I would love to find my fathers old Firebird. The thought hit me today on my search for a different one to replace it but I am quite excited over the thought of finding my old one. Sorry for the repost guys. Like I said I am just really excited about the thought My father died October 25 1989 and I worked on the car for a while until my grandmother informed me that I had to sell it. That was 1992.
I sold it to a fellow named Frank who worked in Langley behind the Lumberland at a window place I believe.
It was last registered (to my knowledge) to my aunt. Carol Louise Fisher.
Here is what I know about the car. 1) It is a 68 convertible. It has a turbo 350 transmission. It had a 326 2bbl 2) IT was kind of a Verdero green wannabe colour with a white roof. I was fixing the power top when the plastic back window broke 3) Interior is black. There is a set of jobber door panels on it that I bought from Classic Camero in New West. I was 15 when I put them on so the tops where the rivets went look like poo poo 4) The rims on it are very weird. Kind of a 70s looking fake mesh wheel. The mesh front is kind of foamy material. Had BFGs on it 5) The right rear qtr was popped kind of hard from the back end. My dad hit the Patullo bridge with it. The rear bumper is also a mess from the accident. I beleive I did some sanding and sprayed the car with some black spray paint as well. 6) To my recollection, I did my first brake job (rears) on that car and put a lucky penny under the brake pedal cover for good luck.
I will post a pic of it from 18 years ago tonight when I scan the pic.
I own a restoration shop here in Salmon Arm. I am moving to the coast this summer and would gladly repay the favour of finding this car for me with some paint and body work. I have pics of my work for those that might be shuddering at the thought of some unknown touching your pride and joy.
Thanks for your time, thoughts, prayers, or mojo in this matter. This car means a lot to me and it killed me when it left. I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner.
Vikki, do you know a way how to find out a cars vin by the license plate. I would like to search for my old 71 Formula Firebird I sold in 1994 but I don't have any old paperwork with the vin only pics with my license plate I had then.
You can check with your DMV to see if they allow a search of a car you do not own. Most do not, unless you are a car dealer, but sometimes you will find a sympathetic agent at the counter.
However, if you have the description of the car and the license plate number and plate year, you may be able to get the VIN for the car if you can't get the entire title history. And with the VIN, you can start searching eBay and Google, and possibly obtain a title history.
Vikki
1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
OK thanks Vikki, I do have a friend with a used car seller license I'll see if he has a connection at the dmv that can help. I just need the vin number, as there is this company I tried once for $45 they can provide the last or current owner info. But they need the vin to do this. I tried this with the 70 Trans Am I sold also in 94 and got the last owners name & phone. I called him up and it turns out he is actually the same guy who bought it from me in 94, its now restored and hopefully I'll get first opportunity to buy it back, if that day ever comes. Thanks again
Burntchicken- just a thought- did your Dad ever get a ticket in that car? (might be able to search archived public records, and get the license # there).
That is actually why the car is registered to my aunt. Too many points to pay off......what a goof. What can I expect he was only 32 when he passed. Does anyone know where I can find public records for BC???
I Googled and got this http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-18C80D8/query/TextualRecords/find%2Bcriminal%20records%2B%2B%2B%2B I didn't spend much time checking it out, but it looks legit and free. Looks like you have to submit requests for records in writing. there are also pay-per-view public records websites for the US- haven't used one, but I assume they work, and I assume they have for BC also. If you're willing to spend ~$100, a PI could get the info for you.