Fresh off the trailer and into the collection. 1967 Corvette 327 Coupe, factory air, powerglide, numbers match, 76,577 actual miles. This Corvette was in the care of one owner for the past 31-years.
As neat as the car is, my experience buying is proof that the Corvette hobby is littered with some really great people.
From the trailer to the world famous Corvette collection
as seen at Amelia Island 2013. A small leak did not sideline the 1963 RHD Z06 Export Corvette. Every old Mechanic is going to love this one.
1963 Z06 RHD Corvette | A Perfect Cigar Holder
A leak and a good bottle of wine…
Corvette Engine Sealed-up tight
Corvette Engine Needs a plug
A bottle of wine and cork
Did we mention it was a fine bottle? The cork a perfect fit
a trip to O'Reilly's for some ties and glue
Dick Langs 1963 Z06 was perfect for the errand
1963 RHD Z06 was ready for the Amelia Road Tour
1963 RHD Z06 was ready for the Amelia Road Tour
1963 RHD Z06 was ready for the Amelia Road Tour
tMichaelis School of Ingenuity
featured 2 Corvettes from the ProTeam World Famous Collection:
1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe “Dick Lang’s Z06/Tanker Race Car, VIN #6553. 1 of the early “batched built” 1963 Z06 Corvettes that went to battle against Shelby’s Cobras.
1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe Export RH Drive Z06 Fuelie GM Show Car with 22,723 actual miles. Original. Unmolested. Big hit on the show field. Born on: 5/11/63. Delivered new for export to Australia. EXCELLENCE!
Great Weekend | Consummate Hosts | Old Friends | Great Atmosphere | Amelia Island Concours
Dick Lang's 1963 Corvette Z06/Tanker Race CarExport RH Drive Z06 Fuelie GM Show Car
1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe Dick Lang's Z06/Tanker Race Car
1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe Export RH Drive Z06
1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe Dick Lang's Z06/Tanker Race Car
1963 Corvette Split Window Export RH Drive Z06 Fuelie
These bad boys go on the block in Kissimmee in two days (1/26/13).
- 1971 ZR2 Orange Corvette Convertible, Stk. #NSN-WOW
- 1968 L88 Red/Red Corvette Convertible, Stk #1129C
'71 ZR2 Orange Corvette Cvt. | '68 L88 Red Corvette Cvt.
1963 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 [email protected] 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.
I have again been asked to serve on the Bloomington Gold Great Hall Selection Committee so if you know of someone (including yourself) that you believe deserves to be inducted into the Bloomington Gold Great Hall, please send your nomination to [email protected]. However, the standards criteria are quite high.
To qualify, a selection committee* will review all nominations and evaluate the strength of their contribution to the Corvette community, how much they influenced the direction of the Corvette hobby, or how historically important their accomplishment(s) have been. If you can answer these three questions easily, then your nomination may have a good chance of qualifying as one of only 50 people to be inducted during the five year program.
1. Specifically, what did this person do to contribute to the greater good of the Corvette community? What did they give?
2. Specifically, how did this person influence the direction of the Corvette community?
3. Specifically, what accomplishments did this person make that were or are historically important?
Anyone nominated with supporting documentation why they should be inducted will be considerably more likely to increase their odds of being inducted. Remember, it’s not a popularity contest. It’s about who really had an impact on the Corvette hobby, industry, or community.
The Great Hall has already inducted 20 individuals over the past two years. There are 3 years remaining in the program and therefore 30 open induction slots. Send your nominations (and reasons why) today.
Next month you can nominate specific Corvettes for the Great Hall.
*Selection Committee: Bill Lock, Terry Michaelis, Mike Yager, Bill Mock, Jim Prather, Gary Mortimer, Roger Judski
Comments or questions? Email [email protected]
Saturday Morning Heroes features a Marina Blue 1967 Corvette beside the wall of Eichorn’s Market, Dana’s childhood grocery, with the ad sign on the wall featuring a legendary television hero. The Wheaties box picture of The Lone Ranger and Tonto begs you to relive “those thrilling days of yesteryear.” In the spirit of the upcoming Christmas season, Dana is offering Free Shipping for unframed Prints or 1/2 Price Shipping for Framed Prints to anyone who mentions this ProTeam Corvette newsletter. This offer is good for any of the many images but only for orders placed by December 15. Please visit www.danaforrester.com for an online catalog then call to place your order (816-478-0427) and be sure to mention Pro Team!
Saturday Morning Heroes by Dana Forrester
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