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Atuckman
12-15-2008, 06:59 PM
Is there a service, private investigator or anyone experienced that can take a VIN and find out who the original owner was of a pre-1970 vehicle?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

1969l78
12-15-2008, 07:01 PM
I would like to know this info also!!!

69hurstSC
12-15-2008, 07:05 PM
Very tough sledding. A lot of what your asking depends on make.

1969l78
12-15-2008, 09:39 PM
my 69 nova

Canuck
12-16-2008, 02:01 AM
Other that the Insurance bureau I think you at least need to know the state it was sold new in. Most states have had privacy laws for a number of years.
Read the story about how I traced the ownership of my 1960 Chrysler 300F, its in my website. That was 7 years ago and it was a lot of work.

Paul

1969l78
12-16-2008, 03:13 AM
I would pay if it could be done

JRSully
12-16-2008, 03:59 AM
You and a million other collector car owners.!

69hurstSC
12-16-2008, 04:04 AM
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It gets tough but my suggestions is to start with the previous owner. Sometimes all you need is a city that the car spent some time in. Heres how tough it is for me and my RR, i got the name of the previous owner and cant even find him!

1969l78
12-16-2008, 04:09 AM
I know back to the eights but thats it!!!!

1969l78
12-16-2008, 04:10 AM
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That is the truth!!!