[Canuck]

Patience
I bought my original W-30 convertable by becoming aquainted with the oroiginal owner and the car "was not for sale" he eventually gave it to his daughter. A year leter she was fed up with the car and I got a call from the dad. I never asked if the car was for sale while I knew him but offered on several occasions if they needed any assistance in locating parts or service for the car I could assist them. When the time came to sell I got the call asking "Do you know anybody who might be interested in buying the car?". Guess what?

I suggest you contact the guy and state you may have some history on the car and ask to meet the guy and see his collection,in particular the GTO. Take a long stroll down memory lane when you talk to him. Broach the subjet by saying its the only car you ever wanted-take it from there based on his response. If you have anything original to the car-photos-paperwork-dig it up,use it as a ice breaker or bargening chip. Offer to have the photos reproduced-dont give up any originals. You may want to plan two or more visits as a strategy.

If you think the guy reads this forum, forget the above and hit him with some some grovelling, don' hesitate to plan the health card.
Good luck!