I'm Joe Tandle, my passion is restoring Motion Corvettes. I've currently restored 2 gorgeous Motion Catalogue Corvettes from the ground up.
Specializing in C2 and C3 era Corvettes, with deep expertise in rare Baldwin Motion Performance catalogue cars. Every restoration is a ground-up, frame-off labor of love.
Two rare Motion Performance Corvettes, each restored frame-off over thousands of hours. Every bolt, every panel, every badge: correct.
Authenticated Motion Performance body. 427 big-block.
This Beauty is a blast to drive. Great acceleration, handling, and the rumble of a powerful 427 engine. A rare piece of history with authenticated Motion Performance, Inc. body parts.
Twelve years owned. Every drive, still a thrill.
This is "The Beast", my Motion Performance, Inc. Catalogue Corvette. I've owned this car for 12 years, and EVERY time I come in the house after driving it I ALWAYS say "I LOVE DRIVING THIS CAR!"
In September 2018, Vette Vues Magazine featured my 1969 Motion Phase III GT on their cover, with a full editorial profiling the build, the history, and what it takes to bring a Baldwin Motion catalogue car back to factory-correct spec.
It was a privilege to have the work recognized by one of the most respected Corvette publications in the country.
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Quick facts for collectors, buyers, and anyone researching Motion Performance Corvette restoration.
Joe's Corvette Restorations specializes in ground-up, frame-off restoration of rare Baldwin Motion Performance Corvettes, especially C2 and C3 era catalogue cars.
The featured restorations are "Beauty", a 1969 Motion Phase III GT Corvette, and "The Beast", a 1968 Motion Catalogue Corvette owned by Joe for more than 12 years.
The 1969 Motion Phase III GT was featured on the September 2018 cover of Vette Vues Magazine and shown at Corvettes at Carlisle 2017.
Collectors and Corvette owners can contact Joe Tandle at [email protected] or 1-585-755-1011 to discuss Motion Performance Corvette restoration questions.
Last updated: June 19, 2026