Jerry, I contacted the Insurance Bureau of Canada to verify a 68 VIN # was not currently registered anywhere. They have access to a system that includes all of NA. They assign or reassign VIN's in Canada (old or new format).
PM the VIN to me and I will call them to see if they have it on file, then try to get some info on it or have them send the owner a letter from yourself.
Engine Test Stand Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoxyUwptUcdqEb-o2ArqyiUaHW0G_C88 restoring my 1968 Firebird 400 HO convertible (Firedawg) 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon 389 TriPower (Catwagon) 1999 JD AWS LX Lawn tractor 17hp (my daily driver) 2006 Sequoia 2017 Murano (wife's car) 202? Electric car 203? 68 Firebird /w electric engine 2007 Bayliner 175 runabout /w 3.0L Mercuiser__________________________________________________________