May 2012 issue of Ohio Rural Electric’s Country Living features tMichaelis and ProTeam Corvette
Classic Corvettes
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Country Living’s Corvette King…
Friday, May 11th, 20121982 Collector Edition Corvette…
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012a 30th Anniversary that shouldn’t be ignored. The 1982 Collector Edition was purpose built to say good-bye to a generation and usher in a new era for the Corvette. Definitely worth a second, third, fourth, and fifth look.
1982 Collector Edition Corvette
Z06 Corvette Delivered to ProTeam via Australia
Monday, April 9th, 20121963 Corvette Split Window Coupe Z06 Export returns home from Australia
Napoleon, Ohio – - ProTeam Classic Corvette brought home a piece of GM hardware that is both historically important and desirable in any collection and on any continent. The 1963 Split Window Coupe Right Hand Drive Z06 Fuelie was delivered new to GM’s Sydney, Australia division where it sold privately in 1964. The expatriate enters as a jewel in ProTeam’s world class Corvette collection where its incredible journey may only be beginning.
The 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe Export Right Hand Drive Z06 Fuelie is one of 199 with the Z06 special performance equipment and this one is radio delete. The Daytona Blue paint with Dark Blue interior are both original and in excellent condition. This Corvette drove off the factory line on May 11th, 1963 and delivered new for export to Australia (dealer code 2 in zone 21) per the official NCRS/GM Shipping Data Records.
ProTeam purchased the 1963 Split Window from the second owner. It is a GM Show Car with 22,723 actual miles. A very original unmolested car that would be a big hit on the show field, especially as a Bloomington Gold Survivor candidate. It was displayed in the 1963 Sydney and Melbourne Motor Shows while owned by GM and then purchased from GM in Sydney in 1964 through R.C. Phillips Sports Car World.
“The 50th Anniversary of Corvette’s Greatest Achievement is coming soon as September 17th, 2012 marks 50 years to the day when the Chevrolet Corvette was transformed into the iconic 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe.” Terry Michaelis, ProTeam Corvette president, commented on acquisition of this special Corvette, “The 1963 Split Window Coupe represents a hallmark of the famed Stingray and its design is endless without peers. Few car collections, personal or commercial, are without one such example.”
ProTeam is seeking information regarding this car’s build and purpose by Chevrolet/GM. They are specifically seeking the April 1980 Melbourne Sunday Press article concerning the Corvette convention and this Z06 Corvette. Contact Terry Michaelis directly at terry@proteamcorvette.com if you have any information on this iconic Corvette.
ProTeam Classic Corvette Collection and Sales based in Napoleon, Ohio, showcases the largest inventory of classic Corvettes in the world. More than $20 million worth of Corvettes are displayed in 60,000 square feet of showrooms and restoration facilities in Napoleon with nearly 150 classic Corvettes on display at any time. For additional information, contact ProTeam at P.O. Box 606, Napoleon, Ohio 43545, call 1.888.592.5086 or visit www.proteamcorvette.com.
NCCC!! WHAT IS IT??…
Wednesday, April 4th, 201216,000(+) enthusiasts in 265 clubs across the country are part of an organization promoting the pure joy of Corvette ownership. Whether you enjoy showing, cruising, touring or entering a competitive event, the NCCC is the place for you. It is home to Corvette camaraderie unlike any other organization. Since 1959, NCCC has promoted its unique brand of fellowship with programs like FCOA- Future Corvette Owners Association and Charity Programs supporting the National Kidney Foundation. Its unequaled insurance program covering ALL club activities is a bonus that has attracted Corvette owners and clubs alike to join the NCCC. Check out www.corvettesnccc.org and learn more about this organization. “We joined for the car, we stay for the people”
The 1962 Corvette Turns 50…
Monday, April 2nd, 2012as 2012 marks its 50th anniversary. Many firsts and lasts were achieved with the 1962 Corvette. First year of the 327 cubic inch engine which pumped out 360 horse power with the fuel injection. Last year of the first generation C1 (solid axle) Corvette. The last year of the Corvette with a trunk and the last year of the exposed headlights. Comments/Questions? Email terry@proteamcorvette.com
1962 Corvette from ProTeam collection
Congratulations and Thank you…
Friday, March 30th, 2012John Amgwert, Jerry Burton, Richard Buxbaum, Corvette Expo, John Fitch, Jerry Kohn (Corvette Central), Kevin Mackay, Dave McLellan, NCCC (National Council of Corvette Clubs), Jerome Shinkay. Welcome to The Great Hall as you are among a few dozen pioneers that helped influence the Corvette phenomenon and the direction of our hobby. The time has come to recognize the people, first and foremost, that helped charter the course to this point of The Great Hall… and this Bud is to you!!!
Terry Michaelis, ProTeam Corvette, NCRS member #136, SACC member #32, NCM member #873, Bloomington participant since 1974, Bloomington Great Hall Selection Committee Member.
Click here for more information on the Bloomington Gold Great Hall and other great Bloomington events.
Amelia Island Success…
Monday, March 26th, 2012ProTeam’s ’62 Corvette Convertible, GM styling shop order car S.O.10224 spent some time as an invited guest at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and Tour d’Elegance. Great car and an even better event. It was honor to sit alongside some of the storied cars on the show circuit. It was even a bigger thrill to run alongside them on the tour. Learn and see more of this special car at the ProTeam website see more images from its weekend at Amelia Island here and here.
'62 SO 10224 at the Amelia Island 2012 Tour
Corvette March Madness…
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012with a flurry of classic car action in Florida. I will be in Amelia Island for the Concours d’Elegance traveling with our 1962 GM styling shop order car S.O.10224 at the annual invitation only event this weekend (March 9th-11th).
Then I will be traveling to the Auctions America by RM event in Ft. Lauderdale looking for some more horse power to add to the ProTeam Classic Corvette world class inventory. Follow ProTeam on twitter for dispatches from the road or like ProTeam on Facebook for more.
All signs show 2012 is going to be a good year for the classic Corvette hobby. I tend to agree. terry@proteamcorvette.com
1962 Corvette GM styling shop order car S.O.10224
