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Ingenuity is the mother of invention…

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

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

1963 RHD Z06 was ready for the Amelia Road Tour

tMichaelis School of Ingenuity

 

From ProTeam to primetime…

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

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

Classic Corvettes for Sale

'71 ZR2 Orange Corvette Cvt. | '68 L88 Red Corvette Cvt.

Corvettes are Now Wanted…

Monday, December 17th, 2012

by ProTeam during the month of January 2013…

A) 1958-’60 Corvette in any condition

B) 1963 Split Window Coupes, prefer very nice 340/360 hp or factory air

C) 1967 Marina Blue 435 hp convertible with white interior in show condition

D) Barn Cars and Projects

E) Whole Collections

F) Always searching for: Z06’s, L88’s, L89’s, LS6’s, ZR2’s, ZR1’s, LT1’s, COPO’s, fuelies, special 425’s/435’s/RPO’s also Chevrolet Engineering and Styling cars and purpose-built Corvettes for racing (RPO-684/687’s). Save big money by avoiding auction fees, shipping, travel, and lodging expenses. The real deal for over 40 years! Very selective! The rarest of the rare and exclusively exclusive!!

Fill out our form at CorvettesWanted.com or email: [email protected]

NCCC!! WHAT IS IT??…

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

16,000(+) 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”

Liars, Fakers, and Half-Truth Tellers…

Friday, January 13th, 2012

consists 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 [email protected]

Who do you trust?…

Monday, August 8th, 2011

A 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: [email protected]

Comparison Shopping…

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

is not easy as not all Corvettes were created equal and not all Corvettes are restored equally… What is important to you?
A) just price?
B) VIN tag and attachments?
C) body/trim tag?
D) engine stamp pad?
E) body repairs?
F) documentation?
G) Bloomington/NCRS awards?
H) transmission?
I) rear end?
J) color combination?
Legitimate cars with legitimate components and legitimate documentation are becoming harder to find. Did you know that there is a database of Corvette VIN numbers (over 400) that are not legitimate and most information came from inspections of these cars at collector car auctions or judged events?

How does one compare the value of a black 1967 with a blue 1967 when GM made so few black Corvettes in 1967? Did you know that option combinations make certain legitimate Corvettes very hard to find and desirable?

Who does your due diligence and pre-purchase inspections? Are they qualified? Do they know the difference between real and memorex? How do you compare one Corvette on eBay or an auction TV show (if you’re not there) with another? Comments, email: [email protected]

The Next Decade…

Monday, February 14th, 2011

will be an interesting episode in the Corvette hobby and especially for those of us who have made their income exclusively from that hobby for almost 40 years but before we look forward lets look back at the last decade of which I prefer to forget and put way behind me… why? Well, lets look at some of the last decade’s highlights and headlines:
a) tech boom/bust
b) 9-11-09
c) War in Afghanistan
d) War in Iraq
e) residual effect of NAFTA
f) many relatives passed
g) Ponzi schemes
h) Wall Street musical chairs
i) real estate run-up and bust
j) 2008 gas pump price reality meet speculation
k) Fannie/Freddie collapse/Bailout
l) AIG Collapse/Bailout
m) TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) Funds
n) CPP (Capital Purchase Program)
o) Stimulus Packages
p) Cap and Trade Green Energy Tax
q) Clash for Clunkers
r) Impending Global Warming Disaster?
s) Washington’s continued aid and abetting of business greed and corruption
… do I need say more?
My list of events probably has effected the lives of every American in some form or fashion and as we look forward to the challenges and rewards of the next decade, I can only speculate that successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and Joe Q Public will be less inclined to reward themselves with second homes, planes, Corvettes, and other luxury items unless, of course, it is kept from view of their neighbors, employees, and newly born government agencies that will be there as a luxury oversight entity. NO QUITE DONE YET! HELP!! I am sure that the above will guarantee much comment of which can be emailed to: [email protected]

Buy… Sell… Trade… or Dream… Just about every Corvette owner I know, including me, started out as a dreamer and probably with magazines like Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Road & Track, Super Chevy among others, when we were still in school. Remember Miss Hurst and Linda Vaughn?… and 99% of us could not afford a Corvette until later in our lives. We worked hard and with success, we became buyers. Life sometimes got in the way and we became sellers. In a decade that will have historians and novelists wondering how the hell we made it through in one piece, we became survivors. Now, after taking a collected breath and a well deserved break from the doom and gloom, isn’t it time we become dreamers again? Remember, I’ve got your dream right here. ProTeamCorvette.com

Michaelis Discusses a Decade of Top Corvette Sales

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

VETTE Magazine asked leading experts to give their thoughts on the top sales and Corvettes from the last 10 years.
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Terr L. Michaelis, ProTeam President

T. Michaelis in his natural habitat among the world class Corvette collection at ProTeam

Terry Michaelis on Selection Committee for The “Exclusive” Great Hall

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

or What Do These Names Have in Common… Terry Michaelis of Napoleon, Ohio and Hall-of-Famer Reggie Jackson”Mr. October”

Napoleon, Ohio – - Terry Michaelis, president of ProTeam Classic Corvette Collection, has been named to the selection committee for Bloomington Gold’s The Great Hall, ie: Hall of Fame. Terry is in good company as some of the biggest names in the hobby sit on the eight member committee, among them is baseball hall-of-famer Reggie Jackson who is also a Corvette collector. Over the next five years, the committee will submit 50 of the hobby’s most significant Corvettes and 50 of its most influential people that pioneered the Corvette phenomenon for induction to The Great Hall.

Bloomington Gold USA founder, David Burroughs, decided to put together a select brain trust to find the Corvettes and the people that have influenced and shaped the sport. A selection committee will name ten people and ten cars each year for the next five. The inaugural Great Hall class will be announced at the Bloomington show in June. The Great Hall’s selection committee runs independently of Bloomington Gold making this more than a marketing gimmick for the annual show. Burroughs would like The Great Hall to “serve as a document that puts the Corvette phenomenon into print and serve as a historic document.”

Terry Michaelis has been a recognizable figure within the classic Corvette hobby for 38 years. His lifelong connection to these Corvettes and the people passionate for these cars made him a natural for the The Great Hall selection committee. “The Corvette phenomenon was and is driven by passion and the love of the marque with many milestones along the way but  it is more than just about the car.” Michaelis continued, “Bloomington has always been about connections. It’s renewing friendships. Reminiscing. First and foremost, it is the people that have chartered the course to the point of ‘The Great Hall’.”

Michaelis purchased a 1964 Corvette in 1971 and never looked back. Over the decades he has became synonymous for his over-the-top promotions and his encyclopedic knowledge of the Corvette. In 1987, he and his brother Fred opened ProTeam Corvette in Napoleon and are owners of the largest collection of classic Corvettes in the world. He’s bought and sold over 10,000 Corvettes in nearly four decades with a current collection boasting several 1953 Corvettes, some 30 iconic 1967′s, a stable of coveted L88′s, and two GM Styling cars, one of which he was recently seen on Discovery Channel bidding to a successful purchase of $925,000.00.

Bloomington Gold USA will mark its 38th annual show on June 25th-27th, 2010. It has become a mecca for Corvette enthusiasts worldwide. It pays close and continual attention to both the die hard hobbyist and the everyday fan. An award from Bloomington carries much weight within the Corvette set, moreover, past Special Collections have generated unrivaled buzz within all collector car circles. These examples and much more have made Bloomington Gold the longest running national Corvette show. It has become affectionately known as “The Granddaddy of all Corvette shows”. For more information, go to BloomingtonGold.com

ProTeam Classic Corvette Collection and Sales, based in Napoleon, Ohio, showcases the largest inventory of classic Corvettes in the world. More than $10 million worth of Corvettes are displayed in 60,000 square feet of showrooms and restoration facilities with over 100 classic Corvettes on display at any time. In addition, ProTeam offers more than 10,000 sq. ft. of used, new and hard-to-find parts. For additional information, write to ProTeam Corvette  • PO Box 606 • 1410 North Scott Street • Napoleon, OH 43545 • toll free: 888-592-5086 • For more information, email: [email protected] or go to ProTeamCorvette.com