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who has my old C3 vin? (1/7)
10/28/16 2:11pm

rpetronk
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Sea Girt, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1973 L48 mille Miglia Coupe

Joined: 10/7/2016
Posts: 8

Is there a way/protocol to locate (not through DMV) a previously owned Vette?

I was the original owner of a 1975 corvette I sold in 1981 and I have some items that I would like to get rid of to the new owner. Plus If they are like me they would want to know who previously owned the car.

I wish I could trace my 73

thanks,

-Ray

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Re: who has my old C3 vin? (2/7)
10/28/16 4:37pm

dads2vette

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Ash Fork, AZ - USA

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1981 Red Interior White exterior

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I've heard of a few ways. DMV is one but you asked for another. A buddy in either law enforcement or insurance could do it. I heard that some car dealerships may on the down-low...so to speak. You could pay one of those services that trace such things as well. If you know what area the car may be you could post a craigslist ad...just a thought.

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Re: who has my old C3 vin? (3/7)
10/28/16 10:08pm

73shark
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Overland Park, KS - USA

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1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day.

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You could start w/ the person you sold it to and see if that leads to the current owner.

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Re: who has my old C3 vin? (4/7)
11/11/16 10:23pm

dwright
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Victor, NY - USA

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2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe

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Check the listing here under Research (blue line above). You never know. The current owner or a previous owner might be a member.

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Re: who has my old C3 vin? (5/7)
11/14/16 8:36am

Redwoman
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Bellingham, MA - USA

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1980 loaded red on red. 68,000 original miles. Second owner. Well documented with all original paperwork. NCRS Founders Award 9/27/14. NCRS Top Flight 10/12/14.

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The car would need to be registered or it will not be traced through the RMV or local PD. I tried that route once myself. If you are a member of NCRS their is a forum for that. First I would put the vin on all the corvette forums looking for previous owner.

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Re: who has my old C3 vin? (6/7)
11/14/16 9:43am

rpetronk
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Sea Girt, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1973 L48 mille Miglia Coupe

Joined: 10/7/2016
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Yeah, I did try to remember who I sold it to. All I remember, he was a used car dealer. I didn't enjoy selling it, I don't have a copy of transaction so that day draws a blank. :( I have the original spare tire and a "blue plaque"

Thanks,

-Ray

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Re: who has my old C3 vin? (7/7)
11/14/16 9:46am

rpetronk
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Sea Girt, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1973 L48 mille Miglia Coupe

Joined: 10/7/2016
Posts: 8

I did check here, and there isn't a lot of 75's registered. It's not that big of deal for me, I'm more curious.

-Ray

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