacs, but there's more Buicks that just do it for me: 53 Skylark, 67 Wildcat, the GNX, the w body grand sport (04 gs was the best car I've ever owned, got rear-ended and totalled, used the money from that to finish the skylark's transplant). Really should have listened to my dad and restored the paint first, but I have to say, it's the best sounding car in the world IMO, sounds like a Tyrannosaurus in heat.
When the right people are a part of the right industry/company it shows. I've got Legendary Motorcar playing behind me at work to motivate me. Cheers Guys~
Bass Chevrolet in Wantagh L.I. off of Sunrise Hyway the biggest drag strip from Lynbrook to Massapequa had some really fast cars also.My fried bought a 63 split window that had 90/ 10 shocks, 340 HP 327 engine with fuelie heads and a Daytona high rise manifold under a special Hollie carburetor used on the Daytona race cars and a aluminum radiator.The dealer raced it at Islip dragway but they put him in a gas class so he ended up selling it to my buddy as a stock 340.Now from what I remember from Joel Rosen he built and tuned those cars after they were bought.They did not come from the factory through a dealership.I do not remember a Baldwin Auto Dealer.Only "Motion Performance".
This is an epic story and I really enjoy this format coming from a long time Legendary Motorcar fan. I would love to hear more stories about some exotic stuff, F40, F50, Porsche GT1 etc. Awesome and thank you for sharing
You have to love a car so well equipped that folks that are steeped deeply in the culture of ultra rare cars do not believe that they exist. Folklore. I think stories like this are very cool and the history and documentation of how they came to be and are still is a great tale to tell. What I find just as intriguing now is the disappearance of so many small block cars. The low optioned small small blocks and how they have all but left us as they have been used up to become tributes to the more muscular cars of their days, in SS, Shelby, RT (fake) versions or have been resto-modded into something near unrecognizable to the pure, simple cars that they started out as. I would love a story about a factory 3 speed, 283 car that was lovingly restored to its original glory and rolling off the assembly floor perfection done out of pure love for what it was originally. You know, someone that spends the money that they know they will NEVER get back (well, at least not until the collectors figure out they are the true rare cars as they increasingly disappear to become something they never were or simply a parts car). Someone that throws money out of pure love and the desire to achieve perfection in a car that will never be worth what was spent to get it there. I drove an absolutely perfect 1965 Mustang Fastback that was restored to exact factory specifications back in 1990. I doubt that would ever happen again because it was a 6 cylinder. By now, it's been parted out, scrapped, had a V8 dropped into it or resto-modded. And that is a little sad because it was a perfect car as it was. Perfect for someone at least. Now, you can't find one that isn't sub par. Cheers.
I personally think the significance of that car to Legendary Motors makes it Not For Sale, for life! Such a cool story and all the paperwork with the original car and drivetrain is priceless! I bet with some open headers and slicks that car would get into the 10s! I enjoy the video guys👍
I think I have a unicorn. I have a 1971 ZL1 LS7 454 with zero original miles on block and snowflake heads. I may put this in my 1981 Camaro Z28? Change my mind.
In CT Hartford area i use to shop for Corvettes, in the late 70's.When there was no storage building's for rental i used go see a lot of special cars in peoples garages.My primary car hunt for was the split window coup,and once i had a guy want to sell me a 65 large tank vette. Twenty grand was his price . As compairson my loaded 75 side piped roadster i sold for 12 grand that same year. That was my second mistake besides my tri powered 65 goat. Even in late 70 cars were beat and as far as the prices no good buys. And remember the news papers and a few car magazinrs besides Vettes Vues was your only resource .
Greetings from Colorado, boys! Hail fellows. Well met! What a story. I found you guys in late spring 2023 as I was preparing mentally and chasing the internet through the new Endurance season, what Le Mans' 100th might mean and how the gods were making crazy sounds around WHAT? FerRARI? Anyway. Le Mans, with the Klutt boys who were participating in a new-fangled, first ever soon-to-be-anniversary of beating the heck out of old LeMans cars was cool. But I thought you guys were just ....what...super rich collectors trying to be the Canadian Jay Leno's Garage? I profoundly apologize and offer large compliments for a coupla things. Like what a great family Peter and his two sons who're his business partners and help Peter prove the adage, "Find something to do for work that you absolutely love and you'll never work a day in your life." I could wax prolifically about how I 'get' all the cool things that make Legendary what it is today. But at age 69.5 and having watched Gary and Peter talking about their shared huge passion for cars while actually documenting the incredible FUN the have together today as well as just what Gary and Tom got up to in late/early '00 century area just playing with what the HECK they could do with by putting CARS on this INtranet machine. And talking about cars, building cars and racing cars...And then talking about cars some more-MILLER TIME! Thank you boys. From the bottom of my heart, I offer my profound wish for fair winds and following seas for your friends and families.
Peter is cool as fuck. I watched him back then. Hes one of the few car guys I have respect for. Truly a hands on salt of the earth everyman. Has the hands on knowledge and skill as well as being a good driver.
I grew up summers on the south shore. And Mr Motion was hi praise for hi performance on Long Island. And further out east was Griffith(?) Ford of the famous small block V8 TVR!! Saturday night’s on the ‘Lights’ on Sunrise Highway were never the same again. LoL
Hello Peter and Gary , a friend of mine has a c2 Corvette and wants to add a passenger side door mirror, i had heard this was a dealer add on , would you have any info on this ? -- Love your show --
I aint nobody, but I dont think that car should have been restored. Restoration was extremely popular back then. Ut was all the rage. Knowing what I know today I'd prefer to have it untouched.
Hey fellas, don't forget about the 64.5 special order poppy red paint bw t-10 mustang Dennis Collins and Richard Rollins were fighting over. They split the $60K asking price. Got offered $200,000.
The LS7 engine in your car was never designed that way. What I believe you have is an LS6 block with L88 closed chamber heads. 11.5 to1 compression ratio with TRW forged pistons press fit on to heavy duty LS6 connecting rods. The original LS7 engine was never produced. It was meant to be an all-out race engine with iron open chamber heads, hi dome 12.5 to 1 full floating TRW forged pistons with full floating pins. GM felt that this engine would be too expensive to produce with all of the new designed parts so they never actually made it. I guess they compromised because slapping L88 heads onto an LS6 block would be relatively easy.(except for the o-rings and machine work necessary to mate these heads to the block. I would check with a GM expert on this because I truly believe I am correct!
@@thegarykluttpodcast I remember watching that when I was 17 or 18 and at that time people didn't appreciate original cars as much. Everything had to be shiny. Lol
you guys should reach out to Junior at mighty MO MEDIA he does not have a hole lot of stuff of his dad because Thersa has most of it junior and his sister kelly and Kerry donot have alot things give him a copy of all you videos i think he wood love have a copy of what you have if you not already have done great content
I don't know anything about Peter from a personal perspective, but he seems to be the most LEGIT classic car seller/restorer/collector with a media presence. I always enjoy his insights on classic cars. Dream Car garage was always a MUST WATCH event for me. Thank you Gary for having your old man on! Your rating is a perfect 10.
He has so many stories and old footage it would be a crime not to go through it and make sure it's on UA-cam for everyone!
@@thegarykluttpodcast 100% agree
I taped the show on good ol' VHS back in the day. Peter was such a personality and so knowledgeable, his son is also such a natural with so many of his traits.
Good race driver as well.
Was such a great show, miss Tom RIP 🙏
I was lucky enough to see in person this Baldwin car at their showroom. It is all that and more to see in person.
My dad was second owner of this car in Lock Haven PA. He bought it from Andy Dotterer. He raced it at Beaver Springs and can tell you more about it in the early days. He can verify, he knows the vin number for this car. We have pictures of it.
Were Baldwin Motion cars better performers than Don Yenko's Nova's and Camaro's??
what a legacy. I enjoyed Tom and Peter for years. it's wonderful to see how Peter built his success with such grace. This guy Gary is very cool too he gets it!
The son is the Dad’s twin 20 yrs ago. This is so cool. Remember me of my pops and I for the last 50 years. I lost him two years ago and this brought back some amazing memories. Spend EVERY MOMENT WITH THE ONES YOU LIVE GUYS! Thanks for this!
Clint
Love it Gary! More of these stories with Special Cars. Congrats
You got it! stay tuned
You guys are the 💣
Thanks for putting these out for us to enjoy!
~🇺🇸🇨🇦💪🏼☮️~
Hey we appreciate it!
Wow😀.........Tom! Haven’t seen clips of the big fella for years😀
RIP Big Fella. Such a presence on the screen.
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Great job! Please keep them coming.
you got it
Outstanding video miss the old shows!!!
I love the behind the scenes of the classic car show.... Excellent Overview...
I Always love that show Dream Car garage. They built some nice cars on that show. That's One sweet Camaro.
I own a LS7-454 its in my 70 chevelle SS, I bought the Ls7 2 years ago in its original crate unopened . they never came with aluminum heads from GM motion probably put those on.
they come with Rectangle port 990s ,suffix code on the block is XCH the crank is a 5140 Forged Steel came with the same cam as ZL1-427 9181 ,
ill upload videos of the car soon if anyones interested. its got the Ls7 with 454 RPM air gap 1050 dominator carb ,pro billet MSD ignition ,open 2 1/4 pro comp hooker headers,
Manual forward pattern TH400 3800 stall Locked 12 bolt with 4:11s . and 275/60/15 Mickey Thompson's . i go to car shows in Toronto once and a while if anyone wants to see it in person.
I’m not far from Toronto I would like to discuss my ZL1 454 LS7 with Zero original miles.
Good point at the end by Peter. Not only is this a rare car and have it's own well documented history, its part of Peter's history too.
Oh, how I miss Olio Motore! I'm glad you kept the "do you need a car like this? On your channel.👍
What do you think... post a montage of Olio Matore skits?
@@thegarykluttpodcast that would be quite enjoyable!
Baldwin Motion, Nicky, Fred Gibb and Dana and Yenko all of these cars are special.
Fabulous location near Milton Ontario, I use to visit the original shop with my 2 year old daughter and the new location is fabulous. Worth a visit for every car guy visiting Toronto. I had Peter appraise an MGB which he did reluctantly as it was trash. So nice to see the old shows. Hard to believe my first visit was 28 years ago.
I've owned big block Chevy cars all my life. 396's and 454's. Most were stock or slightly hotter. My dentist owns a '69 Nova SS with a crate LS7 engine. All big blocks are fun but, the LS7 is a whole 'nother beast. They sound nasty and have the guts to back up the sound. Easily a 575 hp motor that was not street friendly, meaning no A/C and a real handful in front of a manual gear box. A real animal, especially in the 70's and 80's.
I worked at Motion from 1968-1970. Did work on most of the 3 barrel carbs with jetting depending on what cam was in it. I can't remember the original price of the cars but don't remember Joel ever selling a Camaro for over $10,000.00! An original surviver sold this year at a BJ auction for $525,000.00! What an investment but back then 10 grand was a years pay for most of us working guys. Still have a group of the MOTION PLAQUES I used to put on the valve covers and fenders. Lots of memories. Joel would go out with each car done on Sunrise Hwy. And do a quarter mile pass or close to it and all the guys stood in front of the shop watching him.
I am restoring my corvette and would like to purchase plaques for my 427 corvette.
miss that show
Love the history, restoration, and the hype . These cars are hardly ever seen, let alone own!
Many decades ago I remember seeing a 68 Hurst Oldsmobile that was done by Baldwin Motion claiming all the documentation was there like the Camaro. That's got to be just as rare as that Camaro.
I've seen photos and read a little about the Baldwin/Motion cars but, THIS was the most informative of them all. Thank you so much.
Excellent, excellent video. 👏 👍
That was awesome, thanks for doing this episode!
Our pleasure!!
The LS7 was not an aluminium heads engine. It was available to anybody over the counter and the heads where 990 cast iron. Badass engine and Camaro for sure!!
It was an aluminum head when originally designed. It was going to be the successor to the L-88. Later when the motor was dropped from planning it became a iron block and head motor sold through gm parts. There was also a LJ6 and LJ7 that were tripower 454s. Also dropped from planning.
@@chrisfinamore6364 so, as I said, it was not an aluminium head engine from the factory.
Keep up the great work. Thanks
What a great video. Such a cool cat and I really appreciate the story
I appreciate it! stay tuned for the next episode
I actually remember those episodes… There’s too much history with that Camaro and LMC, you can’t sell it!
ty..great video.....thank u for sharing
WOW one of two LS7 Baldwin motion ...I'll say that a legendary car keeper....it would be nice to find the other one.... 🙂👍🙏
Great content
It's maddening how quiet the dad gets randomly, lol. Sweet car, wish I could afford to have someone of your caliber and passion restore my baby. Glad i stumbled on to this channel, I remember watching the original show when I was in high school and just after graduating. Stopped watching TV when I joined the Marines after 9/11. My very first car when I was 15 was a 67 2 dr sedan skylark with a 340 my dad got off a cousin of mine for $300, I didn't treat it well (15, go figure). While I was in MOS school for diesel truck maintenance in 02 at the age of 19, I bought a 70 skylark coupe with the buick 350 2bl and th350. Spun a rod bearing a couple years later and started buying up the stuff to convert it to a stage 1 455. Had it built by a guy, wasn't finished til 2012. It's been sitting in my dad's backyard for 7 years, every time I look at it I get wistful, lol. Between games like Gran Turismo and TV shows like MDCG, I'd become an avid car lover (and that's one of the 3 reasons i went into motor t as a marine), and have been a Buick lover since I've been driving. Also pretty fond of some Pontiacs, but there's more Buicks that just do it for me: 53 Skylark, 67 Wildcat, the GNX, the w body grand sport (04 gs was the best car I've ever owned, got rear-ended and totalled, used the money from that to finish the skylark's transplant). Really should have listened to my dad and restored the paint first, but I have to say, it's the best sounding car in the world IMO, sounds like a Tyrannosaurus in heat.
Hey thanks for the great comment!!! got the microphone fixed now
When the right people are a part of the right industry/company it shows. I've got Legendary Motorcar playing behind me at work to motivate me. Cheers Guys~
I remember that episode it was on the speed channel.... 🙂👍🙏
miss the old show and tom
Me too
super cool keep em coming!
Bass Chevrolet in Wantagh L.I. off of Sunrise Hyway the biggest drag strip from Lynbrook to Massapequa had some really fast cars also.My fried bought a 63 split window that had 90/ 10 shocks, 340 HP 327 engine with fuelie heads and a Daytona high rise manifold under a special Hollie carburetor used on the Daytona race cars and a aluminum radiator.The dealer raced it at Islip dragway but they put him in a gas class so he ended up selling it to my buddy as a stock 340.Now from what I remember from Joel Rosen he built and tuned those cars after they were bought.They did not come from the factory through a dealership.I do not remember a Baldwin Auto Dealer.Only "Motion Performance".
This is an epic story and I really enjoy this format coming from a long time Legendary Motorcar fan. I would love to hear more stories about some exotic stuff, F40, F50, Porsche GT1 etc. Awesome and thank you for sharing
You have to love a car so well equipped that folks that are steeped deeply in the culture of ultra rare cars do not believe that they exist. Folklore. I think stories like this are very cool and the history and documentation of how they came to be and are still is a great tale to tell.
What I find just as intriguing now is the disappearance of so many small block cars. The low optioned small small blocks and how they have all but left us as they have been used up to become tributes to the more muscular cars of their days, in SS, Shelby, RT (fake) versions or have been resto-modded into something near unrecognizable to the pure, simple cars that they started out as.
I would love a story about a factory 3 speed, 283 car that was lovingly restored to its original glory and rolling off the assembly floor perfection done out of pure love for what it was originally. You know, someone that spends the money that they know they will NEVER get back (well, at least not until the collectors figure out they are the true rare cars as they increasingly disappear to become something they never were or simply a parts car).
Someone that throws money out of pure love and the desire to achieve perfection in a car that will never be worth what was spent to get it there.
I drove an absolutely perfect 1965 Mustang Fastback that was restored to exact factory specifications back in 1990. I doubt that would ever happen again because it was a 6 cylinder. By now, it's been parted out, scrapped, had a V8 dropped into it or resto-modded. And that is a little sad because it was a perfect car as it was. Perfect for someone at least. Now, you can't find one that isn't sub par.
Cheers.
Awesome video! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻😎
What about LS -7's in generation 2 camaros? I remember seeing Baldwin Motion advertisements for them as a teen. Yes, I am that old!
I personally think the significance of that car to Legendary Motors makes it Not For Sale, for life! Such a cool story and all the paperwork with the original car and drivetrain is priceless! I bet with some open headers and slicks that car would get into the 10s! I enjoy the video guys👍
It had to be yellow!!!😍😍😍😍
This car would be awesome at the Super Car Reunion. Please consider bringing it.
I think I have a unicorn.
I have a 1971 ZL1 LS7 454 with zero original miles on block and snowflake heads.
I may put this in my 1981 Camaro Z28? Change my mind.
In CT Hartford area i use to shop for Corvettes, in the late 70's.When there was no storage building's for rental i used go see a lot of special cars in peoples garages.My primary car hunt for was the split window coup,and once i had a guy want to sell me a 65 large tank vette. Twenty grand was his price . As compairson my loaded 75 side piped roadster i sold for 12 grand that same year. That was my second mistake besides my tri powered 65 goat. Even in late 70 cars were beat and as far as the prices no good buys. And remember the news papers and a few car magazinrs besides Vettes Vues was your only resource .
Greetings from Colorado, boys! Hail fellows. Well met! What a story. I found you guys in late spring 2023 as I was preparing mentally and chasing the internet through the new Endurance season, what Le Mans' 100th might mean and how the gods were making crazy sounds around WHAT? FerRARI? Anyway. Le Mans, with the Klutt boys who were participating in a new-fangled, first ever soon-to-be-anniversary of beating the heck out of old LeMans cars was cool. But I thought you guys were just ....what...super rich collectors trying to be the Canadian Jay Leno's Garage? I profoundly apologize and offer large compliments for a coupla things. Like what a great family Peter and his two sons who're his business partners and help Peter prove the adage, "Find something to do for work that you absolutely love and you'll never work a day in your life." I could wax prolifically about how I 'get' all the cool things that make Legendary what it is today. But at age 69.5 and having watched Gary and Peter talking about their shared huge passion for cars while actually documenting the incredible FUN the have together today as well as just what Gary and Tom got up to in late/early '00 century area just playing with what the HECK they could do with by putting CARS on this INtranet machine. And talking about cars, building cars and racing cars...And then talking about cars some more-MILLER TIME! Thank you boys. From the bottom of my heart, I offer my profound wish for fair winds and following seas for your friends and families.
VERY cool 😎
Great show. And, that is from a Ford guy.
Peter is cool as fuck. I watched him back then. Hes one of the few car guys I have respect for. Truly a hands on salt of the earth everyman. Has the hands on knowledge and skill as well as being a good driver.
Pulling that ET driving it so gently sells it right there. Can Am Camaro... who knew?
I grew up summers on the south shore. And Mr Motion was hi praise for hi performance on Long Island. And further out east was Griffith(?) Ford of the famous small block V8 TVR!! Saturday night’s on the ‘Lights’ on Sunrise Highway were never the same again. LoL
Hello Peter and Gary , a friend of mine has a c2 Corvette and wants to add a passenger side door mirror, i had heard this was a dealer add on , would you have any info on this ? -- Love your show --
Hey appreciate you watching!! fire us an email
Another car also with a Can-Am engine it I wish Dream Car Garage had done an episode on was the Bob Tasca Super Boss 429.
Is there a streaming platform or way to watch the old episodes of DCG? Amazon says unavailable
I believe a few seasons are on Apple TV. But lots of content on the Legendary UA-cam channel
I aint nobody, but I dont think that car should have been restored. Restoration was extremely popular back then. Ut was all the rage. Knowing what I know today I'd prefer to have it untouched.
LS7 was introduced for the 1970 model year, how did it get into a new 69 Camaro ?
Would have been nice to leave this car a survivor.
If this is the one I am thinking of I find it hard to believe it was 45 minutes from where I live in Pennsylvania.
It was in Lock Haven PA
My Dad had a Chovel 396 the first pay check after buying it he went and put cheeta slicks on it…..
Hey fellas, don't forget about the 64.5 special order poppy red paint bw t-10 mustang Dennis Collins and Richard Rollins were fighting over. They split the $60K asking price. Got offered $200,000.
Rapha :)
The LS7 engine in your car was never designed that way. What I believe you have is an LS6 block with L88 closed chamber heads. 11.5 to1 compression ratio with TRW forged pistons press fit on to heavy duty LS6 connecting rods. The original LS7 engine was never produced. It was meant to be an all-out race engine with iron open chamber heads, hi dome 12.5 to 1 full floating TRW forged pistons with full floating pins. GM felt that this engine would be too expensive to produce with all of the new designed parts so they never actually made it. I guess they compromised because slapping L88 heads onto an LS6 block would be relatively easy.(except for the o-rings and machine work necessary to mate these heads to the block. I would check with a GM expert on this because I truly believe I am correct!
Does your dad regret restoring an original car like that looking back?
good question! I wonder if today he would have tried to steer him differently or not?
@@thegarykluttpodcast I remember watching that when I was 17 or 18 and at that time people didn't appreciate original cars as much. Everything had to be shiny. Lol
How much is this car worth in 2000 and in 2023 dollars.... 200K - 500K+
LMC ALWAYS THE BEST
What was Tom's last name? What was cause of his death and age?, seemed pretty young I always liked Tom, rest in peace.
Where did the long form videos go? Let’s get some new content.
you guys should reach out to Junior at mighty MO MEDIA he does not have a hole lot of stuff of his dad because Thersa has most of it junior and his sister kelly and Kerry donot have alot things give him a copy of all you videos i think he wood love have a copy of what you have if you not already have done great content
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It never was built