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!
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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
was raked in by seven collector car auction companies in January 2013; which is a huge increase over last January 2012 that hovered right at $240 million dollars. 2011 was a re-rebirth of growth in collector car/Corvette values and January 2013 saw many “leap frog” sale prices of extreme and moderately desirable collector Corvette. Highlights from the 7 January collector car auctions:
1957 Cascade Green 270hp, $121,900.00
1958 Charcoal Fuelie, $164,300.00
1962 Corvette Retro-Mod Custom, $408,800.00
1962 Corvette Retro-Mod Custom, $327,500.00
1962 Black Fuelie, $256,520.00
1963 Red Fuelie Split Window Coupe, $328,600.00
1963 Red 340hp Split Window Coupe, $291,500.00
1965 Black Fuelie Coupe (Stk. #1021E), $217,300.00
1966 Red 350hp Air Coupe, $137,800.00
1967 Blue 435hp Convertible, $265,000.00
1967 Maroon 435hp Convertible, $185,500.00
1967 435hp Coupe, $169,600.00
1967 Green 435hp Convertible, $164,300.00
1967 Green 350hp Air Convertible, (Stk. #1024E), $174,900.00
1968 White L88 Convertible, $1,100,000.00
1968 Blue L88 Convertible, $825,000.00
1968 Red L88 Convertible, $583,000.00
These are strong prices that show the popularity of Corvette collecting is again on the rise. Questions or comments? Email terry@proteamcorvette.com
T.Michaelis spent much of January watching and participating in the classic Corvette market
Just an image of two Survivors in Scottsdale. Both will be heading back to Ohio
Barrett-Jackson Auction 2013 | tMichaelis picks up a 1969 Corvette off the block
One more Corvette coming home to the collection
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
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 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.
