ProTeam Classic Corvettes on the Road

ProTeam Travels from Arizona to Florida in January '06 and brings home 67 in 30 days
ProTeam Corvette adds 67 Corvettes (valued at over 5 million dollars) to its already massive classic Corvette collection (now over 200) during the month of January 2006. Our challenge took us on a war path that lead us coast to coast - - sea to shining sea and a run in the sun and we bettered our goal of 50 Corvette purchases by 17 cars or 34%. Living out of suitcases for three weeks, many airport departures, eight collector car auctions, five car shows, and dozens of private sellers... It was a whirlwind... rapid-fire... nonstop launch that involved tremendous planning and precision in a successful reboot (reload) of our inventory after a very active and successful year end sale that ended December 30th, 2005. Some of the more significant purchases are a Bloomington Gold 1963 ZO6 Tanker (1 of 63), The "Brass Hat" 435 hp Corvette, a 1967 435 hp known as "Bounty Hunter III", the "Paradise" one owner 1954 Corvette, a pair of 1965 fuelies (his/hers) bookends, a 1961 collection (one of every color), Arie Luyendyk's Tasco Turquoise 1960 Corvette, an ISCA 1966 Medallion Cup National show winner, a 1957 Duntov Fuelie, a 1967 Duntov 435, three 1954's (First Generation) Corvettes, three 1965 Corvettes equipped with the rare 396-425 hp engines, three 1966 Corvettes with the 427-425 hp engines, and a pair of 1970 convertibles optioned with the rare LT-1 engines. Many of these Corvettes were NCRS and/or Bloomington Gold certified. The final count: 3 -1954's, 2 - 1957's, 2 - 1958's, 4 - 1959's, 5 - 1960's, 8 - 1961's, 3 - 1962's, 2 - 1963's, 1 -1964, 10 - 1965's, 11 - 1966's, 14 - 1967's, and 2 - 1970's... ie: Total 67. Any questions? email: proteam@proteamcorvette.com

Chevy Vette Fest • Chicago, Ill • November 5th - 6th, 2005
It was a day of intense judging for two of the ProTeam collection most traveled Corvettes; both came home with most prestigous and sought after car awards, the Triple Crown. The event was made more special when Noland Adams, Gold Spinner Council president, author, and noted Corvette historian signed each certificate. When a car has garnered a Bloomington Gold Certificate and an NCRS Top Flight, only then is the Corvette eligible for another judging gauntlet where the car must meet criteria with attention to originality, condition, and detail. ProTeam's 1966 "Black Rat" and the 1967 Red convertible met the challenges and brought home the Triple Crowns. This past weekend marked the first Chevy Vette Fest produced by Bob Ashton (Championship Auto Shows) and the transition could not have been more seamless. We congratulate Bob and his staff on the fine event and look forward Spring Chevy Vette Fest in April '06. Any questions? email: proteam@proteamcorvette.com

Auburn 2005 Classic Car Auction & Show • Auburn, In. • August 31st - September 5th, 2005
The sun shone bright on the 35th edition of this fall classic as thousands of cars and many more people came to buy, sell, and enjoy the Kruse hospitality. ProTeam Corvette held court in the connector building attached to the auction arena generating a buzz that hasn't quit yet. A steady stream of car lovers got a taste of the world famous classic Corvette collection as the cars at our display mirrored the Corvettes at our store in Ohio in both quality and "wow" factor. During the weekend event, we did manage to add a few more horses to the stable. You can check them out on our new arrivals page. ProTeam had the honor to be part of the inaugural "In The Meadows" concours held Sunday morning. Terry Michaelis, ProTeam President, and Brian Topp, ProTeam Sales Manager, judged the field of one hundred plus cars that lined up for the early Sunday morning show. Thanks to everyone involved with Kruse International and the Labor Day show in Auburn, Indiana. See ya next year! Any questions? email: proteam@proteamcorvette.com

Corvettes at Carlisle 2005 • Carlisle, Pa. • August 25th - 28th, 2005
The annual event did not disappoint as this year's installment was more proof that Carlisle and the Corvette hobby go hand in hand. Half of ProTeam's staff was in Carlisle to showcase our Corvette collection. If success was counted by the number of handshakes then we had a very good show. It was a time to renew friendships as many former ProTeam customers dropped by the tent to tell their own Corvette stories. Believe me, we enjoyed every one of them. It wasn't all play as we brought home over ten fine additions to the ProTeam collection. The Corvettes coming to Napoleon are a 1967 yellow big block convertible, a quartet of 1960's, and a 1969 435 hp with automatic transmission. The Last©™ Corvette made news as Lance Miller of Carlisle Productions and Terry Michaelis, ProTeam President, penned a deal that will ultimately benefit the Chip Miller Foundation. Find out all the recent news and happenings regarding the The Last©™ Corvette at thelastcorvette.com. The hospitality shown by the Carlisle Production staff was up to its usual high standards and we're already gearing up for Carlisle 2006 and have marked the calendar for August 25-27, 2006. Any questions? email: proteam@proteamcorvette.com

Bloomington Gold 2005 • St. Charles, Il. • June 24th through June 26th, 2005
The temperatures were in the 90's and the Corvettes arrived by the hundreds and ProTeam proved why it remains #1. Need convincing? Here are a few more numbers from Bloomington, a) Two Bloomington Gold awards, where as the National Corvette Certification Board has determined on the basis of its originality and condition within 95 to 100% of typical factory production. b) One Survivor award, where as the National Corvette Survivor Board believes it is in the best interest of historic research to preserve this automobile in its present state as a model for Corvette restoration. c) One Benchmark award, for those who want to know what factory original Corvettes look like. Benchmark cars appear not only restored but are also preserved within a minimum of 95% of typical production. Benchmark cars represent the standards which historians, judges, and future restorers can use to determine factory authenticity. Benchmark cars may be the sport's best link to the past and preserving Corvette's factory authentic heritage in the future. Bloomington Benchmark cars are very few... The judging system eliminates many contenders for obvious reasons. d) 27 Corvettes purchased on the Bloomington grounds and area streets (just under 2 million dollars), e) Special Display and recognition of The "Last"©™ Corvette, f) Distribution (giveaway) of 550 of The "Last"©™ commemorative t-shirts (in 15 minutes), g) 277 personal handshakes by company president (yes! He keeps count). Check out these show winners and nearly 200 other Corvettes online at www.proteamcorvette.com. Congratulations to everyone at Bloomington Gold, Dave Burroughs, and Dana Mecum of Mecum Auctions on a great weekend. We look forward to 2006 when we return to St. Charles and the "Grand Daddy Of Them All!!"

Spring Auburn 2005 • Auburn, Indiana • May 19th through May 22nd, 2005
The Kruse Auction Site in Auburn, Indiana was host to a classic car show and auction. Members of the ProTeam Corvette team had the opportunity to talk with over 1,000 old friends, Corvette shoppers, and classic car lovers on Saturday alone. Wow! Have a question about these cars featured in these photos, feel free to contact us at proteam@proteamcorvette.com

Chicago Chevy/Vette Fest 2005 • Chicago, Illinois • March 13th, 2005
ProTeam Corvette was well represented with three of the best from the ProTeam collection participating. The two '67's and the '66 batted a thousand going three for three each winning a Gold Spinner award and one coming home with the coveted Triple Crown. Want more? Read about the whole experience in our news clips.

Barrett-Jackson Auction Event • Scottsdale, Arizona • January 2005
The Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale in January did not disappoint. It was a chance to bring back some great Corvettes to Napoleon and say good-bye to an old friend, "Scotty." The one and only '58 Retractable Hardtop Corvette established a world record for a 1958 Corvette sold at public auction (over $300,000.00) on January 29th. The importance of the '58 and the ProTeam collection did not go unnoticed as ProTeam President Terry Michaelis was booked solid with interviews featured on radio, television, and in the print media. For those with a keen eye, check out the gold car sitting behind our Retractable. It is the Oldsmobile proto-type (really a 1954 Corvette) that bid up to a cool 3 million dollars. Any other questions, feel free to contact us at proteam@proteamcorvette.com