“We were thrilled to find two “split-window” Corvettes in such immaculate condition at Classic Cars Southeast”, said MUSCLE CAR producer, Andrew Houston.  “The dealership has assisted with subjects for past Power Block show segments and they always come through with interesting vehicles our viewers are anxious to see”.  For the two hour period each Saturday and Sunday, car enthusiasts are treated to anything and everything automotive via the four POWER BLOCK programs, which consist of HORSE POWER, MUSCLE CAR, TRUCKS and EXTREME 4X4.  Interesting and informative content within the four shows covers the items car enthusiast want to know about various vehicles.  Additional information on the popular TV series can be found on line at www.powerblocktv.com.

The Corvette, known as America’s sports car, always draws attention no matter what year it was manufactured.  However, the 1963 “split-window” is very special due to a limited number produced.  Both vehicles that attracted the Power Block TV executives are part of a personal collection belonging to Dale Nunnery, founder and president of Classic Cars Southeast.  One, a recently acquired red fuel-injected coupe, is one of the most desirable classic car collectables.  Out of 10,594 1963 coupes manufactured, there were only 1,700 fuelies produced and Nunnery is the third owner of this “all-correct matching numbers” vehicle that sports a 327ci/360hp engine and 4 speed manual transmission.  Additional information on the dealership can be found at the company’s website, www.classiccarsse.com.  

“It was our sincere pleasure and special honor to, once again, provide vehicles for Power Block programming at SPIKE TV”, said Nunnery, “Corvettes are always favorites of our customers and whenever we have them in our showroom, they don’t last long”.  The dealership’s clients come from all over the world and Nunnery says they always pay close attention to the Corvette selection, especially Europeans.  Nunnery, recently honored for his appreciation of and contributions to the preservation of classic automobiles, recognizes the important role the Corvette has played in America’s automotive history and tries to become involved with its promotion whenever possible.  In fact, Classic Cars Southeast is a co-sponsor of the 2008 Corvette Homecoming, which will be held in Bowling Green, KY on July 18, 19 & 20.  Additional information on the planned activities for this exciting Corvette event can be found on line at www.corvettehomecoming.com.

A perfect summer day and a beautiful country atmosphere provided the desired setting for filming of this beautiful silver 1963 split-window Corvette Stingray.  The segment will be included in SPIKE TV’s MUSCLE CAR “flashback”  programming later this year.  

 

Andrew Houston, MUSCLE CAR producer, directs his professional film crew during video production of the Corvette spit-window segment on a beautiful country road just outside Lebanon, Tennessee.

MUSCLE CAR cameraman, Rob Adolfson, is shown at Classic Cars Southeast capturing images of a very rare 1963 red split-window "fuelie".  The auto is part of a private collection belonging to the dealership's founder and president, Dale Nunnery.