Possible Motion Vega from the NH area

[Atuckman]

Researching a 71 Vega GT that spent a good portion of its life in New Hampshire (Auburn, Manchester, etc). Looking for owner history, info or leads. Originally a red car and then painted blue with silver striping. Street raced in 70s/80s. Former owners believed it to be real deal but looking for proof. Any leads on NH/MA speed shops, pics or former owners would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Adam

[Stefano]

Lots of Motion Clues on this one. Some one out there has to remember this Vega.

[njsteve]

That gas cap comes from a 70 Dodge Charger. It's the same one on my car!

[Atuckman]

Found out the car was raced by Juniors Performance? or Juniors Racing? out of Danvears or Peabody MA...anybody remember or know anyone from those parts...

[NOCOPO]

I worked at P.V.Speed (Malden,MA) from 1979 to the early 90's. Between us and New England Speed we were the big guys in the area. There were a few V8 Vegas around with either Hooker or Don Hardy kits but no Motion cars that I can remember. A buddy of mine had an orange GT wagon with a Hooker kit and a Motion set up 12 Bolt ladder bar rear but the car was so rusty and poorly set up he broke it almost weekly. I don't remember a Juniors shop but may have been someones name running it.

[Atuckman]

thanks tim. i actually spoke to Brian Peavey on friday. he raced a black vega (white before him) in the early 70s. we confirmed his vega is not a match to mine. i have found an owner back to the mid 70s who is digging up some pics from me. various motion pieces and parts were on the car when he bought it and before he further modified the body and painted it blue. who knows...i remain hopeful

[olredalert]

------Hey Tim,,,Did you know Dick from New England Speed???........Bill S

[mmcporter]

Tim,

I grew up in Peabody and used to go to the PV Performance Center in Malden and Methuen (I went to ULowell) and used to buy "speed parts" to put on my 1978 Malibu. Is PV out of business? There was also a speed place on the Beverly/Salem line, but I cannot remember the name....