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General Discussion / Re: On the hunt
« on: March 20, 2024, 01:17:40 AM »
I appreciate it, I'll take all the eyes I can get!
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Market has softened a bit and will probably continue that trend. It was pretty high (crazy in my opinion).
There is a 1969 Z28 in the February 2024 Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine that is similar to the one once owned by your dad, but the white stripes on the rear of the Z28 are different. The owner, Rich Fairservis of Chandler, AZ, also owns a 1967 & 1968 Z28 featured in the article. Nice read, although it says that in 1968, the 302 engine had "four-bolt mains in the middle three bearings."
Great story. Don't give up. My story is the opposite of most, I was searching for the original owner of my 68 Z28, instead of looking for a long lost car. But, even though I live in RI, and the car was originally purchased from a dealership in Tennessee,...I did eventually find and get in touch with the original owner, and was able to get a few pictures from him of the car when brand new.
I think, regarding your hesitancy if you do find him, if you get his address, just send a letter to him. Yes, the old snail mail, it's less threatening than a knock at the door, and less likely to never be seen, like if you send him an email and it goes to his spam folder. A letter explaining your story, with a couple of copies of pictures of the car from back when your father owned it, would definitely ease the fear he might have.
Ok guys,
I think this can be done. I know it won't be free,but I dont think it would be expensive. I believe if that car is registered in the U.S. you could pay a licensed P.I. to locate it. The information is readily available to law enforcement through the VIN. I do not believe it is legal to track it down for the sake of curiosity but an investigator with a reason...Ie(you have some relevant documentation for the owner) can look it up . I believe it would take about ten minutes with a slow internet connection. If the car can NOT be located in this manner it is because it is no longer registered to be driven or it has been deported. I do not remember how long it takes to go out of system but I believe it is dependent upon the state it was last registered. I may as well say that it is a possibility that someone owns it and saw your posting but is not interested in selling or disclosing it to anyone(We all know people like this...). If it could be found in this manner I would suggest having the investigator leave them a message with his/her info so the owner could contact them. If they have a 125K car in their garage they probably don't talk to just anyone about it....Good luck
Private sector investigators do not have access to DMV files or records. Thats not to say that some private investigators may "ask a favor" from a LE contact.. if that LE contact was willing to risk his employment over said favor. DMV file queries require the person making the search to provide a reason for the search. If that reason was later found to be bogus, criminal charges could result. Not worth the risk of a career.
Sounds like a grand quest. However, privacy is a highly valued and dwindling commodity in our world, and I would tread beyond very lightly if you find the owner. I get the desire, but imagine how any of us would feel if out of the blue …….you get the idea. I am curious how it turns out.
As of May 2022 it was in Nevada. You may want to check with the Nevada DMV to see if they can help you.
You could also hire a private investigator if that does not work out.
I will tell you a quick story though. Even if you find it, you may not be able to buy it back. I tracked down a car I had in high school and college. I blew up 2 engines in it and one transmission. I also restored it and painted it. It had the original engine rebuilt when I sold it and a non-original M22. I tracked it down, but the current owner will not sell it. It sits in a machine shed covered in dust. So good luck.
You appear VERY organized and ready for the search. Be prepared to just find another 71/71 Blue Z as its place keeper, Be FUNDED and focusedThank you! I've always had a love for this car, but also the 69 Camaro my whole life. As cool as it would be to be get this car back, I'd be happy with any 69 Z!
Wishing you the best in this search!
OrignlZ Welcome! Never give up the hunt! Bryon do you have any other info? Do we have any members from Nevada? I found an old Z from 1985 in 2010(with the help of this site). It's out there. Love the short rear stripes.My dad was always very proud of those stripes, he used to tell me all the time how many people get them wrong when they repaint these cars. He was very particular about things being right.
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