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Contact: Shari McCullough-Arfons
McCullough Public Relations
330.244.9980
shari@mcculloughpr.com
PROTEAM LANDS RARE 1963 CORVETTE
NAPOLEON, OH - ProTeam Corvette, boasting the world's largest inventory of
classic Corvettes, has added a new jewel to its already impressive collection.
At a recent Mecum Auction in St. Charles, Ill., ProTeam secured a 1963 Corvette
Split Window featuring the rare option combination of air conditioning and a
36-gallon fuel tank.
According to Mecum Collector Car Auctioneers, the vehicle is one of only two
such '63 Corvettes known to exist. Landing the extraordinary automobile was no
ordinary feat, but ProTeam prevailed with a $210,000 bid, including buyer
premium.
"This is a truly significant car. We're very excited to acquire such an unusual
and distinctive milestone," said Terry L. Michaelis, president, ProTeam.
ProTeam's treasure is one of only 278 factory air-conditioned Corvettes produced
in 1963 -- the first year for air conditioning. The option code NO3 36-gallon
fuel tank was first made available in 1963 Corvettes and was offered for the
next four years (through 1967). Sixty-three 1963 Corvettes were produced with
the N03 tank. Purchasing a "big tank" Corvette typically required the approval
of General Motors executives and was an opportunity that was limited to Corvette
racers. Consequently, the big tanks are seldom found on cars that do not also
feature the Z06 or race package options.*
More than 21,000 Corvettes were produced in 1963, and the union of these two
rarities occurred but twice, making the ProTeam Corvette a testament to
improbability. Fortunately, locating the vehicle was not such an unlikely
proposition.
"I had known the owner of this car as long as the vehicle had been in Texas.
His seller was a good friend of mine, too," explained Michaelis.
In fact, the Corvette had been in the owner's care for the past 30 years - one
reason the history of the '63 Corvette is so well-known. In addition to the
vehicle itself, ProTeam acquired a copy of the original title, license
registration dating to 1980, dealer delivery packet with '63 owner protection
plan, original operating instructions for the air conditioner and AM/FM radio,
and the original keys on the delivering dealer key chain.
Besides its unique options combination, the Vette also features a 327-cubic
inch/250-horsepower V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, tinted glass, original Kelsey cast aluminum knock-off
wheels and the original non-D.O.T. tires. It has bucket seats with a red
interior and Riverside Red exterior paint.
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 sq. ft. of showrooms and
restoration facilities with nearly 200 classic Corvettes on display. In
addition, ProTeam offers more than 10,000 sq. ft. of used, new and hard-to-find
parts.
For additional information, contact ProTeam at P.O. Box 606, Napoleon, Ohio
43545, call 1.888.592.5086 or visit www.proteamcorvette.com.
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* - Information courtesy of "Unique Collection - Rare Collector" by Jeremy
Jenkins; Corvette Fever Magazine; September 1999
Contact: Shari McCullough-Arfons
McCullough Public Relations
330.244.9980
shari@mcculloughpr.com
PROTEAM LANDS RARE 1963 CORVETTE
NAPOLEON, OH - ProTeam Corvette, boasting the world's largest inventory of
classic Corvettes, has added a new jewel to its already impressive collection.
At a recent Mecum Auction in St. Charles, Ill., ProTeam secured a 1963 Corvette
Split Window featuring the rare option combination of air conditioning and a
36-gallon fuel tank.
According to Mecum Collector Car Auctioneers, the vehicle is one of only two
such '63 Corvettes known to exist. Landing the extraordinary automobile was no
ordinary feat, but ProTeam prevailed with a $210,000 bid, including buyer
premium.
"This is a truly significant car. We're very excited to acquire such an unusual
and distinctive milestone," said Terry L. Michaelis, president, ProTeam.
ProTeam's treasure is one of only 278 factory air-conditioned Corvettes produced
in 1963 -- the first year for air conditioning. The option code NO3 36-gallon
fuel tank was first made available in 1963 Corvettes and was offered for the
next four years (through 1967). Sixty-three 1963 Corvettes were produced with
the N03 tank. Purchasing a "big tank" Corvette typically required the approval
of General Motors executives and was an opportunity that was limited to Corvette
racers. Consequently, the big tanks are seldom found on cars that do not also
feature the Z06 or race package options.*
More than 21,000 Corvettes were produced in 1963, and the union of these two
rarities occurred but twice, making the ProTeam Corvette a testament to
improbability. Fortunately, locating the vehicle was not such an unlikely
proposition.
"I had known the owner of this car as long as the vehicle had been in Texas.
His seller was a good friend of mine, too," explained Michaelis.
In fact, the Corvette had been in the owner's care for the past 30 years - one
reason the history of the '63 Corvette is so well-known. In addition to the
vehicle itself, ProTeam acquired a copy of the original title, license
registration dating to 1980, dealer delivery packet with '63 owner protection
plan, original operating instructions for the air conditioner and AM/FM radio,
and the original keys on the delivering dealer key chain.
Besides its unique options combination, the Vette also features a 327-cubic
inch/250-horsepower V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, tinted glass, original Kelsey cast aluminum knock-off
wheels and the original non-D.O.T. tires. It has bucket seats with a red
interior and Riverside Red exterior paint.
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 sq. ft. of showrooms and
restoration facilities with nearly 200 classic Corvettes on display. In
addition, ProTeam offers more than 10,000 sq. ft. of used, new and hard-to-find
parts.
For additional information, contact ProTeam at P.O. Box 606, Napoleon, Ohio
43545, call 1.888.592.5086 or visit www.proteamcorvette.com.
# # #
* - Information courtesy of "Unique Collection - Rare Collector" by Jeremy
Jenkins; Corvette Fever Magazine; September 1999