Written by Waisner on November 16th, 2012
ProTeam Hosts daylong NCRS Seminar featuring historic Corvettes
Napoleon, Ohio – - ProTeam Corvette hosted nearly 200 Corvette faithful at a NCRS Corvette seminar featuring some of today’s foremost Corvette researchers and a panel including the GM engineers who crafted the Corvette’s image and its sports car tradition. Still, the participants were over-shadowed by the real stars of the day-long event by three 1953-55 Corvettes fashioned by Chevrolet Engineering (Experimental Shop and Garage) for NASCAR stock car activity (racing) and a 1963 “Cinderella story”.
The three 1953-55 Corvettes on display were highly decorated and have left an indelible mark of the Corvette’s legacy on NASCAR and Sebring. Among the three was #1194 that went onto wins in 1956 at Sebring with John Fitch and Walt Hansgen co-driving in this 12-hour race. Campbell-Ewald, Chevrolet’s advertising agency, celebrated the Corvette’s first international class victory with “The Real McCoy” advertisement which millions have seen.
Dick Lang’s storied 1963 Z06 Tanker Race Car was unveiled publically for the first time since its yearlong restoration. This is one of the early “batched built” 1963 Z06 Corvettes that battled Shelby’s Cobras back in 1963 and 1964. This car’s driver, Dick Lang, was one of the best Corvette drivers in the late 50′s and early 60′s. In 1963 Lang raced at Daytona International in two events; that weekend kicked off a winning streak including many notable podium appearances. In 1964, Lang’s Corvette stood alone alongside 4 Cobras in the top 5. It was this race when the fastest and most desirable cars in the world surrounded the Corvette and its story as America’s muscle car was written. Dick Lang’s Z06 Tanker is as testament to the driver and the celebrated legacy of Chevrolet Racing. The restoration was performed by the world famous Naber Brothers of Houston, Texas.
Terry Michaelis, ProTeam’s president, reflected on the daylong event, “This seminar really served two purposes. First was to spend the day with fellow enthusiasts and pick the brains of the people who were there when these classics first came off the GM line. Secondly, we wanted to reestablish ProTeam Corvette as the leader in the classic Corvette community with access to our world famous collection. I believe we were a success in both categories.”
Images from this event for publication are available at: http://tmichaelis.com/NCRS/
ProTeam’s world famous collection has no peers. The quality of ProTeam’s cars is simply out of this world. We now bring you the finest selection/collection of Corvettes anywhere in the world! including many one of a kind and collector quality Corvettes. The Holy Grail of Corvette Collections is open to the public Monday through Friday or visit ProTeam online at ProTeamCorvette.com, email: proteam@proteamcorvette.com, or call toll free at 888-592-5086.
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Written by Steve on November 15th, 2012
Close to 200 Corvette enthusiasts attended the NCRS Seminar Nov 10 in Napoleon OH. Photos of NCRS Seminar
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Written by Steve on November 15th, 2012
View our Nov 10 presentation at the Napoleon OH NCRS seminar- “The CE Cars That Saved The Corvette”
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Written by Waisner on September 17th, 2012
produced a total of over $260 million in classic and collector car sales per Sportscar Market magazine. This is a new record that shattered last year’s $198 million record and the previous year’s $172 million record. Car collectors have already realized that collector cars are the gold standard and are a tangible appreciating asset. Questions or comments, email terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Written by Waisner on August 20th, 2012
look at partnering with ProTeam Corvette to supply your organization with a Corvette for your next charitable fundraiser. ProTeam has been at least partially responsible in raising close to 25 million dollars for some 30 different groups including the Ronald McDonald House, Corvette Club of America, Huntingtown FD, American Cancer Society, St. Bernard Church, Woodstock Lions Club, and a multitude of others.
We’ve heard from one happy client just recently: “I can tell you that we have developed a level of trust and confidence with you guys and the feelings are mutual. By the way, you might like to know that since we started this 24 years ago, St. Bernard has netted probably 1.75 Million dollars and we really didn’t catch fire until we started working with you guys.” – G.S., St. Bernards Church, Rockport, IN
Here are 8 more reasons to consider ProTeam as a fundraiser partner:
(1) Large Corvette collection/inventory.
(2) Marketing machine with an social networking presence which includes Facebook, Google+, & Twitter.
(3) Electronic mailing list (almost 80,000).
(4) Very popular website (www.ProTeam-Corvette.com) with approximately 125,000 monthly user sessions.
(5) A very active and proactive internal media department that generates national attention with numerous articles online and in-print along with television network programming, ie: SPEEDtv “The Last Sting Ray.”
(6) Attendance at numerous car shows from California to Florida but primarily the midwest.
(7) Repurchase agreement at an agreed price, should your organization offer a cash option to the raffle car winner.
(8) Been there… done it! We can help your organization develop a 3 to 5 year marketing plan that will allow your members to minimize their involvement while continuing growth in your sales and success.
Corvettes are the most popular and successful marque used in automotive raffles. They are an American icon!!! If you are interested in discussing a partnership with ProTeam that DOES NOT END with your raffle car selection, email terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Written by Waisner on August 10th, 2012
It’s the time of year when we turn to Corvettes at Carlisle and our fond memories of Chip Miller and the organization he helped to build.
The legacy within the collector car community of Chip is legend. His brand of enthusiasm, passion, and love for the marque was only overshadowed by that same enthusiasm and love for the people who were also passionate about these cars.
So when I read the NY Times picked up this story, I thought how awesome it is that the fire Chip had for the Corvette in life continues 8 years after his death.
Life is Good!
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/long-lost-le-mans-corvette-found-at-last/
Chip Miller's quest Complete? Long-Lost Le Mans Corvette.
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Written by Waisner on June 25th, 2012
as world’s largest classic Corvette collection as we find it nearly impossible to sustain such a large collection of classic Corvettes of which quantitatively speaking has been as high as 245 Corvettes. ProTeam is currently negotiating with several well-known auction companies to come-up with a strategy to “cash-out” of over 100 premier classic Corvettes.
Visit ProTeam soon if you have never seen our massive collection that bulges out of our mere 60,000 sq. ft. showrooms, as it will not be as impressive as we turn the page into the future. We need your suggestion on who, where, and why the title “world’s largest” should go. Who has over 100 classic Corvettes from the years 1953 to 1982? Are they open to the public? Are the Corvettes owned or consignment? What good things has the collection or its owner done to influence the direction of the Corvette phenomenon and our hobby? Where is the “world’s largest” title going? Iowa? Florida? North Carolina? California? Wisconsin?… or will it stay in Ohio?
Email terry@proteamcorvette.com with your questions, suggestions, and comments.
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Written by Waisner on June 8th, 2012
Why were they built?
Zora Duntov wanted a factory production Corvette capable of winning major racing events. Duntov and Richard Keinath further developed the Mark IV 427 engine and introduced the L88 in 1967.
What did it compare to?
Other than Ford’s Cobra and Shelby variations, there were really no other factory produced cars of this caliber.
Who bought them?
People who wanted to go fast and win!
• Road racers (LeMans, France, Daytona, Sebring, Elkhart Lake, etc.)
• Drag Racers
Why was the 1969 the last year?
• Emission standards
Why is it so collectible, today?
• Rare and limited production
- 20 in 1967
- 80 in 1968
- 116 in 1969
• Horsepower highpoint
• Unique options
• Racing history on famous tracks
• Mystique and lore
What make an L88 Different ?
Engine:
• 560+ horsepower
• 12.5:1 Compression
• Special open plenum intake manifold
• 850 CFM Holley carb
• Aluminum cylinder heads
• Road draft tube to vent crankcase vapors
• Large aluminum radiator (instead of copper to save weight)
• No fan shroud
• Racing fuel (103 octane)
• Transistor Ignition
• Heavy duty reddish/brown ignition wires
• Unique distributor with “brown” cap
• Mechanical vs. vacuum advance
• Heater block off plates on passenger firewall
Chassis:
• Heavy duty transmission
• Heavy duty brakes
• Heavy duty suspension
• Proportioning valve below master cylinder
Interior:
• No radio
• No heater
• Plugs in dash where heater/vent pulls would normally be
• Fuel warning sticker in console (103 octane)
Body:
• Special holes & filter built into the raised hood to draw intake air from base of windshield
• No radio antenna
How much extra did it cost ?
The L88 option – 427 cubic inch/430 horsepower: $947.90
Delete the Heater and Defroster – C48 (Credit): (-) $97.85
Delete the Radio
Power Brakes: $42.15
Special Heavy Duty Brakes option – J56: $342.30
Transistorized Ignition – K66: $73.75
Special Heavy Duty Suspension package – F41: $36.90
Heavy Duty 4 Speed Transmission – M22: $237.00
Posi-Traction axle option – G81: $42.15
Total cost to order the L88 option: $1,623.40
Coupe (Base Price with L88 Option): $6,012.15
Convertible (Base Price with L88 Option): $5,864.15
Stand Back… Take Cover!… comments/questions/additions/subtractions? email: terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Written by Waisner on May 11th, 2012
May 2012 issue of Ohio Rural Electric’s Country Living features tMichaelis and ProTeam Corvette
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Written by Waisner on April 25th, 2012
a 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
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