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THE 1953 "HARERAZN" CORVETTE 50 Years and a Trip Back Home.

Napoleon, Ohio -- April 4, 2003 -- ProTeam Corvette Sales, Napoleon, Ohio has recently acquired one of the most photographed Corvette customs in America. "HARERAZN", a stunning stylized classic first modified in 1959 had been an award winner for many years and this past weekend added a few more to it's trophy case.

The 1953 Corvette was the 77th off the line and shipped to Beaty Chevrolet in Knoxville, Tennessee. Nothing about it was special until Buster Dobbs brought it home in 1959. Buster installed '56 Studebaker hawk grille, frenched '58 Lincoln headlights, handcrafted fiberglass fins, and frenched '56 dodge taillights never once interrupting the classic lines of the car. He incorporated a scooped hood and custom paint. HARERAZN was eventually restored by William and Pat McCain of Arizona. They added the whimsical caricature of Bugs Bunny, as was customary in the 1950s, and William gave the car it's nickname because, "this Corvette would raise the hair on your arms when it passed by."

These details and it's unique history set this custom apart immediately and still draws even novice car enthusiasts to it. A mechanic's touch and an artist's eye transformed this Corvette into a show stopper.

Over the decades, HARERAZN has been highlighted in American Rodder, VETTE, and Corvette Fever Magazines. It has held court in Bloomington Gold's Special Collection, Chip's Choice at Carlisle, Mark Martin's Klassix Museum in Daytona Beach. It was the featured car at Eye's on the Classics in Grosse Point and at Strait's Area Auto Show in St. Ignace. The awards and special recognitions HARERAZN has received include Boyd's Pro Pick at Indy Good Guy's, ISCA Best Radical Custom, and Top 25 Kustom's of America at Pigeon Forge but the best was yet to come.

Buster's 1953 had been driven less than 10 miles and been in a climate controlled environment since restoration and it's semi retirement from the show circuit. ProTeam purchased HARERAZN in January 2003 in Scottsdale, Arizona and brought it full circle back to Knoxville for the Spring Corvette Expo. The excitement and anticipation of the 1953s homecoming reunited scores of people involved with this car over the decades. Each person expanding it's near legend status with photos and personal stories. HARERAZN continued it's winning ways garnering three awards at the Corvette Expo. They included the Promotors Choice award, the Diamond 5 award, and the coveted People's Choice award.

The sentimental highlight of the weekend came with the reunion of HARERAZN and Buster Dobb's daughter, Tracey George. Tracey had never seen the finished car but had watched it's sale in January on Speedvision TV. The emotions and excitement of seeing the Corvette in person could be felt by anyone who spoke with her. It was only fitting that in honor of her father, Tracey accepted the awards and retain them as tribute to her father's talent, vision, and extraordinary work.

Terry Michaelis commented, "Every Corvette is as distinctive as it's owner. This Corvette mirrors the talent and creativity of Buster Dobbs. It's been a joy to be a part of HARERAZN's journey back to Knoxville where it first got it's wings back in 1959."

Although the 1953 custom will be making appearances throughout the country in this 50th year of the Corvette, it will be available most days for viewing at ProTeam during business hours. "HARERAZN" is a true piece of Corvette Americana and you're invited to see why in person.

For more information on the most dynamic collection of classic Corvettes in the world at ProTeam, please contact Beth Waisner at (888) 592-5086 or email proteam@proteamcorvette.com. ProTeam has their world famous Corvettes on Display including many Bloomington Gold, NCRS certified, and award winning Corvettes. ProTeam is opened Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

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1953 HARERAZN Corvette Side Shot	53 HARERAZN Corvette quarter shot	1953 HARERAZN Corvette back shot
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