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Monday, August 30th, 2010

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Questions? Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com

57 years ago today…

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

The 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.

22nd ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR RAFFLE

Friday, June 25th, 2010

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE TO WIN A 1957 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Raffle tickets are available for the 22nd Annual Classic Car Giveaway benefiting Saint Bernard Parish and School in Rockport, Indiana. This year’s car is a NCRS restored venetian red 1957 Corvette Convertible valued at over $83,000.00.  The Corvette hotline number to order tickets is 812-362-7313.  Ticket orders may also be downloaded from the parish website at www.StBernardRockport.org where a photo tour and video tours of the car are featured.

The cost of each opportunity is $30.00 or 4 for $100.00.  Only 10,000 tickets will be sold.

“We were 116 tickets short of a sell out in 2009,” said David Lovell of Saint Bernard Parish.  “This 1957 Corvette is show-ready and is absolutely gorgeous. We’re hoping to sell every ticket this year.”

Saint Bernard Elementary School is the only accredited private/parochial school in Spencer County.  Over 20% of Saint Bernard students are non-parishioners and a bus service is available for families in the North Spencer area for daycare, pre-school and K-8 students.

The winner will be drawn on Sunday July 11
at 5:00 p.m. CDT at the annual Saint Bernard Summer Social on the church grounds at 6th & Elm St. in Rockport, IN.  Admission is free.  The Summer Social hours are 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and everyone in the community is invited to attend.

The 1957 Corvette was purchased from the fine selection of classics from ProTeam Corvette.

Classic Corvette Raffle proteam-corvette.com

22nd Annual Classic Car Giveaway benefiting Saint Bernard Parish

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: beth@proteamcorvette.com or go to ProTeamCorvette.com

50th Anniversary of the Corvette’s Greatest Achievement…

Monday, April 26th, 2010

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 which is now a milestone and what we believe is the most significant event in Corvette history, thanks in part to the efforts of GM’s Bill Mitchell, Larry Shinoda, and Zora Arkus Duntov. Thousands of photos grace the internet and past magazine articles as 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.

One of ProTeam's 1/2 dozen 1963 Classics

Rare 1955 Corvette brought home…

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

from the Amelia Island, Florida Gooding and Co. Auction by… me! This rare 1955 was one of only 700 produced in 1955 and the Pennant Blue paint was only applied to 45 cars that year. Also, 1955 marked the first year for the V8 in a Corvette.
I paid $126,500.00 plus shipping for this past Bloomington Gold award winner which had been part of the Paul Jones Collection of Jonesville, Michigan until Paul sold the car in 2007 at the Mecum Bloomington Auction for $178,500.00.
Will consider an offer on this car that advances ProTeam’s basis should someone appreciate this car as much as we do. Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com

Also purchased at auction:
1967 Corvette Convertible, 300 hp, 4 speed… super rare and correct (real) Tuxedo Black with White/Black combo interior with its factory original body/trim tag. One of only a handful produced in this rare color combination. Body-off restored. NCRS Top Flight certified (98.2%) in 2007. Documented with warranty book/P.O.P, window sticker, dealer invoice, original canceled title, notarized deed of trust, owners manual packet, NCRS certificate/judging sheets/ribbon, and 1983 and 1986 dealer reassignment.
I really like this truly exceptional car and paid $73,000.00 plus shipping and am looking for someone who can appreciate it at least as much or more than me and will offer me a profit.
1995 Brand New Pace Car Convertible with only 53 miles from new… one of only 527 built. This car is in the wrapper with window sticker still on windshield. Automatic, leather, and loaded one owner car that I just bought at auction for $33,800.00 plus shipping.
Looking for an appreciative collector to advance my position. Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com

Fake Documentation…

Friday, February 19th, 2010

has posed a problem for potential Corvette owners for quite some time, especially Corvettes sold at high profile auctions. Check out this recent email that we received in January 2010. The email’s addresses and names have been removed so as not to promote this guy’s unscrupulous activity.
Q: Where does fake documentation play a part in the collector car hobby? A: Fraud!!!
Aren’t these type items trademarked, copyrighted, and/or registered property of General Motors? Does GM care?
your thoughts. terry@proteamcorvette.com

Fraudulent classic Corvette Document email

email sent by an individual offering fraudulent Corvette documentation

’09 Show Awards for ProTeam • 52 Awards in ’09

Monday, January 4th, 2010

This is an impressive list from a most impressive collection:
April 2-4, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1969 L88 Green • Chapter
April 23-25, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1981 VIN #72 • Regional
April 23-25, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1969 L88 Green • Regional
April 23-25, 2009 • NCRS Nomination for Bowtie • 1969 L88 Green • Regional

May 2-3, 2009 • Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance Best in Class • 1968 L88 Red

June 5-6, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1953 Corvette VIN #39 • Chapter
June 5-6, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1953 Corvette VIN #268 • Chapter
June 5-6, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1967 Red 435 • Chapter
June 5-6, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1968 L88 Red • Chapter
June 5-6, 2009 • NCRS Second Flight • 1969 Black 435 • Chapter
June 11-13, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1967 Black 400 hp Air • Regional
June 11-13, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1968 L88 Red • Regional
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Gold • 1953 Corvette VIN #93 • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Silver • 1953 Corvette VIN #39 • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Silver • 1953 Corvette VIN #268 • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Silver • 1967 Red 435 • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Special Collection • 1968 L88 Red • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Special Collection • 1969 L88 Yellow • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Survivor • 1969 L88 Green • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Gold • 1969 L88 Green • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Benchmark • 1969 L88 Green • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Survivor • 1970 LT1 Grey • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Silver • 1970 LT1 Grey • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Special Collection • 1971 LS6 Export • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Survivor • 1972 Convertible • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Gold • 1972 Convertible • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Benchmark • 1972 Convertible • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Survivor • 1981 VIN #72 • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Gold • 1981 VIN #72 • National
June 25-27, 2009 • Bloomington Benchmark • 1981 VIN #72 • National

July 12-17, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1967 Black 400 Air • National
July 12-17, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1968 L88 Red • National
July 12-17, 2009 • NCRS 4-Star Bowtie • 1969 L88 Green • National

August 28-30, 2009 • Carlisle Race Car Reunion Invitational • 1965 Suisse Racer • National

September 16-20, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1967 Red 435 • Regional
September 16-20, 2009 • NCRS Performance Verification • 1969 L88 Green • Regional
September 16-20, 2009 • NCRS Bowtie Display • 1969 L88 Green • Regional
September 16-20, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1972 Convertible • Regional
September 16-20, 2009 • NCRS Nomination for Bowtie • 1972 Convertible • Regional

October 10, 2009 • NCRS Second Flight • 1961 Fuelie RPO-687 • Chapter
October 10, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1993 ZR1 • Chapter
October 10, 2009 • NCRS Bowtie Display • 1969 L88 Green • Chapter
October 15-17, 2009 • NCRS Top Flight • 1964 White Coupe • Regional
October 15-17, 2009 • NCRS Performance Verification • 1972 Convertible • Regional
October 15-17, 2009 • NCRS Bowtie Display • 1969 L88 Green • Regional

November 20-21, 2009 • Corvette Nationals L88 Invitational • 1968 L88 Red • National
November 20-21, 2009 • Corvette Nationals L88 Invitational • 1968 L88 Blue • National
November 20-21, 2009 • Corvette Nationals L88 Invitational • 1969 L88 Green • National
November 20-21, 2009 • Corvette Nationals Triple Diamond Award • 1972 Convertible • National
November 20-21, 2009 • Corvette Nationals Concours Gold Certified • 1968 L88 Red • National
November 20-21, 2009 • Corvette Nationals Concours Silver Certified • 1968 L88 Blue • National
November 20-21, 2009 • Corvette Nationals Concours Silver Certified • 1969 L88 Green • National

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3rd Annual Corvette Market Seminar…

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

will be held at the Barrett-Jackson Auction on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 from 9:00am to 11:00am. This year Corvette Market Magazine welcomes two new panelists, Mike Yager of Mid America Motorworks and Terry Michaelis of ProTeam Corvette along with returning panelists David Burroughs of Bloomington Gold, Roy Sinor of NCRS, Michael Pierce of NCRS, Kevin Mackay of Corvette Repair, and Jim Jordan of County Corvettes.

- This group of panelists represent an unmatched level of knowledge, experience, and expertise in the world of collectible Corvettes.

- Admittance will be free for Barrett-Jackson consignors and bidders, Corvette Market and Sportscar Market subscribers, and owners of Bloomington Gold certified cars. Corvette Market Magazine is working on a co-promotional relationship with NCRS, and if achieved, then NCRS members will be admitted free as well.

- Under consideration are two sessions, the first dealing with restoration and preservation and the second with current market values.

- For more information, go to CorvetteMarket.com/2010seminar

The Corvette Still Reigns Supreme…

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The Corvette Still Reigns Supreme… and a recent survey by Hagerty says just that. The Michigan insurance company asked its clients which American sports car they couldn’t live without and the Corvette won hands down. The Corvette is synonymous with America’s car culture and it continues its popularity in dealer showrooms, classic car shows, and in garages worldwide. Hagerty’s survey only confirmed what we already knew, the Corvette is still the one. For those keeping score, number two was the Ford Mustang followed by the Dodge Challenger. Check out the complete list at hagerty.com/corvettenumber1.