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Finding my '79 - Quincy, IL 2001

Posted: 3/4/10 11:38am Message 1 of 7
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Quincy, IL - USA
Joined: 12/29/2009
Posts: 21
Vette(s): 1975 Steel Blue Metallic Coupe, 1985 Light Blue 4+3, 1987 Z52 Coupe Black
This is a desperate attempt I know, but I've been trying to track down my 1979 Corvette that I sold years ago. It was my first Corvette and I would love to find it, possibly buy it back, or at least know it's still around.

1979 L48 automatic. It was painted black, but was originally red, mirror t-tops, black interior. It was last sold by Rex Winn in Quincy, IL on June 22, 2001. Rex had taken the car to Bloomington Gold and he found a buyer. Rex brought the car back to Quincy and the buyers came to Quincy and picked up the car. Rex gave me pictures of the buyers with the car on June 22, 2001.

This is a long shot I know... I don't have the VIN any longer, and I don't know the license plates I had on the car otherwise I could have the DMV track it down.  The insurance company doesn't have records back that far for me neither does the credit union that I financed the car through.  I'm hoping the current owner of the '79 is a member here and will see this and contact me. 

Wish me luck... or if you are the current owner, or have info, please contact me.
brettwhite72@yahoo.com


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Finding my '79 - Quincy, IL 2001

Posted: 3/4/10 12:21pm Message 2 of 7
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Quincy, IL - USA
Joined: 12/29/2009
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Vette(s): 1975 Steel Blue Metallic Coupe, 1985 Light Blue 4+3, 1987 Z52 Coupe Black
Update: I got to looking at the pictures of the guy's who picked up the car in Quincy (2001), The truck they used to haul the trailor with the car on it has a name and number on the tailgate. Randy's Body and Repair 608-325-3630 The phone number is no longer in service... Anybody know Randy? The 608 area code and 325 prefix is a Monroe, Wisconsin phone number....
Any help would be appreciated.


Finding my '79 - Quincy, IL 2001

Posted: 3/4/10 2:41pm Message 3 of 7
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA
Joined: 2/15/2007
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
Good Luck in your search. It would be pretty cool if you could find her.


Finding my '79 - Quincy, IL 2001

Posted: 3/4/10 6:43pm Message 4 of 7
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
My 79 was Frost Blue originally. Good luck in your search.


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Finding my '79 - Quincy, IL 2001

Posted: 3/4/10 8:36pm Message 5 of 7
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
Joined: 8/27/2007
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
It might be worth a try at your Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
Ask them if they could do a history of vehicles registered in your name. If you got a "hit", the VIN and plate # should be included.
Keep us posted.
Kevin
 
P.S. My '79 was originally blue.



Finding my '79 - Quincy, IL 2001

Posted: 3/5/10 4:25pm Message 6 of 7
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Quincy, IL - USA
Joined: 12/29/2009
Posts: 21
Vette(s): 1975 Steel Blue Metallic Coupe, 1985 Light Blue 4+3, 1987 Z52 Coupe Black

Thank you all for wishing me luck on this search... every time I get a little lead on it then I'm stumped for a while.  I would love to have my "first born" back.




Finding my '79 - Quincy, IL 2001

Posted: 3/6/10 6:11pm Message 7 of 7
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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
This sounds like quite an adventure Brett. Good luck on your quest and please keep us posted buddy.


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