Written by Waisner on 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.
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Written by Waisner on October 18th, 2009
Dave Freeman co-authored 100 Things To Do Before You Die. It’s a best-seller that begged us to live each day like your last, “This life is a short journey. How can you make sure you fill it with the most fun and that you visit all the coolest places on earth?” He suggested creating a list of 100 things and mark them off one by one.
Personally, my list begins and ends with buying a classic Corvette. Anything else I’d list pales in comparison to the opportunity of Corvette ownership. The friendships, destinations, adventures, and lifelong memories have ensured a long list of 1,000 things I have done; preferably behind the wheel of a classic Corvette. Now that’s heaven!
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Written by Waisner on September 11th, 2009
A. 1967 Goodwood Green L89 Coupe with its original motor. One of only 16 produced in model year 1967 and one of only three known to have its original motor. Simply known as the Ed Cole Brass Hat COPO “Special Handling” car. This well-known show car is available with original Kelsey bolt-on aluminum wheels from ProTeam’s Personal Reserve Collection at $275,000.00 for a very limited time.
B. 1969 Lemans Blue L88 T-Top with restoration motor, M-22, and 4.56 posi. The owner history reads like the who’s who of the Corvette hobby. This car is available from ProTeam’s Personal Reserve Collection for $225,000.00 for a very limited time and is an absolute steal (gift).
For more information or questions, email terry@proteamcorvette.com.
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Written by Waisner on September 8th, 2009
At Mecum’s inaugural Monterey, Ca. event, the storied 1965 Daytona Shelby Cobra Coupe established a new standard by which all future classic car sales will be set. Racing’s crown jewel and Carroll Shelby’s capstone went for $7.25 million. This car was one of the six purpose built by Shelby as Ferrari killers. This particular car, CSX2601, clinched the 1965 World Manufacturers Championship and Shelby American in France each with legendary driver Bob Bondurant at the wheel. The sale of this car has added to a ripple effect of cars with historic provenance coaxing the classic car market back to life. These auctions, car shows, cruise-ins, and Saturday afternoon’s in the driveway remind us all that no one regrets investing in a great classic car. This Shelby Cobra may just bring sexy back to American muscle. Email: terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Written by Waisner on August 19th, 2009
A) 1963 Sebring Silver Split Window Fuelie with an original GM OEM body, motor, transmission, and rear end in show condition as evidenced by its June 2009 NCRS certificate and judging sheets. Most deducts were related to over restoration (I like that) and operational issues (since fixed). This is an absolute beauty that I know well. ProTeam Corvette stk #1053A
B) 1968 T-Top Pre-Production Pilot Line Car, VIN #15 [escapee]. This probably is the first t-top ever built as the 1968 t-top production was delayed to around VIN #10,000 due to body development/launch problems. This car probably spent the first six months of its life at the Milford Proving Grounds doing body development duty. This is a very important car as the t-top launch in model year 1968 proved so successful that it finally replaced the convertible by 1976. 477,275 t-tops were produced from 1968 to 1982 and this is probably the first t-top ever produced. This Corvette is a gift a $50,000.00 which is subject to change in late August. ProTeam Corvette stk. #203X
C) 1970 LT1 Convertible is a very rare car as only 1,287 were produced with only 30% being the convertible. The combination of being a red convertible and having factory documentation makes this a less than 1 of 50 in the world. ProTeam Corvette stk. #1049A
For more information or questions, email terry@proteamcorvette.com or tmichaelis@charter.net
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Written by Waisner on July 13th, 2009
that enjoyed the chase? You know the guys who would never buy a Corvette without looking, inspecting, touching, and test driving a car prior to the purchase. Here’s my personal challenge. Get out from behind the computer screen and personally inspect that Corvette of your dreams with your own eyes and participate physically in “the chase”. It might even be fun and you won’t be disappointed!!!
Would you like to discuss the rise, fall, and rise again of “real car guys”, email me directly at terry@proteamcorvette.com
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Written by Waisner on June 29th, 2009
are in for the following NCRS and Bloomington sanctioned shows where ProTeam’s Personal Reserve Collection cars were judged:
June 5/6 NCRS Detroit:
- 1953 Corvette, VIN #39 = Top Flight
- 1953 Corvette, VIN #268 = Top Flight
- 1967 Corvette Convertible Red 435 = Top Flight
- 1968 Corvette Convertible Red/Red L88 = Top Flight
- 1969 Corvette T-Top Black 435 = Second Flight
June 11/13 NCRS Wisconsin Regional:
- 1967 Triple Black 400 hp w/factory air = Top Flight
- 1968 Red/Red L88 = Top Flight
June 25/27 Bloomington Gold Certification:
- 1953 Corvette, VIN #39 = Bloomington Silver certification
- 1953 Corvette, VIN #93 = Bloomington Gold certification
- 1953 Corvette, VIN #268 = Bloomington Silver certification
- 1967 Convertible 435 hp Red/Red = Bloomington Silver certification
- 1968 Convertible L88 Red/Red = Special Collection
- 1969 Convertible L88 Yellow = Special Collection
- 1969 T-Top L88 Green =Â Bloomington Survivor certified, Bloomington Gold certified, Bloomington Benchmark certified
- 1970 Convertible LT1 Laguna Grey =Â Bloomington Survivor certified, Bloomington Silver certification
- 1971 convertible LS6 Export = Special Collection
- 1972 Convertible 3,000 miles White =Â Bloomington Survivor certified, Bloomington Gold certified, Bloomington Benchmark certified
- 1981 T-Top 3,000 miles Beige = Bloomington Survivor certified, Bloomington Gold certified, Bloomington Benchmark certified
These results speak loudly as to the quality of our special Corvettes and our shop employees who painstakingly prepared them for judging and now we’re off to the NCRS National convention which takes place in San Jose, California on July 12-17, 2009 with three very special Corvettes. See you there!!! Comments and/or questions should be directed to terry@proteamcorvette.com
tMichaelis at work on the judging field Bloomington ’09
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