Looking for history on this Vette

[jtower1969]

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Which D/MP car did your dad run at E-town in the early '70s? That's when I was running that class there...........!

Verne

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It was a 69 Z28 that was Yellow and green with a "flake" in the clear. The paint was real 70's. I'm having my uncle scan some pictures in for me. I'll post them when I get them.

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OK, I'll say it: How likely does everybody think it is that this New Jersey Corvette drag car with VIN's removed was either stolen and then turned into a drag car, or fraudulently reported stolen ($$ collected) then taken racing?

If you open that tool box and register the VIN with the DMV, I'll bet we'll get one of those "my Vette was stolen 30 years ago and now I'm getting it back!" write ups.....

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???!!! I think that's highly unlikely.
Even OJ says; "If I did steal that corvette, I would not carry around the VIN tag to ID the car as stolen for thirty years!!"
Let's keep playing the "wow, what a great find" card.

[whsell3]

The guy who owns the car says he has a good title for it to. I know he also had it at an early York US 30 reunion looking for history on it. I don't think he would have taken a car he thought was stolen to a show, but I guess you really don't know the history on something until you start digging. Anything is possible and it could be a title and VIN plate from another car. Maybe that is why the custom frame is under it? I would have never in a million years guessed the story of my funny car would of have turned out like it did. It seems alot of shady activity went on back in the good old days.

[Verne_Frantz]

I've just confirmed that Bob Casto did paint the car, and it was owned by Joe Owens up till 5 years ago, when it left the area. Contacts are now being made to Joe for more info. I can probably get you his ph # if you want it.

Verne

[whsell3]

Thanks Verne, I have tried to call Bob, but haven't gotten anyone yet. If you could get the other number for Joe that would be great, or just let me know the area and I can look it up on anywho. If I owe you anything let me know? Thanks again.

[Verne_Frantz]

You don't owe me anything. My interest is historical only. I'm waiting for more information to come in, which I will pass on to you.

Verne

[Verne_Frantz]

I've received some more info on the car as well as a contact number for the previous owner. I'll be sending that to you via PM.
Verne