have just arrived at ProTeam and have traveled through the inspection and check-in process.
1982 Collector Edition Hatchback Coupe, 14,000 actual miles. NCRS Top Flight. Stk #1020D
1980 Coupe, two-owner, 4,000 actual miles. Bloomington Benchmark, NCRS McClellan/Bowtie and Triple Diamond awards (Frost Beige). Stk #1017D
1977 Coupe, two-owner, 4,155 actual miles, 2011 Bloomington Gold (Corvette Tan). Stk #1016D
1969 Coupe L88, Nabers Restoration. Factory side exhaust, documentation, Bloomington Gold/NCRS. (Lemans Blue). Stk #1012D
1968 Two Top Convertible, 390 hp, 4 speed, numbers, 3.70 posi. Fully documented (factory) and (one-owner) super rare (Corvette Bronze). Stk #1003D
1967 Coupe, 435 hp, FSE, headrests, shoulders, speed warning, PS, PB, 4.11. NCRS Top Flight awards. Body-off (Ermine White). Stk #1006D
1967 Coupe, 435 hp, numbers, 3-owner, FSE, PS, PW, M-21, F41, leather, tele, shoulders, tank sticker (Maroon/Tan). Stk #1019D
1967 Convertible, two-top, 435 hp, 51,621 actual miles. Body-off and Bloomington Gold. FSE, PS, PB, tele, headrest, 3.70 posi, M-21, F41, black vinyl hardtop, tank sticker (Maroon/Saddle). Stk #1011D
1966 Coupe, 350 hp, numbers, FSE, 5 Kelsey KO’s, warranty book/P.O.P. (Tuxedo Black… real). Stk #1008D
1966 Convertible, 300 hp, factory air, leather, PS, PB, teak (Red/Red… real). Stk #1014D
1963 Convertible, 360 hp, fuelie, NCRS Top Flight, owner history, sixteen 1st place trophies (Red/Red). Stk #1018D
1960 RPO-687 Fuelie, 1 of 2 with prototype 315 hp. NCRS Duntov award (Roman Red). Stk #1010D
1960 Two Top Convertible Resto-Mod with 383 NASCAR 500+ hp, Jerico 4 speed, Halibrand wheels (White/Red). Stk #1007D
1959 Roman Red Driver quality car with 350 automatic, hardtop, hubcaps. Stk #1013D
1958 Hardtop RPO-684, fuelie, HD brakes, suspension, wide wheels. Professional fully documented 6-year $242,000.00 restoration by one of the U.S.’s best restorers. Multiple BG/NCRS show awards (Silver Blue). Stk #1005D
1958 270 hp, 4 speed, numbers. Complete body-on restoration and ready for judging. Stunning Onyx Black with Red. Stk #1004D
1958 250 hp Fuelie, 4 speed with 2-tops. NCRS Top Flight and over a dozen 1st place trophies/awards (Signet Red). Stk #1015D
1955 Harvest Gold 265 ci, powerglide. From the Chip Miller Collection. NCRS Top Flight, AACA Hershey 1st and Bloomington Gold Special Collection. Full documentation. Stk #1009D
Capture your imagination? Questions? Comments? Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Seventeen Corvettes…
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Liars, Fakers, and Half-Truth Tellers…
Friday, January 13th, 2012consists of a list of Corvettes by VIN number that are not what they appear to be. This list continues to grow as we visit auctions and large Corvette shows. Many were either Red or Black Corvettes that probably started out life in less desirable colors as they had repro trim tags. Our Fakers list now has over 450 entries and is not shared with the public. I hope your recent Corvette purchase is not on the list! Authenticate before you bid or buy!! Direct comments to terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Chandelier Auction Bidding…
Thursday, October 27th, 2011is normally phantom bidding, designed to make people think there’s a competitor when there isn’t one. Per Amy Cappellazzo of Christie’s, “Chandelier bidding is, which is the auctioneer is allowed to bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve price. So the point of an auction is that sort of canter, lively chatter, and get a little momentum going. So the auctioneer is allowed to bid on behalf of the seller and take bids, whether they exist or not, until they get close to the reserved price. That’s part of the dance of the auction, part of the momentum, and part of the theatre that goes into it.”
So… when most thought it took two bidders I have always known that it only takes one bidder and a good auctioneer that knows how to read the trees, plants, tent poles, chairs, and of course, the chandeliers. This is a legal auction practice which is normally disclosed in your bidders agreement for auction of items with reserves. Your comments and/or questions are anticipated. Email terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Monterery Car Week…
Monday, August 15th, 2011getting ready to head out to Monterey Car Week. Auctions, Concours, Rallys, Shows, and Great People, and so much more happen throughout the week of August 15th through the 21st. If you’ve not made the trip yet, it’s worth considering. There is something for every car devotee… only Monterey itself outshines the outstanding festivities. Check it out for yourself at Monterery Car Week
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Who do you trust?…
Monday, August 8th, 2011A report released by the BBB (Better Business Bureau) categorized nearly a half million complaints into 70 different categories over a 12 month period. The niche market vacuum cleaner service received the fewest complaints (1,244) where as much maligned remodeling contractors were all alone at the top with 33,125 reports. Auto Repair (7,664), Finance Companies (5,921), Attorneys (4,628), accountants (3,909), financial planners (3,771), and bankers (3,246) all appear in the top half of the list. Used car dealers rank below local charities in the complaint department, albeit just one spot, sitting in the 42nd (2,638) position. We would like to think it was a testament to hard work in an industry that often finds itself in no win situations. We would like to think this downward trend will put us in the neighborhood of the chimney sweep (1,442) twelve months from now but only time will tell. What we can guarantee is at ProTeam, we will continue to work to make your Corvette buying experience exceptional so you can answer the question of “Who do you trust?” with an ecstatic “ProTeam Classic Corvette.” Comments, email: terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Costume Jewelry, Clones, Tributes, re-Creations, Fakes, and Frauds…
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011are scattered all over the re-sale landscape especially on eBay and the televised collector car auctions.
Fact: legitimate cars with legitimate components and legitimate documentation are becoming harder to find. Who does your authentication, due diligence, and pre-purchase inspections? Are they qualified? A fake Rolex may turn your wrist green but a made-up fake Corvette will rob the green from your billfold. Would you prefer costume jewelry or pieces of eight? Looking for cubic knowledge about Corvettes?
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Corvette Alerts..
Saturday, May 14th, 20111962 Corvette Alert! Engine #F0921RF… is a virgin September 7th, 1961 (cast date) fuelie #2870 block with no VIN number stamp on the pad. This engine will work well on a late September, October, November produced 1962 fuel injected Corvette. In fact, NCRS allows up to six months for acceptance. So, if you have a car in need we can exchange some cabbage for our engine. Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com or tmichaelis@charter.net
1963 Corvette Alert! VIN #30837S109586… is a fuel injected Corvette. If you own this car, I will make your day!!! Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com or tmichaelis@charter.net
1963 Corvette Alert! VIN #30837S109846… is a split window fuelie coupe with 4.11 posi. This car was built about March 1st, 1963 and sold/delivered on March 6th, 1963 to Violet R. Pryor by V.V. Cooke Chevrolet Co., all of Louisville, KY. The second owner was William Dorease (Florease) and the third owner was Harold G. Baird of Hustonville, KY. If you own this car, I will make your day!!! Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com or tmichaelis@charter.net
1966 Corvette Alert! VIN #194376S108505… is a 1966 big block coupe with some unusual equipment. If you own this car, I will make your day and I mean BIG TIME!!! Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com or tmichaelis@charter.net
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Job one…
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011promoting legitimacy as a benchmark for value and investment must be a focused path out of the mess that has been created. – TLM
1967 Corvette Convertible L88. 1st production L88 • 1 of 20 L88s produced in '67
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Preserve Your Investment in your Collectible Corvette…
Monday, August 30th, 2010with a 1031 exchange is a legal way to pay 0% taxes versus taxes at 28%. I recently received an email and attached flyer that explains how to be smart sellers and buyers through an asset preservation program. Click here to learn more.
Preserving Your Investment in Your Collectible Car
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57 years ago today…
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The Corvette was born!
June 30th, 1953 in Flint, Michigan, our national love affair with the Corvette began and continues to grow as we near the car’s 6th decade.
Let’s all lift our glasses to another 57 years!!
Keith at CorvetteBlogger has some neat vintage shots and more information on the Corvette’s first days.
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